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It was a grand idea by 5th Grade Math 24 Wizard Colton to challenge former Math 24 competitor Mr. Nico (the video editor) to a little showdown... Bulldogs know better than being all bark, no bite, so they were certain they would win.

The Poland Seminary High School Athletic Department will be closing Poland Stadium all day on Friday, April 25^th in preparation for the 29^th Annual Poland Track and Field Invitational being held on Saturday, April 26^th. The stadium will reopen on Sunday, April 27^th.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Poland Bulldogs Track & Field from Poland Seminary High School in Ohio presents their 2025 hype video.

Bots that Bark shows how Bulldogs in grades 4 through 6 level up in robotics—coding smarter, building bigger, and thinking bolder each year. Along the way, they bring Evos, Spheros, and EV3s to life. And it all starts… with paper, markers, and a simple line of code.

8th Grade Parents: There will be a D.C. Trip Parent Meeting on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the PSHS Auditorium. Important details about the trip (May 21–23) will be shared.

PSHS ART SHOW | May 7, 2025 4-7:30 p.m. | The talented works of our 7th-12th grade Bulldogs will be on display in the PSHS Field House at our annual art show! See the creativity unleashed! Following the art show, the PSHS Band Concert will take place in the Auditorium. It will be a night full of Bulldog artistry.

The ESC of Eastern Ohio Career Counseling Dept. brought the future into the 6th grade classrooms with an exciting new way to explore careers... through the Oculus virtual reality headsets. Students recently had the opportunity to step into the shoes of professionals from a wide variety of fields—all without ever leaving their classroom.

The PSHS Interact Club recognizes one staff member each month who goes above and beyond in making a positive impact on Poland students. The April 2025 staff member of the month is Mrs. Hohloch, Junior High Math. Thank you, Mrs. Hohloch, for everything you do for the students, staff, and community each and every day!

Poland Bulldogs Boys Tennis from Poland Seminary High School in Ohio presents their 2025 hype video.

KINDERGARTEN SCREENING | April 15-16, 2025 @ 3030 Dobbins Road | Families have assigned appointment times and should check in at the Board Room. Please park in the Baseball Fields parking lot, located north of the Central Office.

Fall and Crawl! Firefighters John, Grace, and Russ from Poland Fire District - WRJFD visited McKinley to teach our first graders about fire safety. The Bulldogs answered a lot of questions correctly, and they got their own helmets to save the day! Thanks for stopping, dropping, and rolling by!

Our first grade musicians are ready to take the stage for an exciting performance of "A Barnyard Moosical". Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7 p.m. @ PSHS Auditorium.

Congratulations to the Poland Seminary Junior High & Grade 9 Bulldogs that participated in the YSU English Festival on April 11, 2025! Seven Bulldogs from grades 7-9 earned awards, with four first place award winners and a second place winner!

Poland Bulldogs Baseball from Poland Seminary High School in Ohio presents their 2025 hype video.

Join us for a Chipotle fundraiser supporting the PSHS QUIZBOWL! On Monday, April 14th from 5 PM to 9 PM, 25% of event sales will be donated to the cause. Use code T7GCEJD for online orders or show the flyer in-store. Location: 525 Boardman Poland Rd, Boardman, OH 44512.

Congratulations to the PSHS Bulldogs that participated in the YSU English Festival! Senior Francesca DiTommaso earned first place in "Not So Trivial Pursuit". Sophomore Monica Moore was not far behind her, earning third place in the same category. Bulldogs also found success in the Stephen Sniderman Memorial Writing Games category, as Senior Erika Casey earned second place, and Monica Moore earned an Honorable Mention. Way to represent PSHS, Bulldogs!

Our friend Mr. Bernard from Mahoning Valley Historical Society visited our second grade students this week to take them back in time! The Bulldogs enjoyed activities and photographs from the historic school experience. School houses, quill pens, personal chalkboards, even toys for recess... They had a good ole' school day within a school day!

Join the Bulldogs this spring for a delightful series of concerts featuring our talented student musicians. From blossoming melodies to joyful rhythms, our students from all grade levels are ready to showcase their hard work and love for music. We welcome our entire community to come together and enjoy creativity unleashed at Poland Local Schools.

Poland Bulldogs Softball from Poland Seminary High School in Ohio presents their 2025 hype video.

Third Grade students are preparing for the ELA tests! For a fun review, Mrs. Herdman's Bulldogs play a round of test prep Jeop! They also wanted to send some advice to their friends in third grade for the big day!

Four years ago, we began sharing our story with our 50 subscribers on YouTube, featuring Bulldog excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and activities. Today, we crossed 1,000 subscribers with over 350 videos of our Bulldogs being the stars of their own show. The Bulldogs are grateful for your viewership and support as we continue to bark loud and proud in our class features, hype videos, and more!

State testing time is here at Poland Local Schools! As testing begins, we encourage everyone to come prepared: get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and stay positive. View the schedule for testing at each school building:

State testing time is here at Poland Local Schools! We’re proud of our students and all the hard work they’ve put in this year. As testing begins, we encourage everyone to come prepared: get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and stay positive. View the schedule for testing at each school building:

Studying for the big math test in March means MADNESS in Ms. Lawless' second grade classroom! The students enjoyed math and reading activities about March Madness and basketball leading up to the big game! The students earned points for their team by answering questions correctly and shooting the ball for extra points!

Poland Bulldogs Girls Lacrosse from Poland Seminary High School in Ohio presents their 2025 hype video.

It was an exceptional night honoring the amazing artists of our area at the 6th Annual Exceptional Art Show! Congratulations to our Bulldogs and the many young talented artists!

Poland Bulldogs Boys Lacrosse from Poland Seminary High School in Ohio presents their 2025 hype video.

SCHOOL RECORD - BASEBALL | TYSON TARAJACK - STRIKEOUTS, SEVEN INNING GAME - 17 | Congratulations to Senior Tyson Tarajack for setting the PSHS School Record in Baseball, pitching 17 strikeouts @ Hubbard on 4/1/2025 ! LET'S GO, TYSON!

EXCEPTIONAL ART SHOW! Join us at the PSHS Field House on April 2, 5:30-7:30 p.m. for our 6th annual Exceptional Art Show. View the creations of the talented exceptional artists in our area, and many young artists will be awarded!

Every day, we are lucky to have music in our schools. And this week, in our gym for GYMUSIC! Ms. Senatore and Mr. W combine classes for exciting musical and athletic challenges! Bulldogs are working on rhythm and song form this year (and dancing too). With dribbling and shooting exercises, the Bulldogs are battling for the record deal by scoring points at each activity. Who will win in GYMUSIC?

Over 25 Poland Seminary Junior High student musicians participated at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 5 Solo & Ensemble on March 22, 2025. Overall, students representing PSHS earned 11 Superior (I) ratings and 6 Excellent (II) ratings from judges. Congratulations to all Bulldogs and their directors, Mr. Jeff Hvizdos, Mr. Jeff Penney, and Percussion Instructor, Mr. Matt Hayes, on their successes and talents while representing the district!

McKinley Elementary and Poland Middle School took part in special days of awareness and support this month. On Friday, our bright and silly socks brought smiles as we celebrated Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Today, we wore green for Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day.

We captured a magical moment: The Poland Players visited McKinley Elementary to share a preview of their upcoming musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Delaney, Alyssa, and Rowan reflect on the full-circle joy of performing for the younger students — just like they once experienced. This is Creativity Unleashed at Poland Local Schools

OOBLECK! Will our Bulldogs save the Kingdom of Didd from the Oobleck? Not quite, because they're the ones making the mess this time! Mrs. Fitch's first grade students made their own oobleck after reading Bartholomew and the Oobleck.

Our friend Mrs. Ayers from the ESC brought VR headsets to Mrs. DiMuzio's fifth grade art class for a virtual field trip! Students were tasked with exploring the natural scenes of Colombia, developing a sense of implied textures. They saw waterfalls, architecture, and the culture of various cities, all from the seats of their classroom.

Poland educator Rick DiNunzio was recognized among the region’s top teachers at the Mahoning Valley Educators of the Year event held Tuesday at the Eastwood Event Centre in Niles. DiNunzio, selected to represent the Poland Local School District, was one of 33 educators honored for their dedication and impact on students in Mahoning, Trumbull, and Columbiana counties.

PANDA Club sixth graders visited their friends at McKinley to catch up and share some stories! Throughout the school year, club members have been meeting with their Kindergarten friends to hear about what they've been learning and fun things about them. These are friendships that last forever!

Two Poland Seminary High School seniors from the Class of 2025 have committed to serving the United States through distinguished college programs. Michael Daley has been appointed to the United States Naval Academy, and Oliver McCully has earned a full-tuition scholarship to Tulane University through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (AROTC) program.

March 16-22, 2025 is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Ohio. Poland Local Schools will be participating in the Statewide Tornado Drill on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:50 a.m.

The Nutrition Group - Poland is now on Facebook! Stay in the loop with the latest from our cafeterias—delicious meals, creative dishes, and our amazing Bulldog staff serving it all up with style! Follow us for mouthwatering updates!

The Poland Board of Education approved a resolution to Proceed with the Submission of the Electors of the School District of the Question of the Renewal of an Existing Tax Levy, Pursuant to Sections 5705.194 to 5705.197 of the Revised Code. (#2025-10) The emergency levy renewal will be on the ballot for the May 6, 2025 Primary/Special Election.

Congratulations to fifth grade student Kathryn N. on memorizing 250 digits of PI in the annual Poland Middle School Pi Day Competition! WOW!! Kathryn secured the new school record with this amazing performance. Mrs. Martin's students opened up the competition with a little song, and then the digits were rattled off from memory. An all-around great day for our fifth-grade class.

Honor your graduate with a Senior Banner, proudly displayed at the stadium before graduation and perfect for keepsakes or graduation parties. The 24” x 24” corrugated plastic design features the official yearbook photo and allows for autographs and messages. The banners are $30. Orders must be placed by April 4, 2025, and banners can be picked up after May 31.

McKinley Elementary welcomes the Martial Arts Training Center for a special after school program! This unique course is a 5-session character development program that incorporates physical exercise with life skill lessons. Open to all K-3 students, this series is designed to introduce your child to basic martial arts and to improve concentration, listening skills, cooperation, and courtesy. It will benefit your child at home, school, and in team sports. The registration fee of $20 will be donated to McKinley Elementary. Don't miss out! Register today!

Congratulations to the Poland Seminary High School student athletes on their achievement this year in the NE8 Athletic Conference. In the Winter 2025 season, 26 PSHS student athletes were recognized this year by coaches and administrators. 5 Players of the Year, 14 First Team selections, and 7 Second Team Selections. LET'S GO, DOGS!

Ariel (Delaney) and Prince Eric (Collin) mic up in rehearsal leading up to opening night of... The Poland Players production of Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID! March 20-22, 2025 7 p.m. @ PSHS Auditorium

Poland Seminary High School's girls wrestling program has made history, thanks to the incredible performances of sophomore Ella Thomas and freshman Abbie Miller. Ella and Abbie made history as the first female wrestlers from PSHS to place in the top four at the OHSAA State Tournament. Ella, who placed fourth last year, became the school’s first-ever third-place finisher, while Abbie secured a fourth-place finish in her freshman season.

View the 2025 Spring 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.

The Poland Schools Foundation is excited to announce the Inaugural “Walk for Our Future”! Students in grades 2-6 will embark on a walk through our village to raise money for scholarships, teacher mini-grants and the Poland Seminary Auditorium Joint Project. The auditorium is used by every single student in the district and we are dedicated to improving that space! Click the link to donate today and be a part of the future … it certainly is bright here in Poland! https://givebutter.com/PSF_futurewalk

I FOR WIND ENSEMBLE | Congratulations to the PSHS Wind Ensemble on earning an overall I - Superior rating in Class A at the OMEA D5 Large Group Contest! Earning the highest rating, the group is considered a qualifier for the State Contest as well. The Symphonic Band sounded excellent and earned great feedback from a clinic with their judge. Congratulations to the members of both groups and their directors, Mr. Hvizdos and Mr. Penney!