In recent years, the trustees of Lawrence Catholic Academy have implemented a capital plan to comprehensively address the school’s long-term facility needs through the construction of a new school building and a recreation center.

 

Construction of the new, three-story, 42,221 square foot school building began in March 2024 and was completed in August 2025. The building was constructed on land previously used as LCA’s parking lot/playground. The new school features two modern classrooms for each grade level from Kindergarten through Grade Eight. The space for LCA’s Early Childhood Education program has been expanded from four classrooms to seven classrooms . . . increasing the capacity of the entire new school building to accommodate recent years’ rapid growth in enrollment at LCA. The new school building has dedicated spaces for Art, Music, Student Development, and Title One classes, as well as a STEM makerspace.

 

LCA’s three old school buildings will be demolished in September and October 2025. Construction of a new, 6,871 square foot recreation center on the site of one of LCA’s old school buildings will begin in November 2025 and will be completed in May 2026. As an athletic space, the recreation center will allow LCA to have daily gym classes indoors, introducing a comprehensive physical education program for all students and allowing for the expansion of LCA’s athletic teams. As an auditorium space, the recreation center will provide for school-wide assemblies and events; flexible gatherings for various larger segments of the school population; and activities for parents and students. The recreation center will include a retractable stage, allowing for musical, theatrical, dance, and other artistic performances.

 

The property where the other two old school buildings stood will be converted into outdoor recreational space, parking, and a new road for drop-off and pick-up of students.

 

Lee Kennedy Company is the general contractor for this project.

 

The total project cost is $30 million.

 

We welcome financial contributions to this historic capital project! To donate online, click here. You may also mail your contribution to:

 

The Campaign for Lawrence Catholic Academy

101 Parker Street

Lawrence, MA 01843

 

If you would like to discuss making a major donation, or need further information, email Jocelyn Mendonsa, Director of Development, at jmendonsa@lawrencecatholicacademy.org.