Interact Club: March Staff Member of the Month - Mrs. Calderon
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- Interact Club
- Poland Seminary High School
- Positivity
The Poland High School Interact Club has an obligation to the school and the community to help make a positive difference. Members of the club already know there are many people who are already doing this and contributing to making Poland Schools such a great place for students and community members. As part of one of the club's initiatives, it’s been decided to recognize one staff member each month who goes above and beyond in making a positive impact on Poland students.
The March staff member of the month is Mrs. Calderon, Guidance
Thank you, Mrs. Calderon, for everything you do for the students, staff, and community each and every day! Poland wouldn’t be what it is without dedicated people like you!
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- McKinley Elementary
- Poland Players
- Poland Seminary High School
- Videos
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
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- McKinley Elementary
- Videos
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.
![Fifth-grade students at Poland Middle School engage in a virtual reality (VR) learning experience in an art class. They wear VR headsets and use controllers while sitting in a classroom. The ESC of Eastern Ohio logo is displayed at the top.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742482975/polandk12ohus/tkmjuwumojbnwdodm74y/2025-vr-visit-art-colombia.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742482975/polandk12ohus/tkmjuwumojbnwdodm74y/2025-vr-visit-art-colombia.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742482975/polandk12ohus/tkmjuwumojbnwdodm74y/2025-vr-visit-art-colombia.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742482975/polandk12ohus/tkmjuwumojbnwdodm74y/2025-vr-visit-art-colombia.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742482975/polandk12ohus/tkmjuwumojbnwdodm74y/2025-vr-visit-art-colombia.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742482975/polandk12ohus/tkmjuwumojbnwdodm74y/2025-vr-visit-art-colombia.jpg","width":1920}])
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- Poland Middle School
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.
![Award graphic for Mahoning Valley Educators of the Year 2025 featuring Mr. Rick DiNunzio of Poland Local School District. Includes a torn-paper effect with his photo, credentials, and teaching philosophy. Background shows Poland High School.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742480397/polandk12ohus/mrlilj3epwbrrkrqlj3g/2025-mahoning-valley-educators-of-the-year-dinunzio.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742480397/polandk12ohus/mrlilj3epwbrrkrqlj3g/2025-mahoning-valley-educators-of-the-year-dinunzio.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742480397/polandk12ohus/mrlilj3epwbrrkrqlj3g/2025-mahoning-valley-educators-of-the-year-dinunzio.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742480397/polandk12ohus/mrlilj3epwbrrkrqlj3g/2025-mahoning-valley-educators-of-the-year-dinunzio.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742480397/polandk12ohus/mrlilj3epwbrrkrqlj3g/2025-mahoning-valley-educators-of-the-year-dinunzio.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742480397/polandk12ohus/mrlilj3epwbrrkrqlj3g/2025-mahoning-valley-educators-of-the-year-dinunzio.jpg","width":2200}])
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- Poland Seminary High School
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.
![A group of twelve elementary or middle school students stand in a school hallway, smiling and holding up various children’s books. A staircase with a blue railing is visible behind them.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742412155/polandk12ohus/hpxnssdt44pvb5wfxtn8/2025-panda-club-reads-to-kindergarten.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742412155/polandk12ohus/hpxnssdt44pvb5wfxtn8/2025-panda-club-reads-to-kindergarten.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742412155/polandk12ohus/hpxnssdt44pvb5wfxtn8/2025-panda-club-reads-to-kindergarten.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742412155/polandk12ohus/hpxnssdt44pvb5wfxtn8/2025-panda-club-reads-to-kindergarten.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742412155/polandk12ohus/hpxnssdt44pvb5wfxtn8/2025-panda-club-reads-to-kindergarten.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742412155/polandk12ohus/hpxnssdt44pvb5wfxtn8/2025-panda-club-reads-to-kindergarten.jpg","width":1920}])
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- McKinley Elementary
- Poland Middle School
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!
![A split-image announcement featuring Michael Daley and Oliver McCully for the Class of 2025. Michael Daley, on the left, is in a navy suit sitting on marble stairs, appointed to the United States Naval Academy. Oliver McCully, on the right, is in a white short-sleeve shirt, accepted to Tulane University with an AROTC Scholarship. The background includes a school mascot logo and text highlighting their achievements.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742399881/polandk12ohus/dqvgzch7p1gg3n4lqifc/2025-class-military-service.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742399881/polandk12ohus/dqvgzch7p1gg3n4lqifc/2025-class-military-service.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742399881/polandk12ohus/dqvgzch7p1gg3n4lqifc/2025-class-military-service.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742399881/polandk12ohus/dqvgzch7p1gg3n4lqifc/2025-class-military-service.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742399881/polandk12ohus/dqvgzch7p1gg3n4lqifc/2025-class-military-service.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742399881/polandk12ohus/dqvgzch7p1gg3n4lqifc/2025-class-military-service.jpg","width":2200}])
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- Poland Seminary High School
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.
![Blue driveway stencils of a bold letter P and a paw print are painted on concrete. The text promotes ordering custom Poland Bulldogs driveway stencils.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742229792/polandk12ohus/wdf5n7cso8d3moofoniu/2025-driveway-stencils.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742229792/polandk12ohus/wdf5n7cso8d3moofoniu/2025-driveway-stencils.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742229792/polandk12ohus/wdf5n7cso8d3moofoniu/2025-driveway-stencils.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742229792/polandk12ohus/wdf5n7cso8d3moofoniu/2025-driveway-stencils.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742229792/polandk12ohus/wdf5n7cso8d3moofoniu/2025-driveway-stencils.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742229792/polandk12ohus/wdf5n7cso8d3moofoniu/2025-driveway-stencils.jpg","width":1920}])
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- Fundraisers
- Poland Seminary High School
Show your Bulldog Pride with a painted Poland Driveway Stencil! Proceeds benefit PSHS Student Council. Orders will be accepted through April 11, 2025.
![2024 Statewide Tornado Drill - 3/20/2024 9:50 a.m.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742231757/polandk12ohus/a9c4840mxb6bsyujds77/2025-statewide-tornado-drill.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742231757/polandk12ohus/a9c4840mxb6bsyujds77/2025-statewide-tornado-drill.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742231757/polandk12ohus/a9c4840mxb6bsyujds77/2025-statewide-tornado-drill.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742231757/polandk12ohus/a9c4840mxb6bsyujds77/2025-statewide-tornado-drill.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742231757/polandk12ohus/a9c4840mxb6bsyujds77/2025-statewide-tornado-drill.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742231757/polandk12ohus/a9c4840mxb6bsyujds77/2025-statewide-tornado-drill.jpg","width":1820}])
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- McKinley Elementary
- Poland Middle School
- Poland Seminary High School
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.