After School

The Poland Schools After School Program will serve students in grades K-6 only on days in which school is in session. The following is a sample schedule for those students participating in the Program.

• McKinley Elementary School: 

  • 3:10 P.M. – District pickup and transport to Dobbins Early Learning Center.

  • 5:30 P.M. – Parent pick up.

• Poland Middle School:

  • 2:10 P.M. – District pickup and transport to Dobbins Early Learning Center.

  • 5:30 P.M. – Parent pick up.

Parents are required to pick up their child(ren) by 5:30 P.M. each day in which they attend the Program. However, please note that parents are always permitted to pick up their child(ren) prior to the 5:30 P.M. deadline. Students will only be released to their parents or guardians. Individuals that are not a student’s parent or guardian may be permitted to pick up a student only where the parent or guardian has listed that individual on the Personal and Security Information Form submitted to the District during the enrollment process. If an individual other than the student’s parent or guardian will pick up the student on a particular day, a parent or guardian will be required to provide that information in writing or phone call to the Director, Tracy Kaschak, at PolandAfterSchool@polandschools.org or (330) 757-7618. Parents, guardians or other individuals properly authorized to pick up a student will be required to sign a daily release listing their name & time of day in which they are picking up the student. Proper identification will always be required when picking up a child.

• There will be a non-refundable registration fee of $50 PER FAMILY. EARLY REGISTRATION: If you complete registration forms and pay prior to June 1, 2024, the Registration Fee will be $45.

• The cost of the program will be $7.50 per hour that the child attends, rounding to the nearest half hour per day after the first hour.

• Each child is charged for one full hour the first hour regardless of the time they leave within the hour. Thus, if your child only attends the Program for a half hour on a given day, you will still be charged at the full rate of $7.50 for that given day to defray the cost of food and drink.

• Families with more than one child enrolled in the program will be eligible for a discount. Families with two (2) children enrolled in the program will be eligible for a 10% discount applied to the additional child. Those families with more than two (2) children enrolled in the program will be eligible for a 15% discount applied to each additional child.

• An invoice will be provided to each family on the first school day of each month detailing the fee owed for services provided in the previous month.

• Each family will be required to provide payment of the fee by the 10th of each month.

• Failure to pay fees by the 10th of each month may result in a $15.00 late fee.

• If the monthly balance is not paid by the end of the month, your child(ren) may not be able to attend until the balance is paid in full.

• Program fees may be paid by cash, check, or money order. Checks and money orders shall be made payable to the Poland Local Schools After School.

Please note that water and snacks will always be made available to your child(ren). You are encouraged to send a water bottle with your child each day.

REGISTRATION PACKET

Please note: The Poland Schools After School Program has limited enrollment.

Applications received after a maximum is met will be added to a waitlist.

With respect to providing prescription medication to a child, the Program will follow the same policy set by the Poland Local School District Board of Education, Policy 5330 (and Policy 5336 regarding diabetes care). Generally, medication should be administered at home given by the child’s parent/guardian; however, the Program’s staff may be permitted to administer medication if required for the health and safety of the student. Prior to any medication being dispensed by Program staff, the Medication Authorization Form must be completed, signed and returned to the District and must include a written statement from a licensed health professional authorized to prescribe the medication. Please note that non-prescription over the counter medication will not be administered by Program staff. Students are permitted to possess and self-administer over-the-counter topical sunscreen products provided the parent or guardian has submitted written approval.

The Program will use the same Child Abuse and Neglect Policy set by the Poland Local School District Board of Education, Policy 8462. State laws require that any and all incidents of suspected child abuse or neglect be reported to the appropriate agency. All personnel having good reason to believe that a student has suffered abuse and/or neglect are required to report such information. Program staff members at each site are trained in school safety, violence prevention, and prevention of child abuse, among other education program training.

In order to maintain a healthy Program environment, we ask that students not attend if the student is showing signs of illness. If a student becomes ill during Program hours, he/she may be isolated from their group and cared for by Program staff accordingly. If the student continues to show signs of illness, parents, guardians or those listed on the student’s Emergency Contact Form, may be contacted and requested to pick up their student immediately.

The Poland Local Schools Code of Conduct applies to all students enrolled in the After School Program. If a child demonstrates inappropriate behavior during the Poland After School Program, the student may receive disciplinary sanctions, up to and including being removed from the program. For more information on the rules and expectations of the Program, please see the After School Program Code of Conduct.

Poland Local Schools has the capability of providing a copy of your payments made for the After School Program for the current year. If this is something you need for your tax return, please send a request with your name, your child’s name and the school they attend(ed) to PolandAfterSchool@polandschools.org. Upon receipt of your request, an electronic copy of your payments will be emailed to you. Should you have any questions, please contact the Program Director at (330)757-7618.

The Poland Local Schools After School Program is for grades K-6 and will run from 2:15-5:30 pm five days per week. Students are transported via school buses from McKinley and Poland Middle School at the end of each school day. Parents will be responsible for picking up their child. In addition to supplementing what students have learned in school, students will have a chance to socialize with each other, and form long lasting friendships that enhance their development. The Poland After School is a structured program to start homework, engage in active fun and enjoy time with friends.

To reinforce character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

The Poland Schools After School Program Curriculum offers a variety of age appropriate activities. These activities balance opportunities for active play, learning and making friends. Our curriculum focuses on the following areas:

• Homework Time as NHS students are available

• Active Games

• Art

• Recreational Skills

• Personal Discipline

• Puzzles and Table Games

• Individual Quiet Space

• Building Imaginative Play

• Active and indoor activities

Staff members are experienced, responsible, nurturing and fun. 

• Staff were selected by an intense interview process including a background and reference check.

• Staff have many hours of training which includes Child Abuse Prevention, basic First Aid and CPR.

REGISTRATION PACKET

Please note: The Poland Schools After School Program has limited enrollment.

Applications received after a maximum is met will be added to a waitlist.