Reminder: Due to the holiday on Monday, Lowell Jr/Sr High and Lundy Elementary will be in session on Friday, September 11, 2026. Both schools will have classes and attendance is required.
Lowell Athletics has opportunities for some lucky person to create life long memories, strong bonds, and ongoing fun for our student-athletes! Coaching is a rewarding experience for both the coaches and athletes. If you have an interest in coaching Middle School Track or High School Softball, click the link to apply: https://lowell.tedk12.com//hire/Index.aspx
It is time! Get registered for the 2026-2027 school year! All middle and high school students can register in person or online.
Great things are happening with Lowell Football. Read all about it at Red Devil Football
Fall sports registration is open! Be sure to get your student athlete registered and ready for the first day of practice. https://lowell-or.finalforms.com/
Don't miss any practices or games! Make sure you get your sports physicals before your season starts! Free sports physicals for all athletes K-12 on Thursday, July 23, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Pacific Sports and Spine.
Notice of spraying on district property
Just a reminder that tonight's School Board Meeting and the Budget Hearing have been postponed until Monday, June 29.
The Lowell School Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, June 22, is postponed to Monday June 29. The meeting will be streamed on the Lowell School District FaceBook page for your viewing pleasure.
SUMMER MEAL SERVICE PROGRAM:
This summer, Lowell School District will offer free breakfast and lunch to all kids ages 18 and under. Meals will be served in the Lundy Cafeteria, Monday–Friday, July 6 through August 14. Breakfast will be served 9:00-10:00 AM. Lunch will be served 12:00-1:00 PM. Per usual, meals will not be permitted off site.
SUMMER REC PROGRAM:
This year, the Lowell Summer Rec Program will operate Monday–Friday, July 6 through August 14. The program will run 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM each day. Participation is open to all Lowell School District children, ages 7-12. The online participant enrollment is now open for parents and guardians to register their kids. High School students in grades 9-12 can also apply to be program volunteers. Participants and high school volunteers must be registered online by a guardian, prior to attending.
If you have any questions regarding either program, please call 541.937.2105.
6th grade students had a video game day, in celebration of 6th grade beating the state averages on state tests in both math and English language arts.
The Lundy Jog-a-thon was a success! Students ran laps for 45 minutes on the high school track. At the end of the event, they were all treated to ice cream! But the big celebration happened on Wednesday at the assembly, when the Lundy principal, Mrs. Edgerton announced that the students had raised over $7700.00!The top fundraisers earned the honor of turning her into a living ice cream sunday. The big showstopper begain with a pie to the face and then the students piled on the ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate, and sprinkles! Great job Lundy Rockets!
A second group of 6th grade students finished up their "Gnome" art projects! These kiddos are amazingly talented! And a big shout out to the 6th grade teachers, Mr. Bedell and Ms. Maloy for the many opportunities they have provided to their students this year!
Senior Spotlight: Allison Oleman
Lowell School District is proud to feature Allison Oleman, who has spent twelve memorable years in the district. Throughout her time at Lowell, Allison has been highly involved in the musical community, participating actively in both choir and band.
Looking back at her journey, Allison shares that her favorite memory took place at the end of her sophomore year, a time when she spent every single day hanging out with her closest friends in the band room. High school also brought plenty of laughter, notably when a teacher tried to convince a whole class of high schoolers that gravity wasn’t real.
As graduation approaches, Allison reflects on the relationships that shaped her experience. She notes that she will miss her friends the most, specifically highlighting Mila, and expresses gratitude for the comforting daily routine of having a close friend right next to her to help get through the school day.
When asked about her academic inspirations, Allison emphasizes the impact of Ms. Miller. She explains that Ms. Miller has always been there to support her through school, noting that while the coursework may be difficult, it is intentionally designed to prepare students for the world. Allison also deeply appreciates that Ms. Miller provides a high level of guidance and support that perfectly matches the challenging work she assigns.
Based on her own experiences, Allison offers a valuable piece of advice for future students. She urges them to take college classes now, even if they do not want to. In her view, it is much easier to put the effort in during high school than to wait until you have to pay for those credits yourself.
The next chapter of Allison's life will take her to the University of Oregon, where she plans to study accounting. While she is still deciding whether she will pursue a bachelor's or a master's degree, her ultimate career goals are clear. She intends to work her way up the accounting world to establish a successful career, with the long-term goal of retiring early and comfortably.
Before she departs, Allison wants to send out a few special shout outs to the educators who made a difference in her life. She shares a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Miller for keeping her going with school until the very end, and extends another big thank you to Mr. Burch for providing so many fun and memorable times leading up to her graduation from choir.
Lowell School District is proud to feature Allison Oleman, who has spent twelve memorable years in the district. Throughout her time at Lowell, Allison has been highly involved in the musical community, participating actively in both choir and band.
Looking back at her journey, Allison shares that her favorite memory took place at the end of her sophomore year, a time when she spent every single day hanging out with her closest friends in the band room. High school also brought plenty of laughter, notably when a teacher tried to convince a whole class of high schoolers that gravity wasn’t real.
As graduation approaches, Allison reflects on the relationships that shaped her experience. She notes that she will miss her friends the most, specifically highlighting Mila, and expresses gratitude for the comforting daily routine of having a close friend right next to her to help get through the school day.
When asked about her academic inspirations, Allison emphasizes the impact of Ms. Miller. She explains that Ms. Miller has always been there to support her through school, noting that while the coursework may be difficult, it is intentionally designed to prepare students for the world. Allison also deeply appreciates that Ms. Miller provides a high level of guidance and support that perfectly matches the challenging work she assigns.
Based on her own experiences, Allison offers a valuable piece of advice for future students. She urges them to take college classes now, even if they do not want to. In her view, it is much easier to put the effort in during high school than to wait until you have to pay for those credits yourself.
The next chapter of Allison's life will take her to the University of Oregon, where she plans to study accounting. While she is still deciding whether she will pursue a bachelor's or a master's degree, her ultimate career goals are clear. She intends to work her way up the accounting world to establish a successful career, with the long-term goal of retiring early and comfortably.
Before she departs, Allison wants to send out a few special shout outs to the educators who made a difference in her life. She shares a heartfelt thank you to Ms. Miller for keeping her going with school until the very end, and extends another big thank you to Mr. Burch for providing so many fun and memorable times leading up to her graduation from choir.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
