5 Dates to Remember This School Year in Lake Orion

It's almost time for your student to lace up his or her new kicks, strap on the new backpack and hit the books.

Here are five important dates to remember at the beginning of the 2013-14 school year in Lake Orion:

1. Sept. 3 — First Day of School

2. Sept. 10 — Curriculum Night

3. Oct. 4 — Teacher Professional Development, Half-Day for High School Students

4. Oct. 16 — MEAP Testing

3. Oct. 31 — Half-Day

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