Merriam Basics

Address:

Merriam School
11 Charter Road
Acton, MA 01720

Location

Merriam School is in the Parker Damon Building, which we share with the McCarthy-Towne School. See the map, driving directions and parking information.

Office

Principal: Ed Kaufman
Assistant Principal: Matt McDowell

Main Number: (978) 264-3371

Safe Arrival or Late Arrival/Absence: (978) 264-3373

Merriam FAQs & Publications

Find out more about Merriam from our Newsletters, Publications, and list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Emergency Information Cards

Parents and guardians can log in to the Power School On-line Emergency Card System to supply contact information in case of an emergency. Call the Merriam office if you do not have a username and password.

Health

Find medical information about student health, illnesses and medications, plus mandated requirements, such as immunizations.

School Hours

Merriam is on the following schedule:
9:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
(Thursdays 1:00 p.m. dismissal)

1/2 Day Kindergarten Schedule
AM Session (M,T,W,F) 9:15 a.m.–12 noon
(Thursday schedule 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)

PM Session 12:45–3:30 p.m.
(No PM session on Thursdays)