Mr. Bill Gavette honored for volunteer tutoring program at three District schools

Mr. Bill Gavette, a District parent, was honored by the Board of Education for his efforts to bring after-school tutoring programs to a number of District schools and his volunteer efforts in several other areas.

(Photo: Mr. Gavette shakes hands with Board of Education President William Laidlaw as he receives his Certificate of Recognition. Flanking the two men are Superintendent Debbie Thompson and the rest of the Lapeer Board of Education.)

Mr. Gavette was presented with a Certificate of Recognition at the Board of Education meeting Thursday, September 3rd.

In addition to his after-school tutoring work at Maple Grove Elementary School, Zemmer Junior High School and Lapeer East High School, Mr. Gavette set up a website for the Zemmer and Lapeer East school band programs.

“I want to thank the Board of Education for the opportunity to make a difference,” Mr. Gavette told the Board.

Mr. Gavette has a son and daughter attending Lapeer East High School.

Lapeer girls' swimming results

The Lapeer combined girls' swim team results at non-league Corunna meet. The Lapeer highlights are at Mlive.com.

LA View sports results

Here are some stories and sports results from the LA View of recent Lapeer Community Schools sports events and teams:

Lapeer East tennis

Lapeer East and Lapeer West golf

LA View golf preview story

Lapeer combined swim team

Lapeer East and Lapeer West soccer

LA View volleball preview story

Lapeer East Cross Country team raises $4,525 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Wearing shirts with the logo ‘Running Because We Care’ the Lapeer East Cross Country Team ran three miles through the rain on Friday, August 28th, in support of a team member with cystic fibrosis. The 32-member team, along with Coaches Duane Machesney, Manny Schmidt and Noelle Grignani, raised $4,425 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The team would like to thank Hometown Pharmacy of Lapeer, All Star Promotions, T-N-T Fork Lift, Dr. Paul Lepor, Muir Brothers, Walmart and Mancino’s for the support they gave to this event, as well as the many, many family members and friends whose donations made the event such a great success.

Lapeer West football fans invited to photo site

Fans of Lapeer West High School football are invited to enjoy the photos of Barb Machiniak, a long time photographer at Lapeer West games, at her photo site.

The photos are intended for the use and enjoyment of the Lapeer West High School community. Publication or commercial use of the photographs is not permitted without permission.

We’ll put a link to the site in the list to the right, but if you are a fan of Lapeer West football, we encourage you to include her photo site as one of your favorites.

Lapeer East defeats Holly, 33-24

Lapeer East's varsity football team defeated Holly, 33-24 to even its record at 1-1.

Lapeer East volleyball team wins New Lothrop tourney

The Lapeer East volleyball team improved its record to 13-0-1 with a victory at the New Lothrop tournament.

Lapeer West wins overtime thriller in Fenton

A gutsy overtime call to go for a two-point conversion gave Lapeer West a 28-27 victory at Fenton.

The see-saw regulation battle ended in a 20-20 tie, but West prevailed with the two-point conversion in the first overtime.

West is now 2-0 on the season. Here's a nice Flint Journal photo from the game.

Game story and more photos.

Lapeer West tennis results

Holly continued its Metro League dominance with a win over Lapeer West Thursday, September 3rd.

Lapeer East boys' soccer ties Flushing

Lapeer East boys' soccer played to a 1-1 tie.

Flint Journal: Preston Haggadone rare four-year starter at Lapeer West High School

The Flint Journal has a story on four-year varsity football starter Preston Haggadone.

Parents will choose whether students see President's message

(The following message has been sent to the Principals in the District)

We have received several phone calls at A&SC regarding the President's Address to students on Tuesday. Phone calls have been passionate on both ends of the spectrum. You received a message earlier today from Nick indicating that there is no possible way for the tech department to get things configured for Tuesday. However, it certainly would be possible for individual teachers to access it in their classrooms.

In light of the high parent interest this is generating (both positive and negative), and in light of the fact that it is the first day of school and we have limited ability to communicate with parents prior to the address, I have asked Nick to record a copy of the presentation for viewing at a later date, except for selected secondary classes, such as social studies, where the subject may be appropriate.

This will allow you to communicate with families regarding whether or not they want their children to see it as well as have time to plan and prepare for the setting that it is shown. It will ultimately be up to individual buildings to determine if and when they want to show it to students. If you do choose to show it, you need to provide the opportunity for parents to request that their children not participate.

Parents that contact the A&SC building will be informed that we are not broadcasting it on Tuesday, but that students may have the opportunity to view it in the building at a later date. Parents will be notified of the presentation and will have the opportunity to exclude their child if they choose to do so. Any further questions regarding details of the viewing should be directed their childs building.


Kim Seifferly, Executive Director for Curriculum and Instruction
Lapeer Community Schools

Meijer, Lapeer County Community Foundation provide students with backpacks

One-hundred and fifty students will start the year out with a new backpack and school supplies thanks to Meijer, students from the Lapeer County Community Foundation and donations from the community at large.

Meijer director Sandy Molosky said the store met and exceeded its goal this year. Through a donation, the store was able to provide backpacks and supplies for an additional 50 backpacks.

Meijer is happy to reach out to Lapeer students in need of backpacks and school supplies. The backpack program has provided a way for the Michigan-based store to give back to the community through the years.

“It’s been a pleasure working with the Lapeer County Community Foundation providing much-needed school supplies to children in our area,” said Mrs. Molosky.

Students working with the Youth Advisory Council of the LCCF took on the project for the first time last year.

“Meijer and the LA View, which ran an ad for free, helped make the project possible,” said Ashley White, of the LCCF. “Principals provided the names of families and children needing the backpacks.”

Students involved in the LCCF are involved in four service projects each year.

Cramton re-dedication ceremony and open house set for September 22nd

A re-dedication ceremony and open house at Cramton school, 1220 Lake Nepessing Road, is planned for Tuesday, September 22, 2009.

The ceremony to dedicate Cramton as the new home of the Lapeer Community High School will take place at 6 p.m. with the open house following until 7:30 p.m. The public and press are invited to attend.

The Cramton school is named for Louis C. Cramton, a native of Hadley Township and Republican representative who served in Congress from 1913 to 1931 representing Lapeer and the Thumb Region.

Corunna Early Bird Invitational cross country results

Lapeer West boys and girls cross country results from the Corunna Early Bird Invitational meet.

Lapeer East girls' cross country team wins Brown City Invitational meet Sept. 2nd

Lapeer East girls' team wins Brown City Invitational Cross Country contest. Boys' team results from the Brown City Invitational Boys' Cross Country meet.

Lapeer girl's swim team results

Mlive.com has results from the Tuesday Lapeer girls' swim team meet against Corunna High School.

New photos of District construction

Completed Lapeer East High School science lab photos.

Nearly complete Lapeer West High School science labs.

Work continues on the new Zemmer Middle School.

Lapeer West auxiliary gym nears completion.

Move-in day at Lapeer Community High School at Cramton.

Lapeer East, Lapeer West boys' tennis results

Final totals from the four-team matches at Lapeer West on Monday.

Lapeer West rolls in soccer, East defeats Kearsley

Lapeer East defeats Kearsley 3-0.

Lapeer West wins over Otisville Lakeville Memorial 7-2.

Photos from Kids & Co. July trip to Camp Lael

A day of fun, sun, swim and boating greeted the children from Kids & Co. at Camp Lael in July.

See more photos at the District photo gallery.

A new building and a new outdoor playground await pre-school children in the Early Childhood wing of the new Rolland-Warner Middle School.

The Great Start Readiness Program, which is a free program for families who meet qualifying factors, and LCS Preschool, which is based on tuition, will be offered. Both programs are half day programs.

Preschool programs offer developmental training that will include structured activities that focus on Kindergarten Readiness Skills. Preschool classes begin the week of September 14th.

For fall enrollment information, including cost, contact the Kids & Company office at (810) 667-2454.

All school buildings closed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 1st for meeting

Due to an all-staff meeting Tuesday, September 1st, all District buildings will be closed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

East, West lose in weekend soccer contests

Lapeer East falls to Ortonville-Brandon in soccer Saturday, 2-1.

Lapeer West edged in soccer by Fenton, 2-0.