Lapeer East graduate Rocquel Wallace, lead singer of the band 34 Bliss, is participating in WDIV’s annual “Vote 4 the Best” contest. To vote for the band, just follow this link. The band, represented by Tate Music Group, had the opportunity to open for Eddie Money back in May at DTE Energy Music Theatre.
Read moreLapeer East graduate Joe Long named offensive lineman of the year in the GLIAC
Former Lapeer East football standout Joe Long has been named the Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Long is in his final year at Wayne State University in Detroit. By all indications, Long will have the opportunity to join his brother, Jake, in the NFL. Jake Long is […]
Read moreNovember 22: Food Service Department to hold Food Catering Show
The Food Service Department is proud to announce its First Annual Food Catering Show. The event will take place Tuesday, November 22 from 2-5 p.m. in the staff lounge at Lapeer East High School. The event is free and open to the public. Please come sample a variety of our made from scratch catering menu. […]
Read more‘Mardi’ party: Seaton Elementary French class gets a taste of escargot
Students in Ann Marie Badke’s French class at Seaton Elementary wrapped their minds and mouths around a bit of French culture Tuesday morning. Each student had the opportunity to sample a delicacy the French call “escargot”; to the rest of us, they are the somewhat less-sophisticated-sounding “snails.” Most of the students who tried the appetizer, […]
Read moreLCS employees get ‘refresher course’ on energy conservation
LAPEER, Michigan — More than 50 employees of the Lapeer Community Schools got a refresher course in energy conservation on Monday afternoon. LCS Superintendent Matt Wandrie expressed gratitude to the employees who came to the kick-off meeting to learn about the district’s plan to save money through energy conservation. “I’ve been excited about this project […]
Read moreVideo: Mayfield Elementary holds ceremony in honor of veterans
Lucky number: Lynch Elementary twins turn 11 on 11-11-11
LAPEER, Michigan — Jakob and Kalob Powell didn’t just celebrate their birthday with classmates and teachers at Lynch Elementary on Friday. The twins paid homage to a mathematical oddity: the pair turned 11 years old on the 11th day of the 11th month of 2011. A cameraman from WNEM TV 5 in Flint was on […]
Read moreVeterans Day: Mayfield Elementary students show their colors
LAPEER, Michigan — Mayfield Elementary students took time out of their busy school day to pay tribute to veterans on Friday. The students attended a ceremony honoring the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Lapeer Community Schools Superintendent Matt Wandrie told the students that they owe a debt of […]
Read moreEHAPpenings: The Great American Smokeout is coming November 17
Cigarette smoking is the major cause of preventable deaths in the United States. On average, people who smoke die 5 to 8 years earlier than people who don’t smoke. It’s no secret that smoking is a hard habit to break. That’s why E.H.A.P. joins the American Cancer Society in promoting The Great American Smokeout. This […]
Read moreJudy Moody author visits Murphy Elementary students via Skype
Amy Duncan’s third grade classroom at Murphy Elementary was chosen to take part in a Skype visit with acclaimed author Megan McDonald. Best known for her Judy Moody series, McDonald spoke to the students from her office in California on Wednesday afternoon. Before fielding questions from the group, McDonald asked the students if they saw […]
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