Your role at MacArthur High School for SY23-24 and how long have you been working at DCPS/in education? I’m Custodian Foreman making sure that me and my team are maintaining a clean, safe,  secure building and environment for the staff, and students. I have been working with DCPS and education for 5 years now.

What are you most excited about at MacArthur High School? I am most excited to being able to lay down a foundation of new beginnings and that MacArthur High School is in a great position and leadership to invest in the kids and community.

Your favorite thing about working in schools? My favorite thing about working in schools is being able to make a difference behind the scenes, in the trenches, sowing into lives of the kids ,staff and families. To make a change, develop and see the growth of others and myself.

On May 30th and 31st, MacArthur High School (HS) conducted its first student scheduling night at George Washington University’s Mount Vernon Campus. This gave families and students a chance to choose their courses for the upcoming school year and meet with their teachers for the first time!

For SY23-24, MacArthur HS will have grades 9 and 10. Learn more about DCPS’ newest high school here and follow MacArthur HS on Twitter @MacArthur_DCPS

DCPS’ newest high school, MacArthur HS, will open in August and enroll students in 9^th and 10^th grade for School Year 2023 2024. MacArthur will enroll students from the feeder middle school – Hardy MS, within the boundary area, through student placements, and through the My School DC lottery. On March 31, My School DC released lottery results for School Year 2023-2022. 

MacArthur’s principal, Dr. Harold McCray and his team have been dedicated in their efforts to engage with prospective students and families through community open houses and virtual meetings. More than 500 students submitted lottery applications to attend MacArthur, and 269 of those applicants ranked MacArthur among their top three choices. With such great demand, MacArthur successfully matched all seats offered in the lottery. 

In 9^th grade, 75 seats were offered – all were matched by students with a ‘transfer preference’, meaning they currently attend a middle school in the Jackson-Reed HS feeder pattern, either Deal MS or Oyster-Adams EC. 12 of the 75 9^th grade seats were reserved for students who meet the criteria outlined through My School DC’s Equitable Access program—all were matched.  

In 10^th grade, 45 seats were offered, and all were matched, some by students with a ‘transfer preference’ from Jackson-Reed HS. Two of the 45 10^th grade seats were reserved for students who meet the criteria outlined through My School DC’s Equitable Access program—all were matched.  

The school team is excited to enroll the founding students of MacArthur HS and looks forward to starting School Year 2023-2024! Head over to dcps.dc.gov/enroll to enroll or call (202) 299-5506 for more information.

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)

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.

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.

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. 

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

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