Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "On Thursday, we will have extra mental health specialists at OHS in case any students need help processing. The school got a new resource officer and they announced a new rule about food deliveries. Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. Three people were killed and five more were injured, and one of those who was inured was an Okemos High School graduate, principal Daniel Kemsley told 6 News. "Wolves" was voted on and selected as the new mascot name, then approved by the school board. The 1,785 sq. ft. home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. Before moving into administration, Dr. Delp taught English at Grand Ledge High School for 11 years where he also coached football and directed theatre. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Parent/Teacher Conferences: March 8, 15 & 16 4-7pm. In a statement, Okemos High School Principal Dan Kemsley said: "Students want to feel empowered during times of distress. Several Meridian Township police officers were in the high school parking lot Thursday morning. Kemsley did not share the student's name out of respect of the student and their family's privacy. The reports say some of the victims have life-threatening injuries. Contact Mark Johnson at majohnson2@lsj.com. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Starting Monday, Waverly High School is increasing security measures. It starts with us," Farnum said. "We're going to be the ones who are going to be in power one day, like it needs to start with us.". Grand Ledge High School also held a walk-out this morning and Haslett High School hosted a silent walk-out at the end of the school day. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Hood received . Okemos Public Schools, which after the incident canceled all classes across the district for the remainder of Tuesday and for Wednesday, is offering students, staff and families the opportunity. Showing results for "Professor named Smith at Elementary School" START OVER: CHRISTINA ABBOTT; View Website; 517-706-4888 ASHLEY ABRAMS; View Website; 517-706-4975 MARK ABRAMS; View Website . (Joel Bissell | MLive.com), A news broadcaster prepares to go live following a mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Attendance appeared normal on Thursday across the district, including at Okemos High School and at Cornell Elementary School where classes were canceled on Tuesday after an apparent suicide occurred on school grounds on Monday. "Mr. John Hood offers extensive experience in Okemos cultivating high expectations and student achievement," Board President Dean Bolton wrote in a press release. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com), Gov. They have not identified the injured students, although the family of one established a GoFundMe page to help her. The walk-out started around 8:15. We are very proud of all of them.". Waverly is . (Joel Bissell | MLive.com), Police along Lake Lansing Road following a shooting at Michigan State University, A television truck near the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Former superintendent Catherine Ash was appointed interim superintendent following Zachery-Ross' departure. Okemos Public Schools OUR DISTRICT Staff Directory Staff Directory To search for staff in a particular school or department, click the drop-down arrow next to All Locations, select the desired location and click Search. Former students of Chippewa 7-8 School comprise the school's student body. Stress from two shooting threats and one of the victims in the hospital who is an Okemos graduate. Want to see more local news? Food deliveries wont be allowed at Waverly High School starting March 13. No replacement names. They want to show support for the MSU community, he said. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. For these two seniors and many others in Okemos High School, the shooting at MSU is more than just a campus in their backyard. Police identified the students who died as Alexandria Verner, Brian Fraser and Arielle Diamond Anderson. resigned as Okemos' superintendent this summer, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. The student-led initiative begins at 8:15 a.m. and is expected to last less than a half-hour. Stay safe MSU is sprayed painted on The Rock after a mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. It is the only high school in the Okemos Public Schools district. The top orchestra is Philharmonic,[8] the top band is SWE (Symphonic Wind Ensemble),[9] and the top choir is Someko (which is Okemos spelled backwards). Moreover, Okemos High School provides students with the opportunity to develop academically, culturally and socially. The schools goal is to keep any threat of violence from entering the building. Select from these options: Neighborhood News, Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines, and Daily Forecasts. The student-led initiative begins at 8:15 a.m. and is expected to last less than a half-hour. Today is to basically memorialize people who lost their lives in the MSU shooting, show recognition of those still fighting for their lives and show our support for the community," said senior Kate Farnum. We are incredibly proud of the response of our students and staff, as well as the many. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com), Flowers sit at the base of the Sparty statue following a mass shooting over night on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Were going to eliminate food deliveries during lunch, as a security measure to help eliminate the need to open and close our doors, said Tony Terranova, Waverly High School Principal. one of the victims in the hospital who is an Okemos graduate. All rights reserved (About Us). A East Lansing police car blocks off the entrance to the MSU Union building following a mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Visit the FOX47News Website. , , , , . I feel kind of OK, said Sophie Drolet, an Okemos High School junior. The reports say some of the victims have life-threatening injuries. Hood joined Okemos Public Schools in 1995 as a sixth and seventh-grade teacher at Chippewa Middle School. Okemos High School Grand Valley State University About 20 years of administrative experience in a variety of roles, including athletic director and Dean of Students. (Jakkar Aimery/Detroit News via AP). Police identified the students who died as Alexandria Verner, Brian Fraser and Arielle Diamond Anderson. At approximately 9 a.m. on Tuesday Jan. 11, hundreds of students walked out of their classrooms at Okemos High School in response to rising concerns regarding the schools COVID-19 guidelines and it The reports say some of the victims have life-threatening injuries. Im glad everyone was prepared, Chrapkiewicz said. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. The school agreed in 2004 to phase out Chieftains in favor of Chiefs. Currently serving as. Selection criteria for the new superintendent were based onmore than 500 responses to an online survey, according to the news release. 4 min read MERIDIAN TWP. All rights reserved (About Us). It is located southeast of the main campus of Michigan State University, between Bennett and Jolly Roads on the North and South, and Hulett and Hagadorn Roads on the East and West. The Okemos High School's principal on Monday greeted students who chose to return for in-person learning at the high school for the first time in nearly a year because of the coronavirus . Okemos Public Schools, which after the incident canceled all classes across the district for the remainder of Tuesday and for Wednesday, is offering students, staff and families the opportunity to meet with counselors and access other mental health resources Thursday, as they did Wednesday. A police officer, with his gun drawn, is seen through the window at an entrance at the Michigan State University Union following shootings on campus on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (Nick King/Lansing State Journal via AP) AP, Vlad Bodnar, a PhD student at Michigan State places a bouquet of flowers at the base of the Sparty statue following a mass shooting over night on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Meridian Township Police and the FBI are investigating the local and statewide calls. John Hood, a former teacher and principal, is set to become the district's superintendent on January 1. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Okemos Public Schools additionally invited families and the community to attend Thursday night's Okemos High School girls basketball game against Grand Ledge High School, with the freshman game at 4 p.m., the junior varsity game at 5:30 p.m. and the varsity game at 7 p.m. The following sports are offered:[16][17], Last edited on 11 February 2023, at 04:41, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, "NAQT - 2016 High School National Championship Tournament - Team Standings", "NAQT - 2017 High School National Championship Tournament - Team Standings", "NAQT - University of Michigan Autumn Classic - Team Standings", "Six students selected as All-State Band and Orchestra members", https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessakaneene/, "Okemos claims D1 boys soccer state title", "Michigan Water Polo 2018 Standings Association", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Okemos_High_School&oldid=1138710580, Girls state champions - 1983, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, Boys state champions - 1986, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2017, 2020 (D1), This page was last edited on 11 February 2023, at 04:41. OKEMOS, Mich. (WLNS) Okemos High School is hosting a walk-out protest Thursday to honor those who were killed and injured in the Michigan State shooting. We kind of thought, you know, this can't be real, we're probably just on, you know, safety lockdown," Welch said. The students chose 8:15 a.m. because around 8:15 p.m. is when the shooter opened fire at Michigan State University Monday night killing three students and critically injuring five others. The Feb. 13 mass shooting at MSU killed three students and critically injured five others, police said. Master of Arts (M.A. Alena Zachery-Ross, who resigned as Okemos' superintendent this summer, served just one school year in the role. MSU students protest, grieve and demand action on gun violence, They have not identified the injured students. ", "These tragedies need to stop happening," a post about the walkout said. Our hearts go out to the victims and our neighbors, MSU.". On that page, she is identified as Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez. An extensive Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum is in place, in which 59% of students participate. Some were happy to be getting back to their normal high school routine. The fact that it was one of our OHS grads like that just definitely really hits home you feel it a lot more," Farnum said. The Okemos High School Principal is responsible for leading the continuous improvement of the total high school program in collaboration with the Okemos community, parents, staff, and. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com). Waverly High School said they will be stepping up consequences for students who break those rules. Course Guide, Master Schedule, Student Handbook, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). Okemos High School Principal Dan Kemsley confirmed one of the five critically-injured students at Sparrow Hospital is an Okemos graduate. Kemsley did not share the student's name out of respect of. At least five people were shot on multiple locations in and near Michigan State Universitys East Lansing campus Monday night, authorities confirmed at the conference. Im concerned for all the students here, and its sad that it has to be this way. "He also will expand on the outstanding reputation of the district.". Some of these rules are not new, specifically the rules regarding entering and leaving the building. Some students said they still felt fear. The walkout will begin at 8:15 a.m., and Kemsley said it should last about a half hour. NCES School ID: 262628006282. Correction: This article has been updated to correct the spelling of John Hood's name. 2002 - 2003. According to Okemos High School. "The safety and well-being of our students and staff at Okemos High School is our number one priority. Classes throughout the district resumed Thursday. Okemos is well known for a tradition of educational excellence with strong parent/guardian and community support. Okemos High School is a public high school in Okemos, Michigan, United States. "Our students had the opportunity to learn the facts, to express their feelings and request support if needed, and to know they did a wonderful job on Tuesday," said Okemos High School Principal Dan Kemsley, in a communication provided by Superintendent John Hood. Similar hoax shooting calls were made to schools, other mental health resources Thursday, as they did Wednesday, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. "There's probably nothing going on in our school because I feel like before then we all felt really safe here.. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Okemos is looking at an estimate of $427,000 to completely phase out the chieftain name and is considering applying for a grant through the Native American Heritage Fund. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. Similar hoax shooting calls were made to schools in Jackson, Battle Creek, Portage, Ann Arbor, Saginaw, Muskegon and Detroit. Okemos High School Principal Daniel Kemsley said he was not at liberty to identify the student, per the wishes of the students family. Interim MSU Police Chief Chris Rozman provides information at a press conference on Monday night, Feb 13, 2023. This isnt a political statement at all. Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. MSU students protest, grieve and demand action on gun violence, They have not identified the injured students. Our student clubs and organizations represent a variety of experiences and opportunities that also support our purpose and goals. The school hopes their new resource officer, and the heightened awareness around opening doors, can help keep them safe. In 2021, the school board voted unanimously to drop the Chiefs mascot entirely. It is the only high school in the Okemos Public Schools district. Farnum and Welch say they know students are still dealing with the after effects of that situation. Situated near Lansing, the state capitol, and Michigan State University, the area holds significant community strengths such as economic and cultural diversity and many leaders in the fields of education, government, law, medicine, science and the arts. I feel safe with their response. [14] The main issue is funding the change, leading to an anticipated 2023 date for completing it. Scenes of the police and rescue presence near the Michigan State University campus on Monday night, Feb 13, 2023. Soon after, he walked into the nearby Union and fired more rounds. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. While some students arent happy with the new rule, the administration said these changes are necessary to keep their students and staff safe. Principal: Okemos High School alum injured in MSU shooting. Kemsley mentioned the connection as he gave information about a Okemos High School walkout Thursday, Feb. 16 in support of the MSU community. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Starting Monday, Waverly High School is increasing security measures. Educators also were to praise the response by first responders who praised the district's preparedness. OKEMOS, Mich. Three minutes at 8:15 a.m. That's how long Okemos High School students stood in silence Thursday morning. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Okemos High School principal Daniel Kemsley tells 6 News one of the students injured in the MSU shooting was an Okemos graduate. Theyve also seen an increase in students ordering food delivery. How many more? I want to send a message to our lawmakers that this should not be happening," Welch said. OKEMOS, Mich. Students at Okemos High School will be holding a walkout Thursday morning to honor the three Michigan State University students who were killed and the five who were injured in Monday night's mass shooting. Want to see more local news? [6], Okemos High School offers band, choir and orchestra in the performing arts section. "So we were sitting in our beds, listening to the police scanner scared, trying to get updates from all of our friends making sure they were safe, texting them we love them.. Activities and Societies: University Writing Center Tutor and Project S.E.A.R.C.H Facilitator; The Feb. 13 mass shooting at MSU killed three students and critically injured five others, police said. Waverly is also starting the stricter enforcement of existing rules, regarding opening and closing exterior doors. Police are expected to give an update on the shooting investigation during a 10 a.m. press conference Thursday. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 4453 Oakwood Dr , Okemos, MI 48864-2953 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $245,000. Okemos was placed on lockdown due to a fake call to police of an active shooter. First responders stage outside Berkey Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP, People are seen inside the Broad Art Museum near Berkey Hall on the campus of Michigan State University as they shelter in place, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP, An employee of BELFOR Property Restoration cleans the sidewalk outside the Union building after a mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. 1 victim critically injured in the MSU mass shooting graduated from Okemos. Kemsley mentioned the connection as he gave information. Michigan State University students hug during an active shooter situation on campus on Feb. 13, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Delhi Twp - Holt - Dimondale - Southside Lansing, East Lansing, Haslett, Okemos & Williamston, East Lansing, Haslett, Okemos, Webberville & Williamston, East Lansing - Okemos - Haslett - Williamston - Webberville. It feels reassuring that there was a lot of preparation put into it and that there was a large response from the police and all the teachers and I think everyone did a great job.. Our students are being incredibly kind with one another and theyre showing a significant amount of gratitude to their teachers and staff. The Chiefs are a member of the Capital Area Activities Conference. Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. (2021-2022 school year) Search Results Modify Search Data Notes/Grant IDs Help. One minute for the three lives lost during the mass shooting: Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Anderson. We were all sitting in our classrooms, or in the back of our classrooms, crying, texting her parents, we love them," Welch said. They want to decrease the number of people coming in and out of the building during the school day, in an effort to prevent violence. The shooting happened about 8:20 p.m. Monday when a man first entered Berkey Hall and fired shots. The current building was completed in 1994, replacing the now Chippewa Middle School building as the district's high school. MLS # 271430 His current role isas assistant superintendent for instruction. Contact RJ Wolcott at (517) 377-1026 or rwolcott@lsj.com. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images/TNS) TNS, Michigan State University students react during an active shooter situation on campus on Feb. 13, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. At 8:15 a.m., over a hundred students walked out and had a three minute moment of silence, one for each student who died in the mass shooting at Michigan State University. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Admission will be free. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. It is located southeast of the main campus of Michigan State University, between Bennett and Jolly Roads on the North and South, and Hulett and Hagadorn Roads on the East and West. I am proud of all of our students and our school community. Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. OKEMOS - Okemos Public Schools will have new leadership beginning next year. The department assigned extra officers to drive through school parking lots, especially during student drop-off and pickup times, Meridian Township Police Capt. At least five people were shot on multiple locations in and near Michigan State Universitys East Lansing campus Monday night, authorities confirmed. [4], The Okemos High School quiz bowl varsity team is consistently a top performer nationally; in 2016, 2017, and 2018, they qualified for NAQT nationals held in Dallas, TX (2016),[5] in Atlanta, GA (2017[6] and 2018[7]), and virtually (2021). (Joel Bissell | MLive.com), A person walks on the campus of Michigan State University the morning after a mass shooting in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images/TNS) TNS, A stretcher is unloaded from an ambulance outside the Michigan State University Union following shootings on campus on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (Nick King/Lansing State Journal via AP) AP, Police tape outside the MSU Union building following a mass shooting on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com), Gov. wlns.com. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images/TNS) TNS, Armed police officers with weapons drawn rush into Phillips Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, in East Lansing, Mich., as authorities respond to reports of shootings, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. The departing principals are Okemos High School Principal Christine Sermak, Hiawatha Elementary School Principal Julie Bellinger, Okemos Public Montessori at Central Principal Shannon. [15], Okemos fields teams for both boys and girls in many sports. Select from these options: Neighborhood News, Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines, and Daily Forecasts. Anthony McRae, the man accused of a mass shooting on Michigan State University's campus, pictured in a 2019 mug shot. Their decision was Dr. Dan Hyliard, who had lots of experience in education and was the principal at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor before coming to Okemos. Okemos High School finished 53rd nationally in Quiz Bowl in 2016[5] and 25th in 2017. "We're not seeing any mass outages at the Okemos schools, which we're really pleased with, so we can get kids and staff and families back into routine, which helps them feel safe as well," Hood said. They said the walk-out is more than just solidarity. Waverly High School sent an email to parents Sunday reminding them of some current rules and giving updates on whats new. Approximately 99% of Okemos High School graduates go on to colleges and universities; 85% of our students attend four-year institutions, approximately 14% attend two-year institutions, and 1% other (military, employment, or travel). [10], The Okemos High School theatre program is another popular extracurricular activity in the performing arts section. School Name: Okemos High School. Okemos High School was ranked 13th in the state of Michigan in U.S. News & World Report's 2021 list of "America's Best High Schools". OKEMOS Dozens of cars lined up in cold, dark and rainy conditions Thursday morning to drop off students at Okemos High School two days after a prank call about a school shooting led to a massive police response and canceled classes Tuesday and Wednesday. As the principal, it is my job to ensure orderliness and safety; protect free speech and right to assemble; and let students know that are free to participate or not. We need to use our voices and make change and for one to support each other and make sure that we're there for each other and people know that we're there, Farnum said. School Directory Information. Waverly High School hopes to break ground on a new main entrance in the fall. [3] The student to teacher ratio at Okemos High School is 19 students to 1 teacher. Thank you for your interest in being part of the Okemos High School family! The school got a new resource officer and they announced a new rule about food deliveries. Forrest Chrapkiewicz, an Okemos High School junior, shares Drolets fear of a real school shooting. Follow him on Twitter @wolcottr. That man, 43-year-old Anthony McRae, then shot himself dead as officers approached. A lot of my friends and my sister's friends go there," Welch said. They want to show support for the MSU community, he said. OKEMOS - Okemos Public Schools will have new leadership beginning next year. Follow him on Twitter at @ByMarkJohnson. 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