Lowell Area Schools

10/09/2026

Congratulations to our Lowell High School students named September Pro of the Month at the Kent Career Tech Center!

These students were selected by their program instructors for showing what it means to Go PRO: Professional, Respectful and Ownership.

Wyatt Zook, Career Connections: Transportation & Industrial Tech
Logan Arnswald, Diesel
Mikena Ismail, Teacher Academy
Elisabeth Repp, NT/PCT
Michelle Barrett, Marketing & Design

10/07/2026

The chicks are here! Students in Animal Science and Ag Bio have welcomed their birds to kick off the FFA Broiler Contest.

Throughout the project, students will keep detailed records, provide daily care, and put together a report covering bird care, financials, and the reasoning behind the practices they use. It's hands-on learning that connects animal welfare, business, and science in a real way.

10/06/2026

The lesson, “Earth & Me & Ecology” at the Wittenbach/Wege Agriscience and Environmental Center, had students exploring the earth beneath their feet and then working to help it thrive.

As they traipsed through the woods, students learned about soil, plants, the life cycle and how they can protect the planet.

10/05/2026

The LHS Theater Department is deep in rehearsals for this fall's production of "Ghostlight" by Stephen Gregg.

Garbiela Nettles never wanted to attend the elite Doves Forge Academy, and she's ready to get herself kicked out. Then she starts hearing sounds no one else can hear, echoes of a tragedy that happened in the school's theater long ago. To get to the bottom of it, she joins the school play (which is a total disaster) and uncovers a story that's equal parts funny, surprising and genuinely moving.

Expect laugh-out-loud characters, twists you won't see coming and a few moments where you might just become part of the show yourself.

Catch Ghostlight at the Lowell Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Oct. 29, Friday, Oct. 30 and Sunday, Nov. 1. Tickets will be available online soon!

10/02/2026

Students in Stacey Reynolds' AP Psychology class at Lowell High School recently put their knowledge of the brain to the test in a creative way. For this project, they mapped the brain parts and functions they've been studying onto the traits of a real celebrity or fictional character.

The twist? They had to exaggerate certain areas of the brain to show which characteristics are stronger or weaker based on their character's personality and skills. Think a supersized amygdala for a famously dramatic character, or an oversized motor cortex for a star athlete!

Students earned bonus points for dressing as their character, bringing in themed food, or adding a 3D element, and they did not disappoint

10/01/2026

At Lowell High School, Tony Ellis's shop classes teach essential life skills through hands-on projects. Students learn CNC machining, welding, woodworking, and finishing, plus home maintenance skills like plumbing, electrical work, and small motor repair.

Drawing on 28 years of teaching math and science, Tony helps students see the geometry, measurement, and physics behind every project. Along the way, they learn to solve problems, work safely, and build confidence in both technical skills and critical thinking.

09/30/2026

Once a month, LAS School Resource Officer Summerhayes visits Matthew Nanninga's first grade class at Bushnell Elementary to read with students. This month's pick was "Unicorn Yoga" by Gina Cascone and Bryony Williams Sheppard, illustrated by Jennifer Sattler.

Visits like these matter. When community leaders give their time to our students, kids learn that the adults around them care about who they are and who they are becoming. For young children, getting to know a police officer as someone who shows up, reads a story, and knows their names builds trust that lasts well beyond first grade. It also shows students that their whole community, not just their school, is invested in their success.

09/29/2026

Lowell High School art students in Emma Bandos's class spent last Friday at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, taking in painting, sculpture, fiber art, photography, digital installations, and more. Seeing so many mediums in one place shows students there's no single way to be an artist and sparks ideas they'll bring back to the classroom.