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Principal Hank Schmelz
Phoenix Middle School continues to beat the odds by offering a traditional middle school setting — grades 6-8 — that delivers tremendous results.
In 2015-16, Phoenix has proven to outpace most schools in the nation when it comes to improvement reading and math achievement over the course of a school year. It was also named by the state Department of Public Instruction as a “beating the odds” school for the third time
The school’s 141 eighth graders made especially good progress with their reading and math improvement, bettering between 97 to 99 percent of the country in growth and reaching national averages on achievement scores, the data shows. This is tremendous news for a school that continues to show improvements.
“It really shows that something special is happening here at Phoenix,” said Principal Hank Schmelz. “We’re really working together to close the gap. That’s something that I don’t know that everyone in Delavan knows. Not only are we doing well, but we’re also accelerating student growth. That’s the upward trajectory that we’re on.”
In comparing growth math and reading achievement growth scores, Phoenix out-paced the nation in all grades and in Caucasian and Hispanic demographic groups, with results in the top 25% in nine out of 12 measured areas.
A focus on literacy in every classroom is the backbone of the students’ great improvement. The school also has a diverse learning environment and positive behaviors are encouraged every day through our Comet Code.
A new Fab Lab opened in the summer of 2016 and Phoenix Middle School’s music programs are nationally recognized as some of the best in the country.
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- Cold and Flu Season 2017 is Here
Cold and Flu Season 2017 is Here The Walworth County Health and Human Services Department would like to remind everyone that Cold and Flu Season is here. The department has provided the below fact sheet of determining if you or your child has the flu, a cold or whooping cough. ... read more - Phoenix Announcements: 10/20/2017
Friday, October 20, 2017 Today is a B Day Today’s Lunch Menu Potato Bar, Hot & spicy Chicken Patty, corndog, Mixed Greens, Broccoli, Peaches, Fruit and Milk Upcoming Breakfast Menu 10/23 Pancakes with Syrup, Sausage Links, Juice, Fruit and Milk Happy Birthday to: Luis Villegas, Giselle Ramirez ... read more - Phoenix Announcements: 10/19/2017Thursday, October 19, 2017 Today is an A Day Today’s Lunch Menu French Bread Pizza, Cheeseburger on a bun, BBQ Pork Rib, Mixed Greens, Corn, Green Beans, Pineapple Chunks, Fruit and Milk Upcoming Breakfast Menu 10/20 Breakfast Round, Juice, Fruit and Milk Happy Birthday to: Mayline Reynoso ... read more
- Phoenix Announcements: 10/18/2017Wednesday, October 18, 2017 Today is a B Day Today’s Lunch Menu Fish Fries, Chicken Patty, Cheese Ravioli, Salad Bar, Peas, Carrots, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit and Milk Upcoming Breakfast Menu 10/19 Pancake Wrap, Juice, Fruit and Milk Happy Birthday to: No Birthdays After School Activities No ... read more
- Phoenix Announcements: 10/17/2017Tuesday, October 17, 2017 Today is an A Day Today’s Lunch Menu Walking Taco, Grilled Chicken, PBJ & String Cheese, Mixed Greens, Corn, Refried Beans, Pears, Fruit and Milk Upcoming Breakfast Menu 10/18 Cheese Omelet, Toast, Juice, Fruit and Milk Happy Birthday to: Kenneth Shackett After ... read more
- Butter Braid fundraiser pickup tonight (Monday, Oct. 16)
A reminder for families that participated in the Butter Braid fundraiser: Pick-up for your purchased items are tonight, Monday, Oct. 16, at Wileman Elementary from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Thank you. ... read more - Rake and Run returns for 2017
Phoenix Rake and Run Returns for 201750-80 middle school students will volunteer to rake residents’ yards. DELAVAN — Between 50 and 80 Phoenix Middle School leadership students — Peer Helpers, Student Council members and National Junior Honor Society members — will soon take to yards in need of some ... read more - Phoenix Announcements: 10/16/2017Monday, October 16, 2017 Today is a B Day Today’s Lunch Menu Chicken Strips, Hamburger, Stuffed Shells, Mixed Greens, Corn, Veggie Sticks, Dip, Fruit and Milk Upcoming Breakfast Menu 10/17 Breakfast Pizza, Juice, Fruit and Milk Happy Birthday to: Daniel Caraballo After School Activities No events ... read more
- Phoenix Announcements: 10/13/2017Friday, October 13, 2017 Today is an A Day Today’s Lunch Menu Submarine Sandwich, Cheeseburger on a Bun, PBJ & String Cheese, French Fries, Mixed Greens, Baked Beans, Pineapple Chunks, Fruit and Milk Upcoming Breakfast Menu 10/16 Pancakes with Syrup, Sausage Links, Juice, Fruit and Milk Happy ... read more
- INSIDE LOOK: Four from Phoenix attend Advanced Learners Leadership Conference
The Southern Lakes Advanced Learners Network hosted a Leadership Conference at UW-Whitewater, Wednesday, October 11. Each school within the network was able to select four students to bring to the conference. The four seventh graders from Phoenix Middle School who attended were: Dion Soto, Juan Carbajal, Perla Ruiz Gallegos and Lizbeth Escobar. ... read more
