Lower Gwynedd Elementary School is a K-5 school located in a suburban setting between the communities of Ambler and Lower Gwynedd in Montgomery County Pennsylvania.  The school is located on a campus adjacent to the Wissahickon High School and across from the Wissahickon Middle School.  Established in 1997, after a redistricting plan that shifted students from four elementary schools, the grand opening was held on November 24, 1997.  The Lower Gwynedd community has experienced increased growth in population and land development.  This development has contributed to the high enrollment of approximately 560 students here at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School.

Lower Gwynedd Elementary School welcomes its diverse community comprised of various religious, ethnic and socioeconomic groups.  Students from Mattison Avenue Elementary School transition to Lower Gwynedd Elementary School after 3^rd grade.  Lower Gwynedd Elementary School partners with the Mattison Avenue Elementary School community in order to accommodate the transition.   The location of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School also makes it convenient to work with the Wissahickon Middle School to facilitate the 5^th grade transition to middle school.

Lower Gwynedd Elementary School was designed to meet the changes occurring in our diverse community in terms of both the growth patterns and educational needs of our students.  The building has 30 rooms to accommodate 600 students and is equipped with technology.  This includes networked Internet access, telephone systems, monitors and Internet ready computers in every room. 

         In addition to the 30 classrooms, the building contains a large group instruction area, several seminar rooms, music and art rooms, a media center with a fully networked computer lab and library.  The multi-purpose room serves as a cafeteria, physical education facility, and auditorium.  The main office area includes a reception area, principal's office, guidance office with instructional area, conference room, and nurse's suite.  Outside facilities include practice fields, handicap-accessible playground and instructional gardens.

With a combined professional and support staff of over 70 individuals, the school delivers a comprehensive curriculum in language arts, math, science, social studies, art, music, physical education, health, technology education, library skills, and computer education.  The school offers a full range of instructional services, such as special education and enrichment programs.  Instruction is delivered in an inclusionary setting with professional support personnel in all areas including reading, speech/language, English as a Second Language, and guidance.  Other services include occupational therapy, physical therapy, vision support, and hearing support.

        The wide variety of social and academic programs offered at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School mets the needs of our diverse students.  Many students perform in musical and vocal concerts in the winter and spring.  Student artwork is selected to be displayed in a district wide art show.  Students in grades 3 to 5 participate in the Continental Math League, a national math contest.  The guidance counselor facilitates group meetings, conflict resolution, and disability awareness day. Lower Gwynedd offers before school tutoring for students who need extra support.  Field trips, assemblies, and visiting artists, are provided to enrich and extend the curriculum.

Lower Gwynedd Elementary School encourages the involvement of the community, parents, and Home & School association. Although only four years old, our school has many activities and events that have already become traditions. Each season offers another opportunity to encourage and strengthen the bonds between school, family, and community.  Before school officially begins, students and parents are invited to visit their new teacher and classroom.  Back to School Night, held in early September, provides an opportunity for teachers to meet parents and give an overview of the program.  The Fall Family Harvest Festival, Halloween Parade, Breakfast with Buddies, American Education Week, and Book Fair are all events that occur during the fall.

During the winter, Lower Gwynedd Elementary School hosts Books Alive, the Holiday Shop, and Family Game Night.  A school-wide community service project called Gift From the Heart allows students to help those less fortunate in the community. Each year in March, after-school workshops are held and are run by volunteers. The Lower Gwynedd Field Day, Roller Skating Party, Spring Family Picnic, and 5^th grade trip are special spring events.

 The building was designed to be accessible to the community. The facilities at Lower Gwynedd Elementary School are used frequently by Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Adult Basic Education Training, YMCA, Wissahickon Wellness Committee, Whitpain Recreation Association and Wissahickon Athletic Club.