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MAM unveils renovated Karen E. Cusenz Memorial Playground
As part of the ongoing capital project in the Phoenix Central School District, students at Michael A. Maroun Elementary are enjoying a new playground this year.
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Veterans honored at JCB
John C. Birdlebough students and staff held a special ceremony in honor of Veteran’s Day.
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Phoenix students among all-state music participants
Five Emerson J. Dillon Middle School band members recently showcased their abilities at the Junior High Area All-State Music Festival in Ithaca.
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Kindergartners participate in distance learning activity
Michael A. Maroun Elementary kindergartners recently put their reading, writing and communications skills to the test during a videoconference with students in Ohio.
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Students learn from award-winning composer
Phoenix student musicians recently had an opportunity to hone their skills alongside a world-renowned composer during a once-in-a-lifetime band practice.
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Kick-off celebrations promotes “The Dillon Way” in Phoenix
An annual tradition at Emerson J. Dillon Middle School continued recently with a daylong celebration of school spirit and team-building activities.
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JCB Drama Club to present ‘Wit Scriptless’
With renovations ongoing in the auditorium, the John C. Birdlebough High School Drama Club will flip the script this fall with an improv show in the cafeteria.
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PCSD welcomes new teachers
Administrators and current faculty members recently welcomed a dozen new teachers to the Phoenix Central School District for the 2019-2020 academic year.
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JCB welcomes families to annual open house
John C. Birdlebough High School parents and guardians recently had a chance to experience a day in the life of their child’s schedule during the September open house.
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MAM students showcase work, knowledge at open house
Artwork, journals and other student projects were on display at Michael A. Maroun Elementary School recently during the fall open house.
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Recognizing Those Who Make a Difference
The Phoenix Central School District aims to recognize and honor people who have gone above and beyond for our district. These individuals may be volunteers or paid employees of the district.
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JCB senior receives national recognition after strong PSAT score
Savanah Neupert was commended recently by a national organization after successfully finishing in the top 3 percent of the PSAT exam nationwide.
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EJD hosts open house, wellness fair
Emerson J. Dillon Middle School was bustling with excitement recently, as families, students and community members filed into the building for open house and the annual wellness fair.
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National Data Breach Notification and Letter
The Central New York Regional Information Center and area school superintendents met Thursday after being alerted of a national data breach compromising student information.
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Juniors earn more than $800k in scholarships
Academic excellence, integrity, citizenship and innovation were in the spotlight during a junior scholarship ceremony held recently in the JCB High School auditorium.
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Dozens of awards, scholarships distributed to JCB seniors
Graduating John C. Birdlebough High School seniors recently received a financial boost for their future pursuits during a scholarship ceremony.
Nearly three dozen students earned awards and recognition throughout the evening, as friends, family, faculty and community members were on hand to offer their support. The scholarships were funded through the Phoenix chapter of Dollars for Scholars, as well as local businesses and individual donors. In DFS scholarships alone, $44,000 was awarded during the evening. -
Hilliard, Margrey earn top spots in Class of 2019
Valedictorian Emilie Hilliard
Emilie Hilliard spent the past four years striving for excellence as a John C. Birdlebough High School student, and those efforts paid dividends when she recently achieved the top spot in the Class of 2019.
Salutatorian Ashley Margrey
While juggling work, academic commitments, athletics and various extracurricular activities may seem daunting to some students, John C. Birdlebough Class of 2019 senior Ashley Margrey has embraced her busy schedule and landed among the top students in her graduating class. -
Canal Days gives Phoenix students a glimpse into local history
For more than three decades, fourth-graders from Michael A. Maroun Elementary School have learned what life was like during the Industrial Revolution through the early 1900s as part of the annual Canal Days celebration.
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Student scientists display work at MAM
Complex formulas and hypotheses were put to the test recently during the annual science fair at Michael A. Maroun Elementary School.
Thirty-six students in kindergarten through fourth grades spent weeks conducting research, developing their experiments, recording their findings and creating display boards. All that hard work was on display as the budding scientists stood alongside their projects and presented their findings to a panel of judges during the science fair. -
Students Participate in Global “Mystery Skype”
Fifth and sixth grade students from Emerson J. Dillon Middle School recently participated in a “Mystery Skype” with three other classrooms from all over the world.
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Phoenix school, community unite for cleanup effort
Frigid temperatures and snow didn’t stop members of the Phoenix community from getting together to clean up trash and debris throughout the village recently to celebrate Earth Day.
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Mock DWI scene teaches important lesson to Phoenix students
Students at John C. Birdlebough High School received a sobering lesson prior to this year’s graduation season, as a mock DWI crash was staged in the parking lot.
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Phoenix students honored for 10,000-plus hours of volunteer service
Students in the Phoenix community recently earned presidential recognition for thousands of service hours and their commitment to volunteerism.
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Winterguard Shines at World Championships
The Phoenix Central School District Winterguard was in the spotlight recently on the world’s biggest stage during the recent championships in Dayton, Ohio.
Their 2019 program, titled "Help Me," earned an 86 from the judges; the highest placement and score the Phoenix team has ever earned at that level. -
Sixteen Phoenix students inducted into National Honor Society
Sixteen John C. Birdlebough High School students were recognized for academic success and community service during a recent National Honor Society induction ceremony.
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