Dear Parent/Guardian: LMACS believes in the importance of educating the whole child, and to support this endeavor, we are welcoming guest speakers from the Sexual & Reproductive Health Program at the Lowell Community Health Center to run workshops with LMACS students in April. These workshop topics include healthy relationships, consent, STis, and birth control. These Read More …
Category: Health & Wellness
Massachusetts Help Line
The state of Massachusetts has set up a help line where individuals may access local health and human resources such as food pantries, nutrition assistance, housing assistance, youth services and many other resources using their zip code. Here is the link to the Help Line website. Be sure to watch the helpful video. Individuals may Read More …
Behavioral, Mental Health & Substance Use Resources
If you or someone you know are struggling with mental health illness and/or substance use, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has provided resources for individuals who need assistance or would like information. You can access the Behavioral Health Helpline link here or you may call or text this number: (833) 773-2445 available 24 hours a day Read More …
Staying Healthy this Winter
This week the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and secondary Education sent information on preventing the spread of seasonal respiratory illnesses in schools: Across Massachusetts, schools are seeing a concerning increase in seasonal respiratory illnesses, particularly COVID-19 and the flu. The best guards against severe illness are vaccinations against both. The Department of Public Health recommends Read More …
Opt-in for Symptomatic Rapid COVID-19 Testing for the 2022-2023 School Year
Beginning this fall, in a continued effort to keep students and staff safe, the health office at LMACS will be offering COVID-19 rapid testing for individuals who are experiencing symptoms while at school. If you would like/like your student to be part of the LMACS testing program this year, please complete and sign this form Read More …
Masking Update
Good afternoon LMACS community, Over the last several weeks we have seen the COVID numbers continue to drop in the area and many local schools have already lifted the mask mandate. Our school testing program has revealed several weeks of zero positive cases. We believe that on Monday March 14th, we can officially drop the Read More …
iHealth Rapid Home COVID19 Kits
We have updated our COVID19 testing program at LMACS beginning the week of January 31st. Please click here for more information and how to opt-in to receive at home rapid home test kits. All students are eligible.
Cold Weather Tips
With the weather forecasted to be in the single digits and/or feels like temperature below zero over the next few days, please use caution when exposed to the outside elements. Below are some safety tips for you, please share them with family and friends. Dress for the Weather •Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm Read More …
Important Resources
Dear Families and Students, The health and wellness team at LMACS would like to share 2 important links. We have all found ourselves struggling at times and for many the COVID-19 pandemic has added to financial stress. Click here for a list of community resources (listed by town) State resources and Federal resources. In Read More …
Holiday Assistance
We have all found ourselves struggling at times and for many the COVID-19 pandemic has added to financial stress. If you would like some additional assistance for the upcoming holidays, please click here. The application opens October 4th. Please note you will not need an additional code, only the zip code indicating the town you Read More …