Lynch Elementary School first-graders visit Outdoor Center at Skinner Lake

With the completion of fifth-grade trips to the R. Michael Supernault Outdoor Education Center at Skinner Lake the first-grade classes from around the District have been taking their turns at the beautiful outdoor classroom.

On Wednesday, students in Mrs. Katherine Ruhlman's class made their way to the center and spent the afternoon studying habitats.

Students also got a chance to stand on a beaver lodge on Skinner Lake. Back at the Outdoor Center classroom, students got an up close and personal look at snakes and other displays.

On Wednesday, students had a special treat when wild turkeys showed up around the classroom. More pictures are available on the District's photo gallery.

Lapeer East varsity soccer game against North Branch to be webcast next Monday

Fans of Lapeer East soccer will get a second chance to watch Thursday’s (October 15th) varsity soccer game versus North Branch on a delayed webcast scheduled to be shown starting Monday, October 19th on www.joltnation.com.

Lapeer East graduate Jason Connolly will be doing pre- and post-game interviews along with the play-by-play for the game, which will be played on Lapeer Optimist Soccer Field No. 10, the championship field starting at 6:45 p.m.

Sponsors for the program are Lapeer Medical Associates, Dr. Albert Smith; Dr. Duane Rowley, podiatrist; Byron Konschuh, Lapeer County Prosecuting Attorney; and the Lapeer Soccer Club.

Lapeer East's Keely Turczyn qualifies for State golf finals with an 87 at Regionals

Lapeer East High School junior Keely Turczyn qualified for a trip to the State golf finals at Michigan State University’s Forest Akers Golf Course this weekend with a score of 87 and a 4th place overall finish at the Regional Tournament last weekend.

Among girls who didn’t qualify for the State finals on a team, she was second. It is the second year Keely has qualified for the State tournament. In 2008, Keely qualified with an 87 score and a 6th place overall at the Regional tournament.

The top three teams from each region and the top three individuals, not on a qualifying team, advance to the State tournament. She shot an 87 at Regionals which was 4th over all and 2nd among girls who didn't qualify on a team.

“I am proud of Keely and our entire team for the work they put in this year,” said coach Steve Stearns. “We wish Keely well at the State tournament.”

In addition to Turczyn, team members are Teresa Freeman, Emily Hilgendorf, Kelsy Robinson, Kelsey Sinclair and Brittany Ventline. The team finished 7th at the Regional Tournament.

Bram Stoker's 'Dracula' comes to the Lapeer East High School Auditorium stage

Bram Stoker’s classic book, “Dracula,” will come to life again on the Lapeer East High School Auditorium stage on October 29th, 30th and 31st.

Students from Lapeer East and Lapeer West will treat audiences to a thrilling adventure that’s filled to the brim with romance, bloodlust, and blind terror throughout Dracula’s Castle. The entrancing tale will have the audience clinging to the edges of their seats by the sheer genius of the actors and the surreal storyline.

Ticket prices are $7 for adults. Senior citizens, students and children are $5. Performances on Thursday and Friday, October 29th and 30th will be at 7 p.m. and the Saturday matinee, October 31st, will be at 1 p.m. Tickets are available at the door and will be sold starting an hour before each performance.

Lapeer High School Drama Club cast members include: Lucas Cosens, Matt Schneider, Zachary Fick, Alex Giddings, Katy Peacock, Caitlin York, Haley Ward, Nick Lucchesi, Dylan Dahring, Jesse McKelvie, Bridget Stemm, Miranda Sanborn, Monique Morris, Brittney Walker, and Brennah Donahue.

“Dracula” is co-directed by Jennifer DeWitt and William Spruytte with the help of student assistant director Steven Hoffa, and is generously supported by the parents and staff of Lapeer East and West High Schools as well as the Lapeer community at large.

Lapeer East volleyball team scores big tournament win in Ann Arbor

The Lapeer East girls' volleyball team scored a big win, its fourth tournament championship this season, in the Ann Arbor Pioneer Invitational over the weekend.

Lapeer East and West football scores

Lapeer East defeats Ortonville-Brandon 33-0.

Lapeer West lost to Linden 35-28.

Lapeer West Girls' Golf team completes undefeated season, heads to State Finals

A school record team score to win the State Regional Golf Tournament and a second consecutive trip to the Girls’ Golf State Finals topped off a great week for the Lapeer West golf team.

On Thursday, October 8th, the team won a second consecutive trip to the State Finals next week with a school record 365 to win the State Regional Golf Tournament.

Earlier this week the team won the Flint Metro League tournament to complete an undefeated Flint Metro League season.

It was the third consecutive season that Catherine Benscoter was a league medalist. Benscoter shot a 79 to win the individual championship in the FML tournament.

“I am proud of the efforts of Catherine and all the team members in working as hard as they did to make this a successful season,” said Mike Ogg, the Panthers’ coach. “What a great week to go undefeated and win the regional all in the same week.”

In addition to Benscoter, the Panthers’ team is made up of Kim Brown, Haley Byard, Kate Carlson, Elizabeth Rodela, Lauren Weeks and Lindsay Yateman.

East soccer team ties Goodrich, Lapeer West vs. Linden game previewed

Lapeer East boys' soccer ties Goodrich.

A Flint Journal preview of tonight's battle of the unbeatens, Lapeer West vs. Linden.

In addition to the Michigan Regional Sports Network webcast of tonight's West vs. Linden game, the Flint Journal's Greg Tunnicliff will be live blogging from the game.

Website offers audio broadcast of Friday's Lapeer West vs. Linden varsity football game

The Michigan Regional Sports Network is featuring a web audio broadcast of Friday's varsity football game between Lapeer West and Linden High Schools.

Both teams are unbeaten and are seeking the outright lead in the Flint Metro League.

The broadcast can be found at mrsn.us starting at 6:50 p.m.

Lapeer West's quarterback, Nate Smith, stars on both sides of the ball

The Flint Journal has done a nice feature on Lapeer West senior quarterback and safety Nate Smith.

More sports results

Lapeer East loses a tough one to Fenton.

Recent Lapeer East, Lapeer West sports results

Lapeer West golf team, led by senior Catherine Benscoter, wins Metro League Golf Tournament. Lapeer East finished a respectable fifth place.

Lapeer West defeats Swartz Creek in volleyball.

Lapeer East continues volleyball success with win over Oxford.

East and West Girls' Cross Country results.

East and West Boys' Cross Country results.

Last week's football results:

Lapeer East

Lapeer West

Work on new auxiliary gym waits for climate change

Work on installing the new hardwood athletic floor in the Lapeer West auxiliary gymnasium is on hold until humidity conditions improve.

Exhaust fans are in place to help the concrete drying process and the hardwood supplies are in the gym waiting for the proper conditions.

Annual Murphy "Fund Run" provides exercise and resources for school activities

Students at Murphy Elementary School participated in their annual Fund Run on Tuesday, October 6, 2009.

Each year students seek pledges and then run laps on a course behind the school to help raise money for school activities.

Each grade participates for about 45 minutes with the help of parent volunteers and teachers.

This year's event include crisp fall temperatures and partly cloudy skies. To see more photos please visit our photo gallery.

Zemmer construction moves onward and upward

Real changes can now be seen at the former Zemmer Junior High School site. Construction on the expansion and modernization of the building are well underway.

Masonry work will transform not just the appearance but the size and utility of the new Zemmer Middle School.

To see additional recent photos of the construction please visit our photo gallery.

Lapeer West students get in the Homecoming spirit

Lapeer West High School students got in the spirit on October 2 as they held an assembly in preparation for the Homecoming game against Swartz Creek High School.

TAG students turn technology into music

The Talented and Gifted Program crafted their own musical compositions using computer technology on Thursday, October 1, in the Rolland-Warner Middle School Media Center.

Workshop puts Lapeer East eighth-graders on the path to being everyday heroes

The Hero Construction Company paid a visit to Mr. Romoslawski's eighth grade Social Studies class on Tuesday, September 29. The class learned what it takes to be a hero by making better decisions on a daily basis.

Lapeer East and Lapeer West square off at Friday, September 25, game

Fans from Lapeer East and Lapeer West proudly displayed their team spirit during the Friday, September 25, football game at East. The close game ended in an 18-15 victory for the Lapeer West Panthers.

Lapeer County students learn to soar at Dreams and Wings day on September 26

Several students from Lapeer high schools volunteered their time helping out at the Dreams and Wings event at the Dupont Lapeer Airport on Saturday, September 26. Dreams and Wings provides Lapeer County students and their families a chance to learn about airplanes and how they fly.