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About Us

MacArthur Park Elementary School is a visual and performing arts school serving students grades UTK-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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Introducing our MacArthur Park Student video!

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Reading with SORA

Traffic Safety Tips

Cierre de la escuela

Schools Reopen

Consejos de seguridad vial

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Aug 9

Reading to Kids | Leer con Niños

Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Aug 14

First Day of School

Sep 1

Labor Day

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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"Cheetahs are Safe, Respectful, and Responsible!"

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