2024-2025 Comes To A Close

As we approach the end of the 2024-2025 school year at Lowville Academy, we are excited to share with you a lineup of events that will mark the culmination of a year filled with hard work, dedication, and achievements.
 

NHS INDUCTION CEREMONY
On Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m., we will witness the Induction of members of the Junior class into the Russell R. Zeller National Honor Society. Senior NHS members will lead the program that will culminate with each of them signing the rolls, and receiving their honor stoles to be worn at graduation.
 

SENIOR PROM
On Saturday, June 7, the Senior Prom will be held from 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. at Zero Dock Street in Carthage. The Class of 2025 and their invited guests may attend this always-popular event. This is an alcohol- and drug-free event for all seniors and guests. Please note: only those underclassmen (grade 9-11) who attend as a guest of a senior are eligible to attend. Parents are free to attend at any time during the evening.
 

SENIOR BACCALAUREATE SERVICE
To honor our Seniors further, on Wednesday, June 11 at 7:00 p.m., the Lowville Presbyterian Church will host a Baccalaureate ceremony organized by members of the Senior Class and Mrs. Moshier. This event is a night of reflection open to all seniors and their families, regardless of religion. At the conclusion of the ceremony, there will be a reception for the seniors and their
family and friends.

BLOCK “L” ATHLETIC AWARDS
The annual Block L Award Night on Thursday, June 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium promises to be a special evening. Coaches will present awards to athletes who have shown exceptional teamwork both in competition and practice. Additionally, a range of Special Senior awards will be bestowed, including the David Cole Football Award, Melvin Zehr Memorial
Award, and many more. Seniors who have lettered in at least one sport for four years will also receive their Senior Athletic Plaques.

SENIOR TRIP
This year’s Senior Trip is set for Friday, June 13 at Hershey Park, PA. Buses will leave the Trinity Avenue parking lot at 5:30 a.m., so students should be prepared to arrive by 5:00 that morning. The buses will return at approximately 12:30 a.m. to the Trinity Avenue lot. Please contact Senior Advisors Mrs. Crawford or Mrs. Brennan with any questions.

217th Commencement Ceremony Set for June 21

The grand finale of the year will be Lowville Academy’s 217th Commencement Ceremony on June 21 at 11:00 a.m. in the high school gym. The Graduation Committee, comprised of elected class leaders, is diligently working to ensure a memorable and meaningful ceremony for their classmates. The committee is in the process of selecting a commencement speaker who will inspire the Class of 2025.  As many of us know, the day will be filled with traditional formality, speeches from class leaders reflecting on their time at Lowville Academy, recognition of retiring faculty members, announcing award and scholarship winners, and the singing of our Alma Mater. The commencement ceremony is open to family, friends, and citizens of the school community.
 

Please note: Parking on campus during graduation day will be very limited. Please be aware of this if you are planning to attend graduation. Contact Mr. Finn’s office at 315-376-9015 if you need special parking arrangements for those who use wheelchairs.
 

We are dedicated to providing our Seniors with a memorable closing to their high school journey, embodying the spirit of “Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve.” Let’s celebrate the achievements, memories, and growth of our students as they prepare to embark on new beginnings.

Yours in Education,

Brian E. Finn
High School Principal

2025 Lowville Academy Regional Summer School

Lowville Central School will conduct a regional Summer School for area students from July 7, 2025 through Aug 20, 2025. Regents Exams are scheduled to be given August 19 and 20. Courses will be offered in two blocks of three weeks each. Courses are only offered in the morning from 8:30 am - 11:30 am, unless otherwise noted. The course schedule is as follows:

Six Week Courses (July 7-August 20)

• Driver Education
  • Class Lecture 1.5 Hours
  • Wheel Class 1.5 Hours
  • 32 Sessions by State Law

Three Week Courses

Block 1 (July 7-July 25) Morning classes 8:30 am-11:30 am

• Grade 5 & 6 Program
• English 9
• English 10
• Global Studies 9
• Economics
• Participation in Government-Afternoon class 12:00-3:00 pm
• Morning Health (For students in Grades 9-12 in the 2024-2025 school year only)

Block 2 (July 28-August 15) Morning classes 8:30 am-11:30 am

• Grade 7 & 8 Program
• Algebra NR
• Algebra I (Regents)
• Geometry (Regents)
• Global Studies 10 (Regents)
• U.S. History (Regents)
• Earth Science (Regents)-Mandatory Lab Practical will be held Wednesday, August 13, 2025
• English 11
• English 12

July 7 Block 1 Course and Driver Education Begin
July 25 Local Exams for Block 1 Courses
July 28 Block 2 Courses Begin
August 13 Earth Science Lab Practical
August 15 Local Exams for Block 2 Courses
August 19 Regents Examinations
August 20 Regents Examinations
August 20 Driver Education Course Completed

Registration
The Summer School Registration period will open on Monday, June 2, 2025. Registration packets will be available in the Lowville Academy Offices or online through LACS website under Summer School for Lowville Academy students only. Other district students should register through their own school’s Counseling Offices. Check the Lowville Academy Summer School website for more information.

All students need to register by Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Enrollment limits in all classes apply, so timely registrations are important. All courses require that attendance standards are met to qualify for final exams and ultimately, for credit. If you have any questions, please call the Lowville Academy at (315)376-9117. Mr. Larkin will serve as Summer School Principal and is on hand to help parents and students register for the appropriate class, scheduling and related questions.

Tuition
Registration for classes is free to all Lowville Academy students. All non-resident students (those living outside the Lowville District) will be charged the following tuition: $100.00 per academic course and $175.00 for Driver Education only. Payment is due at time of registration. Please note priority for registration placement may be given to Lowville Academy students. No refunds will be given after the first day of summer school classes unless a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment or other extenuating circumstances.

Regents Examinations
August Regents Examinations will be held at Lowville Academy on August 19 and 20. Lowville Academy and area students may register for the August Regents Exams by contacting the Summer School/Guidance Office by Monday, July 10. The cost of a “walk-in” exam (students not taking a corresponding course) will be a fee of $5.00 per exam for Lowville Academy students and $25.00 per exam for non-resident students. Payment is due at time of registration. All students must present valid identification before their exams. The Regents Exam
Schedule is as follows:

Tuesday, August 19-8:30 am Exams
Algebra I
English/Language Arts

Wednesday, August 20-8:30 am Exams
US History & Government (Framework)
Physical Setting/Chemistry
Physical Setting/Earth Science
(Mandatory Lab Practical 8/13/25)

Tuesday, August 19-12:30 pm Exams
Global History and Geography II
Algebra II

Wednesday, August 20-12:30 pm Exams
Geometry
Living Environment/Biology

Transportation
Lowville Academy will provide transportation this summer for any LACS students who can benefit from this service. Any LACS student who meets Board of Education transportation eligibility may sign up for summer bus transportation. To ensure you have bus transportation on the first day of class, you must contact the Summer School Office at (315) 376-9117 BEFORE Friday, June 27. Late bus transportation requests may not be possible to schedule.

Summer School Attendance Dates
Lowville Academy Summer School will meet according to the dates listed earlier in this article for each Block. Please note that because of the condensed time span, it is not possible to miss any days of instruction for credit-bearing coursework. Families need to schedule vacations accordingly. It will not be possible to meet every student’s academic needs in this short Block format unless the student is present each day.