MacArthur Middle School

MacArthur Middle School is a learning establishment located in Prospect Heights, Illinois, on the border of Arlington Heights. Enrollment is approximately 600. MacArthur was named after General Douglas MacArthur who served as commander in chief in the Korean War.

The school's band, led by Mr. Dave Thomas, has won many honors in the Music in the Parks Contest in Viking Middle School and the Chicagoland Music Festival in Hersey High School. They also have been part of the Illinois SuperState competition. The school is made up of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. This school has taken many first place awards in music and athletics. In 2008, the concert band acquired many high honors. It took home two best overall awards at music in the parks, was named an honor band of Illinois, went to superstate, among with many others. they had very talented players this year, including a sax player, a french horn player, trumpets, tuba, and a very strong bass section.