Oriole News

Educator Spotlight: LHS’s Deb Follrath.

November 21, 2021

Educator Spotlight: LHS’s Deb Follrath. By Kate Krieger-Watkins, Staff Writer. Educator Spotlight is a presentation of is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, with offices in Scottville and Manistee, offering discounts for MEA members and school employees. LUDINGTON – With the most seniority with Ludington Area Schools, high school physical education teacher, Deb Follrath is in her 38th year…

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LASD staffers learn Bal-A-Vis-X. 

November 16, 2021

LASD staffers learn Bal-A-Vis-X.  Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press LUDINGTON — Over the weekend, OJ DeJonge Physical Education teacher Alison Helminski, along with MaryAnn Short, certified Bal-A-Vis-X instructor hosted administrators, educators and paraprofessionals, as well as occupational and physical therapists from around the state for a three day training.  Bal-A-Vis-X stands…

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LHS drama club to present “Gifted”. 

November 11, 2021

LHS drama club to present “Gifted”.  Oriole News is a presentation of Ludington Area School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  LUDINGTON — Ludington High School drama club will present “Gifted” on Thursday, Nov. 18 through Saturday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. at L.F. Peterson Auditorium. Tickets are available at the door:…

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Ludington schools to remain closed until Nov. 15.

November 9, 2021

Ludington schools to remain closed until Nov. 15. LUDINGTON — Ludington Area School District will remain closed the rest of the week with classes resuming on Monday, Nov. 15. The district has cancelled classes due to staff shortages. Please consider helping to fund local news. Mason County Press and Oceana County Press are available for free thanks to the generous…

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Corlett offered Ludington superintendent job.

November 8, 2021

Corlett offered Ludington superintendent job. LUDINGTON — Dr. Kyle Corlett has been offered the position as the next superintendent of Ludington Area School District. The board of education, during a special meeting Monday, Nov. 8, voted unanimously to offer the position to Corlett, who is the current superintendent of Delton-Kellogg Schools. Corlett will replace Jason Kennedy, who recently left the…

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