Social Media
Listed below are some of SDE's social media sites. Be sure to follow for announcements, reminders, and shares.
SDE Instagram
Stadium Drive Elementary (@stadiumdrivelo) • Instagram photos and videos
SDE Twitter/X
(17) Stadium Drive Elementary (@StadiumDriveLO) / X
PTO Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393347587380354
Transportation Department Information
Families will receive their student’s bus stop information on or after August 28th. If there are questions, please contact Transportation Director Pam King via email (pamela.king@lok12.org).
Your child must use the pick up & drop off location that is assigned to them. You may NOT change pick up/drop off locations even if it is within the same neighborhood or bus route.
Families utilizing the Schools of Choice bus should have received a communication earlier this summer letting them know we no longer offer transportation to Pontiac.
Special Requests, such as day care locations, have forms available on the LOCS Transportation site. Those need to be completed and emailed back to Pam King. If there is an alternate stop request form, please return it as soon as possible before school starts to ensure it is addressed appropriately and in a timely manner.
For safety purposes you MUST utilize the bus stop locations you are assigned.
Stay Connected
We love sharing the fun happening around school! Follow us on Instagram for photos and updates. Also, our amazing SDE PTO has a Facebook page where you'll occasionally see more snapshots and info. Give us a follow—your feed could always use a few more smiling student faces!
Looking forward to an amazing year together—let’s make it the best one yet!
Back to School 2026-27 - Lake Orion Community Schools
SDE Instagram
Stadium Drive Elementary (@stadiumdrivelo) • Instagram photos and videos
PTO Page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/393347587380354
Policies & Procedures
Absences and Late Arrival
Absences & Late AM Arrival
If/when your child is absent or will be late, please contact the Main Office by 8:30am via phone 248-693-5475 or email jenah.mccullough@lok12.org If a message is not received by you in the office, the office will be calling home to verify the absence. If you email the teacher, please always copy the office regarding absences as those emails are not always forwarded to the office.
If you are arriving to school in the morning after 9am and/or there are not any staff members present outside, you must park in a parking spot and walk your student to the office to sign in.
Arrival and Dismissal
For the safety of all, please take the time to read through these procedures and protocol.
Vehicles should NOT use the Bus Loop in front of the school during arrival (8:30am - 9am) and dismissal (3:45pm - 4:15pm). You will need to use the upper parking lot or enter car loop just past the school.
If utilizing the car loop, please be a courteous driver and alternate taking turns turning into the loop to allow for an efficient traffic flow.
When exiting the car loop, if turning left causes the flow of exiting traffic to stop, please turn right.
YOU MUST STAY IN YOUR VEHICLE at all times when in the loop
Students must exit/enter the passenger side of the vehicle IN THE YELLOW ZONE (see below)
In the PM, students will wait in the RED ZONE (see below)
Parents may park in the upper parking lot and walk their child to the stairs. The upper parking lot is NOT a drop off loop.
Students should not be dropped off until 8:50am once staff is present, doors will NOT open until 8:50am.
If arriving after 9am you must park in a parking spot and walk your student to the office.
If arriving AFTER 9am you must walk your student to the office and sign them in.
Contact the main office at (248) 693-5475 or send in a handwritten/signed note if there is a change for how your child is supposed to go home. If your child does not have a note or the office has not been contacted, they will be sent home according to their daily routine. Please DO NOT rely on emails sent to teachers for dismissal changes.
Dismissal Changes and Early Pick Ups
The end of the day can be a very busy time in the classroom, in the parking lot, bus loop, and in the office. To help with a smooth dismissal process we are requesting:
All changes in dismissal be communicated directly to the office prior to 3:15pm
If you are picking your student(s) up early (prior to dismissal), we ask that you plan to pick them up no later than 3:30pm
Breakfast and Lunch at School
The state of Michigan’s 2026/2027 budget included a continuation of free meals for all students.
The standards for students to receive the meals for free:
Every student is entitled to one free breakfast, and one free lunch per school day.
Students must take a fruit or juice with their breakfast entrée for the meal to qualify as a complete meal and to qualify as FREE.
Students must take a fruit or vegetable (they may take both) with their lunch entrée for the meal to qualify as a complete meal and to qualify as FREE.
More information is available at Food & Nutrition - Lake Orion Community Schools
Note: It is important that all families who qualify for free and reduced lunch complete the form within this registration process to receive additional services at reduced cost (pay to participate for athletics, holiday assistance, field trip assistance etc.) The forms are available at https://lakeorion.familyportal.cloud/.
For assistance or questions, please contact the LOCS Food Service Department at 248-814-0201.
Breakfast will be served each morning in the cafeteria in a grab-n-go style. Students will NOT be entering the building early for breakfast, any student wanting a breakfast will head to the cafeteria upon entering the building at/after 8:50am.
Personal Technology Devices
Personal Property and Devices
Student use: The use of a wireless communication device (WCD) during the school day at the elementary level is prohibited. If parents/guardians need to get a message to their child(ren), all messages and calls must go through the main office.
Device Restrictions: Students may not bring expensive personal belongings to school (For example but not limited to iPads, laptops, phones, Smart Watches, electronic game devices, etc.). If a child brings a WCD to school, it is required to be off (not asleep) and put away in lockers/backpacks at all times*.
In the event a student does have a WCD at school, the school assumes no responsibility if the item is lost or damaged.
Consequences: To be determined by teacher/principal
*Exemptions: Students IEPs, 504 Plans, and Medical plans may override this policy.
Definition of Wireless Communication Device (WCD): For the purposes of Policy/Administrative Guideline 5136 - Wireless Communication Devices (WCDs), a WCD is an electronic device capable of, but not limited to, text messaging, voice communication, entertainment, navigation, accessing the internet, sending and receiving photos and videos, or producing email. A WCD does not include a basic telephone, which is a device primarily used for voice calling that cannot support third-party applications, except those pre-installed, and does not support access to internet platforms via applications or web browsers.
Student Medication
Please see information below copied from the LOCS website at Health and Wellness - Lake Orion Community Schools
These guidelines for administering student medications have been developed to promote a safe educational environment while providing for the medical needs of our students.
A Medication Consent Form must be completed and on file at school before any medication can be administered, with the exception of emergency medications, by school personnel or when self administered by the student is permitted. Both a physician and parent/guardian signature is required for prescription AND over-the-counter medications.
Emergency medications such as metered-dose inhalers and emergency injectable/nasal medications require an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), NOT a Medication Authorization Form.
All medications administered by school personnel must be delivered to school by the parent/guardian/adult, in the current, original container. It is the parent’s responsibility to keep track and replace expired medication.
Any change in medication, dosage, or directions will require the completion of a new Medication Authorization Form.
Self-Administration of Medication by Students
Self-Administration Consent Form
Any questions or concerns regarding the administration of medication should be directed to the school nurse at Nurse@lok12.org, who will determine appropriate action
Student Birthday Treat Policy
Birthday celebrations in the classroom are encouraged to be non-edible and focused on learning-friendly contributions. If you'd like to do something special for your child's birthday, we strongly prefer non-food items such as:
Donating a favorite book to the classroom library
Donating a game for classroom use
Donating pencils or school supplies for students
Please speak with your child's teacher for approved suggestions.
If you choose to send in an edible item, the following rules are mandatory. Items that do not meet all of these requirements will not be distributed. This policy ensures a safe environment for all students and we expect full compliance.
Strict Guidelines for Birthday Items (Edible or Non-Edible):
Only one item may be shared. This means one treat OR one trinket—NOT both.
No goodie bags or multiple-item bundles.
Treats must be peanut-free and follow all allergy protocols. LOCSAllergyprotocol2026-27.pdf
All treats must be individually pre-packaged by the manufacturer and store-bought—no homemade items.
Each individual item must have a printed ingredient label directly on the individual package.
No birthday items will be consumed in class. Any approved items will be sent home with students to preserve instructional time.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in maintaining a safe and focused classroom environment.
Student Birthday Invitation Porotocol
Birthdays are very exciting occasions for elementary aged students. However, we need to be sensitive to students’ feelings and don’t want any kids to feel left out or excluded.
Birthday party invitations are NOT to be distributed at school unless the child's entire class or entire grade level is being invited.
If not inviting the entire class or entire grade, you may drop invites off to the office pre-stamped and we will address them and drop them in the mail or you can access family emails/addresses from the PTO directory (opt-in). The office and teachers will not provide email/phone/addresses to you
Allergy Protocol
For the 2025-2026 school year, we will be maintaining our district allergy protocol. Please review our district LOCSAllergyprotocol2026-27.pdf . Below are some items to note with our allergy protocol.
All classrooms will remain peanut aware, meaning food items that contain peanuts ARE PROHIBITED. This includes all student snacks.
Other allergy restrictions may be in place for individual classrooms depending on allergies present in particular classrooms.
There are no allergy restrictions in the cafeteria during lunch time.
There will be a table reserved in the cafeteria at lunch time for students who have allergies that may require them to not eat at the same table as a child who may have these allergens in their lunch.
While birthday treats are allowed - it is highly preferred and encouraged to be a non-edible . Any edible item must be pre-packaged and store purchased with an ingredient list on each individual wrapper. All edible treats will be sent home with students and not consumed in the classroom.
The main office and teaching staff will be in touch with families with other food allergies to determine if additional accommodations are required for lunch and snack time.
Volunteers
The District has a standing policy that requires ALL volunteers to be subject to a background check to work with or supervise students at school. Please complete the below linked form and return it to the main office no less than 48 hours prior to your first volunteer time. The background check must be completed each school year.
If coming into the building to volunteer, once all volunteer requirements have been met, you will be required to sign-in and sign-out in the Main Office. You will also be required to wear a visitor badge where it can easily be seen. When volunteering in the building, we require that you limit your activity to the classroom/teacher you are scheduled to volunteer for. Volunteers should not be visiting and/or interrupting any other classrooms other than the one they are volunteering for.
We appreciate your willingness to support Stadium Drive and would not be nearly as successful without volunteers like you! Please contact the main office at (248) 693-5475 with any questions.
Volunteer Release Form
Student Dress Code
It is the policy of the School Board that building administration shall make the final decision on the appropriateness of dress and what actions shall be taken in each individual case depending on specific circumstances. Decisions will be made by the school administrator on the basis of health, safety and whether the attire is disruptive to school routine. If a student’s attire does not meet these requirements he/she shall be referred to the administration. The student may be required to change his/her clothes before returning to class, asked to modify his/her attire in some way in school, or be asked to be picked up by parents if a change of attire is not possible. Personal expression is permitted within these guidelines.
As a frame of reference, the following are standards which shall be in operation.
1. Shoes must be worn at all times. Due to safety concerns, flip flop sandals are strongly discouraged.
2. Inappropriate language/sign/symbols worn on clothing shall be prohibited. This shall include, but not limited to, any message which expresses profane or obscene language, or which makes a derogatory comment on any race, creed, religion, or national origin and any material which encourages illegal substance use/abuse.
3. Bare midriffs, halter tops and tank tops are not acceptable. All shirts and blouses must cover to the waist.
4. Spandex or underwear style pants are not permitted.
5. In elementary schools (Pre-K through 5), any dress is subject to review by the building administrator or his/her designee. Hats and hoods are not permitted to be worn in school unless previously approved by the school administrator.
6. Dress which distracts attention from school routines or is a cause of behavior which is distracting either to others or to the wearer is subject to review by the building administrator or his/her designee.
7. Dress which is deemed to be detrimental to the student (i.e., nonprescription sunglasses worn indoors) will be prohibited.
8. At the elementary level, children should be dressed adequately for the weather conditions and outdoor recess play, and they should be able to handle their buckles, zippers and buttons. Clothing should be labeled with their name.
**Belt Bags/Crossbody purses are not to be worn during the school day unless medically necessary and approved.
Fidgets, Recess Equipment, Toys from Home
Please support your children by reminding them that toys (including Pokemon cards, NeeDoh, gel filled squishies, etc) and sports equipment from home are not allowed at school. This will help eliminate distractions, loss, and theft at school.
Fidget tools can be helpful for student focus and sensory regulation. To ensure these items support learning rather than causing distractions, we ask that families partner with us before bringing them to school.
Shared Expectations
Parent-Teacher Conversation: Please speak or email with your child's teacher before sending a fidget tool to school. This helps us align on how and when the item will be used.
Focus on Learning: Fidgets should be quiet, palm-sized, and non-distracting to others.
Keep at Home: Please leave liquid-filled or gel-filled items (like NeeDoh), slime, putty, and noisy or clicking toys at home, as they can leak and/or disrupt the classroom.
Classroom Use: Fidgets are tools for learning, not recess toys. They should stay in the student's hands or pocket and should not be shared or traded with classmates.
Teacher Support: If a fidget item becomes a distraction, the teacher will gently ask the student to put it away in their backpack until the end of the day.
Safety Drills
For the 2026 - 2027 school year, Stadium Drive Elementary will once again work with our local law enforcement and fire department officials and conduct our variety of multiple state-mandated safety drills. We will have 5 Evacuation drills, 2 Shelter drills, and 3 Lockdown/Secure drills throughout the year.
Drill reports: Emergency Drill Reports - Lake Orion Community Schools (lakeorionschools.org)
Drone Usage Prohibited
Lake Orion Community Schools has a Board of Education policy that prohibits anyone from operating a drone on district property/over a district facility at any time unless the flight plan is approved by the Superintendent. Those operating the drone must also be FAA-certified. That includes athletic events, which are governed by the MHSAA, which also prohibits their usage.
If any individual – staff, student or community member – would like to operate a drone on LOCS property, please email the request to LOCS Director of Communications Mark Snyder at mark.snyder@lok12.org.
Distinguished Dragon Staff Recognition
Lake Orion Community Schools is continuing a program to recognize LOCS staff members for their excellence.
The intent of the Distinguished Dragon program is to ensure that staff members who go above and beyond their regular duties are appreciated. The additional effort or support can range from helping an individual to helping a group or any effort that seems worthy of praise.
The staff member can be nominated by a student, parent, community member or a colleague by completing the form at LakeOrionSchools.org/DistinguishedDragon. We ask for the submitter's name and contact information to follow up with specific questions if necessary. Please make sure to select the appropriate school/department form so the message is routed in the proper direction.
Please complete the form entirely so the individual can be appropriately honored for their contributions.
