Lowell ASB is hosting a FREE movie event! There will be pizza, popcorn, and drinks as well as activities and a showing of Hotel Transylvania! You won't want to miss out on the fun!
It’s easy to get caught up in the noise of everyday life—the busy schedules, Friday night lights, and endless to-do lists. Too often, we walk past the people who’ve shaped us into who we are without taking a beat to say two simple words: thank you.
This season, the seniors on the Lowell High School football team are making sure those moments don’t slip by.
As they reflect on their journey through the Lowell School District, these student-athletes are looking back at the teachers, staff, and mentors who made a real impact along the way. To show their appreciation, the players are handing out special "Difference Maker" T-shirts—and a whole lot of heartfelt gratitude—to the local heroes who helped guide their paths.
Here are the first three senior matchups:
Colton Crutcher & Mrs. Beckett
Colton chose Mrs. Beckett as his Difference Maker for always having his back. Whether navigating classroom challenges or life outside of school, her steady encouragement kept him on the right track and left a lasting mark on his life.
Jax Norcutt & Mrs. Maloy (Lundy Elementary)
Jax went back to his roots, honoring Mrs. Maloy from Lundy Elementary. Her patient kindness and dedication during his early school years set a strong foundation—one that Jax credits with helping him grow into the top student he is today.
Carson Ewan & Mrs. Karli Efseaff
Carson’s connection with Mrs. Efseaff spans two schools—first at Mountain View Charter School, and later at Lowell Jr/Sr High School. Carson shared that her endless patience, perseverance, and warmth taught him life lessons he’ll carry with him long after graduation.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Beckett, Mrs. Maloy, and Mrs. Efseaff for pouring so much heart into our students!
Stay tuned—we’ll feature three more player-teacher pairs next week!
This season, the seniors on the Lowell High School football team are making sure those moments don’t slip by.
As they reflect on their journey through the Lowell School District, these student-athletes are looking back at the teachers, staff, and mentors who made a real impact along the way. To show their appreciation, the players are handing out special "Difference Maker" T-shirts—and a whole lot of heartfelt gratitude—to the local heroes who helped guide their paths.
Here are the first three senior matchups:
Colton Crutcher & Mrs. Beckett
Colton chose Mrs. Beckett as his Difference Maker for always having his back. Whether navigating classroom challenges or life outside of school, her steady encouragement kept him on the right track and left a lasting mark on his life.
Jax Norcutt & Mrs. Maloy (Lundy Elementary)
Jax went back to his roots, honoring Mrs. Maloy from Lundy Elementary. Her patient kindness and dedication during his early school years set a strong foundation—one that Jax credits with helping him grow into the top student he is today.
Carson Ewan & Mrs. Karli Efseaff
Carson’s connection with Mrs. Efseaff spans two schools—first at Mountain View Charter School, and later at Lowell Jr/Sr High School. Carson shared that her endless patience, perseverance, and warmth taught him life lessons he’ll carry with him long after graduation.
A huge thank you to Mrs. Beckett, Mrs. Maloy, and Mrs. Efseaff for pouring so much heart into our students!
Stay tuned—we’ll feature three more player-teacher pairs next week!
Last minute opportunity for our K-12 students! The club leaders of the new Lowell 4-H Club🎉will be holding an informational meeting tonight, Monday Oct. 12, at the Lowell Grange, from 6 - 7 pm.
Lowell School District has retired our Employee of the Month title. We have so many amazing staff members that deserve the honor. Instead, the district has chosen to spotlight one Lowell School District Staff member each month to allow everyone to get to know our staff a bit better.
Staff Spotlight: Justin Ricci
Kicking off our very first Staff Spotlight of the 2026-2027 school year is the one and only Justin Ricci! Since joining the Lowell School District family in 2024, Mr. Ricci has been making a major splash as a high school social studies teacher. Outgoing seniors routinely sing his praises, giving him huge credit not just for helping them navigate history, but for his signature calm style that instantly makes every single student feel right at home in his classroom. For Mr. Ricci, the feeling is mutual. His absolute favorite part of working in the Lowell community is getting to build connections with students, making their daily school journey memorable, and sparking that light that inspires them to pursue higher education after graduation.
When he is off the clock, Mr. Ricci stays busy with a fantastic mix of hobbies and good company. He loves working alongside his fellow Lowell colleagues and can often be found testing his knowledge during trivia nights with friends, family, and coworkers. A proud Illinois native, he also enjoys unwinding in nature through hiking and camping, getting lost in a good book, whipping up something delicious in the kitchen, or playing music. If he could sit down for a dream lunch date with anyone in history, he would share a table with Abraham Lincoln himself. Keep him fueled up with a steady stream of sparkling water or coffee, and he will be good to go. Most importantly, he wants everyone to know that his door is always open, so do not be shy—come on by and say hello to him and Ms. Karli in their building!
Staff Spotlight: Justin Ricci
Kicking off our very first Staff Spotlight of the 2026-2027 school year is the one and only Justin Ricci! Since joining the Lowell School District family in 2024, Mr. Ricci has been making a major splash as a high school social studies teacher. Outgoing seniors routinely sing his praises, giving him huge credit not just for helping them navigate history, but for his signature calm style that instantly makes every single student feel right at home in his classroom. For Mr. Ricci, the feeling is mutual. His absolute favorite part of working in the Lowell community is getting to build connections with students, making their daily school journey memorable, and sparking that light that inspires them to pursue higher education after graduation.
When he is off the clock, Mr. Ricci stays busy with a fantastic mix of hobbies and good company. He loves working alongside his fellow Lowell colleagues and can often be found testing his knowledge during trivia nights with friends, family, and coworkers. A proud Illinois native, he also enjoys unwinding in nature through hiking and camping, getting lost in a good book, whipping up something delicious in the kitchen, or playing music. If he could sit down for a dream lunch date with anyone in history, he would share a table with Abraham Lincoln himself. Keep him fueled up with a steady stream of sparkling water or coffee, and he will be good to go. Most importantly, he wants everyone to know that his door is always open, so do not be shy—come on by and say hello to him and Ms. Karli in their building!
Dear Lowell Parents, Guardians, and Community Members,
It is time to get ready for the winter sports season! Registration is officially open for all Lowell Middle School and High School student-athletes.
With Middle School Girls Basketball kicking off practice next week and all other winter sports beginning in mid-November, we strongly encourage families to complete the registration process as soon as possible so your athlete is cleared and ready for day one.
How to Register
We are using FinalForms for all athletic registrations and physical clearances.
👉 Register your student-athlete here: https://lowell-or.finalforms.com/
What You Need to Complete Registration:
Account Setup/Update: Log in or create an account to select your student’s winter sport.
Form Signatures: Both parent/guardian and student must sign the required online participation forms.
Sports Physical: Ensure your athlete has a current Oregon OSAA Sports Physical on file with the athletic department before the first day of practice.
Thank you for supporting Lowell Athletics. We look forward to a great winter season—Go Red Devils!
Check out the link to see Ben Thurman, Associated Heating and Air’s player of the week!
On Thursday, October 1, Lundy 6th graders had the opportunity to visit the Oregon State Capital and the Oregon State Supreme Court. They had tours of both the Capital and the Supreme Court and learned all about Oregon government and history.
Ms. Miller took a group of junior and senior students to Ashland to watch "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The group enjoyed the experience and have asked for it to be an annual event.
Our students of the month are knocking it out of the park! Give a big congratulations to Lundy Elementary Student David Barker, Middle School Student Theo Waters, and Lowell High School Student Tanner Coiner! All three are working hard and doing amazing work!
Notice Regarding Instructional Time
Introducing the Lowell High School 2026-2027 Homecoming Princesses
Free event for everyone!
Lowell School District has partnered with 15th Night, a committed, dedicated network of volunteers and community partners who intervene quickly so that youth who are unstably housed can connect to community resources and services. By removing barriers, the 15th Night network creates access, connecting youth to existing support services and resources in real time.
To sign up to be a volunteer for the students and young people of Lowell, scan the QR code. You will receive notifications when an at-risk student has unmet needs. Our community can step in to help support our students.
Don't miss out! Financial Aid Night is tonight in the High School Cafetorium. Not sure if you are going to college? Come and explore your options!
District Spray Notice
Our Lundy hallway is bursting with color and fun welcoming our kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders back to school!
Athletes of the Week
Our high school athlete of the week is sophomore Zuzana Murray. Zuzana has been a reliable presence on the cross country team since she was in the 6th grade. She placed 3rd in the JV category at our recent meet in Stayton with a time of 15:25 on a technical 3,000 meter course that included hills and creek crossings. Zuzana is a true team leader on the course and in the classroom. She cheers on her teammates and is always encouraging while holding herself and others to a high standard.
The middle school athlete of the week is 7th grader Cassius Kenworthy. Cassius is in his first year of cross country and has shown great improvement in his first two meets. At our latest meet, he ran a 13:09 on a technical 3,000 meter course, improving his time by 40 seconds. Cassius works hard at practice, putting in the effort to improve and sets a good example for his teammates.
Our high school athlete of the week is sophomore Zuzana Murray. Zuzana has been a reliable presence on the cross country team since she was in the 6th grade. She placed 3rd in the JV category at our recent meet in Stayton with a time of 15:25 on a technical 3,000 meter course that included hills and creek crossings. Zuzana is a true team leader on the course and in the classroom. She cheers on her teammates and is always encouraging while holding herself and others to a high standard.
The middle school athlete of the week is 7th grader Cassius Kenworthy. Cassius is in his first year of cross country and has shown great improvement in his first two meets. At our latest meet, he ran a 13:09 on a technical 3,000 meter course, improving his time by 40 seconds. Cassius works hard at practice, putting in the effort to improve and sets a good example for his teammates.
Due to a combination of illness and injuries, we have to cancel today’s JV football game at Creswell. The team has worked incredibly hard and deserve every opportunity to get on the field and play. However, player safety is always our top priority. With only ten available players and just two linemen, we simply cannot safely take the field today. We will rest up, get everyone healthy, and look forward to getting out there next week. Thank you all for your understanding, flexibility, and constant support of our kids!
09.11.01
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.