Joe runs across Nebraska for Phoenix Academy

Joe Wiebold is a parent of a current Phoenix Academy student.  Starting August 1, 2018 Joe is going to run across the state of Nebraska.  He is starting in Western Nebraska in Henry, NE. He will continue to run across the state until he arrives at the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge on August 10th. Joe […]

Scholarship Luncheon Photo

2018 Scholarship Luncheon

On March 22, 2018, Phoenix Academy hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Hilton Downtown Omaha.  Over 325 people came out to eat lunch, listen to the speakers, award recipients and show their support for Phoenix Academy. Our keynote speaker was the nationally known expert on learning disabilities, Rick Lavoie. Mr. Lavoie spoke about the […]

Scholarship Luncheon Raises Over $125,000 and Honors Omaha Education Advocates

The 2015 Phoenix Academy Scholarship Luncheon was held Friday, October 2 at Hilton Omaha. More than 350 supporters attended the luncheon, which featured Dr. JoAnn Deak, noted educator, psychologist and author of Your Fantastic Elastic Brain, and raised more than $125,000 for the school’s scholarship fund. The event also honored two champions of literacy in the […]

JoAnn Deak, PhD

Michael B. Yanney and Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, to be Honored

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 1, 2015 Contact: Christine Dunn, (402) 345-5401, ext. 107 or cdunn@vgagroup.com   Michael B. Yanney and Dr. Maryanne Stevens, RSM, to be Honored at 2015 Phoenix Academy Scholarship Luncheon Tickets Now Available Omaha, Neb. – Phoenix Academy is proud to announce its 2015 Scholarship Luncheon to be held on Friday, October […]

Phoenix Academy is competing to win $10,000

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We’re excited to announce Phoenix Academy has been nominated as a Top Five Finalist in Metro’s Magazine’s “Big Event” under the category “Speaker/Special Guest.” Vote now and you can help Phoenix Academy compete to the Top 12–where we could be selected to win $10,000! [button link=”http://www.spiritofomaha.com/TheBigEvent-VOTE/” size= “large” color=”red”]Vote Here[/button]

Omaha Gives 2014 Gave Us Projectors & Document Cameras!

Thanks to the generous donors who supported Phoenix Academy through Omaha Gives 2014, all of our classrooms received an amazing upgrade.  With the money received we purchased new white boards, short throw projectors and wireless document cameras for the classrooms.  These were much needed improvements and the teachers and students are enjoying them.  The video […]

2014 Scholarship Luncheon Featuring Erin Gruwell

The room was alive with colors of the academy and the beautiful centerpieces and stage decorations were also in the theme of the school colors and fall.  The Phoenix Academy logo was projected onto the dark grey drapes behind the stage with red, yellow and orange lights illuminating the room.  This was the setting for […]

Laura Bush will Speak at the Scholarship Luncheon

Phoenix Academy is proud to announce Laura Bush as the featured speaker at the Phoenix Academy Scholarship Luncheon.  The 2013 luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 22, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha.  Tickets go on sale August 15th. One of the most beloved and admired American First Ladies, […]