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What do you want to be when you grow up? Poland Middle School 5th graders from Poland, Ohio had a special end-of-year project to pick their desired career and present information it to our 4th grade! Poland Middle School had one strong workforce this morning!

Thank you to The Vindicator/Tribune Chronicle who stopped in this week to capture some "out of this world" talent! In today's paper, you can read how Mrs. Marconi's 6th grade STEM project is making its way into microgravity!

Congratulations to the PSHS Class of 2023! View photos, names of graduates, and watch the ceremony.

Saturday, May 27, 2023 - 6 p.m. - Poland Seminary High School Field House - 3199 Dobbins Road, Poland, OH, 44514 - A video recording of the ceremony will be posted after the event has been held.

Poland Local Schools is hiring multiple bus drivers.

Poland Local Schools is hiring a Middle School/McKinley Monitor.

Junior Achievement visited our 4th grade classes to inspire our young entrepreneurs with lessons in business! Watch Mr. Nico face off against Maddie, Croix, and Josh for who has the best hot dog stand!

Our kiddos at Dobbins Early Learning Center had FUN DAYS before their big graduation on Friday!

There are multiple supplemental coaching vacancies for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Poland Ohio Historical Society gave our 3rd grade classes the awesome history of our great home! The informative guides and stellar actors gave us a sense of what life was like here before us. Thank you to our Historical Society for taking the classroom outside!

Our 7th Grade ELA students had a special task today! They became teachers of small groups at McKinley Elementary, leading their groups in activities and interesting presentations. These Bulldogs learned about cool animals and discovered cool things about each other!

On June 7, 2023, Dr. Black, Kirstie Bournias, & Mercy Health will be providing physicals, free of charge to all Poland athletes! In order to take advantage of the free physical, you MUST have the printed out physical WITH your parent signature on all relevant lines.

​POLAND, OHIO – The Poland High School Athletic Department has announced a Falls Sports Parent Meeting for Monday, June 5th at 6 p.m. in the High School Auditorium.

SUMMER CAMPS! ☀️ Poland's athletes and coaches are excited to work with your kiddos! All camps are hosted by Poland Seminary High School coaches and their staff members. Register today! -PLSD Learn more:

WHAT A BAND! WHAT A CHOIR! 🎶 After months of learning the fundamentals, the 5th and 6th Grade bands and choir demonstrated unbelievable progress in their Spring concert! -PLSD View Photos: ms.polandbulldogs.com/2023-spring-concert

From show tunes to challenging marches, the PSHS Bands & Choirs were stellar in their spring concert. Some amazing soloists led their choirs and demonstrated the finest skill on their instruments. Bravo to Mr. Hvizdos and Mr. Penney on a great Spring Concert! -PLSD View Photos:

WOW! 🎨 The talent on display this evening at the PSHS Field House was spectacular. Our 7-12 grade art was featured in an art show, covering so many different genres and styles. We especially honored our senior portfolios, as they were the finest demonstration of how strong our art program can be! Thank you, Mrs. Holub, and all who organized the event! 💙 -PLSD

What happens at Poland Local Schools when you don't have recess for 2 years? This.

TOMBOLA! Our 8th grade Italian class with Signora DiTommaso got competitive this week in celebrating the Italian culture! From Bocce to Tombola to Morra, the students challenged each other in famous Italian games. Look, we even got the measuring tape out!

Last night at the Board of Education Work Session, Poland Local School District Administrators honored the retiring staff members of 2023. We thank them for their commitment and dedication to the Poland Schools!

May 15, 2023 @ 2 p.m. | SIGNING DAY | 8 Senior Bulldogs will be signing their letters of intent in the PSHS Auditorium.

Poland Local Schools is hiring an Intervention Specialist.

WOW! Our Kindergarteners took the stage for the FIRST TIME tonight in a special performance at our spring concert! They cozied on up in PJs and showed us their moves! Then came our first grade pups, all the dogs to sing us songs about DOGS! WHAT A SPECTACLE! WE LOVE YOU, BULLDOGS! Way to go, Miss Senatore, on directing these stars!

INTERACT CLUB | The April staff member of the month is Mr. Chaszeyka, High School Custodial/Maintenance. Thank you Mr. Chaszeyka for everything you do for the students, staff, and community each and every day! Poland wouldn’t be what it is without dedicated staff like you! - PSHS Interact Club

IMPORTANT: 6th Grade Camp Fitch Parent Meeting Monday, May 8, 2023. 6:00 p.m. in the Middle School Cafeteria. Details regarding the trip and plans will be shared. -PLSD

The Dobbins Early Learning Center has added 2 classes and has spots open in the M/W/F and T/TH classes! If you are interested in registering your child, please call the Dobbins Early Learning Center office at (330) 757-0851. Thank you!

IMPORTANT: 8th Grade Parent D.C. Trip Pre-Departure Meeting TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 2, 2023. 7:00 p.m. in the PSHS Auditorium. Report times, itinerary, and medication will be discussed among other important topics. -PLSD

The Poland Schools Making Summer Count: Double Down on Reading! Teaching Jobs available.

Poland will be joining Lowellville School District the week of May 1st for their upcoming Mental Health Awareness Week, called "Break the Stigma". The aim is to encourage students to seek help when they need it and to break down the stigma surrounding mental health. 

Themes for the week:

- Mellow Monday - Wear your pjs to relieve stress and lower your cortisol levels.

- Twin Tuesday - Team up against stress. Dress like a friend because you are never alone.

- Wear Green Wednesday - Wear green for mental health awareness. Green represents the green light to reach out for help, if needed.

- Tie Dye Thursday - Colors can represent a wide range of emotions. It’s okay to express them!

- Bulldog Fam Friday - Wear your spirit gear to show your support of our Bulldog family.

AFTER SCHOOL 🏫 Poland Local Schools will be hosting an after school program for Bulldogs in grades K-6 in the 2023-24 school year. Download the Registration Packet and learn more: https://www.polandbulldogs.com/after-school -PLSD

OUR POLAND Thank you to our township, our village, and our school leaders for showing up today to the event. WE ARE POLAND!

The Poland Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

Seven Poland Junior High School seventh and eighth grade students attended the YSU English Festival this past Friday, April 21, 2023. Our Poland students won in two different categories! Congratulations to our Bulldogs! Read the recap:

Our PANDA club is counting on YOU, Poland! Next week, we're hosting a "Furry Friends Drive" for the displaced pets at the Columbiana County Humane Society! The students decided this as their service project this year and are asking for pet supplies and treats to help those in need.

This morning, we celebrated the grand opening of our McKinley Elementary Sensory Room. We thank all of our community and donors who made this moment possible, and we are excited for all the joy and smiles that will be made by our students because of this space. THANK YOU, POLAND!

Congratulations to our newest members of National Honor Society! Your demonstration of scholarship, leadership, service, and character are recognized!

PSHS Prom is May 5, 2023! 🌹 Tickets are being sold until Friday this week during lunch or after school in Mrs. Gotti's room. Checks payable to Poland Seminary High School. No tickets will be sold at the door! Check our website for more information! -PLSD Link:

The March staff member of the month is Mr. DiPietro, High School Language Arts. Thank you Mr. DiPietro for everything you do for the students, staff, and community each and every day! Poland wouldn’t be what it is without dedicated teachers like you! - PSHS Interact Club

EXCEPTIONAL ART Poland hosted the 4th annual Exceptional Art Show and invited young artists from our local school partners! So many ribbons and creative awards were earned. View the art gallery:

The recent issues with power outages have also caused substantial interruption to our internet service. The new ELA state testing dates will be April 19 and April 20.

Over 100 student science projects were on display at Poland Middle School's Science Fair! After months of preparation, students presented their discoveries to judges and our community. -PLSD

Ohio weather finally let our PSHS Softball team take the brand new field for the first time Thursday! It was a special day to be a Poland Bulldog! GALLERY: 

https://www.polandbulldogs.com/2023-softball-opening-day

View photos from our very successful and talent-filled SCIENCE FAIR!

RESCHEDULED ⚠️🥎 Opening Day of the PSHS Softball Field has been rescheduled to Thurs. March 30 at 4:30 p.m.

UPDATE: Heating was restored to Poland Middle School.  -PLSD

RESCHEDULED ⚠️🥎 Opening Day of the PSHS Softball Field has been rescheduled to Thurs. March 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Gym and Music are two classes of a few McKinley calls "specials". Usually, the students will attend a different special for each day of the week, but this week, students got a 2-for-1 in music and gym together! The combination was obvious... Let's see how our second grade students enjoyed the day! -PLSD

The Poland Middle School Kindness Club is busy with multiple projects! Learn about how our students are making a difference in our community.

OPENING DAY 🥎 Join us at the brand new Poland Softball Field on Mon. March 27 at 4:30 p.m. We are excited for our lady Bulldogs to take the field for the first time! -PLSD

The simulated companies of Off-Bite and Village Vendors put together commercials this week for their marketing projects. Let's see what these bright minds put together!