The school was built to compensate for the overcrowding at South Lyon High School. It opened in September 2007. Since then, the school has attained a population of a little over a thousand students. These students participate in a variety of clubs and curriculares, including band, choir, theater, NHS, and others, on top of East’s sports teams.
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
South Lyon East is a member of the Lakes Valley Conference. Their nickname is the Cougars and the school colors are black and silver. Numerous fall, winter, and spring sports are offered at South Lyon East such as football, basketball, ski, and cheer. A full list is below.[4]