Making Connections: Phoenix Kindergartners Participate in Videoconference
Phoenix kindergartners in Pat McMonagle’s class connected with students from Steuben County recently for a videoconference focusing on a variety of subject areas.From their classroom in Phoenix, the...
View ArticleMusical talent abound at JCB
The Phoenix Central School District is home to some of the state’s most talented student musicians.Several John C. Birdlebough High School students recently performed in the New York State School Music...
View ArticleJCB Seniors Shine at Music Festival
John C. Birdlebough High School seniors Zachary Thompson and Brian Breen recently performed in the New York State School Music Association annual Winter Conference All-State Music Festival in...
View ArticleMath class provides unique lessons to Phoenix students
Students in Cheryl Fassett’s classes at John C. Birdlebough High School are exploring math in new ways through a variety of projects.Using the game “Angry Birds” as the theme of an algebra lesson,...
View ArticlePCSD Employees Support United Way
Faculty, staff and administrators in the Phoenix Central School District continued an annual tradition this holiday season by donating to the United Way of Oswego County.As part of a two-week effort,...
View ArticleEJD Students Earn Citizenship Awards
Emerson J. Dillon students were recognized by Principal Sue Anderson for being good citizens and demonstrating the qualities of being dependable, responsible, courteous, thoughtful of others,...
View ArticleMAM students take virtual trip to study holiday traditions
Although many Phoenix second-graders said they had never been outside of the United States, that all changed when they recently had a chance to explore four other countries.The Michael A. Maroun...
View ArticlePCSD employees join leadership academy
Ten Phoenix Central School District employees have joined the Transformation Leadership Academy to further improve skills and obtain more knowledge to help create administrative sustainability.The PCSD...
View ArticleMAM students complete sequencing activity
During a two-week sequencing skills unit, several Michael A. Maroun Elementary School students recently participated in a reading activity where they made pumpkin pies. Jill Wilde, K-4 Instructional...
View ArticleJCB students earn recognition at DECA competition
Budding entrepreneurs from John C. Birdlebough High School recently showcased their business savvy during the Central New York DECA competition at LeMoyne College.The competition featured high school...
View ArticleEnterprise America offers PCSD students unique learning opportunity
Eighth-graders from the Phoenix Central School District are gaining valuable real-world knowledge through a unique learning venture with Enterprise America.The educational experience involves classroom...
View ArticlePhoenix musicians perform in annual Tuba Christmas concert
Staff and student musicians in the Phoenix Central School District participated in the 18th annual Tuba Christmas on Dec. 17.The holiday-inspired event featured more than 80 tuba players, ages 7-70,...
View ArticlePhoenix students hear message of HOPE
A diverse group of addiction specialists recently brought a message of HOPE (Heroin Opioid Prevention Education) to students in the Phoenix Central School District.In an effort to educate students...
View ArticleGold, Silver Star Winners Earn Recognition at Dillon Middle School
Academic excellence was in the spotlight at Emerson J. Dillon Middle School during the first quarter, as hundreds of students earned exceptional grade-point averages.Those who achieved an overall...
View ArticleGuest artist showcases painting skills, perseverance in Phoenix schools
Phoenix students are learning much more than drawing and painting in Kathy Lambert’s classroom, as guest artist Dennis Pullen recently provided them with a lesson in perseverance.Pullen, a quadriplegic...
View ArticlePhoenix Senior English Students Present ‘Johnny Got His Gun’
Seniors in Lisa Spereno’s English classes at John C. Birdlebough High School recently brought books and characters to life through a variety of group projects.As part of a war in literature unit,...
View Article‘The Curious Savage’ a Hit at JCB
John C. Birdlebough student actors recently showcased their talents with a fall production of “The Curious Savage.”The cast of 11 helped tell the story of Mrs. Savage, who inherits $10 million when her...
View ArticleJohn C. Birdlebough students inducted into music honor society
A dozen student musicians from the Phoenix Central School District recently joined elite company as they were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society.The national organization, dubbed Tri-M for...
View ArticlePhoenix Third-Graders Explore Chinese Culture, Diversity
Chinese culture was in the air as Phoenix third-graders recently learned about customs, diversity and selflessness during an arts-in-education performance.Actors from Merry-Go-Round Playhouse were on...
View ArticleEJD Students Explore Job Opportunities at Career Day
Emerson J. Dillon Middle School was buzzing with activity as students recently explored nearly three dozen job opportunities.Career Day, organized by the guidance department, introduced students to...
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