Principal: Mr. Jason DiCarlo
Tel: 978-937-2828
Fax: 978-937-2835   
Address: 350 Adams Street, Lowell, MA 01854 
Website: N/A

Early Bell: 8:30 AM
Tardy Bell: 8:45AM
Dismissal Bell: 2:50 PM

Zone: East

Theme: Community of Learners

Characteristics: The Murkland School provides a caring and nurturing sense of community with high standards for learning and behavior. A balanced literacy program and a standards-based mathematics program are the foundation of our efforts to raise academic achievement. We provide Sheltered English Immersion for students who are English language learners, serving as one of the Khmer specialty schools in Lowell.

Number of Students:  460
Number of Classrooms: 22
Teacher/Student Ratio:  1/23 
Year Built:  April 1993 
PreK/K Hours:  Pre K: Half Day, Tuesday - Friday
Morning Session: 8:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Afternoon Session: 12:10 PM - 2:50 PM
 
Facilities:

• Cafeteria
• Music Room
• Parent Center
• Computer Lab
• Gym
• Library/Media Center
• Art Room

Special Programs:

• Nurse 5 days
• Social Worker (full time)
• SPED Adjustment Class
• Inclusion SPED Model
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Physical Therapy
• Adaptive Physical Education

Sheltered English Immersion Program:

• Khmer Specialty School: K - 4

Parental Involvement:

• School Site Council
• Family Literacy Nights & Math Nights
• Volunteers

After School Activities:

• 21st Century Program
• Supplemental Services (Tutoring)