Welcome to Lowell, a kindergarten - 8th grade school whose mission is to teach for learning in the pursuit of excellence.
Big news! Phoenix Elementary School District #1 is excited to announce the launch of our new Dual Language Immersion Preschool at Lowell Elementary School for the 2026–2027 school year! Learning English and Spanish can now start as early as 3 years old. Spots are limited! Click to learn more and fill out the application for DLI Preschool today: https://www.phxschools.org/programs/preschool
In this week's update, Dr. Gonzalez shares highlights from our Leadership Retreat as district leaders prepare for the 2026–27 school year and reminds families about free summer meals available all summer long. 💙💛
05/27/2026
FREE summer meals are back at some Phoenix #1 schools for all kids 0 - 18 years old. 🍽️🆓
Our cafeterias at Bethune, Capitol, Emerson, Herrera, Lowell, Magnet, Shaw, & Whittier will open and serve breakfast and lunch.
Check out meal dates and serving times below ⬇️
05/25/2026
We celebrated the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Team with a special dinner alongside their families. It was an honor to present these outstanding student leaders with their certificates and celebrate the vital insights and voices they’ve brought to our district all year long. Thank you to our amazing students for your dedication, and to the families who came out to support them!
Another school year in the books! 🎉 Thank you to our students, families, and staff for an amazing year filled with growth, learning, and memories. Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and relaxing summer break. See you next school year, Phoenix #1! ☀️💙
05/22/2026
Congratulations to our students who earned a proficient score on the AZELLA assessment and were recognized at our AZELLA Reclassification Ceremony! 🎉 Your hard work, determination, and growth have paid off, and we are so proud of this important achievement. Keep shining and reaching new goals! 📚✨
05/21/2026
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Lowell's 8th-grade promotion ceremony included heartfelt speeches, scholarship surprises, and one final walk around campus with younger students cheering them on for high school! Once a tiger, always a tiger! 🐯💙
05/20/2026
Cheers to our retiring Class of 2026! ✈️🌍 We celebrated our retirees with an adventure-themed celebration because their next adventure is just beginning. Thank you for your years of dedication to Phoenix #1. We wish you a retirement filled with rest, fun, travel, and unforgettable memories! ❤️
In this week's Superintendent Weekly Update, Dr. Deborah Gonzalez has an urgent reminder for ALL 8th-grade parents as they prepare to transition their students to high school. 🖊️🎓
Reminder: our next Phoenix #1 Governing Board meeting is tomorrow, May 14, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Location:
Emerson Court - District Office
1817 N. 7th St.
Phoenix, AZ 85006
You're invited to watch in person or online via livestream and review our agenda by visiting www.phxschools.org and clicking the Governing Board tab. 🏫