Two Lapeer West 8th graders competed in the 2010 Delta College Math Competition held Saturday, March 20 and both finished among the top contestants. A total of 126 8th graders from around the State competed in the event. Travis Lusigna finished tied for 23rd in the competition which earned him a medal. Cole Heathcock finished […]
Read moreLapeer West students score well at District 5 Regional Science Olympiad held at Mott
Lapeer West High School’s Science Olympiad team finished 5th overall in the District 5 Regional competition held at Mott Community College on Saturday, March 20. There are 26 teams in Region 5. A number of West team members had outstanding results, including an overall first place finish by Patrick Martindale and Scott Essenmacher with their […]
Read moreLapeer West High School creative writing class produces book of student work
Students in Lapeer West teacher Dawn Summerlee’s Creative Writing Class receive more than just a grade at the end of each trimester, they end up with a book with the best of the class’s collective works. The current volume, “Writing from Inside,” includes art work and each student’s favorite poem and short story from the […]
Read moreMurphy Elementary set to "Tee Off for Technology" at annual golf scramble in May
Spring and warmer temperatures signal that it’s time for the 2010 Murphy Elementary School’s 9th Annual Tee-Off For Technology Golf Scramble. Teams and sponsors are being sought to compete in the event on Saturday, May 8 at the Lapeer Country Club. Early registration is suggested as the event usually ends up with a waiting list. […]
Read moreLapeer East, Lapeer West choirs ‘excellent’ at District 3 Choral Festival at FIM, head to State Choral Festival
Two choirs at Lapeer West High School and the Lapeer East Concert Choir received “excellent” ratings at the District 3 Choral Festival at the Flint Institute of Music on Wednesday, March 3 and qualified to sing at the State Choral Festival. A Lapeer West student, David Smith (photo), who sings with the Lapeer East choir, […]
Read moreCoach Mandy hopes to expand after school running program to all elementary schools
Successful after school Running Clubs at Murphy and Mayfield Elementary Schools may be expanded to all District elementary schools in 2010-2011. Currently at Murphy, 61 students participate in the program, which started in October and meets after school each Thursday. The Mayfield program meets on Wednesday and currently has 52 students signed up for its […]
Read moreStatement on a December incident at Lapeer East High School
Lapeer Community Schools was notified on March 19 that a court prohibition preventing four students involved in a December after-school incident at Lapeer East High School from attending classes at the school was lifted. While the District cannot, and will not, discuss specific student discipline due to Federal law, the District has been notified that […]
Read moreLapeer East, Lapeer West students win several honors at recent Lansing art show
Lapeer East and Lapeer West students won several honors at the recent Michigan Art Education Association show held in Lansing. The selections continue a history of success by Lapeer art students at the State art competition.Lapeer East, Lapeer West and Lapeer Community High School students had art work selected for judging in the Region 10 […]
Read moreLapeer West students honored for work at Regional Scholastic Art competition
Two Lapeer West students won Gold Key awards at a recent Regional Scholastic Art competition. (As soon as the art is returned from judging it will be posted online, so come back and check) A total of 11 students were honored for 17 pieces of art judged at the regional event.The prestigious Scholastic Art Show […]
Read moreLunch can be educational too! Lapeer Community Schools spices up lunch time
Learning doesn’t always stop when the lunch hour bell rings. As part of National Nutrition Month, the Lapeer Community Food Service Department is using student lunch time this week to teach students about the flavorful and healthy use of spices in crafting low-fat healthy snacks. Students around the District will be offered a taste test […]
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