Assistant Superintendent Message

Dear Dragons,

It is hard to believe that we are already at this juncture in the year! Our 2024-25 school year continues to hum along with great success (and great speed)! Each building, department, and staff member continues to amaze me with the amount of time, energy, and commitment poured into making each day a success for all our students.

What does the composition of our great Dragon staff look like to help create this success? Well recently, we asked some questions in a staff survey and found some impressive statistics to help give us just a small snapshot of the composition of our staff. Of the approximately 1,050 total staff members, 218 (over 20%) have more than 20 years of experience with LOCS. Of our 528 certified staff members, 80% have earned a Master’s Degree or higher. Over 40% of our staff live in Lake Orion, and almost 15% are alumni of Lake Orion. Each of us as staff members bring unique skill sets, experiences, and perspectives to our district. Creating the opportunities for student and staff success day in and day out is not an individual endeavor, but rather a collective collaboration of all. It is each ingredient we bring to the table that goes into making our recipe for the successful outcomes we enjoy. In our HR department, we truly value and respect each employee and recognize how much each of you contributes to that recipe.

I wanted to give a special shoutout to all our staff for the support being provided to many of our students and families this holiday season. Through collaboration with community organizations and the orchestrating of many initiatives within departments and buildings, it warms the heart to see this level of compassion and giving and to see the true spirit of the season in action throughout Lake Orion.

I hope we are all able to enjoy the time away from work over the break and that we take advantage to reflect on all the positives in our lives, while being present with family and friends. I believe the Grinch said it best with his toast, “To kindness and love, the things we need most.” So take some time for yourself, make memories, sneak in a nap or two, and enjoy doing what makes you smile during the break.

On behalf of the Human Resources Department, thank you for all you do, Dragon Nation. We appreciate you.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Adam J. Weldon

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources