Welcome

Welcome to the Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Parent Teacher Association!

Our new school, completed in 2023, is opening its doors 80 years after our original building — with eight classrooms — welcomed the children of workers supporting the US war effort at the nearby Naval Torpedo Factory during World War II.

But, it isn’t our building that makes Douglas MacArthur a special place. It is our rich history of community, nurtured — in part — by a robust and active Parent Teacher Association.

Our school motto is: MacArthur Stars shine brightly. Our job is to help make that a reality.

Our PTA’s mission is to foster and support a community focused on achieving academic excellence and well being for each of our students. The collective volunteerism and donations of PTA and community members make annual traditions — such as fun runs, after school enrichment clubs, Field Day, the Reading is Fundamental free book event, the school dance and field trips to the many amazing sites around Alexandria — possible for our students.

The Douglas MacArthur PTA is an all-volunteer group, and we believe no donation of time or money is too small. Our school has grown from humble beginnings to now educating students from around the globe. We view that diversity as a strength and welcome everyone to join!

Click on the image above to look at our new norm on the first Walk & Roll to School Day Oct. 4!

2023-2024 PTA Board Officers

PresidentMichele Dixeypresident@dmacpta.org
Executive Vice PresidentKatie Brossyvp.executive@dmacpta.org
Past PresidentAlicia Backouspresident.past@dmacpta.org
Vice President, FundraisingDennis Chongvp.fundraising@dmacpta.org
Vice President, ProgramsKrista Ludwig Poretzvp.programs@dmacpta.org
Vice President, OutreachCharissa Slackvp.outreach@dmacpta.org
Vice President, CommunicationsAmy Hillisvp.communications@dmacpta.org
SecretarySarah Millersecretary@dmacpta.org
TreasurerJay Hallentreasurer@dmacpta.org

Membership

Sign up! Membership is $10 per person or $20 per family!

PTA Family Directory

The student directory is available by grade or alphabetically. The password is available on the March 12, 2024 ParentSquare message from the PTA or email a PTA board member for access.

Volunteers: Thank You For Your Help! Do We Owe You Money?

Douglas MacArthur PTA Uniform Bylaws Documents:

Our PTA’s bylaws link the association to the Virginia PTA and National PTA by which they are chartered. Bylaws represent the written contract between the membership and the PTA’s elected officials, specifying what duties and responsibilities are assigned to each respective group.