Phoenix Academy

As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.

We know it's spring break week and students aren't in session, but we're celebrating National Assistant Principal's Week! Our APs play a huge role in helping our buildings run smoothly, supporting our teachers and staff, and helping our students achieve their best! Thank you, APs!

Happy Easter to those who celebrate.

Wishing a blessed Good Friday to those who celebrate.

May 6-10, 2024, is Teacher Appreciation Week! In addition to the many ways families, school leaders, and PTAs will thank our teachers for their work throughout that week (and year), we would like to send RPS teachers virtual cards as well. Fill out this form and we'll email your teacher with a card. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1526966

The GATEway Science Fair for grades 3-6 will take place on Saturday, April 20. All interested students are invited to participate. The science fair is a non-competitive. Student scientists can conduct an experiment for their science project at home, and then bring the project board to the science fair. Learn more and register by April 7 at www.rochestergateway.com.

Wishing a Happy Holi to those who celebrate.

Happy Palm Sunday to those who celebrate.

Happy Purim to those who celebrate.

Happy Naw-Rúz to those who celebrate.

According to History.com, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of Saint Patrick's death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years and have been observing the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick since around the ninth or 10th century.