At Lowville High School, we are guided by our Mission: to empower all students with future-ready skills, preparing them for personal success and meaningful impact in their communities. Our Vision is clear: building on our tradition of excellence to create a world-class learning community for all. This month, we are proud to share highlights from three key areas: Culture & Climate, Academic Achievement, and Student Safety.

From the Principal

Dear Lowville Community,

At Lowville Academy & Central School, we remain focused on our mission to empower all students with future-ready skills so they can find success and make a meaningful impact in their communities. Over the past two months, our students and staff have continued to bring our vision to life while living out our RAIDER core beliefs each day. There is a great deal to be proud of, and I am excited to share some of the highlights with you.

Our students continue to be actively engaged in meaningful, real-world learning experiences. In agriculture classes, students have been out in the community tapping trees and collecting sap on Park Avenue, Waters Terrace, and near the middle school. This hands-on work is a great example of connecting classroom learning to real-life application while building responsibility and work ethic. Our agriculture program also continues to provide outstanding leadership opportunities through FFA. Students competed at both District and Sub-State Leadership Development Events, earning multiple top finishes and advancing to the state level. In addition, several students had the opportunity to attend the State Leaders’ Experience in Albany where they met with legislators and learned more about leadership and government.

We also saw a strong focus on service and giving back. Our recent blood drive was a great success, collecting 48 units and exceeding our goal during a time when donations are critically needed. Students also worked alongside community members to can over 11,000 cans of meat at Maple Ridge, with those resources supporting people locally and around the world. Another incredible effort included the packaging of 400 birthday cake kits that will be distributed through local food pantries, ensuring families can celebrate special moments. These opportunities help our students understand the importance of compassion, integrity, and service to others.

Academically, our students continue to perform at a high level. We are proud to recognize Natalie Stockman as an Academic All-Star, Nolan Moshier as our Lions Club Student of the Month in March and Brayden Gillette as our Lions Club Student of the Month in April. We also want to recognize the success of our accelerated ELA students, where all 18 students who took the January exam achieved mastery with an impressive overall average.

We have also seen tremendous success in athletics. Alyssa Millard had an outstanding basketball season, scoring over 1,000 career points and being named Frontier League MVP. Olivia Stockman placed 4th at the Sectional Bowling Championship and went on to compete at the State level, representing Lowville with pride.

We are also proud to recognize a number of students who have been named BOCES Students of the Quarter. These students have demonstrated excellence in their respective programs and are developing skills that will serve them well in their future careers. Please join me in congratulating Cole Zubrzycki, Ellamarie Miller, Steven Marra, Mason Waite, Mason Cook, Skyler Noftsier, and Nicolina Snyder for their outstanding work. These students represent the strength of our career and technical education programs and the importance of preparing students for real-world success.

Beyond academics and athletics, our students continue to grow through a variety of experiences. Our world language program celebrated World Language Month with activities that highlighted different cultures and languages throughout the building. Our robotics team, the STEAM Punks, represented Lowville with pride at competition and earned the Reach Award for their efforts in promoting STEM in our community. Students in the arts showcased their work at the Scholastic Art Show, gaining valuable experience and recognition for their talents. We also had students travel internationally to Paris, where they explored history, culture, and global perspectives while representing our school with pride.

We continue to build a strong and positive school culture through programs that support student well-being and connection. Initiatives like Sources of Strength help promote resilience and positive messaging throughout the building. Our Got Caught Reading program continues to encourage literacy and celebrate students who are engaged in reading. We also saw students step up as leaders through a CARES New York focus group where they helped develop ideas to support homeless youth. These experiences reflect our commitment to creating an environment where all students feel supported, valued, and connected.

Our staff play a critical role in making all of this possible. They continue to go above and beyond to provide meaningful opportunities for students both inside and outside of the classroom. Whether it is organizing service projects, coordinating trips, supporting extracurricular activities, or simply building strong relationships with students, our staff are committed to helping every student succeed.

Overall, the months of March and April have been a great example of what it means to be a Raider. Our students continue to demonstrate respect, responsibility, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in all that they do. We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the continued support from our families and community.

Lowville Academy & Central School is proud of our students, staff, and community.

Sincerely,

Brian P. Hanselman
High School Principal