An evening of band and theater arts performances by students and student art displays highlight this year’s “Fine Arts Night!” at Zemmer Junior High School from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16th at the school, 1920 Oregon Road.
The “Empty Bowls” annual fund-raiser will also be held that night at the school. Students craft the beautiful ceramic bowls and guests to the event choose a bowl and the donation they make to a Lapeer soup kitchen will get them both the bowl and a meal of soup, bread and drinks.
All donations this year will go to the soup kitchen at Grace Episcopal Church.
Zemmer invites the public to come enjoy the performances and artwork and also help contribute to a worthy cause.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Fall school start date set: September 8
Students will return to fall classes at Lapeer Community Schools on Tuesday, September 8, 2009.
The Lapeer Board of Education set the opening day of school at its regular meeting on Thursday, April 2nd.
Last day of school for students is June 10, 2009.
The Lapeer Board of Education set the opening day of school at its regular meeting on Thursday, April 2nd.
Last day of school for students is June 10, 2009.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Lapeer Optimist Community Tennis Courts to be dedicated 4 p.m. April 23
A dedication ceremony for the official grand opening of the Lapeer Optimist Community Tennis Courts is scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at the courts next to Lapeer West High School, 170 Millville Road in Lapeer.The dedication will precede the tennis match between home town rivals Lapeer East and Lapeer West High Schools.
For the first time in more than four years, high school teams from Lapeer East and Lapeer West have home courts to play on.
The new courts became a reality after the Lapeer Optimist Club donated $280,000 for their construction.
Demolition of the old courts was done last summer at the same time the West parking lot was resurfaced.
In the event of inclement weather, the dedication ceremony will be held at the same time and place the following day, Friday, April 24th.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
"Fiddler on the Roof" presented by The Lapeer High School Drama Club
The Lapeer High School Drama Club will present “Fiddler on the Roof” on April 17th, 18th and 19th, at the Lapeer East High School auditorium, 933 S. Saginaw St. in Lapeer. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday.
In a small village called Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to inspire in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social values and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
“Fiddler On The Roof” has touched audiences across the globe with its humor, warmth and honesty. The universal theme of tradition speaks to all people regardless of race, class, nationality, or religion. It will leave audiences crying from joy and sadness!
The production features many talented students from East and West High Schools including, Lucas Cosens as Tevye and Sara Keys as Golde.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students, children and senior citizens. Tickets are available for purchase one hour before the show begins.
In a small village called Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to inspire in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in the face of changing social values and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
“Fiddler On The Roof” has touched audiences across the globe with its humor, warmth and honesty. The universal theme of tradition speaks to all people regardless of race, class, nationality, or religion. It will leave audiences crying from joy and sadness!
The production features many talented students from East and West High Schools including, Lucas Cosens as Tevye and Sara Keys as Golde.
Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students, children and senior citizens. Tickets are available for purchase one hour before the show begins.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Board of Education give high marks to Superintendent Debbie Thompson
Lapeer Community Schools’ Superintendent Debbie Thompson was commended by the Board of Education for her strong and effective leadership during challenging economic times.
The Board presented its evaluation of the Superintendent at its regular monthly meeting held at Lynch Elementary School Thursday, April 2, 2009.
Each year, the Board of Education conducts a thorough evaluation of the Superintendent’s job performance. The annual review is done to ensure a consistent assessment and maintain accountability.
On Thursday, Board President William Laidlaw presented the Board’s evaluation.
“The Lapeer Community Schools’ Board of Education has concluded and reviewed its annual evaluation process with the Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Debbie Thompson. We are pleased to announce that she has once again received high performance scores from the Board of Education in the following areas: Educational leadership, staff relations, community relations, board relations, business and finance, personal qualities and goal achievement.
The Board commends Debbie for providing strong and effective leadership within the organization during challenging economic times.
Upon lengthy discussion, the Board of Education and Mrs. Thompson have set goals for the upcoming school year that will continually improve our schools and develop her skills as an effective leader for Lapeer Community Schools.
In the spirit of continuous improvement, the Board of Education will continue to enhance the strong working relationship that we have established with Debbie to keep the District moving in a positive direction.”
The Board presented its evaluation of the Superintendent at its regular monthly meeting held at Lynch Elementary School Thursday, April 2, 2009.
Each year, the Board of Education conducts a thorough evaluation of the Superintendent’s job performance. The annual review is done to ensure a consistent assessment and maintain accountability.
On Thursday, Board President William Laidlaw presented the Board’s evaluation.
“The Lapeer Community Schools’ Board of Education has concluded and reviewed its annual evaluation process with the Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Debbie Thompson. We are pleased to announce that she has once again received high performance scores from the Board of Education in the following areas: Educational leadership, staff relations, community relations, board relations, business and finance, personal qualities and goal achievement.
The Board commends Debbie for providing strong and effective leadership within the organization during challenging economic times.
Upon lengthy discussion, the Board of Education and Mrs. Thompson have set goals for the upcoming school year that will continually improve our schools and develop her skills as an effective leader for Lapeer Community Schools.
In the spirit of continuous improvement, the Board of Education will continue to enhance the strong working relationship that we have established with Debbie to keep the District moving in a positive direction.”
Monday, April 6, 2009
Dinner at Brian's Family Restaurant will benefit Lapeer West music boosters
So you stayed home for the spring recess?
Here's your chance to help the Lapeer West Music Boosters by dining out at Brian's Family Restaurant on M-24 in Lapeer on Thursday, April 9.
Here's how it works. Download a certificate from www.lapeerwestmusic.org and present the certificate at the time you pay for your dinner and Brian's will donate 10 percent of the bill to the Music Boosters.
The Boosters thank you very much for your support.
Here's your chance to help the Lapeer West Music Boosters by dining out at Brian's Family Restaurant on M-24 in Lapeer on Thursday, April 9.
Here's how it works. Download a certificate from www.lapeerwestmusic.org and present the certificate at the time you pay for your dinner and Brian's will donate 10 percent of the bill to the Music Boosters.
The Boosters thank you very much for your support.
Maple Grove Elementary travels to Rollhaven for science lesson on wheels
A science lesson for the sixth graders in Mr. Chris Hinkley's sixth grade class at Maple Grove Elementary School in late March required the students to lace up some skates.
The purpose of the field trip was to explore force and motion.
In their lesson on wheels students learned about Galileo and Sir Isaac Newton's three laws of motion. With skates on students got a real life lesson in the three laws of motion and five mini-lab stations at the rink.
Later the students skated and played several games that further demonstrated these laws of motion and force.
Students worked out of work books and also got some physical education time on the skates.
A truly fun science lesson.
The purpose of the field trip was to explore force and motion.
In their lesson on wheels students learned about Galileo and Sir Isaac Newton's three laws of motion. With skates on students got a real life lesson in the three laws of motion and five mini-lab stations at the rink.
Later the students skated and played several games that further demonstrated these laws of motion and force.
Students worked out of work books and also got some physical education time on the skates.
A truly fun science lesson.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Lapeer West football press box named in honor of volunteer "Herbie" Matheson
To honor the late Destain Herbert “Herbie” Matheson, a long time Lapeer West High School football announcer, athletic clock operator and official, the Lapeer Board of Education Thursday named the press box at Fitzpatrick Field in his honor.
Herbie Matheson gave more than 40 years of volunteer service to Lapeer High School and Lapeer West High School athletics department as an announcer and supporter of the school’s athletic programs.
In addition to announcing football games and operating the time clock, Herbie Matheson also served as a clock operator for Lapeer West basketball games.
At the time of his death, many people made memorial contributions to Lapeer West High School in his honor.
“I believe this is a fitting way to remember the memory and service of a great friend of Lapeer High School and Lapeer West High School,” said Tim Zeeman, athletic director at Lapeer West. “From 1984-1994, Herbie was most ‘at home’ in the West press box.”
Herbie was born on January 2, 1936 and died on January 21, 2000.
Herbie Matheson gave more than 40 years of volunteer service to Lapeer High School and Lapeer West High School athletics department as an announcer and supporter of the school’s athletic programs.
In addition to announcing football games and operating the time clock, Herbie Matheson also served as a clock operator for Lapeer West basketball games.
At the time of his death, many people made memorial contributions to Lapeer West High School in his honor.
“I believe this is a fitting way to remember the memory and service of a great friend of Lapeer High School and Lapeer West High School,” said Tim Zeeman, athletic director at Lapeer West. “From 1984-1994, Herbie was most ‘at home’ in the West press box.”
Herbie was born on January 2, 1936 and died on January 21, 2000.
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