NEWS & EVENTS AT PHOENIX

Phoenix Charter School

3131 NE Diamond Lake Blvd

Roseburg, OR 97470

Phone: 541-673-3036 | Fax: 541-957-5906

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Phoenix Charter School is provided by the Phoenix School of Roseburg, a private non-profit (501(c)(3)) youth development organization.

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January 26, 2018

Request for Proposals — Internet Service Provider

Competitive bidding is now open for Phoenix’s internet service provider, please click here for the RFP.

June 26,  2017

Free Summer Meals for Kids at Phoenix!

Phoenix is happy to announce our free summer meals program for all kids ages 1-18 in Douglas County! Meal service, which includes a hot dish and vegetables fresh from our garden, runs June 26 to August 3, Monday through Thursday. Breakfast is served from 8:30-9:00am and lunch from 11:30am-12:15pm (Note: No meal service on July 3 & 4, 2017).  

August 12, 2015

Explore the Trades Summer Camp at Phoenix School shows young girls there is a place for them in the trades

Thanks to Sponsorships from Oregon Department of Transportation and The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry, Phoenix Charter School coordinated and hosted a free week-long camp for 11-14 year old girls this June to learn about opportunities for women in the building trades. 20+ young women attended the day camp which was staffed by Phoenix students from the Women In Trades (WIT) club …serving a

September 29, 2015

Journalism class releases first Phoenix Newsletter of the year

This year’s Journalism class is off with a start! The journalism class is a hands-on class that teaches students real-life skills and helps them to create a portfolio. Students learn a variety of skills in the course including writing, interviewing, advertising and page design. The class is responsible for the creating the monthly newsletter and the annual yearbook.

Click here to download the September 2015 edition.

November 24, 2015

Phoenix Agriculture Science Class Hatches Chickens

The Ag Science class is doing something new this year – hatching chickens. Science teacher Lindley Hession said the class has been learning about “phylogeny” this year. According to the dictionary, phylogeny is the “evolutionary history of a kind of organism or genetically related group of organisms.”

“We have learned how birds are closely related to reptiles,” said Lindley. “We have discusses genetics and how feathers are ...

January 12, 2016

Phoenix Students Plan Community Event, Winter Palooza!

On Thursday, January 28, Phoenix Charter High School students will be hosting the inaugural Winter Palooza in the school’s multi-purpose room. The event will be going from 4:30-7:00 p.m.

During the event, there will be bingo, live music performed by the student band Quorum, raffles, a cupcake contest with the culinary arts students, class displays and ...

January 17, 2016

Territorial Seed Company Visits Phoenix School Garden

Students enrolled in the Phoenix School Learning Garden class had the opportunity to learn about seeds and how to preserve them from local seed and garden gurus from the Territorial Seed Company just up the road in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Territorial Seed staff traveled to our learning garden to teach students both dry and wet methods for seed saving. We were also happy to receive a donation of seeds for use in our garden this upcoming season, thank you Territorial!  More...

January 29, 2016

Now Hiring for Summer 2016 Tech Crew Positions

Our Summer Conservation Corps Program provides an opportunity for youth from any school and with any skill level to enjoy the summer working outdoors. This year we are proud to announce we have 18 positions available with our technical monitoring teams. All Douglas County residents, ages 17-24 are eligible for these positions. We focus to challenge our crew’s work ethic, expand their job skills, and provide steady summer employment. More...

February 9, 2016

Volunteer Mentor Opportunity with the ASPIRE Program

Phoenix School is currently seeking ASPIRE mentors for our students. ASPIRE is a college and career mentoring program that pairs adults in the community with high school students to help them plan for their future beyond high school. ASPIRE is a free program of the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) and its objective is to provide the necessary tools and guidance to the students of Oregon to assist them in reaching their post-secondary goals.  More...

April 6, 2016

Tickets available now for our Spring Dinner & Silent Auction

Join us Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 5:30pm for our annual fundraiser and enjoy good food, good drink, and good people–all for a great cause! Featuring dinner by Lighthouse Center Bakery & Cafe, wine and beer from local sources, and unique silent auction items our Spring Dinner is a great way support the students of Phoenix Charter School.

Contact Crissy Lindsey to purchase your tickets today: clindsey@roseburgphoenix.com or 541-440-1116. More...

May 4, 2016

2016 Spring Dinner a Success!

Thank you to the greater Douglas County Community for supporting a great cause at our annual Spring Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser!  This year’s evening was nothing short of amazing and was filled with good food, good drink, and good people.

Thanks to the generous support of our community we were fortunate to raise over $51,000 to support career and technical education programs at our school. More...

May 26, 2016

Free Summer Meals for Kids ages 1-18 at Phoenix

As summer approaches we are gearing up to launch our free summer meals for kids program!  Open to all kids 1-18, our program makes sure kids have the fuel they need to learn and play all summer long. Our summer food program will run from June 20 to July 28, Monday through Thursday.  Breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:00am and lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm. This will be the seventh year our organization has provided the free summer food for kids program.  More...

June 6, 2016

BBQ & Open House for Prospective Freshman Students

Thinking about enrolling at Phoenix as a Freshman?  Well come to our open house and BBQ on Monday, 06/13/16 from 12-2pm for lunch and the opportunity to tour the school, meet our teachers, and learn more about our exciting programs and classes. Both prospective students and their families are welcome. If you have questions about the event please contact Crissy Lindsey at clindsey@roseburgphoenix.com or 541-440-1116.  For more information about enrollment click here.

September 28, 2016

Fall Open House!  Wednesday, 10/12/16 from 5-8pm

Join us for a fun fall open house full of student activities, school tours, a chance to meet the teachers, and learn more about Phoenix.  Students who complete activities in each classroom will earn a ticket for a drawing full of fabulous prizes!  Parents who complete a short survey will be entered in to a drawing for dinner and bowling for four at Ten Down Bowling!  Last, but not least, a free soup and salad bar for students and their families. Click here for the flyer.

September 29, 2016

Press Release – September 29, 2016 Incident

Please click here to read the full press release regarding the lockdown at Phoenix Charter School.

October 4, 2016

Dietetic Intern in the House!

Phoenix Charter School is happy to welcome our first Dietetic Intern, Jennifer Wood, for a seven week rotation fall term. While here she’ll be focusing on nutrition education & learning about Phoenix’s food program. The Dietician Program is offered by Utah State University. Jennifer received her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics at San Francisco State University in 2014.  Shortly after graduation she moved to Roseburg for a job as a WIC Nutrition Counselor. More…

November 7, 2016

How to Have a Healthy Holiday

Halloween has passed and the official start to the 2016 Holiday Season has begun! November through December tend to be the most notoriously unhealthy times of the year- some sources say that the average American can gain five pounds throughout this season. This five pounds of weight gain might come on easy, and once January 2 hits, most are concerned about losing gained weight. So what is the issue with the holiday season? More…

December 12, 2016

Blood Drive Success!

Students in our Health Technology program held a blood donation drive with Lane Blood Center on December 2, 2016, collecting 31 life saving units of blood!  Phoenix students have been holding blood drives for some time now, but this was the first time partnering with Lane Blood Center after learning that the majority of blood donations used at our local hospital come from Lane Blood Center.

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January 2, 2017

Inclement Weather

The winter weather season is upon us!  We follow the Roseburg Public Schools guidance for weather related closures, please refer to the district website www.roseburg.k12.or.us for the most current information regarding school closures and bus routes. Local TV and radio are also a good source.  If our school does close we have make-up days built in to our calendar, check our calendar page for updates.

January 25, 2017

Now Hiring for OYCC Summer Tech Crews!

Interested in getting outside this summer and earning money?  Our Summer Youth Conservation Corps is a great opportunity for students from any school to enjoy the summer working outdoors.  Summer Tech Crew members will work with either the Umpqua National Forest or Roseburg BLM technicians completing various types of field surveys. Click here for the application, position descriptions, and further details.  

January 26, 2017

2015-16 Graduate Rate & Dropout Rate

Last school year 26 Phoenix students earned their high school diploma.  These youth entered Phoenix Charter High School behind in credits but persevered and were ultimately able to graduate.

Our 2015-16 4 year Cohort Graduation Rate (first time high school students in a particular year and the percentage that graduate within four years) is 16.67%, 5 percentage More...

April 7, 2017

Tickets now available for our 2017 Spring Dinner & Auction

Join us Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 5:30pm for our annual fundraiser and enjoy good food, good drink, and good people–-all for a great cause!  Featuring dinner by Lighthouse Center Bakery, Umpqua Valley wine and beer, live music, and a primo silent and live auction with Sam Lee. Our spring dinner is a great night out a great way to support the students of Phoenix School.   Contact Crissy Lindsey to purchase your tickets today: clindsey@roseburgphoenix.com or 541-440-1116 More...

May 8, 2017

Now Hiring for OYCC Summer Hand Tool Crews!

Interested in getting outside this summer and earning money? Our Summer Youth Conservation Corps is a great opportunity for students from any school to enjoy the summer working outdoors. Summer Hand Tool Crew members will work with either the Umpqua National Forest or Roseburg BLM staff on a range of jobs from trail enhancement to habitat restoration for wildlife. Click here for the application, position descriptions, and further details.  

August 22, 2017

2017 Schedule Pick-up Day, 08/31/17 • 1-2:30pm

Welcome! We are looking forward to seeing our students and jumping into a new school year full of promise and possibility.  Phoenix staff has worked hard during the “off-season” to further improve the school and learning opportunities.

New and returning students are invited to pick up their fall course schedules in the multipurpose room at Phoenix Charter School on Thursday, August 31 between 1-2:30pm.

October 30, 2017

Fall Open House! Tuesday, 11/07/17 5:30-8:30pm

Join us for a fun fall open house full of activities, tours, the opportunity to meet our teachers, and learn more about Phoenix. Students who complete activities in each classroom will earn a ticket for a drawing full of fabulous prizes!  Parents who complete a short survey will be entered to win a $50 gift card to Red Robin in Roseburg.  Click here for the flyer.

October 3, 2017

Press Release - October 2, 2017 Incident

Please click here to read the press release regarding a precautionary lockdown at Phoenix Charter School.

March 6, 2018

Tickets now available for our 2018 Spring Dinner & Auction

Join us Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 5:30pm for our annual fundraiser and enjoy local beer and wine, dinner by Lighthouse Center Cafe & Bakery and Phoenix culinary students, live music, and a unique silent and oral auction with Sam Lee and Brian Prawitz.  Our spring dinner is a great way to support the students of Phoenix Charter School.  

Contact Crissy Lindsey to purchase your tickets today at clindsey@roseburgphoenix.com or 541-440-1116. More...

May 18, 2018

2018 Spring Dinner & Auction a Success!

Thank you to the greater Douglas County Community for supporting a great cause at our 2018 Spring Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser! This year’s evening was nothing short of amazing and was filled with good food, good drink, and good people. More…

June 15, 2018

Free Summer Meals for Kids at Phoenix!

Phoenix is happy to announce our free summer meals program for all kids ages 1-18 in Douglas County! Meal service, which includes a hot dish and vegetables fresh from our garden, runs June 25 to August 2, Monday through Thursday. Breakfast is served from 8:30-9:00am and lunch from 11:30am-12:15pm (Note: No meal service on July 4 & 5, 2018 in observance of Independence Day).  

October 26, 2018

Phoenix Fall Open House, 11/07/18 5:30-8pm

Join us for our fall open house with activities for students, parents, and families. Meet our teachers, different activities in each classroom. Enjoy a free, garden fresh dinner provided by our Blue Zones Committee starting at 5:45pm.  Activities & prize drawings for students. Parents who attend will be entered in to a drawing for a $60 giftcard to TenDown Bowling! Open to all Phoenix students and their families, prospective students and their families, and the Douglas County community.

June 25, 2018

Register today for the 2018-19 School Year at Phoenix

Registration is now open for new and returning Phoenix students for next school year. Please click here to learn the process, read the due dates, and access our registration packets. Our summer office hours are Monday to Thursday, 8:00-3:30pm. Have a safe and fun summer!

March 11, 2019

Phoenix Spring Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser

Join us Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 5:30pm for our annual fundraiser! Enjoy local beer and wine, a delicious dinner, and unique silent auction items all while supporting the students of Phoenix School. Contact Crissy for information, sponsorships, and tickets–541-440-1116 or clindsey@roseburpghoenix.com.

Check out the event page here for updates.  

February 22, 2019

Request for Proposals — Support and Maintenance Package

Competitive bidding is now open for a support and maintenance package for our NSA 4600 Dell Sonic Wall.  Please click here for the RFP and timeline.

May 9, 2019

2019 Spring Dinner & Auction a Success!

Thank you to the greater Douglas County Community for supporting Phoenix at our 2019 Spring Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser! This year’s evening was nothing short of amazing and was filled with good food, good drinks, and good people. More…

May 31, 2019

Now Hiring for OYCC Summer Youth Corps Crews Members!

Interested in getting outside this summer and earning money? Our Summer Youth Conservation Corps is a great opportunity for students from any school to enjoy the summer working outdoors. Summer Hand Tool and Tech Crew members will work with either the Umpqua National Forest or Roseburg BLM staff on a range of jobs from trail enhancement to habitat restoration for wildlife. Click here for the application, position descriptions, and further details.  

June 24, 2019

Free Summer Meals for Kids at Phoenix!

Join Phoenix this summer for free breakfast and lunchfor all kids and teens ages 1-18. This program is open to all families and there is no paperwork required, just drop in! We feature two main dish options and veggies from our own garden. Our program runs from June 24, 2019 to August 1, 2019–meals are served Monday-Thursday, with breakfast served 8:30-9:30am and lunch served 11:30am-12:30pm.  *Note: no meal service on July 4, 2019 in observance of Independence Day.

October 28, 2019

Phoenix Fall Open House, 11/06/19 5-8pm

Join us for our fall open house and meet our teachers, take part in fun activities in each classroom, and enjoy student made appetizers from our culinary and garden students. Prize drawings for students and siblings and parents who attend will be entered in to a drawing for a $50 gift card to Red Robin! Open to all Phoenix students and their families, prospective students and their families, and the Douglas County community.

June 2, 2020

Phoenix Spring 2020 Socially Distant Fundraiser

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we had to cancel our in-person Spring Dinner and Auction, alternatively we have set up an online fundraiser to help support our remarkable students. Your support, big or small, is very appreciated and will help us share with our students that their community is behind them!  Check out fundraising page here for more information on how to get involved.

April 29, 2021

Now Hiring for OYC Summer Youth Corps Crews Members!

Interested in getting outside this summer and earning money? Our Summer Youth Corps is a great opportunity for students from any school to enjoy the summer working outdoors. Summer Hand Tool and Tech Crew members will work with either the Umpqua National Forest or Roseburg BLM staff on a range of jobs from trail enhancement to habitat restoration for wildlife. Click here for the application, position descriptions, and further details.