Principal: Ms. Cheryl Cunningham, Interim

 Tel: 978-937-7635
Fax: 978-937-7636   
Address: 795 Wilder Street, Lowell, MA 01851
Website: http://www.washingtonlowell.com/

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

Zone: 1

Characteristics: The Washington school is identified by its caring, nurturing environment. It is within this supportive environment that students are able to take educational risks and reach their learning potential. Respect, hard- work, fairness and kindness are expectations for all students. Building on strengths and talents as well as remediating weaknesses are woven into learning activities.
Our goal is to prepare confident, competent, caring students. The Washington School received national recognition as a Title I Distinguished School. The Washington School is a Professional Development School in partnership with University of Mass. Lowell.

Number of Students:  220
Number of Classrooms: 13 
Teacher/Student Ratio:  1/19 
PreK/K Hours:  Pre K: Half day, Tuesday - Friday
Morning Session: 8:35- 11:15 AM
Afternoon Session: 12:00 - 2:40 PM

Facilities:

• Library
• Playground
• Arts Center
• Music Room
• Multipurpose Room
• Learning Center
  

Special Programs:

• Adaptive Physical Education
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Social Work Service
• Psychological Services
• Enrichment Classes
• Occupational Therapy
• Friendship Groups
• Multicultural Celebration
• SPED Inclusion Model
• Recycling Program
• Service Learning
• Social Skills group
• Art Exhibits at Local Galleries
• School-Wide Interdisciplinary Curriculum
• Student Photography Program
• MCAS Prep
• Peaceful Advocates Leading Students (PALS)

Parental Involvement:

• School Site Council
• Parent Liaison
• Parent-Teacher Group
• Room Parents
• Family Events
• Parent Support Group
• Parent Workshops
• Classroom Volunteers
• Parent Volunteers
• Monthly Open House
• Parent Conferences

After School Activities:

• Parent workshops
• Parent Teacher Conferences
• Orientation Night
• Strings Program
• MCAS Prep for ELA & Math

Volunteers:

• Retired Teachers
• MCC Students
• Parents
• University Students
  

School Assets:  The supportive relationships that exist among staff, parents and the community that enable the Washington School to maximize the educational, social and cultural opportunities for all students.