Building Leaders Through Early Act
At The Phoenix School, leadership starts early. Each year, our 6–8th graders get the chance to run for officer positions in the EarlyAct Club (EAC), a student-led service club sponsored by Rotary.
EarlyAct is more than a club—it’s an opportunity for students to grow as leaders, citizens, and teammates while planning meaningful projects that serve their school, local, and global communities. Every Phoenix student participates in EAC, but older students take on formal leadership roles, including President, Vice President, Treasurer, two Clerk positions and head chair of committees
Last week, candidates wrote and delivered speeches about the roles they hoped to take on. Their peers then cast their votes, engaging in a democratic process that mirrors real-world elections. It was inspiring to see students step into the spotlight, share their vision, and support one another throughout the process.
The official EAC Inauguration took place earlier this week. Students delivered their acceptance or concession speeches and began their year as student leaders.
At Phoenix, we believe leadership isn’t something you wait to grow into—it’s something you practice every day. EarlyAct gives our students a powerful way to step up, serve their community, and grow into compassionate, capable leaders.