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September 11, 2025
EJD School Picture Day Scheduled For September 25 & 26, 2025
Photo Day for EJD Middle School will be September 25 & 26, 2025. Pictures will be taken during PE classes on Thursday and Friday...
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Welcome to the Phoenix Central School District
The Phoenix Central School District, in Central New York, is located 15 miles northwest of Syracuse and 18 miles southeast of Lake Ontario. Phoenix is primarily a rural community, situated at Lock 1 of the Oswego River and Oswego canal, making it the southern gateway to Oswego County. It is conveniently located near state Route 481, making it accessible to many fine parks, shopping facilities and restaurants.
The district serves nearly 1,850 students housed in three school buildings - Michael A. Maroun Elementary School houses grades K-4, Emerson J. Dillon Middle School houses grades 5-8 and John C. Birdlebough High School houses grades 9-12. Administrators and school faculty/staff are committed to a strong educational program that promotes academic and personal growth for all students.
Our district believes that each student will become a productive, responsible, confident individual with a strong academic foundation and the ability to make intelligent choices. Our staff and a close-knit community supportive of its students are our greatest asset in this endeavor.
Our Vision
We are dedicated to being a model of educational excellence, preparing students for life beyond the classroom by fostering academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement.
Our Mission
We are committed to educating the whole child through engaging opportunities, empowering each student to succeed, and helping them reach their potential to contribute to a greater society.
Firebird News
August 7, 2025
Phoenix JCB Musicians Travel to Europe with American Music Abroad
This summer, five music students from Phoenix’s John C. Birdlebough High School experienced the opportunity of a lifetime when performing, learning and traveling to Europe....
July 18, 2025
Summer School Lunch Update
Dear Phoenix Summer School students and families, We are excited to announce that we are now able to provide lunch at JCB at the end of the 5-12 Summer School Program day. Lunch will be offered at 11. . .
June 9, 2025
Phoenix Central School District Announces Top Two in Class of 2025
Valedictorian Brooklyn Olschewske Propelled by discipline, hard-work, and encouragement from family and friends, Brooklyn Olschewske earned her way to the top of the John C. Birdlebough Class of 202. . .