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Leopard Spots May 2026 - End of Year!

Posted Date: 05/22/26 (09:51 AM)
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Leopard Spots

Lowell Elementary

A black and white illustration of a leopard's face within a circle, with text 'EST. 1913' above and 'LOWELL ELEMENTARY' below.

From the Desk of Mrs. Griffitts

May 22, 2026

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thank you for a wonderful school year! I am so excited for our 6th graders as they embark on a new journey, though we will miss them next year. I hope you all have a fun, relaxing and safe summer. We look forward to seeing our returning Leopards in August!

Lowell Office Information
Our office opens on July 31. If you need immediate assistance during the summer, please contact the district office at 854-4000.

26/27-Enrollment
If you will not be returning next year to Lowell, please print, fill out, and return the withdrawal form. Copies are also available in the office if you would like to stop in and fill out the form.

Lost and Found
Items will be out on racks at front entrance. Please stop by and take a look to claim any missing items. All items remaining will be donated on June 5.

Yearbooks
Students received their yearbooks this week. Each student gets a yearbook free of charge thanks to PTSA. PTSA needs a new yearbook lead to help organize and assemble the incredible year of memories. Please reach out to the PTSA if you are willing!

Report Cards
Teachers will send home report cards and year end testing reports today! Please look for those in your child's backpack.

Substitutes
We are always looking for substitutes to keep our students learning and safe at school when teachers and support staff are out. If you are interested in serving in this role, we would love to have you. Please see the link to apply!

Team up with your child’s best friend’s family and become garden caretakers for a week this summer! Spend a couple cool mornings or evenings weeding and reaping the harvest of the school garden during your week, and then head out for a free scoop of ice cream generously donated by MJ’s Italian Ice! Volunteers will also receive a free pass to the Idaho Botanical Gardens.
Volunteers will be equipped with a family-friendly gardening guide filled with info on weeds and harvesting, garden games, and recipes. For questions or to sign-up for an open week, contact Audrey.Gabrielli@boiseschools.org.

As always, I appreciate your ongoing support. Please reach out with questions or concerns. Thank you for a great school year!
Abbey Griffitts
Principal, Lowell Elementary
BSD Online Enrollment
 
A calendar displays the months of May, June, July, and August in 2026.
May
  • 22nd: Last day of School! Early release at 1:45pm
  • 29th: Lowell Office Closes (Open 9:00am - 1:00pm)
June

July
  • 31st: Lowell Office Opens
August
  • 11th: Meet and Greet 3-4pm
  • 11th: PTSA Kinder Social at Elm Grove Park 4:15pm
  • 12th: First Day of School! (Early Release 1:45pm)
  • PTSA Coffee in the Courtyard 8:45-9:15am
  • 13th: First Full Day of School (Dismissal @ 3:45pm)

Counselor's Corner

Summertime Opportunities


Dave Sica, M.Ed. School Counselor
Lowell Elementary School Office: 208.854.5487 Fax: 208.854.5481

For immediate support outside school hours, we suggest reaching out to the following organizations: ~ Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or Text 988 (Available 24/7)
~ Clarvida Crisis Center: 1-833-5-CRISIS (Available 24/7)
Dave Sica
School Counselor
Lowell Elementary School
Dave Sica, M.Ed.
208.854.5487

dave.sica@boiseschools.org

Lowell PTSA Updates

A Note From our PTSA Board

End of Year PTSA Letter

Dear Lowell Families - 

The PTSA board extends its gratitude to everyone for making this a phenomenal 2026-2027 school year.  The goal of Lowell's PTSA is to foster connections between students, families, and staff. While we did not have a large scale project this year, we supported many small but impactful programs.
While it's not all about fundraising, this year we raised $60,000. This was enough to cover our planned expenses for the 2027-2028 school year and put anything left over directly back into the school.
Thanks for your generous donations, fundraising efforts and volunteering, PTSA did a lot to support Lowell's students and staff this year! 
  • Supported Lowell's teachers by providing a total of $12,300 towards classroom enrichment, divided between all teachers & speciality programs. 
  • Sponsored field trips for students to get off campus and dive deeper into learning. 
  • Came together for a Free Family Bingo night at the Shrine Social club, Hoedown, Carnival, and Steelheads Hockey family night is back! 
  • Fulfilled a teacher request for a clay slab roller to compliment Lowell’s pottery kiln for student art projects. 
  • Provided funds for school assemblies including Idaho Theater for Youth and the Summerwind Skippers jump rope team.
  • Designed & sponsored the Yearbook, so no Lowell family will need to pay for this. 
  • Continued to purchase Lowell Leopard t-shirts to welcome kindergarteners, new students and staff. 
  • Provided monthly potlucks to our amazing teachers who work so hard helping our kids.
  • Developed & distributed the Lowell School Directory to build social connections with students & families.
  • Supported with funds for STEM night, Garden, Read Week, and supplemental Educational subscriptions like Mystery Science,
  • Upcoming projects this summer include a refresh to the paint on the United States map on the school blacktop and adding a splash of Lowell Leopard Pride to the fence with put-in-cups. 

Moving forward, PTSA plans to continue our annual traditions like the Kindergarten Social with Popsicles in the Park for incoming Kindergartners & their families, Coffee in the Courtyard on the First Day of School, the Spring Carnival and other events throughout the year. 

As parents, we are aware of the toll that having children has on our calendars & wallets. That is why the Lowell PTSA has committed to our two major fundraising events: the F.U.N. Run in the fall and the Lowell Auction in the spring. We appreciate your commitment and support during those events helping to raise funds to support Lowell. 

PTSA is not possible without our amazing volunteers. Thank you to all of you who donated money, acted as a committee chair, served on a committee, stepped up for a small project, attended a PTSA sponsored event, made or donated food or even worked as the set up / tear down crew. Our goal next year is to strengthen and expand our membership and involvement in PTSA. We hope you join us! 

Gratefully,
The PTSA Board

PTSA Newsletter

Every month the PTSA sends out a newsletter to keep our Lowell Community informed on school events, volunteer opportunities, committees and the general goings on around Lowell.
PTSA May 2026 Newsletter

PTSA Website

For all things PTSA, check our website. We will be updating it over the summer and ready to go for the 26-27 School Year.
Lowell PTSA logo with text 'Your Lowell PTSA' and 'Leopards are Better Together' overlaid on a brick school building with blooming trees.
Lowell PTSA Website
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Food Services

Free Meals for Our Students

Meals are provided over the summer at various school locations and city parks. If your child or a child you know needs a meal, please check out these locations.
Boise Schools Free Summer Meals flyer with locations and times for breakfast and lunch.
Menus, Pricing & More

Community Resources & Events

Poster for Boise State Soccer Summer Youth Camps with dates and soccer balls.
Poster announces a 'Summer Habitat Steward' event at Lowell Elementary, hosted by Ada Soil & Water Conservation District.
Poster seeking families to be garden caretakers this summer, with open dates and contact information.
Boise State's Astro Adventures Summer Camp flyer with images of children engaged in space-themed activities.
Capital Girls Basketball Summer Camp 2026 flyer with camp dates, location, and cost.
Poster for the 'Seeds of Growth Cohort' Horticulture Therapy Program at the Garden, featuring images of plants and people gardening.
Boise Brave Junior High Softball flyer for incoming 7th graders, detailing season dates, practices, and contact information.
Four young women in Boise State basketball jerseys pose with basketballs for a 'Little Bronco Women's Basketball Hoop Camp' advertisement.
Camp Invention advertisement featuring children engaged in STEM activities and promotional savings.
A group of smiling children lie in a circle on the grass, with inset photos of children playing and doing crafts.
Collage of children enjoying various outdoor activities at YMCA Camp at Horsethief Reservoir.
A green dinosaur reads a book while surrounded by lush foliage, promoting Boise Public Library's Summer Reading program.
A smiling girl in goggles and a life vest looks at the camera, with text "BEST SUMMER EVER!".
Two smiling girls in t-shirts for 'Made For This Sports and Arts Camps'.
Children engage in a fun activity at the YMCA's "No School? No Problem!" program.
A diverse group of children and a staff member pose with camp gear like a soccer ball and archery target.
Advertisement for Zoo Boise summer camps for ages 4-12, featuring giraffes and activities.
 

We're Hiring!

We Want You at Lowell

Substitutes

We are looking for great substitute teachers! Please click the link below to complete the application. We are so grateful for parents who pick up sub jobs. They help ensure our kids don't miss anything and substitutes also get paid for their time!
Substitute Hub

Crossing Guards!

Interested in becoming a school crossing guard or know anyone who would be a good fit? All City Management Services (ACMS) is recruiting crossing guards for [list school name] and surrounding areas. Crossing guards are a vital part of our school community as they help keep our schools and students safe as they travel to and from school. Interested? Click the link below or call 208-488-2910 or 725-772-9939
Crossing Guard Application

Contact Information

A black and white illustration of a leopard's head within a circle, with text 'EST. 1913' above and 'LOWELL ELEMENTARY' below.
Abbey Griffitts - Principal

Kim Nixon - Administrative Assistant

Attendance Line
lowellattendance@boiseschools.org
208-854-5480

Health Office
lowellhealthoffice@boiseschools.org
208-900-7209

Location: 1507 N 28th St, Boise, ID 83703
Phone: 208.854.5480

FERPA

Annual Notification Regarding Public Release of Student Directory Information

The Boise School District complies with federal law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) as it relates to the release of student directory information to the public. To learn more, log on to www.boiseschools.org and navigate to Parents & Patrons > Parent Information > FERPA Form. Or, please call the Clerk of the Board at 208-854-4123 to obtain a copy of the FERPA form.