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 moreRolland-Warner to host Middle School Year-Round Ribbon Cutting
On Friday, August 2, the staff at Rolland-Warner Middle School will host a year-round ribbon cutting ceremony. The ceremony, in honor of the school’s new year-round middle school program, will begin at 11 a.m. in the school’s gymnasium. More than 100 students elected to join the program that operates on a balanced academic calendar with […]
Read more11th annual Scott Heverly Memorial Golf Outing to support Schickler student
On July 27, the Lapeer Country Club will host the Scott Heverly Memorial Golf Outing with proceeds going to Madison Chind, a student at Schickler Elementary and Jon Kibby, a returning Army veteran. Madison is a brave little six-year-old girl from Lapeer who was diagnosed in July 2011 with stage IV Neuroblastoma, a nerve cancer. For […]
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 morePaid lunch prices to increase due to federal mandate
In 2010, Congress passed a new law for America’s schools, the Healthy, Hungry Free Act, which has affected school lunch menus as well as the price families must pay for these lunches. A section of the Federal law mandates that all school districts across America must review their paid lunch prices annually compared to the […]
Read moreLCS hires new principals at Murphy and Mayfield Elementary Schools
LAPEER, Michigan — Two highly-qualified former teachers have been selected to take over the reins at two LCS elementary schools starting this fall. Jeffrey Stanton, former fifth grade teacher at Oaktree Elementary in Goodrich, will be the new principal of Murphy Elementary in Metamora. Michael Goetz, the former K-8 Math Chair for Grand Blanc Community […]
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 moreRolland-Warner students donate money to the Hurley Navigation Fund
Mr. Sweeney’s 8th Grade Service Learning class at Rolland-Warner Middle School recently organized a project to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer. During late May, 8th grade students from Rolland-Warner raised money for the Hurley Navigation Fund. With the help of M & B Graphics of Lake Orion, the students designed and sold T-shirts […]
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 moreBullseye: Rolland-Warner’s first archery tournament a huge success
Rolland-Warner Middle School held its first archery tournament Thursday evening, experienced a great turnout and gave a bunch of young people something to remember for a lifetime. “I never thought our students and parents would fill two-thirds of the cafeteria to participate in and watch an archery tournament,” said Lapeer Outdoor Club Director Mike Wiltse. […]
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