A message from LCS Superintendent Matt Wandrie: I am pleased to announce that the LCS Board of Education has approved a recommendation regarding the future mascot of Lapeer Community Schools and the new Lapeer High School. I was proud to pass along the recommendation of the mascot committee, comprised of 60 students from East and […]
Read moreOctober 1: Lapeer East to host College Night
On October 1, 2013, Lapeer East High School will host a county-wide College Night from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will bring in over 50 colleges, universities, technical and business schools from across Michigan and the country. Participants will be able to ask college admission representatives about admission practices, campus-specific information, course offerings and application processes. […]
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 […]
Read moreLCS announces lead principals for Lapeer High School
After an extensive interview process, Lapeer Community Schools Superintendent Matt Wandrie is excited to announce two members of the leadership team of Lapeer High School. The team will be comprised of a fresh face alongside a very familiar one. Former Durand High School principal Doug Lindsay will fill the vacancy created by the departure of […]
Read moreLapeer East junior drafted by the Flint Junior Generals
Recently, a Lapeer East High School junior was drafted in the NA3HL Draft on Tuesday. Jacob Drinkard, a forward, was the 66th pick overall, selected in the fourth round of the draft. Drinkard will play locally for the Flint Junior Generals, an organization with a reputation for advancing players to higher levels of hockey. Jacob […]
Read moreTributes to LCS Class of 2013
Here are two video tributes to the Class of 2013 from Lapeer West and East High Schools.
Read moreThree from Lapeer West earn second team all-league honors in softball
Three players from Lapeer West High School have earned second team all-league honors: Kacie Byard (first base), Mary Proulx (outfield) and Hunter Conzelmann (pitcher). Several players from West and East High Schools were named honorable mention: Lapeer East: Madison Liley and Marki Ludeman Lapeer West: Brianne Brown, Molly Brown, Kaylyn Buzzell, Bria DeBono, Emma Somers […]
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