Links and Forms for Parents
Hello Parents! To enroll your child at Lakers, please contact the school office at 989-453-4600, option 1 (for middle and high schools) or option 2 (for elementary) to obtain the necessary forms. These forms include: Student residency, release of educational records, enrollment, school of choice application, and the emergency form for the school your child(ren) will be attending. The school of choice application is only for those residing outside the Laker School District. You also need to provide your child’s birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency (a utility bill would work for this purpose). Please bring the completed forms and necessary paperwork to the elementary or secondary school office for processing. If you have questions, please call 989-453-4600 and select the option for the office you wish to contact. Thank you and welcome to Lakers!
For enrollment forms please contact the school office 989-453-4600, option 1 for secondary school, option 2 for elementary)
Registration Forms – Preschool/DK/Kindergarten
Hello Parents! To obtain the forms necessary to register your child for DK or kindergarten, please contact the elementary office at 989-453-4600, option 2. To register, your child must be 5 years old by Sept. 1. If your child will be turning 5 between Sept. 2 and Dec. 1, a waiver must be signed. If you have questions, please email Principal Jill VerBurg at jverburg@lakerschools.org.
Laker Welcome Packet
School-Related Documents/Links
Elementary School Documents/Links
Click here for the Skyward Family Access Login
Click here for the Food Service page – find documents such as the free-reduced meal application, food service guidelines, meal prices, etc.
The 2024-25 elementary calendar and handbook are on the elementary page.
Click here for the Laker Elementary PTOC Website
Click here for the 2024-25 district calendar
Click here for the Laker Anti-Bullying Policy
Click here to Request Transcripts
Click here for information on the Special Education Inclusion Program
Middle/High School Documents/Links
Click here for the Skyward Family Access Login
Click here for the 24-25 District Calendar
Click here for the Academic Eligibility and Tutoring Program
The 2024-25 Secondary School Calendar, Middle and High School Class Schedules, and the Student Handbooks are on the Middle School and High School pages.
Click here for Dual Enrollment Information (program for juniors and seniors)
Click here for the Food Service page – Find the free-reduced meal application, food service guidelines, meal prices, etc.
Click here for Google Classroom Help for Parents (video with subtitles)
Click here for Huron Intermediate School District website (Tech Center, Learning Center)
Click here for the Hueschen Scholarship Flyer
Click here for the Laker Anti-Bullying Policy
Click here for Medical Release Form-Athletics
Click here for the MSU Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program
Click here for the Parent Consent Transportation Form – Athletics
Click here for the Physical Form
Click here to Request Transcripts
Click here for the SAIL Academy Facebook page
Click here for Scholarship Info
Click here for information on Special Education Inclusion Program
Click here for Student Vehicle Registration
Click here for the Transportation Policy
Other Helpful Resources
Click here to Apply For Free Internet
Click here for Behavioral Health Screening – Thumb Opioid Response Consortium (TORC) behavioral health online screening platform – offers 13 screenings for behavioral health, including anxiety, depression & adolescent depression, eating disorders, PTSD, substance use, and others, as well as a wide-range of mental health screen and a general well-being screen. These brief screenings are free, anonymous, and provide immediate results, recommendations, and resources.
Click here for the Childmind.org website
Click here for Drivers Training resources
Click here for the Foreign Exchange Student Program
Click here for Foster Parent information – DHHS
Click here for Free Summer Meals For Students
Click here for the MI Child Protection Registry
Click here to the Parents’ Guide to Problem Behavior
Click here for Preventing Teen Prescription Misuse
Click here for Family Independence Specialist info (Download PDF)
Click here for School Loan Calculator
Click here for SmartSocial.com – Information on dangerous apps for students
Click here for Steeredstraight.org – Website about drug abuse prevention, treatment
Click here for information on Substance Abuse and Teens
Click here for Thumb-area resource information
Click here for information on Teen Slang (words/emojis)
Click here for Vapedanger.com/vaping – website about dangers of vaping
Laker Students are Surrounded with Support
Basic Support
– Elementary School
Grade-level behavior expectations posted in each classroom and taught by classroom teachers
School nurse each day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Behavior interventionist classroom support
High school peer mentors
NOTE – Laker Elementary School integrates Positive Behavior Support (PBS) in each classroom and school-wide. PBS is a research-based, multi-tiered behavioral system of support that focuses on both prevention and intervention. It has been shown to improve school climate, reduce bullying behaviors as well as other problem behaviors. We will teach, practice and reinforce desired behaviors that lead to academic and social success.
– Secondary School
Guided Studies or Directed Studies course built in to schedule to provide extra time and assistance with homework.
After-school and before-school tutoring with actual teachers, which is available to students four nights a week.
School-based wellness clinic, where physical needs are addressed and emotional/mental needs are referred to other services.
SRC time-out option, which provides an opportunity for an emotional or frustrated student to take time away voluntarily for reflection or cooling down.
Intermediate Support (requested by student or parent)
– Elementary
Social skill lessons taught by a grade level behavior interventionist
Counseling (emotional, academic and social) offered by full-time school counselor
Academic support provided by grade-level paraprofessionals
– Secondary
Emotional support sessions or academic counseling with Jeff Etzel, available to any student by request.
Lunchtime tutoring by student request with teachers in actual courses.
Peer tutoring arrangements with an NHS student, which some students prefer over working with a teacher.
Advanced Support (initiated by parent or school)
– Elementary
Data-driven behavior plan
Check-in, check-out with a trained staff member
Professional counseling delivered by List Psychological (paid through a grant, with parent permission)
Request for 504 plan
Request for IEP screening
Court intervention
– Secondary
Check-in, check-out system with an assigned staff member to help students get organized at the beginning and end of the day.
List Psychological counseling sessions, scheduled and paid by school referral.
Petition for incorrigibility with probate court.
Request for IEP screening.
Request for 504 plan.
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Become a Substitute Teacher
Click here– New Window for information on becoming a substitute teacher for Lakers and/or other school districts, or call EDUstaff at (877) 974-6338. At Lakers, get $135 a day or $150 a day for 10 or more consecutive days. Retired Laker teachers get $175 per day (and do not need to register with EDUStaff.)
