Now Open
The New Laura MacArthur Elementary School welcomed students and staff in September 2011.
Summary of School Improvements
- Modern classrooms and up-to-date teaching tools like Smart Boards which incorporate the internet, audio/visual, and other new technology into the classroom
- Classrooms that meet standards in functionality with larger, more flexible spaces
- A healthy indoor air environment, and a centralized public entrance near the administrative office for security
- Separate parent and bus drop-off locations
- A design that meets LEED (Leadership in Education and Energy Design) silver standards that result in energy efficient construction, reduced energy consumption, water conservation and control of water runoff
- A full size gymnasium and beautiful spaces for art and music, designed with community use as a high priority
- A space for the Valley Youth Center, along with playground space that will be located in a section of the Memorial Park area
School Updates Benefit Students and Community
These improvements provide today’s students the state-of-the-art education they deserve, while ensuring that new families continue to choose Duluth schools for their students.