MacDowell Preparatory Academy

MacDowell Preparatory Academy If You're Looking for an Elementary/Middle School to Put Your Child on the Path to a great College We Don't Just Work Hard, We Have Fun Too!

MacDowell is now led by the founders of American Promise Schools--a non-profit with a track record of preparing Detroit students for high school and college. We Know How to Take Your Child All the Way from Kindergarten to a Great College Prep High School. List of Extra-Curricular Activities include but are not limited to:

Boy Scouts
RaquetUp Detroit
Academic Tutoring
All Girls' Mentoring Program
After Care Program

📣 MPA Families, here’s your PSA! A few important reminders as we head into the holiday weekend:MPA is a NUT-FREE school!...
09/04/2026

📣 MPA Families, here’s your PSA!

A few important reminders as we head into the holiday weekend:

MPA is a NUT-FREE school! Please help us keep all of our scholars safe by not sending food containing peanuts or other nut-based products.

i-Ready testing is underway! Daily attendance matters—please make sure your scholar is present, on time, and ready to show what they know!

NO SCHOOL:Friday, September 4 – Monday, September 7
📚 Classes resume:Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Thank you, MPA families, for partnering with us to keep our scholars safe, present, and successful!

08/31/2026

POV: You only called to see why their child hasn’t been to school.

What a GREAT first week we’ve had at MPA!! We were so happy to welcome scholars and families back. We hope that you’ve e...
08/28/2026

What a GREAT first week we’ve had at MPA!! We were so happy to welcome scholars and families back. We hope that you’ve enjoyed coming back to school and have begun making meaningful connections with your teachers and peers! We are looking forward to all this school year has in store! Enjoy your weekend, Mustangs; we’ll see you Monday, August 31, 2026, at 7:45 am!

08/28/2026

Setting the tone early 😂

08/27/2026

📵 PHONES DOWN. FUTURES UP. 📚

Mr. Jackson is making it clear: MacDowell’s cell phone policy isn’t about taking something away—it’s about protecting safety, focus, and learning.

Because during school hours, education comes before social media. 💙

Less scrolling. More learning. More excellence. 🎓✨

08/25/2026

Ms. Sheard setting the tone for second grade EARLY! 😂👏🏽

“You don’t have to like me… but you WILL respect me.”
Because why? I’M A BOSS! 😎📚

Second grade already knows what time it is! 😂💙

08/24/2026

WELCOME BACK, SCHOLARS! 🎒💙✨

Day 1 at MacDowell Preparatory Academy went off with ease! 🙌🏾 Our halls are full, our classrooms are buzzing, and our scholars are officially BACK!

We’re starting the 2026–2027 school year strong and ready to ELEVATE EXPECTATIONS in pursuit of EXCELLENCE! 📚🔥

Here’s to an amazing year, MacDowell! 💙

📸 Friday was a VIBE… and now it’s GO TIME! 🎒💙✨Our Back-to-School event was filled with smiles, fun, family, and that Mac...
08/24/2026

📸 Friday was a VIBE… and now it’s GO TIME! 🎒💙✨

Our Back-to-School event was filled with smiles, fun, family, and that MacDowell energy we love!

WELCOME BACK, SCHOLARS! 🏫📚
The halls are ready. The teachers are ready. And we can’t wait to see YOU!

See you soon! 💙✨

🌟 MACDOWELL PREPARATORY ACADEMY — TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🌟Families, the wait is almost over! 🎉 Tomorrow, Monday, August 24...
08/23/2026

🌟 MACDOWELL PREPARATORY ACADEMY — TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🌟
Families, the wait is almost over! 🎉 Tomorrow, Monday, August 24, 2026, we officially welcome our scholars back for an exciting new school year!

⏰ SCHOOL STARTS AT 7:45 AM.
📚 School Day: 7:45 AM–3:45 PM
👥 ALL SCHOLARS ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE.

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, our theme is “Elevating Expectations.” We are raising the bar for academics, character, attendance, behavior, family engagement, and excellence.

Tonight, let’s get READY:
✅ Set your alarm and plan to arrive on time
✅ Prepare your clothes and school supplies
✅ Get a good night’s rest
✅ Come prepared, focused, and ready to learn
✅ Remember: Cell phones must be placed in the designated lock box during the school day
Every minute of instruction matters, and being on time helps scholars begin the day prepared, connected, and ready to engage.

Tomorrow is a fresh start. A new chapter. A new opportunity to BELIEVE. ACHIEVE. LEAD. IMPACT.

We are ready. Our teachers are ready. Our staff is ready. And we know our scholars are ready!

💛❤️ MacDowell Prep, let’s make 2026–2027 our BEST YEAR YET!

TOGETHER, WE CAN ELEVATE EXPECTATIONS AND CREATE LIMITLESS OPPORTUNITIES!

BePrepared ReadyToLearn AttendanceMatters BelieveAchieveLeadImpact

MPA Family, we can’t wait to welcome our scholars back TOMORROW, Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7:45AM. NEW TIME ALERT — 7:4...
08/23/2026

MPA Family, we can’t wait to welcome our scholars back TOMORROW, Monday, August 24, 2026 at 7:45AM. NEW TIME ALERT — 7:45 AM. Please review the graphic for important information.

Address

4201 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI
48221

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 2pm
Tuesday 8am - 2pm
Wednesday 8am - 2pm
Thursday 8am - 2pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+13134948141

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