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MacArthur Elementary School has a rich and exciting history! Originally built in 1928 as a two room schoolhouse, our school was first known as Germantown State Graded School. Eventually we were renamed Germantown Elementary School District #5, and in 1963, our school took its final name, MacArthur Elementary, after General Douglas MacArthur. As enrollment grew, the original building had additions in 1956, 1962, and in 1984. After years of use, the original two room school house was demolished in 1991 and the new building opened for the fall of 1991. Throughout the years MacArthur has grown, with a notable expansion in 2017 (highlights included a new library, cafetorium, and 4th&5th grade wing). In its current form, our school can accommodate approximately 600 students and is set on a nearly eight acre site near the corner of Pilgrim Road and Fond Du Lac Avenue.
MacArthur now has the capacity to support four sections of each grade and has a dedicated team of “specials” teachers, which include our music, art, and physical education instructors. In addition, we also enjoy a full time reading specialist, reading and math interventionists, and a full time school counselor. As a school community, we are excited for the story of MacArthur Elementary to continue with tremendous learning, friendship, and a focus on family!
Principals Past and Present
Steven Williams, Ph.D.: 2014-Present
Adrienne Schneider: 2008 - 2014
Joseph Tortoritas & Earl Lebaken: Spring of 2008
Jenny Semmann: 2001-2008
Earl Lebaken: first weeks of 2001-2002 school year
Carolyn Eiden – 1999 – 2001
Mark Finger: 1991-1999
Anthony Clementi – 1981-1990
Jack Burant: 1971 -1980
Jack Garvens 1968-1970
Earliest Principal(s) on Record (dates of service currently unknown)
Fred Mehre: Possibly the First Principal in 1928
As more records come to light, we look forward to filling in the gaps!
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