2014 Garage Sale

NOW Accepting Donations for the 2016 Phoenix Garage Sale!

It's time to clean out your basement, garage and closets and donate your unwanted, but re-usable items to the Phoenix Middle School Garage Sale. Ask your friends, family members, neighbors to donate their gently used items!

How do I Donate?

  • Donations will be accepted at the school, 2341 Snouffer Road, beginning Monday, April 1.
  • Donations can be made between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. On Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday, April 23, donations can be made in the evening until 8 p.m.
  • People wishing to donate are asked to bring their items into the school through the front main entrance.

When is the Sale?

  • The sale is on Friday, April 25th from 9am – 3pm, and on Saturday, April, 26th from 8am – 2pm.
  • On Friday, April 25, attendees can obtain early admission at 8am for a $5 admission fee..
  • Credit cards will be accepted at the sale!

How can I Help?

  • HELP!... WE NEED VOLUNTEERS - Click here for more information
    Phoenix parents, students and staff all work together to plan and host the event. After donations are made, the volunteers sort and price the sale items.

 A limited number of donation pickups can be arranged on the evening of Tuesday April 23rd by calling the school. Receipts are available for those wishing to declare the donation on their tax return. Please ask in the office if you would like a receipt. All proceeds from the sale benefit 21st century learning by providing funds to support technology for the students and teachers.  The sale will include everything from household items, appliances, furniture, sporting goods, toys and books, plus a lot more. Cash AND credit cards will be accepted at the sale. No clothing, shoes, mattresses, analog TV's or non-working/old appliances will be accepted as donations. All items not sold at the end of the sale will be donated to area nonprofit social service agencies for their use.

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Please contact Jayne Rosandich, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., by cell phone at (614) 323-7646 or at

Phoenix Middle School at (614) 450-4100 beginning April 2nd.

Office Contact

Sean Flynn Principal
Chrissy Cavaluchy Secretary
Dawn Piccinich Nurse
Deb Warren Building Assistant
Ron Waterwash Counselor

School Hours: 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phoenix Middle School
2341 Snouffer Road, Worthington, OH 43085
Phone 614.450,4100 | Fax 614.781.0135

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