7668 North State Street
Lowville, NY 13367
(315) 376-9015

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 Academy Families,

Welcome back! I hope you and your family have enjoyed a wonderful summer filled with time to relax, recharge, and make lasting memories. It is hard to believe that another school year is just around the corner. While summer always seems to pass quickly, it has been an incredibly productive few months here at Lowville Academy. Throughout the summer, our faculty, staff, and maintenance team have been working diligently behind the scenes to prepare for another successful school year. Classrooms have been organized, hallways refreshed, schedules finalized, and countless hours have been spent planning for a strong start. There is a great deal of excitement throughout the building, and I am looking forward to welcoming everyone back.

As I begin my second year as Principal, I find myself even more excited than I was a year ago. Last year provided valuable opportunities to build relationships, celebrate accomplishments, and learn more about the strengths of our school community. It also gave us the opportunity to reflect on areas where we could continue to improve. Those experiences have shaped much of the work we have done this summer, and I believe we are well positioned to build upon the strong foundation established during the 2025–2026 school year.

One of the highlights of the summer is preparing to welcome our newest high school student Raiders. On August 27, we will host our annual 9th Grade Orientation, an important evening designed to help our incoming freshmen make a smooth transition into high school. Students and families will hear from members of our administrative team, school counselors, athletic director, and other staff as they learn about graduation requirements, academic expectations, extracurricular opportunities, student supports, locker assignments, schedules, and much more. National Honor Society students will once again assist throughout the evening, helping our newest students feel comfortable as they begin this exciting new chapter. To the Class of 2030, welcome to Lowville High School. We are excited to watch you grow over the next four years and encourage you to take advantage of every opportunity our school has to offer.

This summer, we have focused on strengthening the academic support available to our students. As we begin year two of our MTSSi Math initiative, many students will receive targeted math support on the very first day of school. We are also expanding our Science of Reading initiative into the high school, building stronger alignment with our elementary and middle school programs to help develop confident readers, writers, and critical thinkers. Behind the scenes, our counselors and administrative team worked diligently to finalize student schedules early while intentionally incorporating supports such as Math Labs, Reading Labs, and Student Learning Centers. I would also like to recognize Ms. Golas and Mrs. Brennan, whose organization and dedication over the summer make the transition back to school seamless, along with our maintenance and custodial staff for preparing a clean, safe, and welcoming campus for the start of another great school year. 

We are excited to welcome several outstanding educators and leaders to Lowville Academy High School this year. Mr. Brett Lupi joins us as our new Assistant Principal, bringing a strong work ethic, a community-focused mindset, and a passion for building positive relationships with our students, staff, families, and the Lowville community. We are also pleased to welcome Mrs. Andrea French as our new Physics teacher. Mrs. French previously taught middle school science and brings valuable classroom experience, enthusiasm, and a student-centered approach to learning. Mrs. Christi Carlisle joins our Mathematics Department after serving in the Resource Room, where she built strong relationships with students and demonstrated an exceptional ability to support diverse learners. Mr. Nolan Yancey joins our Resource Room team and brings valuable expertise, including certification in the Science of Reading, further strengthening the supports available to our students. We also welcome Mr. Rob Cooper, who joins us from Copenhagen and will expand opportunities for our students through both EDGE and Advanced Placement coursework. We are thrilled to have each of these talented educators and leaders join the Raider family and look forward to the positive impact they will make on our students, school, and community. 

As we begin our 219th year at Lowville Academy, I am incredibly optimistic about the year ahead. Whether this is your first year as a Raider or your final year before graduation, know that every member of our staff is committed to helping each student reach their full potential. Together, we will continue building on our tradition of excellence while preparing students for successful futures.

On behalf of our entire faculty and staff, thank you for your continued support of Lowville Academy. I look forward to seeing our hallways filled with students once again and to celebrating another outstanding year together.

I hope you enjoy the remainder of your summer, and I look forward to welcoming every student back on September 3rd. Go Raiders!

Sincerely

Brian P. Hanselman

High School Principal