John J. Shaughnessy Elementary School

Achieving Excellence

1158 Gorham Street, Lowell, MA 01852

Tel: 978-937-7657
Fax: 978-446-7074

Principal: Dr. Katrina Esparza
Assistant Principal: Ms. Maureen Ward-Nault
Social Worker: Ms. Maggie Carter, LICSW

Grades: PreK - 4
Zone: 2

Early Bell: 9:10
Tardy Bell: 9:25
Dismissal Bell: 3:30

Before School Program
Grades 1-4: 8:00am-9:00am

After School Program
Grades 3 and 4 Tues/Thurs 3:30pm- 5:30pm
Grades 1 and 2 Mon/Weds 3:30pm- 5:30pm

Shaughnessy Pick up and Drop Off

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Translated Parent K-8 Handbooks are Here

Here are our translated Parent Handbooks for Khmer, Portuguese, and Spanish.

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Virtual Read Alouds

The Lowell Public Schools launched a YouTube channel with virtual read alouds.

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Summer Meal Schedule

School is out, free meals are in! Check out our summer meal site schedule.

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Important Message From Superintendent Boyd

Yesterday, our nation experienced a heartbreaking, senseless act of violence in Uvalde, Texas that took the lives of 19 students and two teachers. We join the people of the Uvalde community in their shock, anger, and profoundly devastating grief.

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The Years of Zero

The Lowell Public Schools is pleased to announce that we are hosting a community Q & A session with Seng Ty, author of The Years of Zero.

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Special Education Summer School Staff Needed

Looking to make a difference this summer? Lowell Public Schools is looking for Special Education Teachers and Paraprofessionals for our Special Education summer learning programs.

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LPS Summer Learning Programs

Programs are offered in all Lowell Public Schools. Breakfast, lunch and transportation provided!

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Lowell Public Schools Embarks on District-Wide Revitalization of School Libraries

It is National Library Week! Superintendent of Schools Joel Boyd and Mayor Sokhary Chau have announced a plan to begin restoring the libraries in Lowell Public Schools.

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April Vacation Basketball

For students in grades 5-8. Come work on your game with members of the UMass Lowell Basketball team, the Lowell Girls Traveling Team and the Lowell High Basketball Team.

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