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Scholarships and Awards presented to JCB seniors
Nineteen graduating John C. Birdlebough High School seniors recently earned scholarships celebrating academic achievement, character and citizenship.
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JCB valedictorian Lily Roberts seeks mechanical engineering degree from RIT
Years of hard work and commitment paid dividends for John C. Birdlebough High School senior Lily Roberts, who was named the valedictorian of the class of 2021.
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JCB salutatorian Jock Li headed to Cornell for computer science
Armed with a heavy dose of ambition and intelligence, John C. Birdlebough High School senior Jock Li has earned the distinction of class salutatorian.
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Phoenix juniors earn prestigious scholarships
As seniors prepare to embark on their next steps, eighteen members of the John C. Birdlebough class of 2022 recently caught a glimpse at their potential future plans during a junior awards ceremony.
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Altman, Allen earn Hurd scholarships
During this year’s commencement ceremony, two John C. Birdlebough High School seniors received a significant financial boost for their continuing education, thanks to the Robert and Roberta Hurd Scholarship.
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Phoenix Sports Boosters honor PCSD senior athletes
Fifty-four Phoenix Central School District senior student-athletes were honored for their contributions to the Firebird sports program during a year-end ceremony.
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26 EJD students inducted into National Junior Honor Society
Despite the challenges of a worldwide pandemic, 26 Emerson J. Dillon Middle School students persevered and continued to excel academically and as citizens, earning membership into the National Junior Honor Society.
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Phoenix schools earn distinction for music education
For the 11th year in a row, the Phoenix Central School District’s music program earned national recognition as one of the Best Communities for Music Education.
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JCB Drama Club to perform ‘Into the Woods’
The COVID pandemic has altered many aspects of daily life, but members of the John C. Birdlebough High School Drama Club aren’t letting it stop them from putting on a memorable musical performance this year.
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Generosity has a domino effect in Phoenix schools
While so much has changed in the past year, the kindness and compassion in the Phoenix Central School District has remained constant, and that was evident during a recent mass food donation event.
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EJD students achieve Gold and Silver Star status
Emerson J. Middle School students continued to excel academically during the second marking period, as nearly 300 fifth- through eighth-graders earned recognition for their achievements.
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Phoenix students open their hearts, wallets this holiday season
Although some annual holiday activities have changed due to the pandemic, students from the Phoenix Central School District have continued their tradition of volunteerism.
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EJD students excel in first marking period
While the school year may look a bit different at Emerson J. Dillon Middle School, that didn’t stop nearly 200 students from achieving academic excellence during the first marking period.
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3 JCB Seniors Chosen for NYSSMA All-State Ensemble
PHOENIX, NY – Three Phoenix Central School District student musicians have been selected to participate in the 2020 New York State School Music Association All-State Performing Ensemble this winter.
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Learning in a pandemic: Phoenix students, staff and families rise to the challenge
Although no one in the Phoenix Central School District expected a pandemic would prompt building closures in March, district staff quickly banded together to develop an instructional plan that would keep students actively engaged in their learning.
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Some sports, extracurriculars return to PCSD this fall
Extracurricular activities and athletics are back in the Phoenix Central School District this fall, with some slight modifications to ensure student and staff safety.
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Capital project work transforms Phoenix schools, facilities
Changes are evident in the Phoenix Central School District as capital project work draws to a close. The renovations -- part of a $38.2 million capital project approved by district voters in 2017 -- include updated classrooms, a new athletic complex, a new auditorium and 21st century learning environments.
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PCSD 2020 Graduate Named National Student Volunteer Award 2020 Honoree
Scholarship America’s Dollars for Scholars has named Phoenix Central School District’s Caitlin George its 2020 National Student Volunteer Award honoree for her strong academic record, volunteerism and dedication to improving the lives of those less fortunate in her community.
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Six from Class of 2020 honored by Advanced Placement program
Six John C. Birdlebough 2020 graduates have earned recognition as AP Scholars for their college-level achievement.
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Longtime EJD Principal Retires after 46 years of Service
It’s hard calling it a career after four-and-a-half decades of work, but it may be even harder doing so during a pandemic.
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Longtime Director of Special Education Retires
Driven by a passion for helping people, Kathie Palladino took a job 19 years ago as a school psychologist in the Phoenix Central School District. Now, as the director of Special Education and Pupil Personnel Services, she is preparing to transition into retirement.
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JCB class of 2020 valedictorian, salutatorian reflect on time as Firebirds
John C. Birdlebough High School valedictorian Caitlin George and salutatorian Hailey Goudy reflect on years as PCSD students and look ahead to future plans.
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Gold and Silver Star recipients at EJD
Emerson J. Dillon Middle School (EJD) has announced Gold and Silver Star recipients for the third marking period. Students are awarded a Gold Star for achieving a quarterly report card average of 90.0 or higher. A Silver Star is earned for a quarterly report card average of 85.0 to 89.99.
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Phoenix schools, Crouse Health to host educational vaping program
The Phoenix Central School District and Crouse Health are sponsoring an upcoming informational program about the dangers of vaping.
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Maroun students earn recognition for honesty
Honesty was in focus throughout February at Michael A. Maroun Elementary, as students embraced the monthly character education trait.
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