MacArthur Elementary

Student Council has planned a fun-filled spirit week for all our Mustangs! Here are the details: Monday, 9/28: Career Day. Dress as your future career self (doctor, baker, con...

Literati Book Fair in the Media Center ; 9/21 - 9/25/26 ; 8:15 am - 3:15 pm. Your child will be able to shop and purchase items during their Media Center time that week, or with...

Schools will be closed Oct 5 - Oct 12 for Fall Break. (Oct 2 is 12:45 dismissal). Classes resume Tuesday Oct 13 at 8:15 a.m. Enjoy your time off.

Parent-Teacher conferences are October 14-16. (12:45 early release on those dates). Links to conference schedules will be posted here soon. Click on your child's teacher name for ...

Thursday, 10/22/26. Individual and class pictures will be taken. Flyers with pricing and background options will be sent home soon!

Friday Oct 23 ; 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Multipurpose room. Battle of the Books #1 for our 5th & 6th grade teams. Come and watch as our teams compete in this first battle of the year. MP...

10/26 - 10/30 ; It's the annual Pumpkin Decorating contest in the Media Center! All pumpkins must be submitted to the Media Center on Monday, October 26. Pumpkins will be on...

8:35 am - 9:30 am, October 30: Spooky spectators big and small are invited to come and watch our annual Kdg - 3rd gr Halloween Parade. All Kdg - 3rd gr students who choose to dre...

Explore schools, programs and opportunities - all in one place! Mesa Public Schools families are invited to the Mountain View Community School Expo on Wednesday, September 30, f...

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...