Start With Hello Week @ McKinley - September 16-20, 2024
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- McKinley Elementary
- McKinley Guidance
We are excited to announce Start With Hello Week from September 16-20!
From Mrs. Rowan:
Start with Hello Week
Monday: Meet-N-Greet Monday
Meet someone new and use your own personalized “Hello Style.” Engage in peer lunch talk using conversation cards at each table to encourage connections.
Tuesday: Upstander Tuesday
Students will watch the NED video about how to prevent bullying and become an upstander.
Wednesday: Wear Green
Wear green to support unity, inclusivity, and solidarity. Participate in a mindful moment and give a compliment/kindness note to someone.
Thursday: Trusted Adult Thursday
Give gratitude to a trusted adult. Join a Start With Hello Treasure Hunt to identify trusted adults and resources in the school.
Friday: Wear Poland Pride
Celebrate by wearing Poland Pride, join a Start With Hello Photo Booth, and sign the Start With Hello Pledge.
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![A promotional poster for Disney’s The Little Mermaid musical, featuring a young woman dressed as Ariel with a group of smiling children. Show dates are March 20-22 at 7:00 p.m. at PSHS Auditorium in Poland, OH. Ticket prices range from $5 to $10.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742585996/polandk12ohus/fmtyvx2zutvwpxjkvgzp/2025-03-poland-players-mckinley-preview.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742585996/polandk12ohus/fmtyvx2zutvwpxjkvgzp/2025-03-poland-players-mckinley-preview.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742585996/polandk12ohus/fmtyvx2zutvwpxjkvgzp/2025-03-poland-players-mckinley-preview.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742585996/polandk12ohus/fmtyvx2zutvwpxjkvgzp/2025-03-poland-players-mckinley-preview.jpg","width":1080}])
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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
![A young girl in a blue marbled shirt excitedly stirs green oobleck in a foil pan. The image features bold text reading Bulldogs and the Oobleck with Mrs. Fitch’s 1st Graders and an illustration of the book Bartholomew and the Oobleck by Dr. Seuss. The background shows a classroom with other children engaged in the activity.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742395998/polandk12ohus/g288chcjryezapyusgul/2025-oobleck.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742395998/polandk12ohus/g288chcjryezapyusgul/2025-oobleck.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742395998/polandk12ohus/g288chcjryezapyusgul/2025-oobleck.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742395998/polandk12ohus/g288chcjryezapyusgul/2025-oobleck.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742395998/polandk12ohus/g288chcjryezapyusgul/2025-oobleck.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742395998/polandk12ohus/g288chcjryezapyusgul/2025-oobleck.jpg","width":2200}])
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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}])
- Curriculum
- District
- 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}])
- District
- 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.