After School and Student Programs
Before and After School Programs
MacArthur offers several before and after school programs. Some of the programs are offered by community partners such as the City of Alexandria and Campagna Center. Available programs include:
- 5th Grade Drama Club
- American Girl Literature Circle
- Campagna Center
- City of Alexandria Recreation Program
- Extended Day Learning Academy
- Girls on the Run
- MacArthur Joggers Club
- PTA Enrichment Programs
MacArthur Student Programs
The Good Morning MacArthur Show
Douglas MacArthur has a television studio that employs 100 fourth and fifth graders each year. The students work as anchors, camera operators, producers and technicians to create a live broadcast every morning at 8 a.m.
Each show is taped and later broadcast on ACPS-TV channel 71 and can also be seen on the MAC TV YouTube Channel.
Mentoring
The Boys to Men mentoring program is an opportunity for our students to receive valuable support from an adult mentor. During the mentorship, students will participate in various activities to support their academic, physical, or emotional needs. Students can be referred to the club by teachers and counselors.
Safety Patrols
Under the direction of P.E. teacher Arthur Harris, MacArthur safety patrols are stationed inside the building, and on the grounds, as students make their way to school each morning. Safety Patrols give gentle reminders that serve as safety guidelines to ensure that everyone has a great start to their day.
Student Council Association (SCA)
Student Council is a student governed organization that focuses on community service, and addresses student hopes and dreams for MacArthur. Membership is voted on by the MacArthur student body, afterwhich, council members decide who is elected to the respective positions of President and Vice-President.