Join us for our second ANNUAL Dance – A- Thon

Douglas MacArthur Students are invited to a Dance-A-Thon on Friday, March 2 from 6:30 – 8:30.  All Douglas MacArthur students are invited to came and dance for a $1.00 per person.  One adult must accompany every student. The Dance-A-Thon will also include a dance competition for any students at an additional cost.  The Dad’s Club and Student Council will sell refreshments throughout the evening.  All proceeds go to support a local charity that is collecting school supplies for families in need.

Kindergarten Enrollment for 2012—2013

MacArthur  is now enrolling students for the 2012-2013 Kindergarten classes.  In accordance with Indiana state law to be eligible for Kindergarten, a child must be five years of age on or before August 1, 2012. Perry Township is proud to offer full day kindergarten to our residents with no monthly fee. Parents should bring the child’s birth certificate, Social Security card , up-to-date shot  records and proof of residency when coming to school to enroll. We welcome you at any time, but the best days/times are Monday—Friday 9:00—3:00.  A child will not be placed on a class roster or enrolled until these items are presented. If you plan to apply for school choice (see article on back) for your kindergartener, you must register the child at the home school before applying.
Please take this first step in getting your young one off to a great start for their school days!

On Monday, November 14th after much careful consideration, your school Board voted to approve the Balanced Calendar for the 2012-2013 school year. You will find the complete calendar on our website home page. Click on the “Academic Calendars” link.
Instruction will begin on July 31, 2012. Instruction will end on May 29, 2013. There will be two-week breaks in the fall, winter and spring. This calendar has a 7 week summer vacation and features 180 days of instruction. There will be single holidays off for Memorial Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents’ Day and Thursday/Friday off at Thanksgiving.
YMCA and other daycare providers have been contacted regarding the definitive changes in the school calendar. This is an exciting opportunity for change and growth in our District.