Butler Community Reminders

Reminder to Families: Morning Safety & Supervision

At Butler, the safety, health, and well-being of our students are always our top priorities. A strong and successful school community is built on collaboration—students, staff, and families working together to create a positive and supportive environment. Students thrive when they feel safe and when routines are clear and consistent, and we are grateful for your partnership in making this possible.

As a reminder, students should not be dropped off before 7:45 a.m. There are no adults on duty before that time, and we want to ensure that every student is safe and supervised.

We are excited to share that starting October 5th, we will offer Open Gym in the mornings. The gym will open at 7:15 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we reach capacity, the gym will close for safety.

In addition, we ask for your support in reminding students not to gather at Dunkin’ Donuts before and after school. Dunkin’ has reached out to us because large groups of students can become overwhelming for their staff. More importantly, it is unsafe to cross Gorham Street—especially when a crossing guard is not present. Please ensure that your child is dropped off and picked up at school, not at Dunkin’.

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our students safe, supported, and ready to learn. With your help, mornings at Butler can start smoothly and safely for every child.

Ensuring students arrive on time and attend school regularly is essential for their academic success. Students must be in their homeroom by 8:15 AM to avoid being marked tardy and must obtain a tardy slip from the office if they arrive late. If a student is absent, a doctor’s note or a written note from a parent should be submitted to the main office immediately.

For extended absences, a doctor's note is required after three or more consecutive days. If a student accumulates five or more unexcused absences, a letter will be sent home, and a social worker or attendance officer may conduct a home visit. Exceeding 16 unexcused absences may result in summer school or grade retention. Additionally, any student arriving after 11:30 AM will be marked absent for the day, even with a doctor’s note.

For early dismissals, parents are asked to avoid picking up students after 2:30 PM unless the school is notified before 11:30 AM. Your cooperation helps maintain a structured and productive learning environment for all students.

AirPods & Headphones: Students may use AirPods, earbuds, or headphones before school and after leaving the building. However, all devices must be put away by 8:00 AM. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Cell Phones: Students are not allowed to access their phones during the school day. Phones are collected by homeroom teachers at 8:00 AM, securely stored, and returned at 2:50 PM. If a student is found with their phone, they will receive a detention. In emergencies, students may use the office phone. We ask families to trust the school to manage student safety and communication during the day.

Dress Code: Students should dress in a way that supports a positive and respectful learning environment. Clothing should cover private areas, and attire such as ripped jeans exposing the buttocks or upper inner seam, crop tops, rolling sneakers, or backless slide sandals are not permitted. Hoods should not be worn indoors, except for medical reasons. Clothing with vulgar language or images is also prohibited.

Email: jmoody@lowell.k12.ma.us
Location: 1140 Gorham Street, Lowell, MA, USA

Family Resource Hub: linktr.ee/ButlerMiddleSchool
Phone: (978)937-8973