Education Macomb C.U.S.D. #185
Since the first school opened in the 1800s, Macomb has taken great pride in providing first-class educational opportunities for everyone. Over the decades, change has been the keystone to a successful educational program, while the goal of providing the best educational opportunities for the community’s students has remained constant. The Macomb School District is well known for providing excellent opportunities for its students. The district enrolls over 2,000 students and has 287 certified and educational support personnel. A systematic, performance-based evaluation system is utilized to ensure the district employs high-quality personnel to staff early childhood, elementary, junior high, and senior high school programs. The district’s success is due not only to the efforts of top-notch faculty and staff, but also to the outstanding support from the community. Students enjoy the support of band and choral boosters, athletic boosters, the parent teacher organizations, the Macomb Education Foundation, and numerous individuals and organizations who partner with local schools on a yearly basis. MacArthur Early Childhood Center provides pre-kindergarten and pre-school programs for approximately 120 children. The District’s youngest students are surrounded by caring staff and a kid friendly environment. Family involvement is encouraged, and the center hosts several family events throughout the school year. The staff at MacArthur is dedicated to ensuring each child in its program receives the very best start on their journey through the world of education. Lincoln Elementary School educates children in Kindergarten through third grade. Lincoln’s young students receive a solid educational foundation and families enjoy a variety of special programs throughout the school year. The teachers at Lincoln are committed to providing a wonderful educational experience to all students in a warm, stimulating environment designed to foster a love of learning. Edison Elementary
School is for children in grades four through six. Students at Edison continue to build upon the foundation they began in early elementary environments, but also have the opportunity to participate in a myriad of other educational programs designed to enhance what is presented in the classroom. Enrichment activities focusing on math, science, and the arts are offered throughout the school year, and it is during their years at Edison that student have their first experience with the school district’s top-notch music program. Macomb Junior High School is dedicated to serving its seventh and eighth grade students through the middle school concept, which works to foster and develop young adolescents. Team teaching and the opportunity to participate in exploratory classes provide students with an educational program designed to meet the needs of early teens. MJH also offers a full range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities, including sports, music, drama, and academic activities. Macomb Senior High School offers a
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