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.

Lapeer East, West sports scores

Lapeer East boys soccer

Lapeer East boys cross country

Lapeer East girls cross country

Lapeer West boys tennis

Lapeer East boys tennis

Lapeer East girls golf

Ceremony celebrates Cramton as new home of Lapeer Community High School

Students prepare to cut the ribbon at the re-dedication and open house ceremony of the newly refurbished Cramton building on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. The site now houses Lapeer Community High School.

Lapeer East Marching Band alumni take to the field for one last chance to march

Several Lapeer East Marching Band alumni members got a chance to relive high school when they joined the current Lapeer East Marching Band during half-time of Friday's Homecoming game against Kearsley High School.

Science Alive makes a stop at Turrill Elementary School

Science comes to life for kindergarten students in Mrs. Papke's class at Turrill Elementary School on Friday, September 18. Science Alive instructor Mrs. Neill introduced the class to a tortoise, a snake and an armadillo along with a few other animals during the visit.

Schickler Elementary School students enjoy a day at Skinner Lake

Mr. Chaffin's fifth-grade class headed to the Skinner Lake Outdoor Education Center on Thursday, September 17, and netted some frogs, water bugs and a whole lot of fun.

2009 Lapeer Community Schools Alumni Luncheon held September 16 at Armory

The 2009 Lapeer Community Schools Distinguished Alumni Luncheon was held on Wednesday, September 16, at the Lapeer Armory-National Guard on W. Genesee Street.

Parents and students meet the teachers at Zemmer Junior High at Rolland-Warner

The Meet the Teacher night at Zemmer Junior High School at Rolland-Warner drew lots of parents who came to see the new building and meet their child's teacher.

Lapeer West's Erica Miller skates at Polar Palace exhibition

Lapeer West junior Erica Miller demonstrated her skills on the ice during a Skating Exhibition September 13 at the Polar Palace.

Lapeer East Hockey Team gets on the ice for game against Sled Dogs September 13

Volunteers from the Lapeer East Hockey Team took to the ice against the Michigan Sled Dogs, a team of disabled hockey players who use sleds to play. The game was held at 3 p.m. September 13 at the Polar Palace.

Lapeer East and Lapeer West both score football wins Friday, Sept. 11

Lapeer East 31, Clio 7 (Game story)

Lapeer West 17, Oxford 0 (No game story yet for West's victory - Saturday, Sept. 12, 10:20 a.m.)

Video: Rolland-Warner ribbon cutting ceremony August 27, 2009

Enjoy the edited 2-part video on the Rolland-Warner Middle School ribbon cutting ceremony. As soon as Channel 18 is back up and running we will post the entire 48-minute video.

Part I (direct link)



Part II (direct link)

Lynch Elementary draws crowd to Meet the Teacher night September 10

Parents and students check out Lynch Elementary School during the Meet the Teacher night and enjoy an ice cream social.

Parents, students check out Maple Grove at Meet the Teacher night September 9

Maple Grove Elementary School had its Meet the Teacher night Wednesday, September 9.

Lapeer East and Lapeer West sports results

Lapeer West boys' soccer

Lapeer West volleyball

Lapeer East volleyball

Lapeer West tennis

Lapeer East tennis

No newspaper results but the combined girls' swim team defeated Brandon 100 to 80.

Second place finishes for West were Lauren Barnes, Mariah Brennan, Megan Verbeke & Lori Noelle.

Second place winners for East were: Katherine Baecheroot, Emily Shallman, Emily Corriveau, Sarah Crittenden

College Night 2009 set for October 19th at East

Lapeer East High School’s “College Night,” an event that has been popular with hundreds of area families each year, is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, October 19th at the high school, 933 S. Saginaw Street in Lapeer. (Photo from the 2008 event)

Organized by East’s counseling staff, the College Night event is a one-stop shopping chance for students and parents to get information about dozens of colleges and universities, including nearly all of Michigan’s public and private post-secondary education programs.

Last year’s event included 56 post-secondary education programs, including community colleges within an hour radius and many technical schools. Many out-of-state colleges and universities also participate in College Night.

Lapeer East counselors will also present sessions on financial aid, college applications and testing.
For further information contact the Lapeer East counseling office at (810) 667-2418, ext. 4, or Counselor Susan Wilmers at (810) 667-2418, ext. 3124.

(Media outlets: In addition to a story, we would appreciate a continuing calendar listing for this event.