Principal: Ms. Kelly Clough
Tel: 978-937-2871
Fax: 978-937-2880   
Address: 131 Mammoth Rd, Lowell, MA 01854
Website:  N/A

Early Bell: 9:00 AM
Tardy Bell: 9:25 AM
Dismissal Bell: 3:30 PM

Zone: East

Theme: Multicultural, Technology and Science

Characteristics: The McAvinnue School learning community promotes a safe and respectful environment and has high expectations for all students. The percentage of students "at grade level" in reading and mathematics will increase every year. All students will enter the fifth grade proficient in literacy, language and mathematics, with the social skills that will enable them to access the fifth grade curriculum.

Number of Students:  489
Number of Classrooms: 22
Teacher/Student Ratio:  1/24 
Year Built:  1994; Dedication: Nov. 6, 1994 
PreK/K Hours:  Pre K: Half day, Tuesday - Friday
Morning Session: 9:25 AM - 12:05 AM
Afternoon Session: 12:50 PM - 3:30 PM
 
Facilities:

• Cafetorium
• Music Room
• Gymasium
• Computer Lab
• Library/Media Center
• Rooftop Court Yard
• ELD Room

Special Programs:

• Adaptive PE
• Handicapped Access
• Parent Room
• Title I and Inclusionary Resources
• Physical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech & Language Therapy
• Extended Day Programs/21st Century Grant
• PDD Program for Grades K – 4
• Open Circle
• Sheltered English Immersion Program (Spanish and Multilingual Newcomers)
• Responsive Classroom (social competency programs

Parental Involvement:

• McAvinnue Family Association (MFA)
• Parent/Teacher Group (PTG)
• School Site Council
• School Improvement Team
• All School Meetings (ASM)

Volunteers:  Parent Liaison coordinates volunteers from school community to assist with academic achievement.
 
School Assets: