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Ms. Rebecca Dunckel

7668 N. State Street
Lowville, NY 13367
(315)-376-9000

Letter from the Superintendent

Dear Lowville Families,

As we approach Veterans Day and the seasons for giving thanks, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible strength and support that defines our school community. 

 

Veterans Day: Honoring Our Heroes

On November 11, we come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country. Their selflessness, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to preserving our freedoms inspire us all. To our veterans within our school community, we extend our deepest gratitude for your service. We invite you to share your experiences and stories with our students, helping them to understand the importance of this day. 

 

The Lowville Academy School district has close ties with the 10th Mountain Division. The dedication and sacrifice shouldered by the soldiers and their families is something every citizen should remember on November 11. This month, we celebrate their commitment to our mission and express our heartfelt thanks for their leadership. 

 

Board Appreciation: Leading the Way

Our school’s success wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our Board members. They work tirelessly to make crucial decisions, shape our educational programs, and ensure a bright future for our students.

We are profoundly thankful for the support and involvement of our Board of Education. Their enthusiasm, engagement, and contributions enrich our school in countless ways. In the spirit of gratitude, we encourage everyone to take a moment to express their appreciation to the Veterans in our community and to our Board members. Let’s continue to work together to make our school community even stronger.

President Amy Marti – 6 years

Michael Young – 37 years

Michael Judd – 11 years

James Farquhar – 10 years

Stephanie Houser Fouse – 9 years

Shereen Palmer – 4 years

Jonathan Gillette – 3 years

Steven Fuller – 2 years

Cheyenne Steria – 2 year

 

Sincerely,

 

Rebecca Dunckel

Superintendent of Schools

 

Safety Procedures: Drop Off And Pick Up

 

Parents and caretakers are reminded to exercise extreme caution when dropping off or picking up children at school. The safety of our students is our most important priority.  In addition to heightened awareness, drivers will need to observe all school speed zones which exist on adjacent streets as well as in the school driveways and parking areas.  There will be a crossing guard on North State Street to help students and other pedestrians safely cross in front of the school at the beginning and end of the school day. Please pay attention to the following traffic directives for the 2024-2025 school year and beyond.

 

Parents who wish to drop off and/or pick up their children should do so in the State Street/Davenport Place loop.  The Trinity Avenue loop will be used strictly for bus traffic.  Please only park in designated parking spots when visiting the school.  This is very important for traffic flow and safety when crossing the road.

 

  • The Safe Schools Endeavor of the Northern New York Community Foundation recently awarded Lowville Academy a pair of grants that will help strengthen building safety and student culture in the district.

    A generous award of $2,380 will help with the purchase of radios for emergency communications. These radios will improve communication and response to safety concerns, incidents and emergencies. We are excited to be able to purchase these radios to help create a safe environment for students, faculty and staff members, as well as community members visiting our school. This project was proposed by our School Safety Officer, Skyler Tuttle, with assistance from our first student school safety committee member, Garrett Phelps.

    A second award of $975 will allow for the creation of Calm Down Corners in a Box for all classrooms pre-K through fifth grade.  Providing each classroom in the elementary school with a Calm Down Corner in a Box will give students the tools needed to self-regulate within the classroom environment.  Each box will contain sensory tools (i.e., assorted quiet fidgets), mindfulness prompts (laminated and put on a key ring so that students can flip through pictured strategies, positive statements, calming pictures, etc.), and a five-minute sand timer.  Teachers will receive training by the counseling staff in how to utilize the box in their classrooms, and students will also receive initial instruction from the counseling staff, as well as continuing instruction from the classroom teacher.  This project was proposed by the Elementary School Psychologist, Jill Ortlieb.

    We are very appreciative of the Safe Schools Endeavor grant funding and commitment to keeping schools in Lewis and Jefferson counties focused on student success, growth, and safety. 

    Please consider donating and supporting this initiative so they may continue to help keep schools safe. You can follow them on Facebook at Safe Schools Endeavor or online at Northern New York Community Foundation.