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Librarian appointed to Governor’s Educator Advisory Council

Lowell Erin Albanese
Librarian Christine Beachler will serve on a 15-member council that reviews and makes recommendations to the governor.

Middle-schoolers develop skills, confidence through theater

Lowell Erin Albanese
How do students go from nervous newcomers to accomplished thespians? By getting on stage and going for it at Lowell Middle School.

District offering three-part Parent Education Series

Lowell Erin Albanese
The goal of the Parent Education Series is to inform parents, equip them with strategies and build relationships.

A voice for others, he inspires and educates

Lowell Erin Albanese
“When people say I overcome these disadvantages, they are not innate disadvantages within me,” he says, “they are disadvantages placed on me by the world.”

High School students share diversity lessons with elementary peers

Lowell Alexis Stark
Students at Cherry Creek Elementary have learned about Martin Luther King Jr., Hanukkah and Native Americans from high-school students Diversity Council members.

Students use math to tackle North Pole ‘peppermite’ infestation

Lowell Alexis Stark
Lowell High School AP calculus students have a very merry calc-mus creating functions and filming accompanying videos. 

District hires new special education director

Lowell Erin Albanese
Liz McCall is meeting staff, modeling instruction as the new special education director in Lowell Area Schools.

Diabetes management ongoing for students, school office staff

Lowell Erin Albanese
Office staff members are helping students manage diabetes on a day-to-day basis, which requires tracking carbohydrates, insulin units and blood sugar readings.

Students spruce up greenhouse, make home for houseplants

Lowell Erin Albanese
Lowell High School students are cultivating a space where staff members’ plants can thrive.

When medical emergencies happen, they’re ready

Lowell Erin Albanese
Emergency response takes teamwork in Lowell Area Schools.

Board member, librarian awarded for advocacy of school libraries

Lowell Erin Albanese
Supporting students’ access to books and school libraries has been top of mind for Lowell Area Schools Board of Education Vice President Laurie Kuna and librarian Christine Beachler.

They keep the lights on

Lowell Erin Albanese
Elementary students learn how their local company powers up their school.

Athletics, arts and academics come together in new regional conference

Multi Districts Alexis Stark
Four Kent County public school districts are joining with three others in West Michigan to form the River Cities Alliance beginning in the fall of 2024.

Elementary renovation, high school upgrades identified in facilities assessment

Lowell Erin Albanese
The district is exploring a potential May 7 bond proposal that would include a complete renovation of Cherry Creek Elementary School, improving its design for young learners.

Radio station founder’s voice continues to echo 

Lowell Erin Albanese
Al Eckman, the founder of Lowell High School’s radio station 19 years ago, helps young broadcasters build confidence behind the microphone.

‘Middle school should be a nice, kind place’

Lowell Erin Albanese
Public speaking students are spreading anti-bullying messages through video, art and communication.
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