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UPDATED Policy 7:190 Student Behavior
On July 16, 2024, Board of Education approved changes to the personal electronic devices policy. All changes can be found in the Student Code of Conduct & Parent Handbook as well as in Policy 7:190 Student Behavior.
College 101 Workshops Scheduled
For parents and high school students to learn and ask questions about the college application process. Light refreshments will be served.
DPS Unfiltered: Episode #2
Check out Episode #2 of DPS Unfiltered with Dr. Clark! She's talking with Prep Academy students about the how they're earning an Associate's Degree at the same time as their high school diploma.
MHS vs. EHS in Life Skills Basketball
It's one of our favorite events of the year, the Life Skills basketball game with MHS taking on EHS. This event gets the whole school community involved, and we love seeing our students so eager to support each other.
DPS Unfiltered: Episode #1
Check out Episode #1 of DPS Unfiltered with Dr. Clark! She's talking with our student leaders about their point of view when it comes to what's really happening day to day in our high schools and what's being done proactively to address it.
MHS Students Explore Manufacturing
Each year MHS students head out to Richland Community College for Manufacturing Day, where they learn about career opportunities right here in our community. We love exposing our students to options that are available to them once they graduate!
Pinwheels for Peace
Our students celebrated International Day of Peace by making pinwheels to place in a peace sign outside our school. Thank you to Shemilah Outreach Center for speaking with our students about how their actions can create change in our community!
DCLI Students Get Hands-On Experience
MHS students in the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute experienced a first of its kind 4-week summer camp, exposing them to careers and opportunities in law enforcement, public safety, fire protection, EMS, and more.
Watch Generals Sports LIVE
Don't miss a single touchdown or slam dunk! You can now subscribe to watch all Generals sports live on Hudl TV.
All About College & Career
From co-op and internship opportunities, to workforce prep, skilled trades, and pre-apprenticeship programs, as well as dual enrollment and a free diploma + Associate's Degree program, we're all about making sure students are college and career ready.
Learn More About Our School
MacArthur High School is one of two high schools in DPS, serving 9th through 12th grade students on Decatur's north and west sides.swoops-outer
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Want to know what's happening when around DPS? Click the title above to see calendars, bell times, and upcoming half days.
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The Board of Education approved changes to the personal electronic devices policy. All changes can be found in the Student Code of Conduct & Parent Handbook as well as in Policy 7:190 Student Behavior. Click the headline above to read the full policy.
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Click on the headline above to read our plan including goals and how we measure academic progress.
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DPS partnered with Peachjar to digitally distribute important school and community info directly to families. Click the title above to learn more.
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