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Welcome!
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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- Blue and Gold Bash Scholarship Fundraiser returns Nov. 10 at Rosewood
The Delavan-Darien School District Foundation’s annual fundrasier — The Blue & Gold Bash — will return to Rosewood (formerly Millie’s Pancake House) for another night of fun and games on Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Rosewood, located the intersection of County Highway O South and South Shore Drive (2484 County ... read more - Phoenix Announcements: 10/12/2017
Thursday, October 12, 2017 Today is a B Day Today’s Lunch Menu Pizzaburgers, Chicken Patty, Grilled Cheese, Mixed Greens, Green Beans, California Veggies, Mandarin Oranges and Milk Upcoming Breakfast Menu 10/13 Scrambled Eggs, Toast, Juice, Fruit and Milk Happy Birthday to: Jared Hernandez Torres, Ulises Valadez Huerta, ... read more - Phoenix Announcements: 10/11/2017Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Today is an A Day Today’s Lunch Menu Mini Corndogs, Hot & Spicy Chicken Patty, Stuffed Shells, Mixed Greens, Corn, Peas, Pears, Fruit and Milk Upcoming Breakfast Menu 10/12 Breakfast Pizza, Juice, Fruit and Milk Happy Birthday to: Danielle Grenlund, Dayanelly Soto ... read more
- Phoenix and DDHS parent-teacher conferences are Oct. 11Phoenix and DDHS Students and Parents: This is a reminder that Phoenix and DDHS Parent/Teacher Conferences are set for Wednesday, October 11, from 4-8 p.m. at both school buildings. Thank you. ***** Conferencias de padres y maestros para la secundaria Phoenix y Preparatoria el 11 de octubre. Padres y ... read more
- Phoenix Announcements: 10/10/2017Tuesday, October 10, 2017 Today is a B Day Today’s Lunch Menu Chicken Chop Suey, Grilled Chicken, Burrito, Mixed Greens, Carrots, Green Beans, Peaches, Fruit and Milk Upcoming Breakfast Menu 10/11 Waffles, Juice, Fruit and Milk Happy Birthday to: Sophia Winn, Andy Elguero After School Activities ... read more
