Following is some information that may be of interest to many of our students and parents about a new beginning ice skating program at the Polar Palace. From the Polar Palace: The Brownie Girl Scout Program is a beginning ice skating class for those Scouts interested in discovering, connecting and taking action on and off […]
Read moreReminders, notes from today’s e-mail blast
If you are the parent of a high school senior, now is the application time for scholarships. Many are available in both small and large amounts, but every little bit can help. There is plenty of information on the counseling tabs on both high school websites. Deadlines are approaching, some as early as next week, […]
Read moreAdvanced Sitter, Youth Golf enrichment classes offered through spring enrichment
Advanced babysitting classes and a youth golf class for boys and girls in grades K -7, are being offered through the Lapeer Community Schools Spring Youth Enrichment Programs. Young men and young women with at least some babysitting experience are invited to take an Advanced Sitter class on Monday, April 19, that will prepare them […]
Read moreLapeer East High School receives high marks as NCA accreditation approved
Following the visit of a Quality Assurance Review team in December, Lapeer East High was notified it received high marks and a five-year renewal of its accreditation by the North Central Association on Accreditation and School Improvement. The seven-member team gave Lapeer East high marks in the seven areas of “Standards for Quality Schools.” Those […]
Read moreCombined Lapeer boys’ swim team finishes season well at its final 2010 meet
In the final swim meet of the season, every swimmer on the combined Lapeer East/Lapeer West swimming team improved in at least one individual event and some in more than one. “The team dropped almost 50 seconds off its total best time for the meet,” said Coach Pat Thomas. “That’s almost as long as the […]
Read moreLapeer West secretary Chris Sierakowski brings her EMT expertise to the radio
Lapeer West secretary Chris Sierakowski brought her emergency medical technician knowledge and experience to the radio program Friday. With St. Patrick’s Day, spring vacation and the prom season approaching, Lapeer County Prosecutor Byron Konschuh invited Mrs. Sierakowski to talk about a range of safety issues. Drunk driving, supervision for high school students on spring vacation […]
Read moreLapeer East, West and Community High School students honored for art at show
A recent show at Gallery 194 in downtown Lapeer recognized the artwork of a number of Lapeer East and Lapeer West art students who had work selected for the Region 10 Michigan Art Education Association show. A number of those students were selected for State judging in Lansing. (With the artwork all in Lansing, no […]
Read moreLapeer East graduate Ray Stover, now head of Gladwin’s MidMichigan Medical Center
Raymond Stover said he was “very quiet and very shy” while growing up and attending Lapeer Community Schools, so much that it was painfully difficult to talk to people. But now, that quiet kid is President and Chief Executive Officer of MidMichigan Medical Center in Gladwin. He said one of his main duties is seeking […]
Read moreHigh School Robotics teams compete at Kettering, Lapeer East moves on to Ann Arbor
In an atmosphere not unlike a major high school sporting contest, the Lapeer East High School Robotics teams competed at the FIRST Robotics competition at Kettering University this past weekend. The 22-member Lapeer East Robotics team, led by teacher and advisor George Mavis, placed 14th out of 40 teams after the two-day event. The East […]
Read moreLapeer East, Lapeer West High School wrestlers compete at State Finals
Lapeer West High School wrestlers and a wrestler from Lapeer East High School represented themselves well at the recent State Wrestling Individual Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills. West wrestler Dean Somers, took fifth place in the State in the 103 weight division. Other members of the West team who wrestled at the State […]
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