What a great first week back! Students have been doing a really good job with following procedures and finding their classes. This week brings on another busy week for all, as we prepare for Curriculum Night this Tuesday, September 13th from 6-8pm and Girls Golf, Boys Soccer and Water Polo, Tennis, and Football all have events they are competing in.

Be sure to check the website for up and coming events and news!

Given all of the challenges that we’ve experienced during the last few years, we would like to reaffirm the importance of students attending school and demonstrating good attendance habits. Research has shown that missing 2 days a month over the course of a school year is directly correlated with reduced academic performance. Attendance is also one of the few predictors of achievement on standardized tests and college entrance examinations.

At Lake Orion High School, we are committed to making attendance a priority and we greatly appreciate parents’ support. Of course, when students are experiencing illness or health issues they are expected to stay home. Likewise, sometimes it is difficult to schedule dental and medical appointments that do not conflict with school. Ideally, absences are limited to those which are essential.

In the event of an unexpected student absence, teachers are proactive with providing access to lessons materials and resources. However, there truly is no substitute for the rich learning that occurs when a student attends school and is present in a classroom.

We firmly believe in a partnership between school and home to promote attendance and shape a positive perception of school.

It is going to be a great year! We sincerely appreciate your support.

TUESDAY, September 13th, 20022

6PM - 8PM

Don't forget, this Tuesday, September 13th, is the high school curriculum night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We are looking forward to meeting you and sharing what your students will be learning this year.

To help with planning your evening, please feel free to download the Curriculum Night Packet. QR codes with updated copies and hard copies will also be available that evening.

Can't make it? Teachers have uploaded their curriculum videos to PowerSchool for your viewing, we have created a step by step tutorial to help you find the videos.

September 27th - Lamp of Learning

October 4th - Parent Teacher Conferences 4PM-8:00PM

October 7th- Homecoming Game Lake Orion vs Clarkston @ 7PM

October 8th - Homecoming Dance @ LOHS 7:30PM - 10:00PM

It is now time to announce the Lake Orion High School Graduating Class of 2023.

Graduation order week begins on Monday, September 12 and will run through September 16. Jostens, our graduation vendor, is offering cap and gowns, announcements, class rings, and other merchandise. To shop the LOHS Jostens store, please see the flier below.

2023 Lake Orion Senior Flyer.pdf

Please see the attached flyer to access the online catalogue. A representative will be available during LOHS Curriculum Night on Tuesday, September 13, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. to assist with any questions, or you may contact them at Hollandsworth.OfficeJh@jostens.com or by calling (586)-781-5618.

As an FYI to the online store, to see the additional packages on the Josten's website, please be sure to scroll down and click "SHOP NOW":

This is a notice of the following deadline and guidelines regarding senior portraits. PLEASE NOTE, THE GUIDELINES GO TO PAGE THREE - CHECK ALL OF THEM:

Deadline

Senior portraits are due to LOHS no later than Friday, October 7, 2022.

If we do not have a senior portrait from you by this deadline we will include your Student ID picture from Student Registration.

If you are using Prestige Portraits by Lifetouch, you have until Saturday, October 8, 2022, to have your portrait taken.

Additional Details regarding submission and specifications have been sent out VIA School Messenger and can be found in the Dragon Yearbook letter.

If you have any questions, please reach out to our Dragon Yearbook Advisor Stephanie Orth.

via email or by calling 248-693-5420.

Last week, counselors were busy making changes to some student schedules, and will not be making changed this week. However, if a student has a question about their Program of Study, they may reach out to their counselor or visit the counseling center before the start of the school day or during passing.

Phone: 248-693-5640

Fax: 248-693-5643

Secretary Lynne Kniess

A-Cot Christy Bell

Cou-Grz Melissa Bruno

Gu-Led Fawn Bullock

Lee- Pep Michele Novak

Peq-Sta Alicia Conner

Ste-Z Scott Boeneman

In the Career Center, students can ask questions about Xello and their EDPs, obtain Work Permits, and receive information about Service Hours.

Tara Hall
Career Development Facilitator
tara.hall@lok12.org

Kristi Pavelich
Service Learning Associate
kristi.pavelich@lok12.org

College Visit Calendar

Keep your eyes open for College Visit Sign-Ups Inquire in the Career Center or email Ms. Hall with Questions.

College visits will be for 11-12th grade students, 9th and 10th grade will be based on availability. Students who miss class to attend a college meeting will be responsible for any and all missed work.

9/19- Alma College, University of Michigan-Flint

9/20- Kalamazoo College

9/21- Kettering University

9/22- Lehigh University, Michigan Technological University

9/26- Northwood University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

9/27- Grand Valley State University

9/22- Oakland Community College

9/29- Saginaw Valley State University

10/3- Lawrence Technological University

10/4- Western Michigan University

10/5- Central Michigan University, Adrian College, Paul Mitchell

10/12- Butler University

10/17- Kendall College of Art & Design

10/18- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

10/20- Northern Michigan University

10/25- Miami University of Ohio, Calvin University

Please note, colleges signups are subject to change. Check your email!

Please take a moment to review the Parking Lot Procedures below to help keep our students and drivers moving both at the start and end of the day:

• LOHS drop off and pick up entrance for students is from SCRIPPS RD only.
  
  
• The arrows indicate the direction of flow during student drop off and pick up.
  
  
• Green Arrows indicate drop off/pick up zone. Please pull forward as far as you can before having your student exit/enter the vehicle.
  
  
• DO NOT pull up to the main building.
  
  
• DO NOT use the Staff Lot or Bus Loop for picking up or dropping off students.

Having a Teacher Boosters Group is an important part of Lake Orion High School and made such a huge impact in our building during the 2021-22 School year.

Our goal for the LOHS Dragon Teachers Boosters is to assist with enhancing the school culture to make it more welcoming, broadening the base of volunteers for various activities and quarterly meetings to discuss those events and help get information out to the community at large. For more information about how you can become a Dragon Teacher Booster, please reach out to Rosa Everit Please stay tuned for more information coming via School messenger.

If you would like to make any monetary donations to assist with planning Parent Teacher Conference Dinners, or Staff Appreciation Week in May, please feel free to send your donations to the Main Office, attention LOHS PTO - ROSA EVERITT, or you may donate via Venmo to @LOHS_RosaEveritt with the last four digits 3256.