Lowell School District

06/05/2026

Lowell School District Weekly News

Hello Lowell Families & Community, We are gearing up for the last week of the 2025-2026 school yea...

06/05/2026

Senior Spotlight: Barrett Straight
Lowell School District is proud to feature Barrett Straight in this Senior Spotlight! Barrett has spent six fantastic years within the district, during which he dedicated his time to the athletic department by playing both football and baseball. When looking back at his time at Lowell, his best memory is a classic high school moment: sitting in the back of science class doing nothing with Nic.
Barrett found a great mentor in Mr. Ricci, noting that he is his favorite teacher simply because he is a cool guy. As graduation approaches, the person Barrett is going to miss the most is Henry Coiner.
Barrett has an honorable and exciting path mapped out for his next chapter. After graduation, he plans to enter the United States Navy on an eight-year contract, where he will fulfill his future career aspirations of working as a Navy Aircrewman.
Before he officially sets off on his next adventure, Barrett wants to send a special shout-out and goodbye to Henry Warren Coiner and to his dad!
Congratulations, Barrett, and thank you for your future service!

06/05/2026

Senior Spotlight: Ciaran Burch
Lowell School District is proud to spotlight graduating senior Ciaran Burch, who has spent the last four years making his mark on the community. Throughout his high school journey, Ciaran has stayed highly involved, participating actively in Band, Choir, and Football. His favorite memory from his time at Lowell was traveling to Canada on an unforgettable music trip.
When it comes to the staff who made an impact, Ciaran names Mr. Burch as his favorite teacher simply because "he is the best," though he notes that Mr. Ricci is the person he will miss the most after graduation. Looking back, the funniest moment of his high school career happened during a visit to Marshfield High School, when a random lady stopped by to tell Barrett Straight that he had beautiful legs.
As he prepares to walk across the stage, Ciaran leaves future students with a critical piece of advice: do your homework now, not later.
Looking ahead, Ciaran has clear goals to become a paramedic and secure a full-time job as a firefighter, ultimately fulfilling his career aspirations in emergency services. Before he takes that next big step, he wants to send a special shout-out and goodbye to Hank!

06/04/2026

Senior Spotlight: Liam Burch
Lowell School District is proud to feature Liam Burch in our Senior Spotlight! Liam has spent four wonderful years in the district, making a lasting impact through both sports and the arts. Throughout his high school career, he dedicated two years to both baseball and football, and he spent all four years sharing his talents in band and choir. His favorite memories of Lowell revolve around traveling with the music department and simply spending quality time with his friends.
When reflecting on his time in the classroom, Liam highlights Ms. Miller as his favorite teacher because she truly holds her students to a high standard and pushes them to work hard. While he leaves behind many great connections, the person he will miss the most is his dad, whom he loved being in school with every day. High school also brought plenty of laughs, with the funniest moment being the time he successfully convinced a substitute teacher that his classmate Alex’s name was actually Greg.
Looking ahead, Liam has bright and ambitious plans. Starting this fall, he will attend Lane Community College (LCC) to complete the prerequisite classes required to apply for the paramedic program in 2027. His ultimate career aspiration is to become a firefighter/paramedic.
As he prepares to graduate, Liam leaves future students with this valuable advice: work hard on your grades, hold others accountable, and don’t be afraid to put yourself out there.
Before he walks across the stage, Liam wants to give a few special shout-outs: a huge thank you to Ms. Miller for always pushing everyone to do their best, to Mr. Winn for constantly helping the students succeed, and a special goodbye to everyone's favorite Junior, Hank!
Congratulations, Liam, and best of luck in your future career!

06/04/2026

Senior Spotlight: Madeline Peterson
Lowell School District is proud to feature Madeline Peterson in this Senior Spotlight! Madeline has been a valued member of the district for nine incredible years, contributing to the school community through a variety of sports. She played soccer in fourth and fifth grade, played softball from fifth through ninth grade, and spent her sophomore and junior years competing on the Track & Field team. Her favorite memories at Lowell stem from her time in track and at school dances, with her junior prom alongside her friends and sister holding a truly special place in her heart.
In the classroom, Madeline found a wonderful mentor in Ms. Miller, who is her favorite teacher because she has consistently believed in her, and Madeline admires her strength and support. As she gets ready to graduate, Madeline notes that she will most miss the close friendships she has built and the supportive teachers who have stood by her side over the past four years. Her high school experience was also filled with plenty of laughter, including an unforgettable moment in English III. While reading a poem in class, she hit a line containing the word “legend” and, completely without thinking, stood up and announced "This is how legends are made" out loud, sending her and her friend Akira into uncontrollable laughter.
Madeline has a clear, inspiring vision for her next chapter. Driven by a passion to become a Firefighter/EMT, her next years are packed with ambitious steps. She plans to start the fire academy with Dexter Fire, secure a primary side job to ensure financial stability, and begin working toward her EMT certification at Lane Community College (LCC) in the fall of 2026, with ultimate goals of potentially becoming a paramedic. For the students following in her footsteps, Madeline advises keeping a healthy balance between academics and enjoying the high school experience, stepping outside of your comfort zone, and always treating others with kindness.
Before turning the page to her future, Madeline wants to send out several heartfelt shout-outs. She extends a huge thank you to Mr. Winn for his guidance with school and college courses, to Ms. Miller for the many valuable life lessons she has taught her, and to Mrs. Beckett for making science one of her absolute favorite subjects and helping the seniors put together their slideshows. Finally, she wants to thank the friends she has gained over the years for their constant support and for always being there for her.
Congratulations, Madeline, and we wish you the absolute best in the fire academy and your future career!

06/04/2026

Senior Spotlight: Marcus Annis
Lowell School District is proud to celebrate graduating senior Marcus Annis, who has spent the last four years as a valued member of the school community. His best memory at Lowell consists of the endless, constant laughter he shared with his friend Colton Alexander.
Throughout his journey, the staff at Lowell left a lasting impression on Marcus. He names Mr. Ricci as his favorite teacher because he was always super nice and consistently had something friendly to say. While he will miss the wonderful staff, the person he is going to miss the absolute most after graduation is Wyatt Pelroy. Reflecting on the lighter side of high school, Marcus shares that the funniest thing to happen during his time here was watching the moments when Mr. DeCrane couldn't hear a single thing the class was saying.
As he prepares to take his next steps, Marcus passes down a crucial piece of emphatic advice for future Lowell students: "TURN IN YOUR WORK EVEN IF IT MIGHT NOT BE CORRECT."
Looking ahead, Marcus plans to move in with his boyfriend and begin exploring opportunities in military service, while taking on available work in the meantime. His ultimate career aspiration is to serve in Air Force Cyber Security. Before embarking on this exciting next chapter, Marcus wants to send a huge shout-out and a final goodbye to Hunter Vaughn, Kyra Broadhurst, Mr. Ricci, and Ms. Karli!

06/04/2026

Senior Spotlight: Mckenna Lucia Fassbender
Lowell School District is proud to feature Mckenna Lucia Fassbender in this Senior Spotlight! Mckenna has been a cornerstone of the district community for ten incredible years. Throughout her time at Lowell, she has stayed active and competitive by participating in both volleyball and softball.
In the classroom, Mckenna found a deeply supportive mentor in Mrs. Miller, who stands out as her favorite teacher because she genuinely cares for her students and always works to benefit their futures. As graduation approaches, the person Mckenna is going to miss the most is her mom, whom she loved bothering every single day in her office. High school also brought its fair share of unforgettable laughs, including the time she and a few friends sneaked out early for lunch to hit McDonald's. They ended up making it back very late and got into some trouble. When Mr. Winn asked if they had learned a lesson from the ordeal, Mckenna jokingly replied, "don’t speed even if you're late." While he wasn't a fan of the answer and gave her a good grilling, she guarantees the memory was absolutely worth the lunch detention.
Mckenna has an exciting and stylish path laid out for her next chapter. She plans on attending IBS to earn her esthetician license so she can specialize in waxing. Her immediate post-licensing goal is to secure a job at Urban Waxx to kickstart her career, with ultimate future aspirations of becoming a premier waxing specialist and potentially a beauty shop owner. For the students coming up behind her, she offers some straightforward, practical advice: don’t mess up your freshman year and just do your work.
Before she takes her final walk as a senior, Mckenna wants to send out a few special shout-outs and goodbyes to Akira, Aniah, and all of her close friends from last summer.
Congratulations, Mckenna! We wish you the best of luck in beauty school and look forward to seeing your future business thrive!

06/03/2026

Senior Spotlight: Miguel Quezada
Lowell School District is proud to feature Miguel Quezada in this Senior Spotlight! Miguel has spent three memorable years as a student in the district. When looking back at his high school journey, his absolute favorite memory is the unforgettable moment when Mr. Yarbrough had to shave his head.
In the classroom, Miguel found a great environment with Mr. Ricci, naming him as his favorite teacher simply because he’s so chill. Miguel leaves the underclassmen with some short, sweet, and vital advice for academic success: lock in.
Miguel has an exciting and high-flying future planned for his next chapter. Over the next years, he will be attending the Lane Aviation Academy. His ultimate career aspiration is to take to the skies and officially become an airline transport pilot.
Before he clears for takeoff and graduates, Miguel wants to send a big shout-out and a warm goodbye to absolutely everyone!
Congratulations, Miguel, and we wish you clear skies and the best of luck in aviation school!

06/03/2026

The 6th grade students recently completed a science unit on birds. As the culminating activity, they participated in a service-learning project designed to support local bird populations.
Students built birdhouses and partnered with the City of Lowell to install them in the community. As part of the project, they learned how to construct houses specifically designed for native bird species, helping to discourage invasive birds from nesting in them.
With the help of Max Baker, students met at the water treatment plant and water intake plant to hang the birdhouses. Five houses were installed at each site. The project's goals were to support local songbirds and help control mosquito populations by encouraging insect-eating birds to nest in the area.
The students had a great time throughout the project and especially enjoyed both the construction process and the opportunity to get outdoors and install the birdhouses themselves.
If you visit the end of Moss Street or Parker Street, keep an eye out for the new birdhouses!

06/02/2026

Senior Spotlight: Ian Towne/Townsend
Ian is celebrating six years with the Lowell School District. During his time here, he has been an active participant in the Nerd Club.
When asked who he will miss the most after graduation, Ian candidly answered, "No one." However, he leaves behind a great appreciation for his favorite teacher, Mr. Winn, whom he thanks for always being understanding and consistently looking out for the best interest of his students. For the future students of Lowell, Ian offers some straightforward advice: "Just get your work done and over with."
Looking ahead to the next three to five years, Ian plans to secure a tattoo apprenticeship with the ultimate career aspiration of becoming a professional tattoo artist.