Lake Orion High School

Weeks #31

How To Receive Text Messages from LOCS

LOCS parents and staff who are interested in receiving text messages from the district and the student’s school through School Messenger must opt in to receive them. If a parent/guardian is not receiving text messages from LOCS and is interested, please opt in by texting Y to the number 67587. More details are available in the attached form.

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Follow Lake Orion on Social Media

LOCS has dedicated itself to help our community keep up with the many activities, events, and celebrations within the district.
Aside from Smore Newsletter sent out weekly, we utilize our school website, School Messenger, Peachjar, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

To follow us on Social Media we have included the sites associated with the high school below:

Website: https://www.lakeorionschools.org/high-school-home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LkOrionHS
Twitter: @LkOrionHS

Instagram: lkorionhs

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Looking for the Full High School calendar? You can find it on our website under About LOHS tab.

April 27-29 - Spring Musical 7:00 PM
May 1 - Senior Decision Day
May 11 - 4th Term P/T Conferences
May 16 - Spring Band Concert 7:00 PM
May 17 - Senior Breakfast and Department Awards
May 18 - Spring Choir Concert 7:00 PM
May 25-26 - 1/2 days, Senior Exams in PM
June 2 - Prom
June 6 - Graduation
June 9 - Last Day of School

If you missed the previous newsletters, don't fret, we have them available for you on the LOHS Newsletter page.

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Upcoming Homeroom Dates

Please note, all students and AM OSTC are required to attend Homeroom; PM OSTC students should attend OSTC.

April 26th

May 3rd

May 24th

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Lake Orion High School Troupe 2898 Presents Disney’s High School Musical One-Act Edition. Disney Channel's smash hit movie musical comes to life on the stage in Disney's High School Musical! Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of first love, friends and family while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Fun the entire family will enjoy!

Lake Orion Performing Arts Center

April 27, 28, 29 at 7:00pm

Adult Ticket: $12

Student Ticket: $10

Tickets can be purchased at PaySchools Events - Disney’s High School Musical

Staff Appreciation Week (May 1st-May 5th) is fast approaching!

The LOHS Teacher Boosters will be providing food/snacks/treats each day for our 200 teachers and staff. Including Dinner during Parent Teacher Conferences.

We are accepting monetary donations to help with the cost of this week. Donations can be sent via Venmo (preferred method for digital donations) or dropped off to high school office, c/o Mrs. Everitt. Checks can be made out to Lake Orion High School Teacher Boosters/PTO

@LOHS_RosaEveritt Venmo

Thank you for your support!!

Class of 2024 M-Step Schedule

The Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress, or M-STEP, is a 21st Century computer-based assessment designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards. These standards, developed for educators by educators, broadly outline what students should know and be able to do in order to be prepared to enter the workplace, career education training, and college. M-STEP results, when combined with classroom work, report cards, local district assessments, and other tools offer a comprehensive view of student progress and achievement.

Your 11th-grade student will be taking the M-STEP within the next three weeks during 1st and 2nd hour. The Date and Room where your child(ren) will be tested are listed in the graphic below. Your child also received a Microsoft Teams Message indicating their date of testing and location. You must bring your school-issued device to your testing location. This test takes approximately 2 hours but is untimed and student-paced.

Class of 2023 Senior Updates

*This link will take you to the most up-to-date Senior information.

4th Term Senior Exemption Contract

Attention parents, as communicated during the Senior meetings, students are being offered a 4th term exam incentive policy. This has been sent out to teachers and students this week. Only students who agree to the policy will be eligible to be exempt from 4th Term exams. The default is that all LOHS seniors will take 4th Term exams. This is an “opt in” policy. Students wanting to Opt In should reach out to their instructors

Senior All Night Party and Prom Ticket Sales

Tickets for Senior All Night Grad Party (SANP) can be purchased during lunches, dropped off to Main Office or now through PaySchools.

Tickets for the 2023 Prom tickets will go on sale April 25th for Seniors (May 1st for Juniors), see flyer below for more information.

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Seniors, there are many scholarships still available, please check out the Scholarship page on the LOHS website.

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Oakland Community College Field Trip for Seniors

On May 3, 2023 LOHS staff will be taking a field trip to Oakland Community College. Students will tour Oakland Community College, receive information about various programs, help with the application process, have the opportunity to speak with the Financial Aid officers and ask questions. This field trip is free. Permission slips are available in the Counseling Office and the Career Center.

Space is limited.

Submit your permission slip as soon as possible.

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This week's topics:

"Don't Catch 'Senioritis'" - Bierer College Consulting. Colleges and universities want to be certain that students don’t fall into a “senior slump” and assume that since they are already in, their grades no longer matter.

"7 Best Mental Health Apps to Boost Your Happiness" - CNet, March 23, 2023. Mental health apps are an easy resource that can help you manage your stress, tame anxiety and elevate your mood. But they're not a one-size-fits-all.

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Pomeroy Living

PSA:

Pomeroy Assisted Living and the Condo Complex are off limits to thru traffic. While LOHS cannot police that part of the campus, the Oakland County Sherriff can.

2023-24 CALENDARS

The 2023-24 Lake Orion Community Schools calendars are now available by clicking on each level calendar below and they are also posted on the LakeOrionSchools.org calendar page. Calendars of important dates are linked below. The other district calendars will be posted on the LOCS calendar page when available.

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School Dismissal Manager

We have started 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.

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Family Portal

Just a reminder that Sendmoneytoschool.com has been replaced by lakeorion.familyportal.cloud. Please visit the site to set up a lunch account for your student. There is a tutorial at the bottom of the Family Portal page that walks you through the process of setting up an account. Information on meal prices for the 2022-2023 school year are listed below:

High School Prices

Breakfast Meal Price $2.00

Lunch Meal Price $3.50 - $3.75

For more information regarding our food program, please visit the Foods and Nutrition page

Navigating the Parent Loop

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OK2Say

OK2SAY is available state-wide for public and private schools in Michigan; anybody can submit a confidential tip. Specially trained technicians receive the tips and filter the information to the appropriate agency to provide a timely and effective response.