Why Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle Center for Innovation, Design, Engineering, and the Arts
At Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School families can expect a safe and engaging learning environment where ALL students are supported through meaningful school-family partnerships. We provide hands-on learning experiences through project-based learning that develop collaborative skills to help students connect the content to the community. Families can count on a supportive staff, a relationships-first approach to supporting our students, exploration of courses based on their interest areas, a steady flow of communication, and commitment to innovation to equip students for their next chapter of success.
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- CEFPI James D. MacConnell Award (the highest international honor in educational facility design, awarded by the Council of Educational Facility Planners International).
- National Forum to Accelerate Middle Grades Reform and South Carolina Association for Middle Level Education Horizon Schools to Watch Re-Designation 1
- Palmetto State Arts Education STEAM School of Excellence
- Project Lead the Way Distinguished Gateway School
- Highest GCS Growth in ELA & Mathematics on SCREADY
- VEX VRC State Robotics Champions and VEX World Championships Qualifier
- eSports Rocket League National Champions
- Jr. Beta Club National Champions
- Superior Ratings for all Performing Arts Groups
- District Championships in Volleyball, Girls Basketball and Boys Basketball
Our school is named after former GCS Superintendent Dr. Phinnize Fisher.
"From the start, Fisher struck the right balance between academic rigor and genuine care for who my daughter is as a person. Her teachers pushed her to think critically, ask better questions, and challenge herself in ways that will serve her well heading into high school."
- Parent of Former Student
"Our oldest discovered architecture at Fisher and went on to study it at the Fine Arts Center, with plans to pursue it in college. Our youngest discovered fiber arts and also continued her artistic journey at the Fine Arts Center. We will always be grateful for the teachers and experiences at Fisher that helped our daughters discover their passions and become more confident in who they are."
- Parent of Former Students