LAPEER, Michigan — Energized by his new heart, Jim LaFontaine, an LCS alumnus, told a class of first graders at Mayfield Elementary recently about his new lease on life. LaFontaine, the uncle of first grader David Jackson, was a special guest for Show and Tell. He is a grateful recipient of a new heart after […]
Read moreWhat’s up with the non-homestead millage renewal?
On November 5, 2013, voters within the boundaries of Lapeer Community Schools will be asked to vote on a proposal to renew the long-standing millage levied on non-homestead property (industrial, commercial, business, rental and second homes) for a time frame of five years (2014-2018). This proposal does not affect the taxes of owner-occupied primary residences. […]
Read moreSeptember 2013: Superintendent’s Message
New Staff: Welcome to Lapeer Community Schools
In 2013-14. Lapeer Community Schools welcomes the following new staff members: Elementary Principals Michael Goetz – Mayfield Principal Jeff Stanton – Murphy Principal Secondary Principals Doug Lindsay – East Principal Brian Shelson – East Asst Principal/A.D. Ryan West – Temporary Rolland-Warner Asst Principal/A.D. Dean of Students Karen Hoyt – Rolland-Warner Teachers Katie […]
Read moreWin free lunches, prizes, during LCS Payschools promotion
Current Users Once per month, starting in September 2013, with a minimum deposit of $25.00 per student per month, the Food Service Department will credit two (2) lunch meals to that student’s account. Example: Sue Smith, elementary students, 2 lunch meals @ $2.25 x 2 = $4.50. $4.50 credit to Sue’s account. Sally Smith, […]
Read moreLCS Board of Education seeking applications for vacancy
The Lapeer Community Schools is seeking applications for a newly-vacated position on the Board of Education. An individual will be appointed to fill the position until December 31, 2014. Interested persons must submit a letter expressing interest in the board position and their qualifications for the position to the district office no later than noon […]
Read moreLCS hires two secondary administrators
On Wednesday, Lapeer Community Schools Superintendent Matt Wandrie announced the hiring of two administrators at the secondary level. Ryan West, from Clawson Schools in Metro Detroit, will join the staff as the new (temporary) Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Rolland Warner Middle School. Brian Shelson, from Gross Point South High School, will be the new Assistant […]
Read moreEast-West alumni baseball games coming in September
LAPEER, Michigan — Lapeer West High School will host several East-West alumni baseball games on September 14, 2013, one day after the final East-West varsity football game. Proceeds from the games will support Lapeer Baseball’s summer program. “There has been a tremendous amount of interest in the games since we first began discussing it last […]
Read moreLCS adopts Springboard English curricula for grades 6-10
A letter from Ron Reed, Executive Director of Secondary Education: This fall, LCS is adopting the College Board’s Springboard English curricula for students in grades 6-10 who aspire to take our rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) English courses at the 11-12 grade level. Likewise, we are implementing Springboard for our year-round middle school program in English. […]
Read moreLapeer East AP Summer Institute continues to grow
LAPEER, Michigan — Nearly 250 people from 18 states and two foreign countries took part in Lapeer East’s annual Advanced Placement Summer Institute in 2013. The second session wrapped up at Zemmer Middle School on Thursday. This year’s rate of participation marks a 30 percent increase from last year. “There is a tremendous amount of […]
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