The Board of Trustees of the Lapeer County Community Foundation (LCCF) recently authorized a grant in the amount of $12,600 to Lapeer Community Schools for the purchase of a dozen VEX Robotics Kits for use in the District’s new Project Lead The Way program (PLTW). PLTW is a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math program that […]
Read moreRolland-Warner Middle School announces Outstanding Citizenship Award winners
Rolland-Warner Middle School was proud to recognize the following students on April 21 for outstanding citizenship. These students display the characteristics of pride, ambition, cooperation and kindness on a daily basis promoting a positive school climate making Rolland-Warner a great place to teach and learn. For displaying outstanding citizenship throughout the first semester of the […]
Read moreMiddle school student councils to attend Leadership Training Institute
On June 11, student council members from Rolland-Warner and Zemmer Middle Schools will participate in a Leadership Training Institute led by student council members. The students will participate in team-building activities throughout the day. The event will take place at the Administration & Services Center. The students will rotate through Skill Sessions such as Goal […]
Read moreMetamora Historical Society teams with Super Science Investigators to bring Astronomy to the Community
METAMORA, Michigan — “Watch the sky!” and “Look up!” are two of many slogans you will hear at the first annual ‘Astronomy Day Bash’ in celebration of National Astronomy Day on May 10th at the Historic Old Town Hall in the Village of Metamora from noon-10:00pm. Super Science Investigators have teamed with the members of […]
Read moreMayfield Elementary Data and Game Night draws 150
From Lisa Pasek, Learning Coach at Mayfield Elementary: Did you know that playing games can build interpersonal skills like sharing, dealing with conflict, and good sportsmanship, as well as create a sense of accomplishment— not to mention increase reasoning and problem solving skills? We were thrilled to host nearly 150 people for our Data and […]
Read moreJune 7: Murphy Elementary’s Drive for Education Golf Scramble
2014 Murphy Elementary Drive for Education Golf Scramble Saturday, June 7th, 2014 Metamora Golf & Country Club 7:30 a.m. Registration begins, 8 a.m. Shotgun Start Register Your Team: $75 PER PERSON — ($300) PER TEAM 4-PERSON SCRAMBLE Includes: 18 Holes of Golf with Cart Coffee & Donuts Hot Dogs, Chips & Beverage Dinner Give-a-ways […]
Read moreSign up for the 2014 Laps for LINKS 5K Run/Walk
Please join us this year for the District’s Laps for LINKS 5K run/walk and spaghetti dinner. The dinner will be held at Rolland-Warner Middle School on Friday, April 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and can be purchased at the door. The race will begin and end at […]
Read moreChimeras robotics team earns Judges’ Award in Lansing meet
LAPEER, Michigan – Going into last weekend’s Lansing robotics competition, Lapeer’s Chimeras played with heart, despite knowing those district scores wouldn’t carry them to the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics State Championship. After the Lansing elimination rounds, Team 1684 emerged ninth out of 40 teams, spurring the Chimeras into district […]
Read moreLapeer West artists take home numerous awards at GFAC exhibit
Congratulations to the following West artists who received special recognition at the Young Artists Today exhibit sponsored by the Greater Flint Arts Council. Their work is on display at the Flint Public Library through April 30. Best of Show: Mary Proulx Second Place: Aleena Dababneh Third Place: Jessica Laidler Honorable Mention: Grace Dorsey, Isabel Fahim, […]
Read moreEast percussionist named a Michigan Youth Arts Distinguished Scholar
LAPEER, Michigan – Dave Piontkowski, a percussionist with concert and symphony bands at Lapeer East High School, has been named a Michigan Youth Arts Distinguished Scholar and invited to participate in the 52nd annual Michigan Youth Arts Festival, May 8-10, 2014, in Kalamazoo. Nearly 1,000 Michigan high school student-artists have been invited to attend this […]
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