The new Francis M. Leahy Middle also known as Leahy Middle for short is located inside the newly rebuilt Francis M. Leahy building at 100 Erving Avenue in the city of Lawrence. Leahy Middle school is absorbing the recently closed Leonard Middle that was previously located at 60 Allen Street in the city of Lawrence. The old Leonard Middle location will now house RISE Academy that will now fully occupy the James F. Leonard building.
The school and the building are named after a native of Lawrence and World War One Hero who died in action in France. The original school building was named after him in the year 1921 and his name will continue to carry over to the newly built building that was tore down and rebuilt from the ground-up.
Leahy School Building Project
As the Lawrence School Department revitalizes its educational programs, the design of the school buildings that support those programs are critical in creating a new vision for the future of Lawrence. The Francis M. Leahy building, named after a hero from World War 1 was built in 1921 and no longer meets the needs of 21st century students. Having served Lawrence students for over 100 years, Leahy School is burdened with a deteriorated and outdated infrastructure, which can no longer support educational programs and student needs.
Find out more at Leahy School Building Project Webpage
Leahy Middle Hours
Pending new hours for school year 2025-2026
