Lowell School, independent school
Lowell School is an independent school serving preschool through 8th grade students in the Colonial Village neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The eight-acre campus includes classrooms, a makerspace, science labs, art studios, a gymnasium, swimming pool, and outdoor learning spaces.
The school was founded in 1965 by Judith Grant and Susan Semple, who created a learning environment based on educational ideas from Montessori and Dewey. The campus itself has deeper roots, beginning as farmland in the 1840s and later serving various institutions before the school acquired the property in 1997.
The school's name reflects a commitment to learning and literature rooted in American values. Visitors notice how the campus blends historic structures with contemporary spaces, showing how the institution has honored its past while adapting to serve its students.
The campus sits next to Rock Creek Park, providing easy access for nature observation and outdoor learning activities. Keep in mind that access to certain areas may be restricted during school hours as classes are in session.
A historic spring house and small pond on the grounds date back to when the land was farmland. These visible remnants show the rural past of the property long before it became a school.
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