Academics
Teaching and Learning Department
Educators in the Lake Orion Community Schools know the best way to prepare students for future success is to focus on the whole child. To accomplish this, we work together to address each student’s academic, emotional and developmental needs from pre-kindergarten through high school graduation.
The district supports our teachers’ efforts by offering a variety of innovative programs catered to student needs.
- Elementary Schools
- Each of the six neighborhood elementary schools features identical curriculum while meeting the unique needs of the students, families and neighborhoods they serve.
- Middle schools
- Use a team-concept approach that integrates the core curriculum with small teams of trained educators who collaborate daily and act as advocates for every student.
- STAR (Student Teacher Affective Relationships) program helps build a deeper rapport between students and their teachers.
- High School
- Lake Orion High School offers a modified block schedule which allows students to experience both 45- and 90-minute classes. LOHS offers 225 courses, plus another 11 at the Oakland Schools Technical Campus.
Learn more about how Lake Orion Community Schools helps assure student success.
Principals

Dr. Daniel Haas
Lake Orion High School

Kristin Sliwinski
Learning Options High School/PHASES Program

Nick Coccia
Oakview Middle School

David McKay
Scripps Middle School

Sara Wendland
Waldon Middle School

Ken Nuss
Blanche Sims Elementary School

Teresa Bronczyk
Carpenter Elementary School

Dr. Randy Groya
Orion Oaks Elementary School

Lauren Smith
Paint Creek Elementary School

Gretchen Hynes
Stadium Drive Elementary School

Tony Palmeri
Webber Elementary School

Drew Towlerton
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
315 N. Lapeer Street
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone: 248-693-5400
Kerri Anderson
Director of Curriculum - Elementary
Mary Beth Anker
Administrative Assistant
315 N. Lapeer Street
Lake Orion, MI 48362
Phone: 248-693-5400
Note
LOCS does not permit outside solicitors, including financial advisors, to speak to staff members on school property.

