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Phoenix International School of the Arts

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PISOTA is Charles County Public Schools’ first-ever 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tuition-free arts charter middle school.

We’re cultivating the next generation of global artists, inventors, scholars, and changemakers. Phoenix International School of the Arts (PISOTA), is a tuition-free public middle school in Charles County, MD with a 3-prong academic focus: international studies, social innovation, and the arts. The mission of PISOTA is to inspire and prepare the next generation of global artists, innovators, leaders, and scholars to use their intrinsic gifts to make the world a better place. In addition to PISOTA's Arts Conservatory (concentrations include: music-voice/instrumental, theatre, dance, visual arts, and new media/museum curation), our international curriculum leads to the International Baccalaureate Careers Program in grades 11 and 12, and includes the Cambridge International Education's IGSCE in mathematics and science, language, world history, geography, and literature.

10/30/2026

📝Peer-to-Peer Tutoring at started this week!

Our scholars were really showing out at the launch of this school year’s program. We want to thank our Phoenix Fam, Mr. Kelly, and both the tutors and the learners who took part in PISOTAT this week. A special shout out to the staff advisor, Ms. Somerville, for being part of this special group at . PISOTAT is a true showing of being on SCHOLARLY behavior and standing on business!

You can still join PISOTAT as both a tutor and a learner. Please complete a permission slip and turn it in to Ms. Somerville to take part. See you next Thursday at PISOTAT!

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10/30/2026

🎃 Be safe and have fun this weekend, Phoenix Fam.
- Your PISOTA Cast of Characters

10/24/2026

is a tuition-free, public arts middle school that works in partnership with Charles County Public Schools. When your child comes to PISOTA, they engage in daily arts instruction in either dance, theatre, or visual arts. We are a small school community who truly cares about each and every scholar at the school. With many opportunities for families to get involved in both the support of staff and scholars and the governance and direction of the school’s growth, we are a school keeping community and families at the center.

Check us out! Register for a tour and submit your application for SY 2027-2028 today. Check out the link in our “About” section.

10/21/2026

🎓Parent University is BACK!

Use the link in our bio to join us this evening for a much-requested workshop on building healthy relationships between parents and their middle school-aged student.

We’re proud to partner with the Pisota PTSO CREW🤩 and local organization, Center for Abused Persons (CAPS), for this expert-led event.

✨We hope to see you there!

10/21/2026

It may be , but Principal Bateman is the one giving gifts!

In anticipation of our Double Good Fundraiser, Dr. Bateman delivered Double Good Popcorn to staff for a surprise treat last week! Thank you for all the ways you show up coach, mentor, leader, and friend for staff. Happy National Principals Month!

10/20/2026

Pop, snack, and give back! 🍿✨ Every bag of Double Good popcorn you order helps fund student activities and enrichment at PISOTA. Delicious treats, bigger opportunities for our scholars. Order today through the link in our bio!

10/19/2026

October Phoenix Flame of the Month: Ms. S. Jackson 🔥

This month, the PISOTA family chose Ms. Jackson as our Phoenix Flame, and her colleagues had plenty to say about why.

She shows up for our students and the staff who serve them. One colleague shared that Ms. Jackson “is always thinking of ways to best support scholars and the staff that work with them.” She is constantly reflecting on how to serve the PISOTA family better, and she has taken on many roles in the building to make sure our needs are met.

She carries a lot, and she does it well. Her teammates noted how much she does for the SPED department, on top of her work with Synergy. As one person put it, she’s been “working hard with a smile on her face.”

She’s growing into leadership. In three years at PISOTA, Ms. Jackson has stepped into this year with ownership of her projects and SPED compliance. She has also been open to being developed in the special education space here in Charles County. That willingness to learn while leading is the Phoenix spirit.

Ms. S. Jackson, thank you for your dedication, your heart, and the way you lift this community. You’ve more than earned this flame. 🔥

Please join us in congratulating Ms. S. Jackson, our October Phoenix Flame of the Month!

10/18/2026

🪩 Dances at an arts school are always top-tier!

Our Fall Dance is more than a night out. It’s a tradition our pours their hearts into, and it shows what an arts school is really about: students expressing themselves, taking creative risks, and celebrating each other out loud.

Movement, music, and joy build the things we care about deeply:
💛 Healthy friendships
💛 Confidence to be fully yourself
💛 Positive choices and a sense of belonging
💛 A school culture where every student is seen and celebrated

At PISOTA, we don’t just teach the arts. We live them, together.

Thank you to our incredible PTSO for making this night one to remember. 🙌🏾

SY 2027-28 enrollment applications are open. Submit your applications by Nov. 18, 2026: https://apply.avela.org/pisota.

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10/18/2026

🐦‍🔥 Enrollment season at is happening now!

We are accepting applications from Charles County residents with students going to grades 6 - 8 for the 2027-2028 school year. Tap the link in our bio or 📸 a screenshot and copy/paste: https://apply.avela.org/pisota.
⭐️Academics within a global context
⭐️ Pathway & performance/exhibition opportunities in:
⭐️ Dance
⭐️ Theatre
⭐️ Visual Art

Register for a tour on Oct. 25th or Nov. 15th. If your family is ready to join a school with high expectations, real-world creative opportunities that are built on strong school-family relationships, apply before Open Enrollment closes on October 18th!

10/14/2026

📣 Enrollment is OPEN for SY 2027–2028! 🎨🎭🎶

Applications for Phoenix International School of the Arts are live as of 12 PM ET today, October 14!

PISOTA is Charles County’s first public charter school, serving scholars in grades 6–8 with an arts-integrated education where creativity powers academic excellence. Every scholar deserves a place to be seen, challenged, and celebrated.

✨ Ready to join the Phoenix family?
👉 Apply at apply.avela.org/PISOTA (link in bio)

Know a rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grader who belongs on our stage? Tag a family, share this post, and help us spread the word! ❤️🤍💙🩵

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Address

95 Catalpa Drive
La Plata, MD
20646

Opening Hours

Monday	7:50am - 2:20pm
Tuesday	7:50am - 2:20pm
Wednesday	7:50am - 2:20pm
Thursday	7:50am - 2:20pm
Friday	7:50am - 2:20pm

Telephone

+13017532098

Website

https://linktr.ee/PISOTA, https://popup.doublegood.com/event/ea719eec-8c3e-11f1-b147-872db3ebbb3b

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