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View the 2024-2025 Winter Sports schedules for the Poland Bulldogs! PLEASE NOTE: All schedules are subject to change. Please visit www.polandbulldogs.org for the latest updates, cancellations, and rescheduled games.
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The Poland Bulldogs will host a home playoff football game on Friday, November 8 at 7 p.m. against Martins Ferry. Tickets are $11 adults, $5 students, no passes accepted. Tickets can be purchased online at ohsaa.org/tickets or with cash only at the gate. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. GO DOGS!
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The Poland Seminary High School Cheer teams showcased their incredible talent and school spirit at the Girard High School Cheer Competition on November 2, 2024. Both our high school and junior high teams brought home an impressive array of awards, highlighting the talents of the team. View the awards:
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Congratulations to the Poland Seminary High School student athletes on their achievement this year in the NE8 Athletic Conference. In the Fall 2024 season, 38 PSHS student athletes were recognized this year by coaches and administrators. In nine sports, the NE8 has named three Poland Bulldogs as NE8 Players of the Year:
- Michael Daley, Senior, Boys Soccer
- Lucienne Hopps, Senior, Girls Tennis
- Angelo Rinaldi, Senior, Boys Golf
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Something HAUNTED is happening in Mrs. Herdman's class! The Bulldogs are selling Haunted Houses, and they're using nouns and adjectives to convince YOU to buy their houses! ENTER IF YOU DARE!!
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LUCIENNE HOPPS - WYTV STUDENT ATHLETE OF THE WEEK | With a 4.0 GPA and involvement in the community, PSHS Senior Lucienne Hopps is honored for her well-rounded character, excelling in academics, athletics, and extra-curriculars. Congratulations, Lucienne!
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Happy Halloween from Poland Local Schools! Check out these costumes! Enjoy photos and some video from our exciting day of festivities, hosted by the McKinley/Middle School PTO and parents. Thank you for bringing the fun to the classroom! https://www.polandbulldogs.com/halloween
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PEACE POSTERS | Poland Local Schools recently participated in the Lions Club Peace Poster Contest, an annual event hosted by Lions Club International that encourages young artists to express their visions of peace. 16 student submissions are representing the Bulldogs this year, and they are such compelling and serene works of art! This talent shines as a beacon of peace!
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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 4 through November 15. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference, and together, we can have a lasting impact on those in need.
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Some friends from PSHS visited Dobbins Early Learning Center to make some spooky Halloween crafts with the Preschool pups! They all created their own monsters, vampires, pumpkins, or frankensteins! They had so much fun hanging out!
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PSHS Band members welcomed the Westminster College Faculty Brass to the auditorium today for a concert and discussion on life as educators and performers. The ensemble performed renditions of “Take the A Train,” The Beatles, and excerpts from West Side Story.
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The #3 Poland Bulldogs will host a home playoff football game on Friday, November 1 at 7 p.m. against #14 Canton Central Catholic. Tickets are $11 adults, $5 students, no passes accepted. Tickets can be purchased online at ohsaa.org/tickets or with cash only at the gate. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. GO DOGS!
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With a 5-0 victory against the Chagrin Falls Tigers on 10/26/2024, the Bulldogs are DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! The team now advances to the Regional FINALS! LET'S GO, DOGS!
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With a 3-2 victory against the Firelands Falcons on 10/26/2024, the Bulldogs are DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! The team now advances to the Regional FINALS! LET'S GO, DOGS!
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Congratulations to Ella Creed, Makenna Raphington, Isabel Thayer, and Addison Hale on representing PSHS Junior High in the OMEA District 5 Honors Choir this weekend! They were among the best young vocalists in the area to perform this weekend at Stambaugh Auditorium!
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Our school lunch pirates struck gold with a nutritious meal during National School Lunch Week! Thank you to The Nutrition Group for having Munch the Fox stop by on Apple Crunch Day.
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It’s Red Ribbon Week at Poland Local Schools, and the theme this year is “Life is a movie, Film your best life.” Our 6th Grade PANDA leaders recorded commercials to promote healthy and positive choices. We also had fun with themes and exercises for each day of the week. Enjoy Red Ribbon Week!
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Mrs. Patrick's Kindergarteners became odd animals for the day to practice the letter O! Have you ever seen blue owls with stripes, a pink and blue chicken named Chicky-Wicky, rainbow snakes, or dogs that climb trees?! It was a wacky fun day!
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Environmental Design Group - Survey: Your child’s school wants to learn your thoughts about children walking and biking to school. This survey will take about 5 - 10 minutes to complete. We ask that each family complete only one survey per school your children attend. If more than one child attends the same school, please fill out the survey for the child with the next birthday from today’s date. Your responses will be kept confidential and neither your name nor your child’s name will be associated with any results.
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Class of 2025: The Senior Group Picture will be taken on November 5 at 7:15 a.m. in the Field House. Seniors will receive an envelope to order a copy if they would like one
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What are contractions? Mrs. Jeswald's second grade Bulldogs show us the words they are combining with apostrophes!
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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 2024.
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TRUNK OR TREAT! The PSHS Spanish Club hosted their 6th annual Trunk or Treat event, and it was a hit! Minions, zombies, Jedis, princesses, and many more enjoyed a night full of creative trunks, tasty treats, and lots of fun! Thank you to all of our students and staff volunteers!
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Our PSHS Cheerleaders and their helpers laid out the red carpet, took the aux and topped the charts, brought us on a jungle safari, lit the fire for camping smores, and brought us to the big apple for this year's Spirit Week Hall MAKEOVER. LET'S GO, DOGS!
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POSITIVE PUMPKINS! Miss Lawless’ second-grade students are decorating the halls with their POSITIVE PUMPKINS! Inspired by the story “A Little SPOT on Halloween,” the Bulldogs designed their own pumpkins to share affirmations that help make our pumpkin patch strong and supportive!
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Our second-grade Bulldogs at McKinley Elementary are putting their paws to good use – writing letters to surprise the Bulldog staff! Join the fun as each class learns how to write, seal, and deliver their very own letters. You won’t want to miss the smiles and excitement when these special notes reach their destinations!
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Thank you so much to Countryside Farm and Market for inviting our Bulldogs to a great event! Our wonderful PTO organized a night of fun dances, hay rides, corn mazes, and so much more! Thank you to everyone for making the night awesome.
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Mr. Daley's STEM Nickel Launch reached new heights and distances this year! Our furthest nickels traveled almost halfway down Poland Middle School's hallways! Our 5th graders are budding engineers!
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Art decorates the halls of Poland Local Schools! Enjoy the additions to our digital art gallery, featuring the works of our students in art classes! We're off to a great start in portrait work, detailed haunted houses, and using contrast and bright colors.
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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!
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Our Bulldogs wrote down the qualities they possess that build UNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! Wearing orange, 6th graders visited McKinley lunches to help the Bulldogs post their stickers, and Mr. Purins jumped in to help fill the top of the board! This is our community!
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The PSHS Interact Club recognizes one staff member each month who goes above and beyond in making a positive impact on Poland students. The October 2024 staff member of the month is Ms. Aebischer, Language Arts. Thank you, Ms. Aebsicher, for everything you do for the students, staff, and community each and every day!
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The Bulldogs will face off in OHSAA Tournament action in Soccer, Volleyball, and Cross Country. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 students and can be purchased online (https://ohsaa.org/tickets) or at the venue. LET'S GO, DOGS!
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Join Poland Local Schools at our Job Fair on Wednesday, October 30, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 3030 Dobbins Road, Poland, OH. We’re hiring bus drivers, cafeteria staff, aides, and substitutes. Explore exciting career opportunities with the Bulldogs! Visit polandbulldogs.com/jobs for more details.
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2024 NE8 CHAMPIONS - GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY - POLAND BULLDOGS | Congratulations to the PSHS Girls Cross Country Team on winning the 2024 NE8 title. LET’S GO, DOGS!
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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.
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Mr. Daley's STEM Nickel Launch reached new heights and distances this year! Our furthest nickels traveled almost halfway down Poland Middle School's hallways! Our 5th graders are budding engineers!
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Underclassmen Picture RE-TAKE Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This is for grades 7-11.
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Stop, Drop, and Roll! Fall and Crawl! The Bulldogs visited Poland Fire District to learn about fire safety. Firefighters John and Russ gave us a tour of the rescue firetruck and even helped 2nd grader Nicky suit up to save the day! Thank you to our friends at the Poland Fire Department!
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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.
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What happens when some Bulldogs do their FCS and Science homework together? A zero-gravity petting zoo party!
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The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Poland Middle School from October 7-10! This timeless event brings back memories of flipping through colorful pages, finding that perfect book, and the excitement of bringing it home. The fair will be open during parent/teacher conferences on October 10. Be sure to check with your child’s teacher for class shopping times and don’t miss out on the fun!
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2024 ZOMBIE RUN - Sat. Oct 12, 2024 | Come get your scare on by running a course that includes Zombies for your thrill! The race is made up of 400 meters of grass and then sends you into the spooky woods (graveled path) behind the soccer fields. Zombies look forward to giving you an extra adrenaline boost as you narrowly escape their grasp. 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!
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Poland Seminary High School has earned a BRONZE on the AP® School Honor Roll for the 2023-24 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!
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A message from the Poland Schools Foundation: Support the Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence by participating in the raffle. Tickets are $20 and support the Foundation's efforts in enhancing educational experiences at Poland Local Schools. Deadline: Tuesday, October 8. RAFFLE: https://givebutter.com/2024PSFraffle
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STATE QUALIFIERS | 2024 OHSAA DII BOYS GOLF | POLAND SEMINARY HIGH SCHOOL, BOYS GOLF | Congratulations to the PSHS Boys Golf Team on advancing to the State Tournament on October 13-14, 2024. LET'S GO, DOGS!
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It’s time to celebrate the delicious, locally grown apples that make healthy eating fun. Whether your favorite is a Golden Delicious, Gala, or Granny Smith, join us at lunchtime to crunch into a crisp apple and learn about the benefits of eating local. Let’s promote healthy habits and support local farmers—see you at lunch on October 18 for the big crunch!
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Join us for the 2024 Nutrition 4 Life event, a fun and educational experience designed for Kindergarten and Grade 1 students! From October 14-16, KG & 1st Grade students will enjoy complimentary meals in the school cafeteria while learning about healthy food choices and the importance of nutrition.
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Poland Local Schools K-12 Students/Staff: Wear Gold on Monday, September 30, 2024! Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is recognized every September by childhood cancer organizations around the world. The American Childhood Cancer Organization encourages everyone to Go Gold® during September.
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This is a reminder that any child with eligibility for free/reduced meals from last year is set to expire on October 1. To avoid any interruption in their meal benefits and prevent the accumulation of a meal balance, it is important that you re-apply as soon as possible.
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