The Phoenix Central School District, in Central New York, is located 15 miles northwest of Syracuse and 18 miles southeast of Lake Ontario. Phoenix is primarily a rural community, situated at Lock 1 of the Oswego River and Oswego canal, making it the southern gateway to Oswego County. It is conveniently located near state Route 481, making it accessible to many fine parks, shopping facilities and restaurants.
The district serves nearly 1,850 students housed in three school buildings - Michael A. Maroun Elementary School houses grades K-4, Emerson J. Dillon Middle School houses grades 5-8 and John C. Birdlebough High School houses grades 9-12. Administrators and school faculty/staff are committed to a strong educational program that promotes academic and personal growth for all students.
Our district believes that each student will become a productive, responsible, confident individual with a strong academic foundation and the ability to make intelligent choices. Our staff and a close-knit community supportive of its students are our greatest asset in this endeavor.
We are dedicated to being a model of educational excellence, preparing students for life beyond the classroom by fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement.
We are committed to educating the whole child through engaging opportunities, empowering each student to succeed, and helping them reach their potential to contribute to a greater society.
June 9, 2025
Valedictorian Brooklyn Olschewske Propelled by discipline, hard-work, and encouragement from family and friends, Brooklyn Olschewske earned her way to the top of the John C. Birdlebough Class of 202. . .
June 9, 2025
Phoenix Central School District physical education teacher Angie Neiss has spent decades behind the scenes of various community service projects, volunteer efforts and student-centered functions. Alwa. . .
June 9, 2025
Fifteen Emerson J. Dillon Middle School students were recently inducted into the National Junior Honor Society for their accomplishments in the classroom and in the community. Principal Brett Doody pr. . .
June 8, 2025
Twenty-eight seniors from John C. Birdlebough High School were recently recognized during the schools annual Dollars for Scholars awards night, with thousands of dollars awarded to support their post-. . .
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