MacArthur Elementary

Mesa Public Schools is celebrating significant academic progress following the release of school letter grades from the Arizona Department of Education. This year, 33 district sch...

Dobson Community School Expo Explore schools, programs and opportunities - all in one place! Mesa Public Schools families are invited to the Dobson Community School Expo on ...

Rainy weather may impact our annual Halloween parade this year for our K - 3rd grade students. Adjustments will be made as follows: If NOT raining, students can wear their cost...

10/27 - 10/30 ; Media Center Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Celebrate your love of books by decorating a pumpkin! Contest rules: All pumpkins are to be submitted to the Media C...

Nov. 6 ; Our 6th grade students will go on a day-long field trip to Biztown ; a simulated town where they will run their own businesses. The students will operate banks, manage sh...

Nov. 11 Veterans Day. Schools closed. Thank you for your service Veterans.

Nov 24 ; Annual PTO Turkey Trot. Who can catch this fast and frantic turkey? Spectators are welcome to come and watch this wild chase. Check here soon for specific grade lev...

Nov 25-27 Thanksgiving Break. Schools closed. Enjoy your time with family and friends.

The Arizona Department of Education released 2024-25 school letter grades on October 29, 2025 and I’m pleased to announce that MacArthur has once again earned an A letter grade....

Schools Just Got Healthier! Effective the 2026-27 school year, Arizona has a brand-new law called the Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.01). This law requires higher...

The first day of school is Thursday, August 6, and we can't wait to welcome students back for another exciting year at Mesa Public Schools! As you enjoy the final weeks of summer...

Mesa Public Schools is thrilled to welcome new and returning families for the 2026-27 school year! As we uphold our Promise to prepare every student for success in college, career...

Mesa Public Schools invites parents, staff, and all interested community members to an informational meeting about the district's budget. The MPS Budget Community Meeting is an ...

Mesa Public Schools has updated its policy about when and how students can use personal devices like cell phones, smartwatches, and tablets during the school day. School day inclu...

Dear Mesa Public Schools community, As we gear up for a new school year, I’m filled with excitement and deep gratitude to serve as the Superintendent of Mesa Public Schools. I wa...

Mesa Public Schools has rolled out ParentSquare as our primary school-to-home communication tool. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to activate your account and download t...

The SmartTag Parent App is now available for families of bus riders! This app allows you to keep track of your student’s bus-riding activity and receive SMART Alerts including: ...

Mesa Public Schools invites families and community members for an evening of excitement and exploration at its upcoming School Choice Fair. Whether you’re a parent, student or ...

Mesa Public Schools (MPS) has begun the process of selecting a new superintendent to succeed Dr. Andi Fourlis, who announced her retirement effective June 30, 2025, after a dist...

Mesa Public Schools is implementing a new protocol requiring all students to wear their school identification badge visibly at all times while on school grounds. This expectation ...