MacArthur Elementary School

08/21/2026

All are welcome for our color run! Use the link below to register or sponsor a student!

08/19/2026

Our first events are in the works! Join us for our next meeting on September 8th!

08/17/2026

Join our PTO meeting tomorrow to find out more about events put on throughout the year! We can’t wait to see you there!

PTO meeting tomorrow!

Come join us as we kick off the new school year and start planning our Cookie Dough Fundraiser & Color Run! Whether you can help a little or a lot, we’d love to have you there. 😊

Tuesday, August 18 | 5:30–6:30 PM | MacArthur Library

Everyone is welcome! ❤️🖤

08/11/2026

We are so excited to have Mrs. Dow join our admin team! ❤️🎉

We are overdue in introducing Mrs. Michelle Dow as the new Assistant Principal of MacArthur Elementary!

Mrs. Dow needs no introduction to MacArthur or USD 480 as she has been in the district since 2023 and has taught 2nd grade at MacArthur since the 2023-2024 school year. This school year will be her first year in administration and we are excited for the experience and energy she brings.

“We are excited to welcome Michelle Dow to our administrative team! Michelle has built strong relationships with our staff, students, and families through her dedication and commitment to MacArthur, and we look forward to the positive impact she will continue to make in her new role. Congratulations, Michelle—we're excited for this next chapter!” - Dr. Maureen Richard, MacArthur Principal

08/05/2026

Make sure you are aware of the new personal device policy! 📱 ⌚️

2026-2027 USD 480 Student Personal Device Policy

07/30/2026

Use this scheduling guide to plan your vacations and student’s medical appointments!

07/30/2026

We loved welcoming our newest Mustangs to Kindergarten Camp over the last two days! ❤️🐴

Our future kindergarteners spent time exploring their new school, meeting friends, learning routines, and getting excited for an amazing year ahead. It was wonderful to see so many smiles, growing confidence, and eager learners.

A huge thank you to our incredible staff for creating such a warm, welcoming experience and for helping our newest Mustangs feel right at home. Your kindness, patience, and enthusiasm made these first school memories so special.

We can’t wait to welcome our kindergarten families back soon for an unforgettable school year. The adventure is just beginning! ❤️📚🍎

07/14/2026

Enrollment is next week - get prepared by checking out the district information! We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🤩

PreSchool through 8th-grade enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year will take place at the SEWARD...

07/10/2026

06/25/2026

16 days of learning, laughter, and fun—and that’s a wrap on Summer School! ☀️📚

A huge thank you to our amazing community partners for helping make this summer such a memorable experience for our students. We are so grateful to our local library, K-State Extension Office, Liberal Animal Shelter, and Baker Arts Center for sharing your time, expertise, and engaging activities with our kids.

Thank you to our incredible staff and families for making these days a success. We hope everyone has a fantastic rest of the summer! ❤️