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Douglas MacArthur Elementary School is a welcoming and inclusive community fostering academic achievement, respect, responsibility and citizenship. Students develop thinking and problem-solving skills that will lead to lifelong success. Douglas MacArthur celebrates its increasingly diverse school community and works to build strong partnerships with each family.
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In our June 2025 Supe’s Spotlight, Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt shares her thoughts on graduation as a rite of passage as we prepare to embrace our newest students in the upcoming school year.
Two highly-accomplished ACPS educators were celebrated as Suzanne Hess was announced as the 2025 ACPS Principal of the Year (POY) and Sharon Phox as Teacher of the Year (TOY).
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School (Door 12), 6th Floor
Every Wednesday starting May 7 through July 30, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ACPS kindergarten registration process gets underway for the 2025-26 school year on April 23, 2025, for all division elementary schools. We encourage families to register early as it helps to ensure the school division has the teachers, staff and resources needed to support every student.
ACPS kindergarten registration process gets underway for the 2025-26 school year on April 23, 2025, for all division elementary schools. We encourage families to register early as it helps to ensure the school division has the teachers, staff and resources needed to support every student.
ACPS kindergarten registration process gets underway for the 2025-26 school year on April 23, 2025, for all division elementary schools. We encourage families to register early as it helps to ensure the school division has the teachers, staff and resources needed to support every student.
ACPS fourth grade students learn basic baseball skills thanks to the partnership with Alexandria Little League.
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August 2023
Opening of the new Douglas MacArthur Elementary School building