Points of Pride
Middle School Concept
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Counseling Office
Mrs. Tedder was nominated for counselor of the year in Oakland County.
World Languages
Mrs. Dalton was recognized as one of the top 5 teachers in the country at the ACTFL National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
LOCS Middle School Teacher of the Year
Heather Schott, special education teacher, was recognized as the recipient of the LOCS Middle School Teacher of the Year award.
Scott Cox, physical education teacher, was recognized as the recipient of the LOCS Middle School Teacher of the Year award.
Media Center
Ms. Lowe, Media Specialist, was the recipient of the MAME School Librarian of the year for 2022-2023.
Ms. Lowe is the recipient of the Ruby Brown Award for Individual Excellence from the MASL Association.
Ms. Lowe & Mrs. Rieman received the school librarian collaboration award from the MASL Association.
Scripps has had several alumni that have been published including New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Mix.
Honors Band Participation
This past year, out of thousands who auditioned, five Scripps students were selected for the All-State Band to perform at the Michigan Music Conference. Additionally, ten Scripps students were nominated for and performed in the MSBOA District 4 Honor Band.
Band Festival Results
Both 7th and 8th grade bands received Division 1 ratings at Band and Orchestra Festival this past year, the highest score possible.
Band Solo and Ensemble Results
Scripps sent 60 students to perform in 45 events to Solo and Ensemble Festival. 40 of those events earned the highest rating possible.
Special events
This past year, Scripps students participated in clinics with Dr. Jason Stumbo from the University of Toledo, and Damien Crutcher, director of the Civic Youth Ensembles and Crescendo Detroit. The Scripps Band Program has received accolades from music professionals across Michigan and the country.
Green School
Scripps Middle School is once again a Michigan Green School. Students, staff, and community members partnered to reduce, reuse, and recycle, making Scripps Middle School and Lake Orion a greener place to live. Projects included recycling, adopting endangered species, and advocating for the environment. Scripps is proud to be an Emerald School!
Student Council
Each school year, Scripps collects food items for FISH to help families in Orion and Oxford Townships!
Media Center
Scripps Media Center holds SL21 Exemplary Status from the Library of Michigan. During lunches, the media center also hosts a makerspace with rotating monthly activities such as 3D printing, Hour of Code guest speakers, duct tape, ozobots, and building challenges.
Scripps Choir
Scripps Choirs have earned an Excellent Rating at MSVMA District Choral Festival 18 out of the last 22 years. They hold annual performances at colleges/ universities and clinics (Chicago, New York) and they have active student solo and small ensemble participation at MSVMA Solo & Ensemble.
Yearbook
The Scripps yearbook will be created by eleven students. Students use Adobe InDesign to create it through the Jostens website.