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Mayor Bowser’s CIP budget for Fiscal Year 2024 to Fiscal Year 2029: Foxhall ES

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On March 22, 2023, Mayor Bowser released the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2024 to Fiscal Year 2029.

The Mayor’s proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2024-2029, announces a change in the Foxhall project modernization timeline. In this year’s proposed budget, the Foxhall project will now start design in Fiscal Year 2029. DCPS will work closely with the office of the Deputy Mayor for Education as we approach Fiscal Year 2029 to assess enrollment needs and potential boundary revisions.

DCPS will engage with the surrounding school communities when making these determinations.

Please find the letter from Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn to the Foxhall and Ward 3 community linked here (English), here (Spanish)

Mayor Bowser’s CIP budget for FY24-FY29: MacArthur High School

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On March 22, 2023, Mayor Bowser released the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2024 to Fiscal Year 2029.

In this year’s proposed budget, the MacArthur High School project includes an additional funding year to expand building capacity. The addition will align with district-wide best practices and educational standards and bring the facility in line with other DCPS comprehensive secondary facilities.

DCPS and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) will complete this addition project in three years. The addition will be
complete for School Year 2025-2026. Please note, this does not impact the school opening or operation for School Year 2023-2024.

Please find the letter from Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn to the MacArthur High School community linked here (English), here (Spanish)

Mayor Bowser’s CIP budget for FY24-FY29: Euclid St MS opening SY28-29

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On March 22, 2023 Mayor Bowser released the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget for Fiscal Year 2024 to Fiscal Year 2029.

The proposed budget includes the opening of Euclid St. Middle School at 800 Euclid St NW (the “Old Banneker” building). The intention is for the Cardozo middle school grades to shift to this new school.

‘Euclid St MS’ is a temporary name for the middle school that will open on Euclid St NW, referred to in previous planning periods as “Shaw” or “Center City”. In the Mayor’s proposed budget, funding begins in Fiscal Year 2026 for planning and design and continues with construction funding in Fiscal Years 2027 and 2028. The school is slated for opening in School Year 2028-2029.

Read the letter from Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn to the Cardozo families here (English), here (Chinese), here (Spanish).

MacArthur High School Feature: Maria Flowers, Registrar

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Your role at MacArthur High School for SY23-24 and how long have you been working at DCPS/in education? My role at MacArthur High School will be school Registrar.  This is my first year with DCPS but I’ve been with the charter school network for 15+ years.

What are you most excited about at MacArthur High School? I am most excited to meet the families and help began a new legacy at MacArthur.

Your favorite thing about working in schools? My favorite thing about working in school is being able to assist the school community.

MacArthur High School Feature: Roberta Kleekpo – Director, Strategy & Logistics

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Your role at MacArthur High School for SY23-24 and how long have you been working at DCPS/in education? Founding Director, Strategy & Logistics. I’ve been at DCPS for 10 yrs and worked in education for 11 years.

What are you most excited about at MacArthur High School? I am excited to participate in opening a new school for our students, and contribute to each of the steps this process entails. I am also most excited about ensuring that our students become competitive global citizens as they transition from us into the world beyond MacArthur HS. 

Your favourite thing about working in schools? The students! And the vibrant and dynamic environment of operations in schools.

MacArthur High School Principal, Dr Harold McCray

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Dr. Harold McCray will lead MacArthur High School as the founding principal for the 2023-2024 School Year.

Harold McCray, Ed.D. is a veteran educator with more than 18 years of experience. His deliberate focus on student achievement ensures that every child receives a high-quality education. Dr. McCray believes that all students can learn and must have access to instruction that provides high expectations and academic rigor. His educational experiences have afforded him the opportunity to collaborate with diverse groups of people who understand the value of an education and prioritize the social-emotional well-being of all students.  Learn more about Dr McCray.

Read Dr. McCray’s introductory letter. 

MacArthur High School: Facility Update for 3/10

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As construction activity is gearing up at the future home of MacArthur High School, we’ll be sharing biweekly updates that provide an overview of what work has happened over the previous two weeks, what work we expect to see on site in the coming two weeks, and accompanying photos so that you may track the course of the project.

This update gives an overview of the work in kitchen/cafeteria space.

3.10.23_MacArthur High School Facilities Update.pdf

MacArthur High School: Facility Update for 2/17

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As construction activity is gearing up at the future home of MacArthur High School, we’ll be sharing out roughly biweekly updates that provide an overview of what work has happened over the previous two weeks, what work we expect to see on site in the coming two weeks, and accompanying photos so that you may track the course of the project.

MacArthur High School Facilities Update for February 17, 2023

MacArthur Staffing Information Session

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On Friday, February 10, Principal Dr. McCray held an information session for all teaching and school based support staff interested in joining MacArthur for the 2023-24 School Year. During the session, we discussed positions available for the school year, as well as the selection and hiring process at DCPS. Watch a recording of the meeting. Review the meeting slides. 

If interested, please send your resume specifying the position you are applying for to macarthurhs@k12.dc.gov. Please be sure to formally apply on the DCPS portal at dcps.secure.force.com.