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Our friends from Western Reserve Joint Fire District visited McKinley Elementary for lunch! Our local heroes, now besties, joined us for pizza day and recess! Some tidbits: We lost firefighter Nina for about an hour in McKinley... We found her unable to escape a group hug in a classroom! Some Bulldogs did not let a fireman off the "spinny-thingy" on the playground. AND... Poland's firefighters definitely know how many teeth have been lost this month! Seemed to be a common topic... Though it was much better than answering, "How old are you?!"

TREES = PLANTED! The PSHS Science Club contributed to the YSU Legacy Forests Project today, helping the Penguins plant over 1,750 trees today! Bulldogs have left their paw marks in this micro forest, set to provide benefits for our environment and local wildlife! Izzy broke the ground for our first tree, and Ben definitely had a record with over 20 trees planted. Thank you to these dogs for making a positive impact!

Poland Local School District has calculated and posted Student Fees for the 2025-2026 School Year and PSHS Student Fees for the first semester. Please visit polandbulldogs.com/progressbook to view your child's fee balance. Only PRIMARY CONTACTS of students on Progressbook can view fee information. Starting November 2025, Poland Local School District will send digital notifications to the parents/guardians of students with outstanding student fee balances. Itemized fee invoices can be viewed on Progressbook. Outstanding fee balances will include unpaid fees from current and previous school years.

K-6 PARENT LITERACY NIGHT | Join us on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Dobbins Early Learning Center for an informative evening on supporting student literacy. Learn about federal programs, hear from our principals, enjoy a presentation by the Poland Library, and connect with literacy coaches for helpful resources. RSVP @ polandbulldogs.com/rsvp.

Poland Middle School invited our local Veterans to lunch today! Sixth grade Bulldogs welcomed their guests to their lunch tables to interview them and thank them for all they have done. Thank you, sixth grade students, for honoring our Veterans. Thank you, Veterans, for your service.

Poland Seminary High School's Veterans Day Assembly featured the PSHS Wind Ensemble, Rashmeet Kaur as the host, and guest speaker Mrs. Janice Hohloch. Thank you, Mrs. Hohloch, for your service and your dedication to us Bulldogs. Thank you, PSHS, for honoring our Veterans. Thank you, Veterans, for your service.

McKinley Elementary's Veterans Day Assembly was led by the third grade class and their music teacher Ms. Senatore. The Bulldogs invited local veterans to their school to enjoy a show and thank them for their service. It was an awesome showing of talent and appreciation. Thank you, McKinley Elementary, for honoring our Veterans. Thank you, Veterans, for your service.

2025-2026 PSHS WINTER ATHLETIC SCHEDULES (as of 11/10/2025) Schedules subject to change. For the latest updates, please visit polandbulldogs.org. GO DOGS!

The Bulldogs take on the Girard Indians on Friday, 11/14 in the OHSAA Football Playoffs, @ Arrowhead Stadium in Girard. Tickets can be purchased online at ohsaa.org/tickets or at the door. PARKING: A $5 parking fee will be collected at all stadium lots.

Poland Local School District conducted a full-scale safety drill on November 6, 2025 at Poland Seminary High School, in collaboration with Poland Township Police Department, Western Reserve Fire and Rescue, and federal agencies. The district appreciates its partners for their continued collaboration and thanks PSHS administrators Mr. Kevin Snyder, Mr. Mike Daley, Mr. Doug McGlynn, and Mr. Brian Banfield, for their commitment to the safety of our schools.

Poland Seminary High School and Junior High Cheer participated in the Raider Extravaganza Cheer Competition at Warren G. Harding on November 9 with 25 other school districts. The High School Cheerleaders earned 1st Place in the Game Day Building Division and received the Super Spirit Award. The Junior High Cheerleaders also placed 1st in the Traditional Building Division.

Panda Leaders from Poland Middle School's sixth grade class participated in a Red Ribbon Week Team Building Blitz this week. Each group of leaders was assigned to surprise a classroom at McKinley Elementary with a visit to participate in activities that brought us closer together as a team!

Enjoy photos from our holiday festivities today! As the day goes on, expect to see photos filling the gallery, featuring our Bulldogs in costume enjoying a day of fun. We send a very special thank you to the McKinley/Middle School PTO and parent volunteers for hosting such a great day.

Windows with cobwebs, cats that scratch in cupboards, and footsteps in hallways but no one is there? Would you stay at Mrs. Herdman's haunted houses?! ENTER IF YOU DARE! Hear the spooky, scary descriptive writing projects from our third grade students, going from the brainstorming session to the final paragraphs typed out and presented!

We are excited to announce our annual districtwide food drive, sponsored by Poland Middle School's PANDA Club and the Student Councils from both Poland Junior and Senior High Schools. All food donations will stay within the community to assist families in need. The food drive will run from November 3 through November 14. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference, and together, we can have a lasting impact on those in need.

Enjoy photos from our Red Ribbon Week celebration. We enjoyed a fun themed week learning about making healthy choices and staying safe! Thank you to Mrs. Rowan and Mrs. Butch for organizing the events of Red Ribbon Week 2025.

What are your sources of strength? That was the question at hand for a select group of Poland Bulldog Junior High students. Meet the PSHS Junior Leadership team. Consisting of Poland Seminary Junior High leaders in seventh and eighth grade, the group took part in a day-long session with our friends from the Mahoning County Juvenile Court.

Poland McKinley Elementary students are dressed up for Halloween! Enjoy a parade showcasing their costumes on an exciting day of holiday fun! We will be livestreaming the parade of Kindergarten through 3rd grade students in costumes on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10 a.m.

Congratulations to the PSHS student athletes on their achievement this year in the NE8 Athletic Conference. In the Fall 2025 season, 40 Bulldogs were recognized by coaches and administrators. In nine sports, the NE8 has named three Poland Bulldogs as NE8 Players of the Year:

• Lucas Knez, Senior, Boys Cross Country
• Angelo Rinaldi, Junior, Boys Golf
• Skevos Tsikouris, Senior, Boys Soccer

Thank you to the Spanish Club at Poland Seminary for hosting such an outstanding event of creativity and community! Our Bulldogs creatively decorated their trunks and invited kiddos in Poland to dress up and enjoy treats, hot chocolate, and face painting. Pirate ships, Minecraft, racecars... Some kiddos fit right in with some of the themes in their costumes!

PSHS Athletics is proud to announce that the Poland Bulldogs have earned the #3 seed in Division IV, Region 17 of the OHSAA State Football Playoffs. With that ranking, the Bulldogs have received a first-round bye and will open postseason play at home on Friday, November 7 at 7 p.m. Poland will host the winner of the #6 Youngstown Liberty vs. #11 Claymont matchup in the second round. View ticket information:

Poland Seminary Junior/Senior High School Spanish students are teaming up again to decorate their trunks and pass out candy! Come dressed in your costumes and trunk-or-treat with us! The event will be held Tuesday, October 28 from 5-7 p.m. in the PSHS Stadium Parking Lot for Poland community children up to 7th grade.

Congratulations to ten Poland Seminary High School and Junior High School students on their selection to the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 5 Honors Choir! These Bulldogs are among the top-performing vocalists in the area. Together, they prepared a lively and challenging repertoire in a short time for their performance on Saturday, October 25, at Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio.

Mrs. Aikens's Pumpkins have carved out a bit of their class schedule to focus on pumpkins! Planting the seeds for our upcoming halloween holiday, they worked on making predictions and counting pumpkin seeds. Then, they put their heads together to build candy corn towers the tallest!

Thank you to our Poland Middle School PTO, parents, and friends at Countryside Farm for inviting us to a night of fall fun! It was just a fun night being together as Bulldogs.

The Poland Local Schools community is deeply saddened to share the passing of former Superintendent Dr. Robert L. Zorn. Dr. Zorn dedicated more than four decades to Poland Schools, serving as teacher, principal, and superintendent from 1976–2012. His vision and leadership helped shape generations of students, educators, and families, guiding the district through growth, innovation, and lasting excellence in education. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Zorn’s family and friends, and we honor his profound legacy of educational leadership in Poland Local Schools.

Art decorates the halls at Poland Local Schools! Enjoy the creativity unleashed! Bulldogs have finally finished construction on their haunted houses, reached the other side of their split portraits, and scared us into Halloween with zombie portraits and sketches of what scares us! Also, check out the vivid painting happening in sixth grade!

Is your Junior High student looking for additional support in one or more subjects? The Poland Seminary High School Interact Club, an organization dedicated to student service and community involvement, is once again offering FREE tutoring sessions for 7th & 8th grade students! Students will be greeted with volunteer high school tutors willing to help your child. Tutoring sessions take place after school from 2:15–2:50 p.m. on Wednesdays (when school is in session) in Mr. Martin’s room #13. Sign up today:

Over 30 members of the 8th Grade Band joined the PSHS Marching Band on Friday night for pregame, stands tunes, and the halftime show... Let's see the fun from THEIR perspectives, as Abby, Stone, and Sophia lock in, hit the right notes, and enjoy the fun of being in the Poland Bulldog Marching Band!

How was your summer vacation?! Hear from Ms. Landers's Bulldogs after their first writing assignment of the year, detailing their amazing summer vacation memories. They organized their ideas, put them into paragraphs in a rough draft, and typed the final copies. Enjoy hearing their amazing stories in this two-parter, and stick around if you'd like to hear their full presentation!

Welcome to The Bulldog Way Podcast, where we shine a spotlight on students who are living the Bulldog Way by being their best, showing pride, and making our school and community a better place. Today we’re talking with students who have earned at least one Bulldog Way Poland P sticker this month. Let’s hear their stories!

Mrs. McGee's Environmental Science class took a trip to Yellow Creek Park in Struthers to gain a sense of the living organisms that make up the stream. With the help of Mr. Felger from the Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District, the Bulldogs performed an analysis of the water and learned of methods for obtaining samples and assessing the quality. Jon absolutely caught two crayfish and a colorful fish... Tucker might have caught a wet boot too (the one he was wearing...) Dogs loved jumping in the water!

The students of Poland McKinley and Middle School will be participating in Red Ribbon Week, Unity Day, and pledging to "Accept, Include, and Respect students of all abilities' for World Down Syndrome Awareness.

The students of Poland McKinley and Middle School will be participating in Red Ribbon Week, Unity Day, and pledging to "Accept, Include, and Respect students of all abilities' for World Down Syndrome Awareness.

Watch the Bulldogs on 33 WYTV Daybreak November 13 - December 8, 2025 and May 11-18, 2026 as they recite the Pledge of Allegiance! The 33 WYTV Pledge of Allegiance airs Monday through Friday between 5 AM and 7 AM. The videos will also be posted on the 33 WYTV.com web site once they air.

SPIRIT WEEK! PSHS Cheer and friends have done it again! Seniors take us to senior land, Just Dance Juniors have the aux cord, Spooky Sophomores made haunted halls, Freezing Freshmen iced the lockers shut, and its a holiday hallway for junior high! AMAZING!

Class of 2026: The Senior Group Picture will be taken on Wednesday, October 29 at 7:15 a.m. in the Field House. Seniors will receive an envelope to order a copy if they would like one.

Class of 2026: Please turn your senior photo in to Mrs. Paine by October 31, 2025. Thank you.

2025 NE8 CHAMPIONS - GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY - POLAND BULLDOGS | Congratulations to the PSHS Girls Cross Country team on winning the 2025 NE8 title! LET’S GO, DOGS!

NE8 Junior High Champions | Girls Cross Country | Congratulations to the Poland Bulldogs Junior High Girls Cross Country team on becoming the 2025 NE8 Champions! LET’S GO, DOGS!

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Poland Seminary Junior High Volleyball teams hosted the Northeast 8 (NE8) Championships at Poland Middle School. The tension and energy were palpable in the gymnasium, packed with families, parents, and students. A little more blue than usual filled the space... This week, the Poland Volleyball program had their moment... a night that showed what it means to be a Poland Bulldog.

Does the temperature of water affect the brightness of a glow stick? That's the question that led to some strong hypotheses and exciting experiments in Mrs. Tekac's sixth grade classroom. Our Bulldogs put their heads together to walk through the scientific experiment, and they glowed brighter than any glow stick could once they made their discoveries!

2025 NE8 CHAMPIONS - BOYS SOCCER - POLAND BULLDOGS | Congratulations to the PSHS Boys Soccer Team on winning the 2025 NE8 title! LET’S GO, DOGS!

PSHS Junior Matthew Morrone earned the honor of First Team, All-Tournament and Junior Angelo Rinaldi earned Second Team, All-Tournament in the OHSAA D2 State Tournament on October 6-7, 2025. Congratulations to Matthew and Angelo on their amazing performances at the highest level. LET'S GO, DOGS!

STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS - 2025 PSHS BOYS GOLF - 6th Place | The Poland Seminary High School Boys Golf team earned 6th place in the OHSAA D2 State Tournament on October 6-7, 2025. Congratulations to the Bulldogs of the PSHS Boys Golf Team and their head coach Chris Martin on a very successful season representing Poland Seminary High School! LET'S GO, DOGS!

DOUGLAS TO STATE | Poland Seminary High School senior Douglas Stoudt Jr. has been selected for the prestigious 2025–2026 OMEA All-State Band, placing him among the top high school musicians in Ohio. In addition, he was chosen as Principal Trumpet for the OMEA Northeast Regional Orchestra. Learn more Douglas's accomplishment:

To celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday and learn the process of making applesauce, the Bulldogs peeled, sliced, and baked the apples! We're excited to teach you how to make the tasty dessert!

2025 ZOMBIE RUN - Sat. Oct 11, 2025 | Come get your scare on by running a course that includes Zombies for your thrill! The race takes place on the all grass Poland cross country course. This race welcomes all abilities and is appropriate for all ages. The main focus is to introduce running to kids, all while making it fun! (Presented by Poland Track & Cross Country Club)

The holiday season is quickly approaching, and now is the perfect
time to make your son or daughter’s Christmas one to remember. The
2025-2026 Yearbook Staff would like to offer you our annual “Yearbook
Stocking Stuffer” as an exciting gift for your child. After purchasing a
yearbook for only $65.00 (the lowest price of the year), we will send you
a decorative receipt to announce your purchase on Christmas morning.