Learning Beyond the Classroom: An Afternoon at the PEM
Students at The Phoenix School visit the Peabody Essex Museum regularly, engaging in experiential, project-based learning beyond the classroom walls.
Community in Action: Phoenix Students Living Our Values
This year, our students have been volunteering regularly at the Salem Pantry, where they sort food, support distribution, and learn about food access right here in our local community. These experiences are not only about helping others, they are about developing a...
When Reading Becomes an Adventure: Inside Our Annual Readathon
Each winter, at The Phoenix School, our community comes together for one of our most loved traditions: the Phoenix Readathon. This is a six-week celebration of literacy, math, and student-driven learning. From January 5 through February 13, students track the pages...
Holiday Gift Making at Phoenix
Each December, The Phoenix School transforms into a vibrant workshop of imagination as students dive into our Creative Arts Block. Over two exciting weeks, the school buzzes with energy as students design and craft thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts for the people they...
A Tradition of Gratitude, Community, and Hands-On Learning at Phoenix
As we step into the holiday season, we’re reflecting on one of our most cherished Phoenix traditions—our annual Thanksgiving feast, created entirely by students and shared with our community. For more than 40 years, this experience has woven together the heart of who...
Global Collaboration Comes to Life: The Global Monster Project
At The Phoenix School, learning knows no borders. Our K–5 students recently took part in the Global Monster Project—a creative collaboration that connects classrooms from around the world through imagination, teamwork, and sustainability. Each participating school was...
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...
Learning Through Service: Phoenix Students at The Salem Pantry
This week, our 6th–8th grade students stepped outside the classroom and into the community, spending the morning volunteering at The Salem Pantry. While they were stocking shelves, organizing donations, and helping neighbors, they were also learning something much...
Imagine a School Where Your Child Leads Their Own Learning
Imagine this: your child walks into school every day excited—not because of worksheets or test prep, but because they’re following their passions. At The Phoenix School, students are in the driver’s seat of their learning. Instead of rigid routines, they dive into...
Education isn’t one-size-fits-all.
As an intentionally small, independent K–8 school in Salem, MA, we do things differently. Our students don’t just memorize facts—they design solutions, explore deeply, collaborate across age groups, and contribute meaningfully to their communities, near and far. We...