My Name is Ella, but wait there’s more…
You all know me as Ella, but over my Phoenix years, I could have been called determined, obstinate, persevering, committed, dedicated, stubborn, resolute, and any other word that means determined. My mind is always set on one thing, getting what I want no matter how...
My Blue Sea of Memories
Splashing into the cool, blue sea of my memories, I’m reminded of the struggles and victories I have been faced with for just over two Phoenix years. In no way shape or form am I finished with my journey, but I’m making my way there. My Phoenix path has helped me see...
Summer’s on the Horizon with Adventure-Filled Programming from the Phoenix School
The 2018/2019 year at The Phoenix School is wrapping up and summer is on the horizon. On Friday, May 1, the kids had their annual May Day performance in Old Town Hall, and are readying themselves for the upcoming All School End-of-Year Celebration and Graduation on...
Welcome Home, Friendship! – The Phoenix School Celebrates the Return of an Old Friend
After much anticipation and hundreds of people asking: “When is the Friendship coming back?”, the beloved Friendship returned to Salem on Monday, April 22 to the cheers and excitement of everyone waiting for her on shore. The Phoenix School students were there to...
Everglades Study Field Trip Day 2: Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Everglades Study Field Trip Day 2: Tuesday, March 26, 2019 With a late sleep in after last night’s late adventure, we gladly devoured Kyle’s and Jim’s pancakes before heading back to see what bright sunshine would reveal that darkness hid from us only hours before....
The Alligators Get the Right of Way – The Phoenix School Grades 6-8 Go to the Everglades
The Phoenix School's 6th-8th graders recently got back from the Florida Everglades and have spent the last two weeks going over their research and discussing what they had learned on the journey. Since the Kindergarten through fifth graders had also completed a...
Everglades Study Field Trip – Day 1: Monday, March 25, 2019
Everglades Study Field Trip Day 1: Monday, March 25, 2019 Phoenix School kids gathered like squawking anhingas waiting to check in for their flight to the Everglades for a week of science and adventure. Upon landing, Kyle and Jim met Mike, Barbara and 8 Phoenix kids,...
Phoenix Airlines Flight 406 – Destination Everglades
The classroom was full of the hustle and bustle of children shuffling quickly through a makeshift security line. “Take off your shoes and your belt and put all of your personal belongings in the bin to go through the scanner,” one fifth grade student said to a third...
Phoenix Philosophy
Founder of the Phoenix School provides a window into the unique and dynamic approach to the academic philosophy behind this K-8th grade school. You heard it first here on Find out about Phoenix! Tell us what content you want to learn about next?
Why We Travel With Students.
What is the importance of students doing research for their travel study programs during grades 6th -8th grade? Join Mistral and James (7th grade) to learn about Phoenix travel program curriculum.