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| LOHS Commons Area | |
| Location | |
| 495 E. Scripps Road Lake Orion, MI 48360 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1997 (Current Site) |
| Principal | Todd Dunckley |
| Faculty | 137 |
| Enrollment | 2,363 (2005-2006) |
| Information | (248) 693-5420 |
| Colors Mascot | Green and White Dragon |
| Website | Official LOHS Site |
Lake Orion High School is a public secondary institution located in Lake Orion, Michigan. The large campus (377,756 square feet) features a centralized "commons area", which serves as a distribution center to the "wings". The commons area features the cafeteria and student store, as well as the main office. Each wing features classrooms, computer labs, student lockers, and faculty offices. It is topped by a large cone-shaped skylight (pictured at right).
The campus also features a gymnasium, natatorium, and auditorium; all of which are suitable for state-level competitions or productions. The Information Resource Center is a reconceptualized vision of a library, featuring computers, tech-ed labs, and studio classrooms.
The immediate area around the school has been developed into residential neighborhoods, but is still dominated by Bald Mountain State Park to the north, south, and east.
History
The current site of LOHS opened in the Fall of 1997. The previous building to house LOHS is located nearby, and is now used as a Community Education Resource Center. It is commonly referred to as the "CERC Building". Opened in 1957, it housed classes for high school students for 40 years. During the 1980s and 1990s the building became severely limited in space and eventually only served grades 10-12. Lake Orion High School was originally established on Elizabeth Street in the Village of Lake Orion. Population growth in Lake Orion and Orion Township necessitated the construction of each school, particularly the most recent.
Athletics
LOHS offers 24 varsity sports, and competes in the Oakland Activities Association. At the state level, the school is classified as "Class A" or "Division 1".
The grounds surrounding the school feature Dragon Stadium, which houses the football field and track. The football field is composed of FieldTurf, an artificial surface constructed to resemble grass. A separate soccer field is located next to the stadium. There are several baseball and softball diamonds, some of which feature dugouts or bleacher seating. Lighted tennis courts are located adjacent to the school.
Activities
Lake Orion has one of the best Marching Bands in the state who have been in the top ten within the entire state of Michigan for numerous years. A link to the Lake Orion Band Boosters Website is located here.
Departments
- Business and Communications Technology
- Counseling and Guidance
- English/Language Arts
- Experiential Education
- Industrial Technology
- Information Resource Center (Library and Media Center)
- Mathematics
- Modern Language (Foreign)
- Physical Education and Life Management
- Science
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- Visual and Performing Arts
Technology is an integral part of the curriculum, and LOHS was named one of the top three schools in the nation in terms of use and implementation.