Friends of Madison Heights Youth
Make a Difference
to Lamphere Students

Providing positive opportunities for the youth of Madison Heights is the goal of the organization Friends of Madison Heights Youth. With that in mind the group presented Marsha Pando, Lamphere's Superintendent and Brad Lyon, Board of Education President with a donation for $10,000 to the Lamphere Scholarship Fund at the September 15, 2009 Board meeting.

Accepting the donation, Pando said "I'm overwhelmed with your generosity. This is going to provide so many of our students with the opportunity to continue their education after graduating high school."

The Lamphere Scholarship fund was established to benefit Lamphere students and is funded by donations from the community and various fundraisers held throughout the school year which is being held for the first time this school year. Since it's inception, 51 scholarships have been awarded to Lamphere students.

If you'd like additional information about the Lamphere Scholarship Fund or to make a donation, please contact us, 248-589-1990 ext. 2004.

As your children return for the 2009/2010 school year, we want you to know that the Lamphere Schools is working together with the Oakland County Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to monitor the H1N1 flu situation closely.  Attached you will find a parent letter from the Oakland County Health Department recommending the steps you can take to protect you and your family during the flu season.

At Lamphere Schools, everyone will be doing their part to ensure the safety of all students and staff.  Our teachers will share information with students on how to prevent the spread of disease and germs, our custodial staff, as always, will sanitize common areas such as push plates and door handles, water fountains, desks and restrooms and the administration will be communicating information with parents and the community as information changes.  We are asking our parents to help us minimize the flu this season by reminding children to utilize proper respiratory etiquette by covering their nose and mouth when sneezing and then immediately washing hands. 

CLICK HERE for additional information and links to various useful websites.

Jim Martin, Lamphere's Athletic Trainer recently spoke at a dinner to kick off Beaumont Hospital's Heart Check screening program. "The significance of this type of screening is that Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a silent killer," said Martin.  "Young athletes have died from HCM, having experienced no prior symptoms. This shows the importance of pre-participation physicals. Often, student-athletes receive inexpensive, "production line" type physicals, given merely to fulfill a mandated requirement. Proper screening can diagnose HCM and avoid an unnecessary tragedy."

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease in which the heart muscle (myocardium) becomes abnormally thick - or hypertrophied. This thickened heart muscle can make it harder for the heart to pump blood. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may also affect the heart's electrical system.

Beaumont Hospital, Oakland University and WXYZ-TV7 are teaming up to offer free heart screenings for high school students:

Saturday, November 14
9 am to 5 pm
Oakland University's Recreation and Athletic Center

For more information, CLICK HERE

Oakland County Health Division will give flu shots for the 2009 H1N1 influenza at 14 community locations throughout Oakland County in the coming weeks. H1N1 vaccine will also be available at many health care providers in the county. Consult with your provider to see if it will be available at their location.
 
Who Should Get the 2009 H1N1 Vaccine
The Oakland County Health Division encourages individuals identified in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) target population to consider receiving the 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine. The target population includes:

• Pregnant Women
• Caregivers for children under 6 months of age
• Children and young adults ages 6 months through 24 years
• Adults ages 25 through 64 years with underlying medical conditions
• Healthcare workers and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) service workers

How to Pre-Enroll For Your H1N1 Flu Vaccine
We encourage all those interested in receiving the 2009 H1N1 vaccine at an OCHD clinic to pre-enroll online at www.oakgov.com/health . Pre-enrollment helps us with planning and also provides you with a consent form to take to the clinic of your choice. It should be noted that pre-enrollment does not guarantee a flu shot at our clinics. Flu shots will be provided based on availability. 2009 H1N1 flu clinics will be held after school hours or on Saturdays. Clinics will begin once OCHD has received 20,000 doses of the H1N1 vaccine. OCHD will offer the 2009 H1N1 vaccine free of charge.

To learn more, CLICK HERE

Red Means No, Yellow Means Go - Proceed with Caution

Oakland County Sheriff, Michael Bouchard reminds drivers of school bus safety with a short video

Click Here to view the message. 

Attention Lamphere Alumni

We're working to put together an Alumni Contact list so we can keep you informed of all the great things happening at Lamphere. CLICK HERE , complete the  form and we'll get you added to the mailing list right away.

Help us spread the word...tell your former classmates, friends, siblings.

Thanks - we're looking forward to hearing from you.

The Lamphere Schools does not discriminate in its decisions with respect to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, transfer, layoff, termination, reinstatement or other conditions of employment on the basis of religion, race, color, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height or weight, which does not impair an individual's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Inquiries related to discrimination should be directed to: Rita Lewis, Director of Human Resources, 31201 Dorchester, Madison Heights, MI 48071 or by phone at 248.589.1990.  Click here for a copy of the district's official grievance/complaint procedure .