(Joel Bissell | MLive.com), Gov. When the news came in Monday night of the shooting on campus, Welch said she was scared. 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). Although they have a closed campus lunch, the school has seen an increase in students leaving for lunch. Our hearts go out to the victims and our neighbors, MSU.". His current role isas assistant superintendent for instruction. 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. Master of Arts (M.A. 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. The departing principals are Okemos High School Principal Christine Sermak, Hiawatha Elementary School Principal Julie Bellinger, Okemos Public Montessori at Central Principal Shannon. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 0:39. Hood receivedunanimous support from Okemos' Board of Education earlier this month. "It could have been anybody.. Okemos High School finished 53rd nationally in Quiz Bowl in 2016[5] and 25th in 2017. I think it is a little weird coming back after that. Kemsley mentioned the connection as he gave information about a Okemos High School walkout Thursday, Feb. 16 in support of the MSU community. All Locations Search CA CHRISTINA ABBOTT Science [email protected] View Website AA ASHLEY ABRAMS Social Worker Former superintendent Catherine Ash was appointed interim superintendent following Zachery-Ross' departure. Admission will be free. Okemos is a highly acclaimed school district and our high school is ranked in the top 10 in the state of Michigan. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 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. )Secondary Education and TeachingMagna Cum Laude Graduate. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Waverly High School increases security measures: No more food deliveries allowed, Meijers enhanced mPerks rewards program launches in Mid-Michigan, PHOTOS: Northern Lights shine over the Mackinac Bridge, Keep Eagle agricultural - Eagle Township manufacturing plan sparks controversy, Former Michigan priest sentenced to prison, lifetime sex offender registration, Ionia County Sheriffs Office takes reins in horse rescue operation. NCES School ID: 262628006282. wlns.com. [15], Okemos fields teams for both boys and girls in many sports. (Jakkar Aimery/Detroit News via AP). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. , , , , . Im glad everyone was prepared, Chrapkiewicz said. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Hood joined Okemos Public Schools in 1995 as a sixth and seventh-grade teacher at Chippewa Middle School. Teachers at all grade levels were expected to address the recent events with their students, by reviewing the facts, repeating that there was no threat and nobody was harmed. About 20 Ingham Intermediate School District employees were at the schools on Wednesday, said Ingham ISD Superintendent Jason Mellema and on Thursday, another six to 10 counselors and staff from area school districts were expected to be in Okemos schools to assist, he said. (Joel Bissell | MLive.com). He laterspent time as principal at both Edgewood and Wardcliff elementary schools. This isnt a political statement at all. "He also will expand on the outstanding reputation of the district.". The shooting happened about 8:20 p.m. Monday when a man first entered Berkey Hall and fired shots. Parent/Teacher Conferences: March 8, 15 & 16 4-7pm. That man, 43-year-old Anthony McRae, then shot himself dead as officers approached. Several Meridian Township police officers were in the high school parking lot Thursday morning. "Not a lot of people are talking about it maybe as much as they need.. "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.. I feel kind of OK, said Sophie Drolet, an Okemos High School junior. (Bill Pugliano/Getty Images/TNS) TNS, Michigan State University students are led to a safe area during an active shooter situation on campus on Feb. 13, 2023, in Lansing, Michigan. [3] The student to teacher ratio at Okemos High School is 19 students to 1 teacher. . They have not identified the injured students, although the family of one established a GoFundMe page to help her. Copyright 2002-2023 Blackboard, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Okemos High School is a public high school in Okemos, Michigan, United States. John Hood, a formerteacherand principal, is set to become the district's superintendent on January 1. One minute for the three lives lost during the mass shooting: Brian Fraser, Alexandria Verner and Arielle Anderson. A police officer walks towards the campus of Michigan State University with a rifle following shootings on campus, East Lansing, Michigan, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. 4453 Oakwood Dr , Okemos, MI 48864-2953 is a single-family home listed for-sale at $245,000. 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). Five people were shot and the gunman still at large following the attack, according to published reports. I never had this kind of stuff when I went to school, said Phyllis Rewerts, a grandparent of a Waverly student. [3] To ensure high quality, admission to AP courses requires high achievement in prerequisite classes and a committee approval. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. On that page, she is identified as Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez. The school got a new resource officer and they announced a new rule about food deliveries. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. According to Okemos High School principal Daniel Kemsley, one of those students who was injured in the shooting graduated from Okemos. All rights reserved (About Us). (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. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. An extensive Advanced Placement (AP) curriculum is in place, in which 59% of students participate. Subscribe to our News 10 newsletter and receive the latest local news and weather straight to your email every morning. The walk-out started around 8:15. 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. Stress from two shooting threats and one of the victims in the hospital who is an Okemos graduate. Okemos High School Principal Daniel Kemsley said he was not at liberty to identify the student, per the wishes of the students family. 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. Previously, Dr. Delp was an assistant principal at Okemos High School for six years. "There's probably nothing going on in our school because I feel like before then we all felt really safe here.. [10], The Okemos High School theatre program is another popular extracurricular activity in the performing arts section. They said the walk-out is more than just solidarity. [14] The main issue is funding the change, leading to an anticipated 2023 date for completing it. Almost two weeks ago, Okemos was placed on lockdown due to a fake call to police of an active shooter. 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 . Waverly is also starting the stricter enforcement of existing rules, regarding opening and closing exterior doors. The student-led initiative begins at 8:15 a.m. and is expected to last less than a half-hour. 0:00. "There needs to be change.". The 1,785 sq. resigned as Okemos' superintendent this summer, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. As the principal, it is my job to ensure orderliness and safety;. Soon after, he walked into the nearby Union and fired more rounds. Waverly High School said they will be stepping up consequences for students who break those rules. Okemos High School Principal Dan Kemsley confirmed one of the five critically-injured students at Sparrow Hospital is an Okemos graduate. (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. 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. I am proud of all of our students and our school community. He said the school resource officer planned to be at the school as usual. 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. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. 2002 - 2003. I think its really good, and I think that its amazing, at least theyre trying, said Journey Marshall, Waverly High School Freshman. 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. 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. These individuals and other community residents expect excellence in education and collaborate to accomplish this goal. On that page, she is identified as Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez. OKEMOS, Mich. 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