The Bolt

For the past several months, our staff has been working overtime to ensure we are ready to welcome your children back into our schools this fall. I can say with confidence that this period has been the most challenging of my career, and I think anyone associated with public education in this country would agree. […]

The following is a letter to year-round parents and staff from LCS Superintendent Matt Wandrie, dated July 20, 2020. Year-Round parents and staff — As we made clear in our last communication, district leadership have been hard at work over the last several months preparing to return to in-person instruction during these very challenging times. […]

By Matt Wandrie, Superintendent, Lapeer Community Schools This column was written for publication in the Lapeer County Press Over the past several months, I’ve heard a lot of people attempt to characterize what has become our new normal since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic: It’s a ‘brave new world’ they say.  Some, I would […]

Lapeer Community Schools (LCS) Superintendent Matt Wandrie has agreed to rescind his resignation effective immediately and will stay on in his current position in the District, pending Board of Education approval of a new contract and work structure.  The Board, which had postponed its superintendent search in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak, offered Wandrie […]

Congratulations to the Lapeer Community Schools Employee Award winners for 2020! Click the link to learn more about their incredible service to the students and staff of Lapeer Community Schools. You can also click the Youtube link at the top of each post to see their reaction to receiving the award during real (and sometimes […]

During his 26 years of service to Lapeer Community Schools, Dennis King made friends wherever he went. From East High School, to Irwin, Maple Grove and, ultimately, Turrill Elementary — Dennis built positive and long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues. “Dennis was always there to reach out with a helping hand,” one colleague said. […]

“We are a resilient class. We had to face a lot of uncertainty, panic and confusion … but we made it. We adapted. We did what we had to do to get here. To get to now. And we are ready for what’s next.” — Aryanna Thompson, LHS Class of 2020 A million thanks to […]

Mary Moss, who had spent nearly two decades in the District working in various secretarial positions, including the Secretary in Charge at Lapeer East High School, was ready for a new challenge. That was almost three years ago. After her first day at the new job, she wondered if she had made a big mistake. […]

At the genesis of any successful program, in any arena, you’ll find someone with a passion and drive to see their vision brought into being. Michon Periso sees it every time she walks through the doors at the Lapeer Homeschool Partnership. For the past six years, Michon has been the Director of the District’s partnership […]

Every year, Lapeer Community Schools, in cooperation with the District’s employee groups, recognizes the best of our staff. In lieu of our typical employee awards banquet, we will honor each award winner individually. Setting aside the love students at Schickler Elementary have for her chicken and pizza, one student gave her compliments to the chef […]