OKEMOS - Okemos Public Schools will have new leadership beginning next year. The 1,785 sq. Thank you for your interest in being part of the Okemos High School family! 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). In 2021, the school board voted unanimously to drop the Chiefs mascot entirely. The student-led initiative begins at 8:15 a.m. and is expected to last less than a half-hour. Our student clubs and organizations represent a variety of experiences and opportunities that also support our purpose and goals. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. [14] The main issue is funding the change, leading to an anticipated 2023 date for completing it. Others said they felt a bit unsettled by the recent threat, even if it proved to be fake. (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. Okemos High School Principal Dan Kemsley confirmed one of the five critically-injured students at Sparrow Hospital is an Okemos graduate. You dont know if it will happen again or if it will happen again soon.. 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 Course Guide, Master Schedule, Student Handbook, Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). ", "These tragedies need to stop happening," a post about the walkout said. His current role isas assistant superintendent for instruction. 4453 Oakwood Dr , Okemos, MI 48864-2953 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $245,000. Police investigate the scene of a shooting at Berkey Hall on the campus of Michigan State University, late Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis) AP, Emergency vehicles are parked on Shaw Lane near the IM East building on the campus of Michigan State University, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in East Lansing, Mich. Police said multiple people were wounded in shootings Monday night at the university. Waverly High School hopes to break ground on a new main entrance in the fall. Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. They want to show support for the MSU community, he said. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com). Students were released from all. Gretchen Whitmer after speaking during a press conference about the mass shooting that happened on the campus of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. Anthony McRae, the man accused of a mass shooting on Michigan State University's campus, pictured in a 2019 mug shot. Several Meridian Township police officers were in the high school parking lot Thursday morning. Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. 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". 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. Principal: Okemos High School alum injured in MSU shooting. Contact RJ Wolcott at (517) 377-1026 or rwolcott@lsj.com. Police identified the students who died as Alexandria Verner, Brian Fraser and Arielle Diamond Anderson. On that page, she is identified as Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez. Okemos High School Principal Daniel Kemsley said he was not at liberty to identify the student, per the wishes of the student's family. The Chiefs are a member of the Capital Area Activities Conference. "It could have been anybody.. "On Thursday, we will have extra mental health specialists at OHS in case any students need help processing. The shooting happened about 8:20 p.m. Monday when a man first entered Berkey Hall and fired shots. We kind of thought, you know, this can't be real, we're probably just on, you know, safety lockdown," Welch said. 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 High School Principal Dan Kemsley confirmed one of the five critically-injured students at Sparrow Hospital is an Okemos graduate. Visit the FOX47News Website. OKEMOS, Mich. Three minutes at 8:15 a.m. That's how long Okemos High School students stood in silence Thursday morning. The shooting happened about 8:20 p.m. Monday when a man first entered Berkey Hall and fired shots. We are very proud of all of them.". Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. NCES School ID: 262628006282. The walkout will be lead by students and staff with speeches and then eight minutes of silence and acknowledgement for the eight victims. LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Starting Monday, Waverly High School is increasing security measures. Scenes of the police and rescue presence near the Michigan State University campus on Monday night, Feb 13, 2023. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. We were all sitting in our classrooms, or in the back of our classrooms, crying, texting her parents, we love them," Welch said. "This is an American problem and solely an American problem and I think we need to step up in our generation, and we need to make change.. Okemos High School and its highly credentialed staff are committed to a tradition of excellence with an emphasis on meeting the needs of each individual student. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Okemos High School is a public high school in Okemos, Michigan, United States. They had many great candidates for the position, and they picked out a new principal before the school year ended last year. "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.. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Similar hoax shooting calls were made to schools in Jackson, Battle Creek, Portage, Ann Arbor, Saginaw, Muskegon and Detroit. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com), Gov. The department assigned extra officers to drive through school parking lots, especially during student drop-off and pickup times, Meridian Township Police Capt. "There's probably nothing going on in our school because I feel like before then we all felt really safe here.. Admission will be free. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. "He also will expand on the outstanding reputation of the district.". The walkout was created by students to show their support for the university and "protest the ongoing issues in our community and this country of gun violence. Im concerned for all the students here, and its sad that it has to be this way. The reports say some of the victims have life-threatening injuries. Okemos High School is consistently ranked as one of the top high schools in the state and one of the best in mid-Michigan. 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 . Michigan State University police released this photo of the man suspected in the Feb. 13, 2023, mass shooting on campus. And they hope this walk-out is the start of change they can have on the world. ft. home is a 3 bed, 2.0 bath property. 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 read all of MLives coverage of the MSU shooting, go here, Hundreds mourn, honor MSU shooting victims at University of Michigan Diag, Father of gunman in Michigan State University mass shooting: We cant control evil, I am sorry we failed you: Michigan lawmakers memorialize MSU shooting victims. 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. Our students are being incredibly kind with one another and theyre showing a significant amount of gratitude to their teachers and staff. To read all of MLives coverage of the MSU shooting, go here, Hundreds mourn, honor MSU shooting victims at University of Michigan Diag, Father of gunman in Michigan State University mass shooting: We cant control evil, I am sorry we failed you: Michigan lawmakers memorialize MSU shooting victims. That man, 43-year-old Anthony McRae, then shot himself dead as officers approached. 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. Interim MSU Police Chief Chris Rozman provides information at a press conference on Monday night, Feb 13, 2023. The school got a new resource officer and they announced a new rule about food deliveries. I want to send a message to our lawmakers that this should not be happening," Welch said. "Mr. John Hood offers extensive experience in Okemos cultivating high expectations and student achievement," Board President Dean Bolton wrote in a press release. Follow him on Twitter @wolcottr. They want to show support for the MSU community, he said. "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. The current building was completed in 1994, replacing the now Chippewa Middle School building as the district's high school. 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. [6], Okemos High School offers band, choir and orchestra in the performing arts section. [8] Okemos has many performers qualify for the All-State orchestra. 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). The reports say some of the victims have life-threatening injuries. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com). Waverly High School sent an email to parents Sunday reminding them of some current rules and giving updates on whats new. 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. All rights reserved. Waverly is . According to Okemos High School principal Daniel Kemsley, one of those students who was injured in the shooting graduated from Okemos. Almost two weeks ago, Okemos was placed on lockdown due to a fake call to police of an active shooter. Farnum and Welch say they know students are still dealing with the after effects of that situation. Select from these options: Neighborhood News, Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines, and Daily Forecasts. Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. Kemsley mentioned the connection as he gave information about a Okemos High School walkout Thursday, Feb. 16 in support of the MSU community. 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. [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). Hood received . 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Some of these rules are not new, specifically the rules regarding entering and leaving the building. Parent/Teacher Conferences: March 8, 15 & 16 4-7pm. Okemos High School is recognized by NCA (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) as an accredited public high school. Classes throughout the district resumed Thursday. John Hood, a former teacher and principal, is set to become the district's superintendent on January 1. Currently serving as. Teachers and staff also were to acknowledge that the events might be scary for some students and that they might need more time to process their emotions and might need time to talk with supportive adults, according to communications sent to educators. [11], The mascot has been a topic of debate since the mid-1990s. In support of this mission, Okemos High School offers Advanced Placement courses, honors courses, a Science Research class, Career and Technical Education classes, online courses, individual student devices, multiple computer labs, and award winning programs in art, athletics, band, choir, journalism, and orchestra. Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. It is the only high school in the Okemos Public Schools district. In a statement, Okemos High School Principal Dan Kemsley said: "Students want to feel empowered during times of distress. 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. 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