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New MacArthur Park Mural

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Inauguration of the new MacArthur Park Mural!

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MacArthur Park School Garden

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All Kids Bike Program 2022-2023

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About Us

MacArthur Park Elementary School is a visual and performing arts school serving students grades TK-5. We are nestled in the Westlake District which includes Pico-Union, bordered by Downtown Los Angeles on the southeast, Santa Monica Freeway on the south, Koreatown on the west, Virgil Village on the north, and Echo Park on the northeast. We feed into Berendo Middle School, John Leichty Middle School, YOKA, and Miguel Contreras High School.

Our Mission

The aim of MacArthur Park Elementary school is to prepare students to be College Prepared and Career-Ready responsible and productive citizens with strong critical thinking and academic skills by providing a rigorous, dynamic comprehensive curriculum delivered in partnership with the community, family and competent, qualified staff in a safe and caring environment.

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Reconnecting MacArthur Park - Community Open House

Come learn more and voice your opinion about the possible changes happening in your neighborhood! Two dates, same event! Join us on Tuesday 10/28 or Wednesday, 11/5 at the MacArthur Park Elementary School Auditorium.
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The Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill

The safety and welfare of our students and staff are our highest priorities. To provide schools an opportunity to practice emergency response procedures, all students and staff will participate in a Districtwide emergency preparedness drill tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 10:30am. Please see attached information and resources.

LACC Classes Start Date Postponed | Fecha de inicio de clases de LACC pospuesta

Attention MacArthur Park Elementary School LACC students! The ESL and Computer classes will not begin this week. Due to a technical issue between the contract between LAUSD and LACC, classes have been postponed. The tentative start date would be during the week of September 22nd. We appreciate your patience and understanding and will keep you updated on any changes.

¡Atención, alumnos de LACC en la Escuela Primaria MacArthur Park ! Las clases de inglés como segunda lengua (ESL) e informática no comenzarán esta semana. Debido a un problema técnico entre el contrato entre LAUSD y LACC, las clases se han pospuesto. La fecha de inicio provisional sería durante la semana del 22 de septiembre. Agradecemos su paciencia y comprensión, y les mantendremos informados sobre cualquier cambio.
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LACC ESL Class

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:40 AM
Location: Parent Center

LACC ESL Class

Time: 8:30 AM – 11:40 AM
Location: Parent Center
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