Our adult learners had a great time with the ponies today! They are continuing lessons in beginning horsemanship and having a great time doing so! #AltEd #watchmerise
Congratulations to Ms. Sarah Deal, the 2023-2024 Phoenix Teacher of the Year! Her caring work, institutional knowledge, and passion for our students and staff have made her an influential and extremely effective member of our team.
It's National School Bus Safety Week and CCPS Transportation Appreciation Week! Let's show our bus drivers, aides, and transportation staff some love this week!
#ALLin4CCPS
We are so proud of our Phoenix, Layne Disher, for participating in Virginia's Commonwealth Challenge. He was officially promoted from candidate to cadet! Let's go, Class 60! #AltEd #watchmerise
It's not "goodbye" it's "see you later." We are so proud of Gabe for going above and beyond to meet his goals this 9 weeks. Even though he will be headed back to FTB Monday, he will always be a Phoenix! #watchmerise
Week 3 at Verdun was a blast! Groundwork's students broke down the parts of a resume that are most important to employers. Students also utilized verbal and nonverbal communication skills, along with teamwork, to complete low and high rope activities. #WatchMeRise #AltEd
Happy Principal Appreciation Week, Mr. Toler! We are thankful for all that you do!
Our middle schoolers are pros with embroidery! Check out this piece made by CMS 8th grader Danny Tox Ico!
We are in week 2 of the Groundwork's Project at Verdun! This week students worked on identifying potential career matched based on their strengths and weaknesses. They put their strengths to the test on both high and low ropes obstacles through team building activities #AltEd
Would you believe this blouse was made 100% from scratch?? Shout out to Zoey for her hard work and creativity in creating a custom, one of a kind piece!
Our kids know the colder months are coming- check out a scarf made by Cameron Philyaw Simpson and the beginnings of this beautiful blanket! #watchmerise #crochet
We can't wait to see how this beautiful quilt turns out! #watchmerise
The Family Resource Center is hosting an informational session for parents on recognizing the signs of substance abuse. Use the link below to sign up!
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Check out our new vision and mission posters mounted this week! Local artist and CCPS grad, Layton Scarbrough, created a beautiful Phoenix portrait which also incorporates the colors from the four base schools we serve: @CCPSCCHS @CCPSEVHS @CCPSCMS @CCPSFTB #watchmerise
These students chose to make a healthy breakfast for their FriYAY activity. Students got in groups and worked together to make fruit and yogurt parfaits. They were super sweet by collecting orders from staff members before making their own. We love watching them work together!
Due to potential impacts from the impending tropical storm, all CCPS activities scheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023 and Sunday, September 24, 2023 will be canceled.
Friday night activities will continue as scheduled.
Phoenix is proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month! We've started by working on a collaborative Frida Kahlo large scale portrait. Frida Kahlo, a Mexican artist, is remembered for her self-portraits, pain and passion, and bold, vibrant colors. #hispanicheritage #watchmerise
Mr. Hemperley's Econ and Finance class was challenged to create and stick to a budget if $1000 a month. Do you think they did it?? #watchmerise
Happy #constitutionday from Phoenix! Check out our DIY Red, White, and Blue shirts! #risinghigher
Students spent part of the day prepping for Constitution Day activities on Monday! #watchmerise
