The existing Pickering Middle School was built in 1905 with an addition in 1953. The existing facility has significant deficiencies including outdated mechanical and electrical systems, a lack of handicapped accessibility, insufficient classroom and specialty spaces, aged interior and exterior finishes, and limited parking.

The new Pickering Middle School will be adjacent to the existing Sisson Elementary School but have a its own entrance off Magnolia Avenue. The five-story, 183,084 square foot school will provide a modern educational experience for its students and include public-use spaces on the ground floor, specialized programs on the second floor, and grade-level educational “clusters” on the top three floors. New outdoor playgrounds, parking, and a basketball court will be located on the former Magnolia Park.

The existing Pickering Middle School will not be demolished as part of this project, rather Lynn Public Schools will retain and re-purpose the existing building.

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