SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 7am - 3pm
Closed Friday
Grade 3-5 Principal Letter and Survey
Grade 6-8 Principal Letter and Survey
Updated Parent Pickup Instructions Effective Monday, March 5th
2018-2019 Alton Central School Calendar
2018 Deliberative Session Materials
Alton Central School Families,
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(603) 875-7500
Thank you.
Letter to Parents on new Dyslexia Law
Scan this and see the latest and greatest tech tool in our students' hands! With support from IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) NH affiliate of the national organization, Mr MacDuff took on the design/build process and our I.T. Department, Aaron Miller and Drew Ingoldsby, calibrated and rev'ed 'r up! What is "it?" Well, download a QR code reader for your smart phone and see!
Alton Central School's fourth grade entrepreneurs
Apache Awards
Worms, worms and more worms at Alton Central
Fighting Hunger (picture)
Alton Central Teacher completes Tough Ruck
Alton Central classes keeping busy
End of season sports wrap-up from Alton Central
Parenting series returns on April 30
Community in the classroom at Alton Central
First Grade Registration at Alton Central Friday
Top Musicians - Pictures
ACS production of Annie opens April 6
First grade registration at Alton Central April 6
Public Hearing April 9
Alton Central holds Showcase of Excellence for second trimester
Feedback requested for school name survey
Kindergarten Registration for 2018-2019
First Grade Registration at Alton Central School April 6
Alton Central students hit the ice for day of fishing
Alton School District warrant approved quickly - B. Murray
Technology thrives - Courtesy Photo
Teachers honored - Courtesy Photo
Alton Central crowns Spelling Bee champion
Alton Central announces first trimester Honor Roll
Alton School Recognizes Excellence - John MacArthur, Jr.
Freak the Mighty - Courtesy Photo
Alton School District Deliberative Session is Feb. 3
$15.25 million budget to go before Alton Voters
Speaker Delivers on the Power of One - Laurie Griggs
RISE gives thanks to teachers at Alton Central School - Christine Gleaton
Recycled Percussion members visit Alton Central - John MacArthur, Jr.
Helping Socks
National Junior Honor Society hosting sock drive - Alyssa Irving & Evan McCracken
Alton Central School expands learning opportunities for middle school students - Denise Perry and Pamela Forbes
Windmills, healthy eating, co-teaching all on school board agenda
Alton Central students dive deep
ACS shines
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John W. MacArthur, Jr.PrincipalAlton Central School41 School StreetAlton, NH 03809jmacarthur@sau72.org(603) 875-7500(603) 875-0380 (FAX) |
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Dear ACS Students, Parents, and Community Members,
It is my honor to serve as the Principal of Alton Central School. It is my continued goal to learn from and work alongside parents and staff to help improve and prepare our students to be active, educated, and productive citizens.
My wife, Gina, and I live in Hooksett, NH. We love living in New England, and love spending our summers visiting the Seacoast area, most notably Portsmouth and the beach. We have one son; Jonah who just turned eight and is currently in the third grade. My hobbies include spending time with my family and friends, making music, and anything automotive. I also love to unwind by spending time in my kayak, travelling, and attending concerts.
I am originally from Salem, NH. Both my parents are retired teachers, and my sister is also a teacher. We joke that education is our family business! I earned my undergraduate degree in music education from University of Massachusetts, Lowell. After graduating, I worked for three years in North Andover, Massachusetts at North Andover Middle School as a music teacher and band director. In 2003, I accepted a position as director of instrumental music and music teacher at Milford Middle School in Milford, New Hampshire. During this time I helped build the music program, hosted and attended music festivals with my students, and chaired the NHMEA Southwest Music Festival. Also, I earned my Master of Education in educational administration from Rivier College. This enabled my next career move to SAU#24 where I was assistant principal at Weare Middle School for four years. Prior to my position here at ACS, I was the principal of Boynton Middle School in New Ipswich, NH for two years.
I am one who believes in respect, responsibility, and positive relationships both inside and outside of the school walls. I truly feel that it “takes a village” and look forward to working closely with the students, staff, and Alton community!
Respectfully,
John W. MacArthur, Jr.
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