Phoenix Middle School Lottery
Learn more about Worthington's Phoenix Middle School
Phoenix Application and Lottery Information
Dear Families of Worthington 6th graders:
We have two more upcoming events for you to learn more about Phoenix by engaging with our staff and students. Each event is uniquely crafted to provide a different aspect of the Phoenix experience. To allow us to cater to those planning on attending, please complete the RSVP form below.
Our first even was an informational meeting held on February 7th. If you missed it, no worries, you can check out the recording of the event here. Make sure to catch the second half of the video as some of our students fielded questions from the families in attendance.
Our second opportunity to learn more will be on March 6th, as future and current students will be invited to Phoenix for a student-focused canteen of Phoenix-led activities and an eSports tournament. Please make sure to RSVP for this evening - especially if you plan on participating in the eSports Tournament. There will be snacks and prizes, free of charge!
Finally, on March 16th, see our space during our Phoenix Open House as families and future students get the chance to take a guided tour around our school, led by one of our current Phoenix students. We'll also have Kona Ice available for purchase either before you start your tour or on your way out. More details on each of these events and how to apply can be found below the following RSVP form.
Upcoming Events to Learn More About Phoenix
Phoenix Middle School is an option for families in Worthington Schools, and we invite all parents of current 6th graders to learn about our school and see if it will be a good fit for their children. Below are recommended opportunities to learn about Phoenix Middle School.
Attendance is highly encouraged for those parents whose children are interested in applying.
Family Information Meeting
We met on February 7th with families to discuss what makes Phoenix unique. Make sure to catch the second half of the video, as several students fielded questions from the families in attendance. If you have individual questions, you can reach out to Dr. Flynn at sflynn@wscloud.org at your convenience.
Phoenix Discovery Night
Wednesday, March 6 (Tournament 5:00 PM; Discovery Night 6:00-7:30 PM)
Location: Phoenix Middle School
Target Audience: Students
On March 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM, Phoenix Middle School is hosting our second annual eSports Tournament and from 6:00-7:30 PM, we will host our Discovery Night for prospective students. This is a student-focused event, so feel free to drop your students off at the door and pick them up at the end of the event.
First, students interested in competing in our free eSports Tournament will begin competition at 5:00 PM, led by our 3-time state champion Phoenix eSports Team. First place will win a new game as a prize!
Following the tournament, current students will lead student-centered activities including club exploration, and interactions between current and prospective students to learn about the Phoenix experience. Students will receive "passports" to check in at various activities around the school. Those students who successfully engage in enough activities will be entered to win door prizes at the end of the evening!
There will be light snacks, optional physical activity, and opportunities for students to get to know other Phoenix applicants and current students. Have your student bring their friends and come enjoy their first evening at Phoenix.
You must RSVP in order to attend: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw8oQb9CYBdgkbVezXos4jic67AtgYtlxwORZFUa7I_QOlCA/viewform?usp=sf_link
Phoenix Open House
Saturday, March 16 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Location: Phoenix Middle School
Target Audience: Whole Family
Application, Lottery, and Sibling Information
To apply to be a Phoenix 7th grader for the 2024-2025 school year: students must complete the current Phoenix Middle School Application (currently available at www.phoenixms.org) and submit it to the website no later than Tuesday, March 19, 2024, 4:00 pm.
Students who have submitted applications on time will be entered into a lottery that will be held at the Worthington Education Center on Friday, March 22, 2024.
The Phoenix Middle School lottery is conducted at the district level; not the school. All questions about the lottery process should be referred to Sue Withers, Administrative Assistant to Dr. Neil Gupta, Director of Secondary Education, at 614-450-6015.
Students will be drawn from the lottery by neighborhood school.
To be eligible, students must be residents in the Worthington Schools when school begins Fall 2024.
The lottery will be live-streamed.
Students are NOT required to be present at the lottery on drawing day.
Due to our unique daily schedule, we allow current Phoenix families with a student who is in the 7th grade (moving to 8th grade in Fall 2024) to have automatic admittance for an incoming 7th grade sibling through the application and lottery process. IMPORTANT: Even if the 6th grader has a sibling who is a current Phoenix 7th grader, the student MUST complete and submit an application. Students without applications WILL NOT be entered into the lottery, regardless of whether their sibling is in the current Phoenix 7th grade class.
The children of Phoenix staff can be a part of the new class after an application is submitted. The Phoenix staff’s child does NOT take a seat in the lottery pool.
Looking for more information? Our website details our school, programming, and all of the unique benefits of a Phoenix education: www.phoenixms.org
Below, you will also find our information packet and a video with testimonials from former Phoenix students.
The video above is a compilation of Phoenix alumni speaking to how their time at Phoenix has impacted their lives beyond their middle school years.
Final Notes
- After the lottery has been completed, families will be sent an offer email with directions for accepting their seat at Phoenix Middle School.
- Once we have confirmed our new 7th grade class for 2024-2025, we will host the new students at Phoenix MS for an Orientation on the morning of May 9, 2024. Parents will need to provide transportation to Phoenix that morning. More information will be provided to students who are selected.
- We will also hold individualized New Family Advisory Meetings during the month of April. More information will be provided to those whose names are drawn in the lottery.
- If you have any other questions about the Phoenix Middle School program, please email Sean Flynn (sflynn@wscloud.org) or Robert Estice (restice@wscloud.org).
- If you have any questions about the Phoenix Middle School lottery, please email Sue Withers (swithers@wscloud.org).
We look forward to meeting you and your 6th grade students during our recruitment process this spring! We cannot wait to meet you and your students throughout our application and lottery process!
With appreciation and enthusiasm,
The Phoenix Middle School Staff