The Bolt

The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education has decided to continue to operate Seaton Elementary School for the 2011-12 school year. The Board voted Thursday evening to keep the school open during the next school year, 2011-12. In its resolution, the board stated the building will close at the end of the 2011-12 school year […]

The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education on Thursday evening voted unanimously to advance Matthew Wandrie as a candidate for superintendent. The board will schedule a visit to his home district, the Dearborn Public Schools, and has authorized the Personnel Committee to pursue a contract with him. Wandrie was among more than 40 applicants for […]

From the County PressNancy Lamphere’s second grade class at Mayfield Elementary School presented $175 to Ruth Ann Prey, a retired school teacher, Monday morning (March 14). The money, raised entirely by the students, will be sent to an animal sanctuary in Africa that helps rescue endangered black rhinoceroses. Prey gave a guest lecture to the […]

From the County PressA Lapeer East Eagle will become a Cardinal in the fall as senior Jacob Burke signed his national letter of intent to play football at Concordia University. Burke will play wide receiver at the next level in the Pistol Spread Option offense, which has four wide receivers on the field at all […]

Mrs. Lamphere’s 2nd grade class at Mayfield Elementary will perform “Ugly Duckling” (a mini musical) for students March 16th at 2:00 p.m. and for the public March 17th at 6:00 p.m. at Mayfield Elementary located at 302 Plum Creek Road, Lapeer. Mrs. Lamphere’s annual play is always a treat for the students and their audience. […]

The Lapeer Community Schools Board of Education has selected two finalists in its selection process to name a new superintendent for the District. The finalists are Bethany Rayl, currently acting superintendent and assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction at Clio Area Schools, and Matthew Wandrie, currently director of human resources at Dearborn Public Schools. The […]

On February 25, 26 and March 4th , bands from Rolland-Warner, Zemmer, Lapeer East and Lapeer West participated in MSBOA District Band Festival. More than 350 band students participated, and each band came home with recognition for outstanding performance and musicianship. Five bands also qualified for State Band Festival by receiving an overall rating of […]

Donations of new or gently used books will be collected at Murphy Elementary School between March 14th and March 18th as a school project to help the Family Literacy Center. Books collected during the drive will be donated to FLC. The Family Literacy Center is a local non-profit organization that helps adults learn or improve […]

Gallery 194 is hosting an art show featuring student art from students at Lapeer middle schools and high schools. Stop by the gallery to see how talented these young students are at creating both 2- and 3-dimensional pieces. The show is now open and will run until Saturday, March 19. A special student artist reception […]

Lapeer East Project Graduation will host a Zumba Fundraiser on Friday, March 18th, beginning at 7 p.m. at Maple Grove Elementary School. Pre tickets are available. Call Lisa at 810-627-9426 or email lmar925@charter.net Cost is $6 per ticket in advance. $8 at the door.