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Lowville, NY 13367
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From the Principal

I am pleased to introduce two wonderful additions to our staff who will be stepping into long-term substitute positions for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year.

First, we welcome Duncan Van Schaick to the Music Department as our new Choral Director. A recent graduate from SUNY Potsdam and the Crane School of Music, Duncan brings fresh energy and enthusiasm to our music program. He will be leading our High School and Middle School Chorus, along with the Select Chorus ensembles, starting at the end of February when Mrs. Zehr goes on maternity leave. We are excited for Duncan to share his passion for music with our students.

In addition, we are thrilled to have Mackenzie Judd join our Social Studies Department. As a proud alumna of Lowville Academy, Mackenzie is currently completing her studies to become a 7-12 Social Studies teacher at SUNY Plattsburgh. She will be teaching AP Government, Government, and a section of United States History. Mackenzie’s connection to our school community and her dedication to education make her a fantastic fit for our team.

As we embrace these new roles, I am excited to have both Duncan and Mackenzie join our LACS family. Their contributions will undoubtedly enrich the educational experiences of our students.

In other news, I would like to update you on the progress of our Science Department. As mentioned last year, our team continues to unpack the new Learning Standards and investigations for Earth and Space Science, as well as Life Science: Biology. The dedicated members of our department - Mrs. Rubenzahl, Mrs. French, Mr. Matuszczak, Ms. Muller, and Mr. Malone - are actively engaged in professional development through BOCES. This is to ensure they are well-prepared to deliver a robust curriculum as we fully implement the new standards and Regents exams for the 2025-26 school year.

Meanwhile, our Chemistry and Physics teams, led by Mr. Marks and Mr. Malone, are also unpacking new Learning Standards and attending content-specific professional development offered by BOCES. Their timeline for full implementation is set for the 2026-27 school year, aligning with the newly required Regents exams.

In closing, it remains our mission to provide all of our students with the BEST education, preparing them for their future. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to nurture and inspire our students.

Yours in Education,

Brian E. Finn
High School Principal