Student email accounts hacked; committee votes to let IT study password changes

Mar 6, 2025

A student testified that two Lowell High student accounts were hacked during February break; the committee approved a motion to have IT research allowing students to change school email passwords and to study keeping student email access after graduation.

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A Lowell High student told the School Committee on March 5 that two student email accounts were hacked over February break and urged the district to find a security solution. "Over February break, two students had their email accounts hacked and a Google form was sent out to Lowell High School students," Sarika Park said, describing a phish that solicited personal information.

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