Lake Orion High School
Week #4
Welcome to Week #5
Happy Monday, Dragon Families,
It is Homecoming Week!!!
Our Leadership Students have worked hard to bring LOHS a great week of Homecoming Events, which kicked off with the Homecoming Parade in Downtown LO and Activities Night at Dragon Stadium. The week continues with events, food trucks, a hypnotist, a pep assembly, and of course the Homecoming Game and Dance! This is an exciting week for all our students and staff as we come together to show our Dragon Pride!
If you missed the previous newsletters, don't fret, we have them available for you on the LOHS Newsletter page.
LOHS Important Dates
Looking for the Full High School calendar? You can find it on our website under About LOHS tab.
October 3rd - Hypnotist Show @ 7PM Tickets are $5 at the door
October 4th - Parent Teacher Conferences 4PM-8:00PM
October 7th - Senior Portrait Deadline
October 7th- Homecoming Game Lake Orion vs Clarkston @ 7PM
October 8th - Homecoming Dance @ LOHS 7:30PM - 10:00PM
Parent Teacher Conferences
We are pleased to be using the School Soft Conference Manager again to schedule Term 1 Parent-Teacher Conferences at Lake Orion High School. This year, parents will have the option to choose either a virtual or in-person conference with teachers. Both our in-person and virtual (Microsoft Teams) Parent-Teacher conferences are scheduled through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please see your email for a message from our School Messenger; School Soft availability will open Wednesday for scheduling.
Note: If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact Amy Thebo at amy.thebo@lok12.org
From 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM we will conduct virtual conferences via School Soft and Microsoft Teams.
From 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM conferences will be in person at Lake Orion High School
Parent Teacher Conference Sign Up
The new LOHS PT Boosters is looking for donations to help feed our staff before Parent Teacher Conferences begin on Tuesday, October 4th. If you are able to donate any soft drinks, waters, baked goods, etc, please consider signing up on our sign up genius. We are also looking for parents to help clean up after conferences. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ABAD22A2FF2-lohs
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.
School Dismissal Manager
Beginning this week, we will begin utilizing School Dismissal Manager (SDM), a program for parents to communicate early student departures. LOHS successfully used the SDM program last year. It is accessible on either computer or smartphone, allowing parents the opportunity to officially submit an early dismissal request without calling the school.
On approximately September 22, you should have received a communication from School Dismissal Manager with additional details. Parents are encouraged to check their designated email accounts. Also, be advised the message might be redirected to your “junk” folders. The welcome email from SDM provides all relevant information necessary to activate and begin using your account.
Senior Interviews
As part of our graduation requirements, all seniors participate in a senior interview, highlighting their time at Lake Orion High School and how they will utilize their knowledge and acquired skills in future careers. Each senior will meet with an interview panel that consists of parents, business and community members.
The Senior Interviews for our first term will run on October 10 - 11th, and October 13-14.
Volunteers can choose to participate for half or full day interviews.
We would like to extend an invitation to you to participate in our Senior interviews. If you, or someone you know is interested in participating in the Senior Interviews as a member of an interview team, please use the link below to register:
GRIT
At LOHS, we strive to be intentional about supporting students beyond just academics. To be successful and well-rounded, LOHS proactively seeks to develop each student’s character traits that will serve them well in the future. The school-wide commitment here at LOHS involves recognizing, dignifying, and rewarding students for demonstrating the qualities of Generosity, Responsibility, Integrity, and Tenacity (GRIT). When staff members witness students exemplifying these admirable characteristics, they write out a “ticket” describing the pupil’s positive actions.
GRIT winners are awarded prizes, which greatly enhances this recognition program and creates excitement and enthusiasm among the student body. We are currently looking for donations from local business (or community members). If you or your business are interested in donating to the GRIT program, please reach out to Rosa Everitt. You may also drop off your donations to the main office or Safe Ed. Donation letters are available for tax deductions.
Past donations have included, gift cards to local establishments, candy, LO gear, fidgets, etc.
Senior Portraits
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.
LOHS College Visits
During the months of September and October, LOHS will be hosting admissions recruiter visits from a variety of colleges, universities, trade schools, and the military service. These informational seminars are scheduled during the school day and are available to Juniors and Seniors.
A current, chronological listing will be provided to your students and will be updated on a weekly basis. To register for a visit, students should complete the corresponding form while logged into their LOCS (Microsoft) account. As more institutions are added, updates will be posted.
On the day or morning prior, students are asked to visit the Career Center to receive a pass that will excuse them from class. Be advised that students are responsible for any assigned work and the opportunity to miss class is at the discretion of the teacher.
Some institutions may also be offering an on-site meeting that provide the possibility of an immediate decision regarding their college application.
LOHS Recruiter Opt Out
Junior and Senior Parents!
LOHS is obligated to provide basic directory information to military recruiters. Please email Tara Hall directly if you would prefer to opt-out of providing that information. Provide your students’ first and last name as well as their year of graduation in the email.
If you have any questions, please contact Tara Hall.
Career Readiness
Career Readiness
Xello
Xello is FERPA approved online program that we at LOCS use to help students prepare for the future, whether it is preparing for their time at Lake Orion or beyond. This program offers a variety of activities from kindergarten to the end of high school. These activities help students build self-knowledge, explore their post-secondary options, and create achievable plans. They develop the 21st-century skills needed to thrive in the world of work.
Students have been working on their Educational Development Plans (EDP) in Xello. In addition, this platform is used to help students build a talent portfolio and schedule their classes for their following year here in the district.
Parents who are interested in accessing the Xello Family Portal may do so through an online Microsoft Form.
Xello offers a number of online Resources for parents to navigate and Get Started. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to:
Mrs. Rosa Everitt
Assistant Principal, 9th Grade
K-12 Career Readiness/CTE Coordinator
Lake Orion High School
Career Development Facilitator
Xello Requirements & Documents
Last Week Wednesday, students worked on their EDPs on Xello. While we had some technical difficulties with Power School, I am happy to report we had over 2000 logins!
As mentioned previously, EDPs are not only required by law, but are a graduation requirement.
Attached, our Dragons Families can find the 9-12th grade requirements for their EDP.
For any student who is having trouble remembering their PW, please feel free to email ANY of the following people to request a temporary one.
LOHS PT Boosters (Formally known as the LOHS PTO)
Having a PT 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 PT 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 Everitt 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.
Lake Orion High School
Website: https://www.lakeorionschools.org/high-school-home
Location: 495 East Scripps Road, Orion Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248)693-5420
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LkOrionHS
Twitter: @LkOrionHS
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