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Congratulations to Sean Zura, Jake O'Bruba, Aaron Vandervort, and Alex Khoury for setting the PSHS School Record in Boys Swimming at the OHSAA DII Sectionals Meet on 2/13/2026! LET'S GO, DOGS!

Congratulations to Junior Aaron Vandervort for setting the PSHS School Record in Boys Swimming at the OHSAA DII Sectionals Meet on 2/13/2026! LET'S GO, AARON!

Congratulations to Junior McKenna Daley for setting the PSHS School Record in Girls Diving at the NE8 Championship Meet on 1/17/2026!

Poland Middle School sixth grade students enjoyed a day full of presentations from our friends and parents, learning about so many unique talents and careers that anyone can pursue. After a wide variety of presentations covering so many fields, the Bulldogs learned about dressing for interviews and setting themselves up for success financially and educationally. We send a special thank you to Mrs. Saxton from the ESC, our Guidance Counselor Mrs. Butch, Principal Mr. Purins, and all our volunteer parents for making the day so informative!

Happy Valentine's Day @ Poland Middle School! Our friends in the McKinley PTO invited us to play some Valentine's Day trivia before we exchanged Valentine's cards. Thank you to our parents for stopping in today to share the fun with us!

For American Heart Month, Mrs. Queen's anatomy students at PSHS took on an extra project! They made a tree of hearts! In teams, they labeled the different parts and flows of the heart.

Happy Valentine's Day @ McKinley Elementary! The Bulldogs enjoyed exchanging their Valentine's Day cards with their classmates and a short party courtesy of our friends in the McKinley PTO. Thank you to our parents for stopping in today to share the love and fun with us!

Class of 2026: We've listed the upcoming dates you'll need to know about as commencement approaches. Please review and save the dates for the listed events.

Class of 2026: Commencement is May 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. Please read the following information about your caps & gowns.

LEANNA BOCCIERI - WKBN/WYTV STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | Poland senior Leanna Boccieri shows what it means to be a true student-athlete playing three different sports while owning a 3.9 GPA. Congratulations, Leanna!

Join the Poland Schools Foundation at the Annual Recognition Banquet on March 12, 2026 6 p.m. @ Holy Family. In 2026, the foundation donated over $10,000 in mini-grants, helping Bulldogs build, create, and innovate in many classrooms. Watch the amazing ways the foundation has helped our Bulldogs in this recap video:

With Kindergarten Registration on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at McKinley Elementary, our first grade Bulldogs share their reviews of Kindergarten so that you know why you should join the Bulldogs!

The Poland Middle School Math 24 team competed in the Campbell "Challenge 24" tournament this February. 16 speedy Bulldogs scored some personal bests with high scores after two rounds of the tournament. Congratulations to our Bulldogs on their teamwork and preparation. The Bulldogs are coached by Poland Middle School teachers Mrs. Kristi Martin and Mrs. Tracy Kaschak. Student volunteers Douglas Stoudt Jr. and Macey Kapics assist at Math 24 Club practices.

Mrs. Pecchia and Mrs. Vagas's Bulldogs are published authors! The Bulldogs spend time thinking about techniques people can use to stay calm and relaxed, and they wrote and illustrated their best advice in a book! Timmy, Trevor, TJ, Quintino, and Connor all had a special page in the book with their tips and tricks! And for literal icing on the cake, it was Timmy's birthday the day he became a published author! Happy Birthday, Timmy! 

In a yearly tradition, our middle school Kindness Club members quickly got to work making tie-knot blankets to warm up our community and those in need! We are so proud of their efforts in small groups to make about 20 blankets to donate.

FRESHMAN ORIENTATION | Thursday, February 19, 5:30 p.m | There will be a PSHS orientation meeting for current eighth-graders and their families held in the PSHS Auditorium. Counselors will be present to inform upcoming freshmen about attending PSHS! Welcome to Poland Seminary High School, Bulldogs!

The Poland Seminary High School National Honor Society Chapter will host its 2026 ceremony on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. in the PSHS Auditorium. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

 The Poland High School Athletic Department will hold its Spring Sports Parent Meeting on Monday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM in the Poland High School Auditorium. This meeting is for parents and guardians of all student-athletes participating in spring sports, including middle school track. All parents are strongly encouraged to attend, as important policies, procedures, and expectations for the upcoming spring season will be reviewed. Student athletes are not required to attend.

COFFEE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT | 2/18 @ PSHS, 2/25 @ McKinley/Middle School | Enjoy a cup of joe with Dr. Andrew Tommelleo! Get to know the Interim Superintendent of Poland Local Schools! Please RSVP using the form to let us know you'll be there!

PSHS CHEER | There will be an informational meeting in the Poland Seminary High School Cafeteria on March 3, 2026 at 6 p.m. This meeting is for any cheerleader candidates and parents interested in tryout requirements and dates.

TO STATE! Congratulations to the 2026 PSHS Cheer team on qualifying for the OASSA State Cheer Championship February 20-22, 2026. LET'S GO, DOGS!

The PSHS Interact Club recognizes one staff member each month who goes above and beyond in making a positive impact on Poland students. The January 2026 staff members of the month are Mrs. Calderon, Mr. Morocco, and Mr. Vagas (not pictured) - PSHS Guidance Counselors. Thank you, PSHS Guidance, for everything you do for the students, staff, and community each and every day!

Poland Local Schools Pawsitive Leaders and Kindness Club have partnered with Poland Village Police - School Resource Officer Mel for a great cause: Pull Together for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMDH)! From now until the end of the school year, we will be collecting aluminum can tabs or 'pop tabs.' Please feel free to send your child in with collected tabs in Ziplock bags, plastic containers, cups, etc. There will be smaller collection bins in both offices as well as the cafeteria, there will be an extra-large bin near Officer Mel’s desk for larger quantities.

On Friday, some second graders asked to push... THE SNOW DAY BUTTON! Thanks to their magic, the button worked! Enjoy your snow day, compliments of Mrs. Kelliher's second grade class!

Over 30 Poland Seminary High School student musicians participated at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 5 Solo & Ensemble on January 24, 2026. Overall, students representing PSHS earned 14 Superior (I) ratings and 3 Excellent (II) ratings from judges. Congratulations to all Bulldogs and their directors, Mr. Jeff Hvizdos, Mr. Jeff Penney, and Mr. Matt Hayes on their successes and talents while representing the district!

Eleven Poland Seminary High School student artists were honored at the Northeastern Ohio Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition on January 24, 2026. Poland Seminary High School students earned 2 silver keys and 13 honorable mentions. PSHS Senior Zoe Baird earned a silver key with "Sunday Morning Coming Down." Junior Ashlynn Kushner earned a silver key with her drawing "Wings of a Macaw." Congratulations to all of the student artists and Mrs. Sue Holub for their successes and talents while representing the district.

McKinley's third grade Pawsitive Leaders Club met today with a mission to decorate our school with positivity! The kiddos hopped into teams to decorate posters with positive messages!

If you've been following along, you might remember one of the best Bulldog projects of all time... "What I Love: Fourth Grade Writing with Ms. Landers" Well, we're back! This time, we're reviewing the writing process, and making mistakes?! Whaaa?! Nothing a Bulldog isn't trained to fix! Enjoy another day of learning in fourth grade, and get ready for some exciting writing projects they have coming up!

COFFEE WITH THE SUPERINTENDENT - January 28, 2026 @ PSHS 7:30-8 a.m. | Enjoy a cup of joe with Dr. Andrew Tommelleo! Get to know the Interim Superintendent of Poland Local Schools! Please RSVP using the form to let us know you'll be there!

2026 NE8 CHAMPIONS - BOYS SWIM & DIVE - POLAND BULLDOGS | Congratulations to the PSHS Boys Swim & Dive Team on winning the 2026 NE8 title. LET’S GO, DOGS!

2026 NE8 CHAMPIONS - GIRLS SWIM & DIVE - POLAND BULLDOGS | Congratulations to the PSHS Girls Swim & Dive Team on winning the 2026 NE8 title. LET’S GO, DOGS!

Enjoy the 2025-2026 Winter Hype Videos!

Enjoy the 2025-2026 Girls Wrestling Hype Video of Poland Seminary High School.

The PSHS Varsity Quizbowl team has started the season undefeated, securing four victories! At the matchup against Columbiana on January 14, Senior Douglas Stoudt Jr. led the team to victory with a correct answer on the final toss-up. The game was tied, and Douglas knew his early literature! The Varsity team along with Junior Varsity members practice weekly with matches on Wednesday leading up to the league tournament on February 28 at Columbiana High School. LET'S GO, DOGS! 

The Poland Interact Club is looking for opportunities to volunteer! This year's club members are eager and willing to volunteer their time to help their community! If your local organization needs volunteers, please contact us:

On January 15 & 16, 2026, PSHS will be holding midterms/finals for students in grades 7-12. The schedule has been posted online:

Poland Seminary High School has earned a BRONZE on the AP® School Honor Roll for the 2024-2025 school year! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students and maximizing college readiness. Congratulations and thank you to our PSHS Guidance Department, teachers of AP courses, and students taking AP courses!

Poland Girls Wrestler Ella Thomas captured her 100th career victory at the Austintown Fitch Girls Wrestling Tournament in early January. The junior currently has a record of 28-3 in the 100 lbs. weight class. | PSHS Junior Ella Thomas and Coach Beadle in a great feature by WKBN. LET'S GO, ELLA!

Our youth cheerleaders who attended the cheer clinic earlier this week took the court at halftime today and performed a spectacular routine! Congratulations to all of the Bulldog cheerleaders!

BULLDOGS ART GALLERY - January 2026 Update | Art decorates the halls at Poland Local Schools! Creativity is unleashed this month, featuring the awesome stamp project by our sixth grade students, vibrant tempera, and a serene focus on nature's beauty by high school students!

At approximately 8:20 p.m. 1/10/2026, a fire alarm was triggered during the PSHS Winter Dance at Poland Seminary High School. Attendees were evacuated from the building for approximately five minutes while the fire department inspected the building. Fog from a fog machine used to decorate for the dance had triggered the alarm. Poland Fire authorities inspected the building an determined it safe for returning to normal operations.

The culinary artists of Poland Seminary High School participate in a friendly cake bake-off in Ms. Walsh's classroom! Basing their designs around the selected Holiday theme, the teams planned, delegated, and baked appetizing and artful treats in less than two hours! Ready your appetite for the smiles, laughter, and fun in the great cake bake-off!

The Poland Schools Foundation is thrilled to announce the 2026 Distinguished Honorees! Congratulations to Kristi Martin (Teacher of the Year), Lori Mowad (Staff Member of the Year), and Amy Miletta (Alumnus of the Year). Your dedication to the Poland Local Schools and community is so appreciated. The foundation is looking forward to honoring these three very deserving individuals at the Annual Recognition Banquet on March 12, 2026.

January is School Board Recognition Month! We are grateful for the 2026 Poland Board of Education and their commitment to our mission to educate, empower, and inspire every student at every opportunity. Thank you for supporting the Bulldogs!

Enjoy the 2025-2026 Boys Wrestling Hype Video of Poland Seminary High School.

PRESCHOOL OPEN HOUSE | We're excited to be welcoming our future Bulldogs to the 2026-2027 school year! Help us by spreading the word about this very important registration date! Information can be found at www.polandbulldogs.com/preschool

Big News, Bulldogs! Selected by CheerTime Athletics to represent Poland Seminary High School nationally, PSHS Juniors Samantha McKenzie and Amanda Ray will be performing in the Liberty Bowl! They sat down with Junior Macey Kapics to discuss the upcoming performance. Tune in to the Liberty Bowl on January 2, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. on ESPN!

Enjoy the 2025-2026 Swim & Dive Hype Video of Poland Seminary High School.

Poland Speech & Debate have outdone themselves once again! On Saturday, the team hosted the Poland Tournament in the theme of Polar Express, taking trips around the district from prelims into finals! We are so proud of our Bulldogs, Coach Spencer, and all of the great helpers who contributed to a successful tournament day! Rashmeet takes us around to interview guests and our team.

First Grade Bulldogs at McKinley enjoyed rockin’ around the first grade hallway and jingle bell rockin’ into other classrooms! For a fun holiday surprise, the students were treated to activities hosted by the first grade teachers. The kiddos enjoyed making snow globes with Mrs. Wagner, painted trees with lights with Mrs. Muntean, Candy Canes with Mrs. Aikens, tree ornaments with Mrs. Bonarigo, faux stained-glass designs with Mrs. Fitch, all while Mrs. Hudak had the Bulldogs chasing down Rudolph and the reindeers with reindeer food!