Friday, October 23, 2009

Lapeer East, Lapeer West win final regular season games

Lapeer West defeated Clio, 35-9. Game story.

Lapeer East defeated Swartz Creek, 12-0. Game story.

Enrichment programs: Fun for young and seniors

Education and recreation at Lapeer Community Schools is more than just about young people.

The District, through its Enrichment Catalog, offers a variety of programs to the community.

The popular senior fitness program meets Monday and Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the new Lapeer Community High School gymnasium at the Cramton campus, 1220 Lake Nepessing Road in Elba Township. Cost of the program is $60, or for seniors 60 and older within the Lapeer District the class is $40 with the Lapeer Gold Card.

The fall program ends on November 18th, but is scheduled to return in the winter.

Starting Monday, November 2nd, the free winter walking program begins at Lapeer West High School from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, except during holiday weeks and on “snow days.” The program continues through Thursday, March 25th. For further information on this program or the “closed” days contact the LCS Enrichment Office at (810) 538-1622. Please do not call Lapeer West about this program.

A Snowmobile Safety Certification class is scheduled for Thursday, December 3rd from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rolland-Warner Middle School.

The snowmobile class is a home study course with classroom follow-up. A Michigan Snowmobile Safety Certificate, which allows persons 12 years of age and older, to operate a snowmobile without adult supervision, will be awarded to students who successfully complete the course and pass a written test.

Pre-registration for this course is required. The deadline to register for the course is Wednesday, November 25th. Cost is $25 per person, or two people from the same household for $45.

For more information on these or other Enrichment courses call Mary Linn Voss, Community Services Coordinator, at (810) 538-1622. ###

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

New photos: Zemmer Middle School construction update - October 21


Some new construction photos (taken today, October 21, 2009) are available here and additional photos on the District's photo gallery.

Lapeer East versus North Branch soccer game

The link to the video of the North Branch vs. Lapeer East soccer match is now active. Watch the game here.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Lapeer West's "Haunted Hallways" open this weekend for UNICEF fund-raiser

Who knew there were ghosts occupying the hallways of Lapeer West High School?

Members of the Lapeer West High School Key Club have donned their costumes and make-up and are opening to the public “Haunted Hallways” at the school, 170 Millville Road in Lapeer from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th.

Students in the Key Club are donating the receipts from the event to UNICEF.

Cost of the “Haunted Hallways” is $2 per person and the actors will turn up the lights and tone down the event for young children and the faint of heart.

“We want everyone to have a good time,” said Ellie Jolly, vice-president of the West Key Club.

To attend the event, park in the north staff parking lot along Oregon Road and follow the Halloween decorations.

Lapeer West Girls' Golf team finishes 7th at State Finals, finishes "magical" season

The Lapeer West High School girls’ golf team finished an incredible season with a 7th place finish at the State Finals this past weekend at Forest Akers Golf Course in East Lansing.

On Saturday, the team shot a combined 364, a school record score.

“It was a magical season with the team going undefeated in the Flint Metro League, winning the Regional Tournament and then placing 7th at the State Finals,” said Coach Mike Ogg.

Lapeer East College Night 2009 sets new participation record with 554 parents, students

The annual “College Night” at Lapeer East High School drew a record crowd of students and parents to hear from representatives of 53 colleges and universities on Monday, October 19th.

A total of 554 students and parents signed in at the event, up from 406 and 420, who signed in during 2007 and 2008.

The one-stop shopping has proven popular with parents and students during times of high gas prices. The representatives of the various institutions provided information on academic programs, admission criteria, housing and scholarship and financial aid.

Parents and students from Lapeer East and Lapeer West made up 87 percent from and 13 percent were from outside the District, including high school students from Imlay City, Almont, Brandon, Brown City, LakeVille, North Branch, Dryden, Oxford and home schooled students.

“We are thankful to our parents and students for participating in this event and especially thankful to the many colleges and universities who send representatives who bring vital information to help students make one of the most important decisions in their lives,” said Lapeer East counselor Susan Wilmers, who coordinates the event. “We are very pleased with the increased parent participation this year.”

Police seek info on suspicious incident

On Tuesday afternoon, the Lapeer Community Schools received information from the City of Lapeer Police Department on a suspicious incident that happened on Monday. Letters will be going home with students today and Wednesday. The content of the letter is:

October 20, 2009



Dear Parents,

This afternoon we were notified by the City of Lapeer Police Department of a suspicious man who followed a 13-year-old girl riding her bike home from school on Monday afternoon.

The incident took place near Charbridge Avenue and W. Genesee Street about 3:30 p.m. on Monday. A white man, driving a dirty white minivan, described as a possible Chevrolet Venture with a tinted back window, asked the girl to stop so he could give her a ride home. After the girl refused to stop, the man, who is further described as having a gray beard, wearing a black winter hat and a British accent, continued to follow the girl north on Lincoln Street to Liberty Street and then east to Jackson Street.

In addition to a warning to children about the incident, police are interested in any information about the man and ask that if you have information about this or other incidents to contact Lapeer officer Trevor Johnson or Detective Sgt. Craig Gormley at (810) 664-0833.

We are committed to protecting our students and know that you, as parents, will continue to teach your children how to best protect themselves and seek assistance if necessary. Please reinforce the lessons about interacting with strangers with your children and, of course, immediately notify the police or sheriff’s deputies if you see or hear anything out of the ordinary.

Sincerely,

Debbie Thompson
Superintendent

Monday, October 19, 2009

College Night 2009 - Tonight at Lapeer East High School

Just a reminder that more than 50 colleges and universities will be on hand tonight, October 19th, at Lapeer East High School from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. to meet with students and parents about college programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for students and parents to do some one-stop college shopping without having to drive all over Michigan or the country to do so.

The event is open to anyone, inside the District or not. The school is located at 933 S. Saginaw Street across from the Lapeer Recreation Center.