The Bolt

As we communicated earlier today, the District has adopted new, less-restrictive guidelines from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) with regard to masking. Effective immediately, masks are no longer required to be worn by students or staff while outdoors – this includes participants and spectators at athletic events. Masks will continue to […]

As you may have heard, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has updated its mask-wearing requirements. Effective immediately, fully vaccinated individuals are not required to wear face masks indoors or outdoors. MDHHS is defining “fully vaccinated” as 14 days after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or 14 days after the single dose of […]

After a brief return to full 14-day quarantines last month, Lapeer Community Schools, along with all the public school districts in Lapeer County, will reinstitute a 10-day quarantine period for close contacts of COVID-19 cases effective immediately. This means that any student or staff member deemed to be in close contact with a positive COVID-19 will not […]

Please watch the above introductory video for the District’s Academic Summer Camps for students in grades E5/K through 6th grade. These camps offer great academic opportunities for students after a long and difficult pandemic school year. These academic camps are free for LCS students and will be held at the Rolland-Warner 6-7 Campus. Each grade […]

Each year, the District honors members of our staff who have distinguished themselves among their peers in the performance of their duties in support of our mission. This year, we have an incredible group of people who truly represent the best of Lapeer Community Schools. The 2021 LCS Employee Awards Winners: Distinguished EducatorRachael FisherStephanie Giroux […]

On Thursday, May 6, all students K-12 will return to school for in-person instruction. Everyone can breathe a sigh of relief – we are ready to welcome you back. Over the last two weeks, we have started to see COVID-19 numbers locally, and across the state, turn in a more positive direction. Weekly new cases continue […]

Parents – As we have communicated on numerous occasions, our goal throughout this pandemic has been to remain open for in-person instruction until local conditions dictate a course correction. Unfortunately, we have arrived at that point. Due to the continued increase in positive COVID-19 cases and quarantines, the District will transition to remote learning for […]

Parents — As we continue to progress toward the final stretch of the school year, we thought it would be appropriate to re-affirm our commitment to in-person instruction. To be clear, our schools will remain open for in-person instruction until we have local data to compel us to return students to remote learning. As we have stated in […]

It took a lot of prodding and perseverance, but the District ultimately found the right person for the job. We are excited to welcome Mr. Dayonte Grimes to the Lightning family. Dayonte will serve in the role of CTE & Work-Based Program Supervisor, providing oversight and instruction in programs funded by the Marshall Plan Grant.  […]

Governor Whitmer held a news conference this morning that outlined the current status of COVID-19 in Michigan. As you know, Michigan’s case numbers have increased significantly over the last several weeks. Because of this, the Governor laid out a series of recommendations including a pause of in-person instruction at the high school level and athletics. […]