On Tuesday afternoon, Mark Owen of MEEMIC Insurance presented Lapeer Community High School Principal Kevin Walters with a check for $1,800 to fund EBLI training for members of the LCHS staff. EBLI (Evidence Based Literacy Instruction) is a program designed to individualize literacy instruction for each student. EBLI trains educators so they are able to […]
Read moreEnergy Myths from Consumers Energy
I recently read a list of 10 “home energy myths” published by Consumers Energy. Many of these myths directly relate to how we conserve energy in schools. Check them out: Setting the thermostat higher or lower will heat or cool your home faster. Homeowners often set the thermostat higher or lower than necessary, thinking it will […]
Read moreZemmer Middle School teachers thrill students during science Demo Day
Two Zemmer Middle School teachers, Jaime Benson and Patrick Lothrop, periodically treat their students to a Demo Day in science class. Wednesday’s Demo Day was made possible by Dr. Albert Smith of the Lapeer Medical Association. Students must complete all the work, come to class on time and show respect for others to be eligible […]
Read moreLCS accepts generous donation from Kiwanis Club of Lapeer
The Lapeer Area View ran a story on the recent generous donation from the Kiwanis Club of Lapeer to Lapeer Community Schools. LCS Executive Director of Elementary Education, Heather Vance (right), accepted a check for $7,500 that will be used for the purchase of picture books. From the L.A. View: Vance said the picture books […]
Read moreMakeover of stress-release room for CILC students finished with help of local business
Sherwin Williams, a painting and paint supply corporation with a storefront in downtown Lapeer, recently donated the paint supplies for a makeover of Zemmer Middle School’s CILC sensory/stress-release room. The project began over Christmas break and the results are tremendous (as you can see). Lisa Yderstad and a team of helpers finished the project last […]
Read moreLapeer West boys’ basketball starts season 5-2, gets some ink
The varsity boys’ basketball team at Lapeer West High School is getting some well-deserved attention after its 5-2 start this season. One of those two losses came against Fenton in a competitive game against one of the top teams in Mid-Michigan. According to a recent story in the Flint Journal that quotes seniors Cullen Turczyn […]
Read moreMayfield Elementary students bring holiday cheer to apartment complex in Lapeer
The Mayfield Philanthrobees, led by 2nd/3rd grade teacher and sponsor, Jamie Bidlack, sang Christmas carols to the residents of Riverview Apartments in downtown Lapeer. Nearly 50 staff, students and parents from Mayfield walked the hallways, singing songs, wishing Merry Christmas, and passing out holiday cookies. Excellent jobs students and volunteers! Click here to see a […]
Read moreStop and Go: East graduate, West Point Cadet, chasing his dream to play professional hockey
Robert Tadazak is the last line of defense for Army’s hockey program. When all else fails, he’s all that’s left. It’s lonely and often thankless work, but it’s his dream job – one he’s willing to chase from post to post. Coming into his own Tadazak, a 2008 graduate of Lapeer East High School, joined […]
Read moreLynch Elementary students spread holiday cheer at local care facility
Nicole Schons took her second and third grade students to Suncrest in Lapeer after school last Thursday to sing carols and spread holiday cheer. Check out this great group of kids! Hats off to Mrs. Schons for taking the time to put together this very thoughtful venture.
Read moreVideo: Check out Rob Rubick’s weight training class on WXYZ
If you haven’t seen it already, check out “Rubick at Work,” a video produced by WXYZ Detroit that chronicles our own Rob Rubick! Mr. Rubick’s weight training and conditioning class at Lapeer West High Schoolis featured in the video and, as you can probably imagine, there’s a little humor mixed in. Click here to watch […]
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