Lamphere Center

Inclusively Fit
Lamphere Center Adult Transition Teacher, Ms. Lumetta had this to say about a recent ‘Community Based Instruction’ outing:
“Today my students had the opportunity to visit Inclusively Fit for a CBI trip. Inclusively Fit is a gym designed specifically for individuals with disabilities, and they absolutely loved it! Our instructor, Mark, is a former center-based teacher who now runs adaptive workout classes. Mark was very enthusiastic. He’s happy to create personalized workout sessions based on students’ ability levels and he adjusts the class length to fit our schedule.
The Lamphere Center staff is dedicated to pursuing opportunities for student
engagement in diverse experiences to enhance development.

Pumpkin Patch Day at Lamphere Center included Pick-a-Pumpkin for each student plus cider and donuts purchased with ‘play money’ and Halloween themed games. It was pre-Halloween fun.

A Halloween Dance is planned for Thursday and Trick or Treating on Friday followed by a half-day dismissal.

The Lamphere Center Adult Transition Program hosted a Homecoming Dance for Oakland County Adult Transition Students . Everyone had a wonderful time dancing, snacking, playing games, and just enjoying a good time with friends.

A Homecoming Dance hosted by the Lamphere Center Adult Transition Class will take place at Page Middle School Gym on Thursday 10/16 from 5 to 8pm. Adult Transition Students from programs throughout Oakland County have been invited. There will be music, dancing, and refreshments.

Save the Date! LHS Homecoming is Friday October 10th, 2025

Friday October 10, 2025
12:30pm (approximately): Parade and Pep Rally
7:00pm: Football Game

Saturday October 11, 2025
6:00pm: Homecoming Dance

Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports

At Lamphere Center, appropriate behavior is encouraged through collaborative classroom instruction and activities designed to result in positive outcomes.

Lamphere Center Adult Transition Students hosted a Father’s Day BBQ. Students prepared lunch and several dads attended. Everyone enjoyed a festive, summer-time BBQ.

FIELD DAY Games outdoors and games indoors along with a dunk tank and snow cones made for a special Field Day Fun Day

Adult Transition students, staff, and several parents enjoyed a fun day at Comerica Park. The Tigers won in a 4 to 3 come from behind victory over the San Francisco Giants. Hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn, and a super good time for everyone!

PICNIC IN THE PARK. Food and Fun in the Sun – everything that a picnic with friends should be. Our Friday Outings at Lamphere Center encourage social skill development and create a positively fun environment for staff and students to enjoy.

Lamphere Center students learn food preparation skills in our weekly Friday Cooking classes. Including: shopping for menu items, following a recipe, mix, stir, cook, etc. Then best of all sampling our tasty creation. Our upcoming weekly schedule includes: Strawberry – Banana Smoothies on Friday 4/25 and Popcorn with Lemonade on Friday 5/2.

Lamphere's 3rd Annual Walk for Wellness 5K is Saturday, May 10 Check-in 8:30 am Walk/Run begins 9 am This is a FREE EVENT for all Lamphere students, families, staff and our community. Register here >> https://lamphereschools.com/walk_for_wellness and join the fun.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Our Friday Cooking Class hosted an Ice Cream Social. The pictures tell the story. Mmmm

“Cooking with Communication” is teaching conversationally while directing and encouraging ‘hands on’ participation. The following pictures show the process from recipe to finished dish…and scrumptious sampling 😊

Friday afternoon cooking lessons are fun and practical as students learn to follow recipes and produce food items that they will enjoy eating. The menu item on Friday, February 21st was “English Muffin Pizza”. Other student groups enjoy shopping for menu necessities. And plans are developing for a cookbook. Ms. Megan, Ms. Michelle, and Ms. Suzette provide the organization, instruction, and coaching for our Fun Friday Cooking Classes at Lamphere Center.

Our Valentines Dance provided a ‘wind down’ before the mid-winter break. Students and staff enjoyed music, dancing, and valentine treats.

February 6, 2025 There will be NO SCHOOL today due to the weather and icy road conditions.

Lamphere's 18th Annual Trivia Night Seats are filling fast - register soon and join the fun! March 7, 2025 - Club Venetian (29310 John R, Madison Heights) Doors Open 6:00 pm - Games Begin 7:00 pm Teams of 10 people maximum - Cost $25.00 per person. (Cost includes an evening of trivia, prizes, scholarship donation, and pasta dinner with soda.) Cash bar available. Visit our website for registration and payment options: https://www.lamphereschools.org/page/trivia-night

Lamphere Schools Board of Education Trustee Tony Austin joined with the Lamphere Center staff and students for breakfast. Students presented Mr. Austin with ‘Thank You’ cards and he visited student classrooms Mr. Austin was elected to the Lamphere School Board in 2016 and serves on several school board committees. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Oakland County School Board Association. Thank you Mr. Austin for your continuing service to Lamphere Schools. Happy School Board Appreciation Month !