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6-09-08 |
Senior Awards Ceremony
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A Senior
Award Ceremony will be held in the MacArthur High
School auditorium on May 30th at 9:15 a.m. Attached is
a list of Seniors
who will be recognized during this ceremony.
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Senior Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 30th - 9:15 am |
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5-30-08 |
Arbor Day Tree Planting
 In
the last year MacArthur High School has lost 3 trees on the side of the
school facing MacArthur Boulevard. The most recent loss was during the
bad storms that rolled through this April. In an attempt to restore
some of the beauty that trees bring to the campus, student council
planted a tree on Arbor Day in honor of the MacArthur teachers, who help
students build strong roots. |
5-22-08 |
MacArthur Chapter of SADD
 On
Saturday, April 19, student members of the MacArthur chapter of SADD
(Students Against Destructive Decisions) participated in “Walk Like MADD”
a 5K fun walk to raise money and awareness of MADD’s campaign to
eliminate drunk driving in our community. 19 students and sponsor
Jacqueline Cowen, a French teacher at MacArthur, participated in the
walk.
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5-22-08 |
MacArthur Academic Decathlon
Team Recognized
 The
MacArthur Academic Decathlon students, coaches and principal were
recognized for their participation in the Academic Decathlon program by
the IISD Board of Trustees, Monday, April 21. MacArthur High School
placed seventh in the regional meet. Team members were
introduced by their coaches and principal, who also addressed the board
in describing the team’s hard work and dedication. |
5-22-08 |
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Freshman, Sophomore and Junior Awards
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5-21-08 |
Graduate Job Fair
 Irving
ISD Partnerships in Education wants to invite you to the first ever
Graduate Job Fair to be held on May 15th at the South MacArthur Church
of Christ. Over 25 companies are registered to be there for you to meet
(see list). Sponsors include: Irving ISD, Greater Irving-Las
Colinas Chamber of Commerce, Irving Public Library, Irving Cares and
Urban League of Greater Dallas. For more information contact:
Thelma R. Cantu at
tcantu@irvingisd.net or 972.215.5017. |
5-17-08 |
Perfect
Attendance Awards
All
the students who think that they have a perfect attendance for this year
(and have not been called down to the attendance office), we need you to
please come forward and allow us time to correct any discrepancies that
have occurred. We certainly want all the students that deserve a perfect
attendance award to receive it. |
5-17-08 |
MacArthur Choir
Spring
 The
MacArthur choir will be presenting their Spring Show entitled "MHX Where
Performance Meets Technology" on Thursday May 8, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the
MacArthur Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and kids/students
are free. |
5-09-08 |
After Prom Ticket Sales
 Sold during lunch! (April 9, April 16, May 5, May 6
and May 7)
The
Senior Spectacular at SPEED ZONE!
You do not
have to attend prom to come, but you must be a MAC Senior. You may
bring a date to the event as well! Activities will include:
Racing, Dragster Cars, Miniature Golf, Video Games, Casino Games,
Caricature Portraits, Pizza, Drinks and More! MAC Seniors will
have the chance to win LOTS of GREAT PRIZES such as: laptops, IPODS,
TVs, stereos, digital cameras, gift certificates, luggage and more! |
5-08-08 |
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Ballot Information
All students will be voting on Class Favorites and Mr. and Miss School
Spirit on Tuesday through their social studies classes. In addition,
seniors will be voting on Prom King and Queen. Click the appropriate
grade level link for voting ballot information.
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5-08-08 |
Drunk
Goggles Simulate Drinking Impairment
 Officer
Kaloi visited the Health classes ... to talk about the impairment that
occurs when students drink. After a short video and some instruction,
students were taken in to the hallway to see the effects of drinking on
their ability to do the easiest things, like walking. All students had
the chance to try on “drunk goggles” and then try to walk a yellow line.
The point was driven home that drinking affects one more than they
might think. |
5-08-08 |
StudentConnection Pilot
 (Pilot for: MacArthur,
Lamar, Gilbert, and Townsell)
This year
we are piloting the StudentConnection for the 4 campuses above
where students can login to the Irving ISD GradeSpeed system and be able to view their
grades, attendance, etc. Upon successful completion of
this pilot, Irving ISD hopes to be able to open this service to more
schools. |
5-03-08 |
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10th & 11th Grade Registration
Counselors Mrs. Tomley created this video
to help 10th and 11th graders complete their registration for their
Junior & Senior year.
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5-03-08 |
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9th Grade Registration
Counselors Mrs. Culver and Mrs. Sartor created this video
to help 9th graders complete their registration for the 10th grade.
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5-03-08 |
TAKS Testing
Schedule
 TAKS
testing will take place Tuesday, April 29 through Friday, May 2.
Testing will be held from 8:15-12:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
and from 8:15-11:30 on Friday. MacArthur will be on a three lunch
schedule and afternoon classes will be scheduled for different periods
each day. Check the schedule provided
here. |
5-03-08 |
 Recycling
Drive
MacArthur High School is sponsoring a
recycling drive to raise funds.
Computers, cell phones, print cartridges,
toner cartridges, and more can be recycled
by bringing them to the school (room 121)
and the school will get the funds for the
materials. The drive runs through April 30.
If you have questions, contact Amber Watts,
awatts@irvingisd.net. |
4-30-08 |
Credit by Examination
 (April
25 Deadline) Credit
by Exam can allow students to earn credit for courses they have taken
but not passed ... or allow students to advance to courses that
challenge them without having to take courses that cover information
they already know... |
4-27-08 |
 Skydive for JROTC
Interview with Ms. Riley and Ms. Bean and video footage
of their tandem skydiving experience to support the JROTC program at
MacArthur High School. |
4-17-08 |
Voter Registration
Drive
 The
MacArthur Student Council held a voters registration drive April 3rd
and 4th during all lunches. With the Presidential
elections just around the corner, students were eager to go by the table
manned by the Southwest Voters Registration Education Project and fill
out the necessary forms. |
4-17-08 |
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Class Officer Elections
 Senior
and Junior Class Officer Elections are Friday, April 11th during all
lunches in the cafeteria. Click on the links
below to see speeches
and pictures of all the candidates for your class:
Senior Class Officer Candidates
Junior Class Officer Candidates
Sophomore Class Officer Candidates |
4-14-08 |
 Student
Council Officer Elections
Student Council Officer Elections will be taking place on Friday, March
28 in the cafeteria during all lunches. The office of
Corresponding Secretary is the only opposed position on which the
student body will vote. Click on the link above to see speeches
and pictures of all the candidates. |
3-31-08 |
Technology Media Fair
Winners
 MacArthur
High School students brought home 18 ribbons in 8 different categories
from the Irving ISD Technology Media Fair open house held on January 31.
Five students won first place awards.
Congratulations to all these award winners! |
3-31-08 |
Senior Citizen Country &
Western Dance Sponsored
 MacArthur
High School student council, along with Irving, Nimitz and the Academy
sponsored a senior citizen Country and Western Dance on Tuesday, March
11 at the heritage Senior Center. This is the third year that the
student councils have gotten together to sponsor this event... |
3-31-08 |
First Bytes Summer Computer Science Camp
 The
Department of Computer Sciences at the
University of Texas at Austin will host
First Bytes Version 6.0 Summer Computer
Science Camp – a free one-week residential
program for high school girls
designed to dispel myths about computer
science and intrigue young women with the
potential of computing and the excitement of
problem solving.
Deadline: March 28, 2008. |
3-31-08 |
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MacArthur Media Fair Winners
We want to say "Great Job!" to all the students and
teachers for their commitment to the Irving ISD Technology Media Fair
and congratulations to the winners!
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3-24-08 |
Ms.
Bean & Ms. Riley Skydive
To show their support the MacArthur High
School JROTC, Ms. Bean & Ms. Riley performed
a tandem skydiving jump. |
3-24-08 |
Scrapbookers Fair
Held to Benefit Seniors
Scrapbookers, stampers, crafters, quilters, and painters
are invited to join us for the MacArthur Scrapbookers Fair to be held on
March 1 in the MacArthur cafeteria. Cost is $25.00 per person
and proceeds will go to the Class of 2008 After Prom
Festivities... |
3-03-08 |
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Athletes of the Month for
January
Irving ISD Athletes of the Month for December are
Devon Herrman, senior at
Irving High School, and Dimitri Jenkins, senior at MacArthur High
School.
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3-03-08 |
Financial Aid Session
On Sunday, February 17 there will be a free
session on college financial aid here at the
MacArthur High School library from 2:00 -
4:00 p.m. |
2-18-08 |
Senior Rings and Caps &
Gowns
(Attention seniors) Jostens will be
on campus taking announcement and cap and
gown payments and orders on Wednesday,
February 13. If you have not purchased your
class ring, you can order your ring with
your announcement and cap and gown order
with no additional deposit.
(Attention juniors) If
you have not yet purchased your class ring,
you can order it Wednesday, February 13
with only a $50 deposit. If you have already
placed an order you can pick up your ring or
make a payment on your ring at this time.
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2-14-08 |
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Send a Valentine Gram!
 Class
of 2010 will be selling Valentine grams
during all 4 lunches (February
7-8 & 11-13). Lollipop grams will
be sold for $1 and Bear grams for $3.
They will be sent out on Valentine’s day
during 4th period to recipient.
(Delivery
was changed from 2nd to 4th period.) |
2-14-08 |
Night School
Students – if you are interested in earning
an additional credit in night school this
spring, please come by and see your
counselor. You must have an application
turned back in to your counselor before the
registration for night school on February
4.
Click here for registration form. |
2-05-08 |
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Go Red
for Women Day
 Students: Friday,
February 1 is national Go Red for
Women day. This is a movement dedicated
to raising awareness of heart disease in
women. Join us
in this national awareness day by
wearing RED. Friday is spirit day on campus so
this will be easy. Just wear something
red (whether it’s a shirt, pants, shoes,
jewelry, or whatever) to show your
support for women and the fight against
heart disease. |
2-02-08 |
Yearbooks on Sale
Have you ordered your 2008 yearbook yet?
If not, order yours NOW while they are still
on sale for $55. The last day for this
awesome price is January 31. So come
by Room 190 to place your order ... |
2-01-08 |
College Planning Meeting
There is a college
planning meeting at Irving High School on
Tuesday,
January 29 at 6:30 pm.
This meeting is for any 8th or 9th grade
student (and their parents) who want to get
a head start on planning for college.
There will also be a Spanish session. |
1-30-08 |
Summer Activity Fair
 The
Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Birdville, and Keller
ISD are joining together to sponsor a Summer
Activity Fair presenting summer
opportunities for elementary and secondary
students. There will be over a dozen
different booths representing a variety of
educational and artistic summer camps in the
area. Although the gifted and talented
associations sponsor this event, MOST of the
camps are open to the general public. Some
of the camps offer scholarships based upon
financial need. |
1-28-08 |
Friday Nite Live Teen
Talent Competition
The Irving Parks and Recreation’s Friday
Nite Live Teen Talent Competition will be on
Friday, January 25th.. Do not miss Mac
students: Adam Stailey, Sam Burgess, Dustin
Rogers, Eliot Lopez, Rachel Nemec, Raven
Garcia, Bryan Cosion, Aldo Gonzalez, Trey
Turner, Kenneth Black, Andrew Jarboe, Bhumi
Patel, Ke Ke Ransfer, Hunter Toon, Mac
Jennings and Chirs Qilkes. They
will be competing for first place tonight at
the Irving Arts Center at 7.
The show is free! Please call 972.721.8091
for more information.
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1-26-08 |
Academic Decathlon 2008
 Congratulations
to the MacArthur Academic Decathlon team
members. They came in seventh in the
district competition held January 18-19,
2008 at MacArthur High School.
This is a significant performance among
tough competition and they are already
gearing up for next year!
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1-25-08 |
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Athletes for Literacy
Athletes for Literacy is a new program involving athletes
from MacArthur High School and students at Hanes Elementary School.
Athletes volunteer their time to promote the importance of reading...
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1-25-08 |
