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The Poland Middle School Multiple Disabilities Classroom, grades 4-6, is participating this year in the “Cash for Cans” contest for the 2023-2024 school year. The contest will run until April 20. You may send CLEAN/DRY cans in a plastic bag to school or we will have a yellow collection bin in the front of the Middle School gym doors to collect cans. Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to the Poland Middle School Choir and Band students on a fantastic showing of talent in their winter concert! View photo galleries:

Starting Monday, December 4, 2023, Poland Local School District will send digital notifications to the parents/guardians of students with outstanding student fee balances. Outstanding fee balances will include unpaid fees from current and previous school years.

All girls in grades K– 6 currently enrolled in Poland Schools are invited to join the Poland Seminary High School Cheerleaders for a ONE-DAY YOUTH CHEER CLINIC! Learn more and sign up:

Students in Mrs. Martin's 5th grade class practiced their fractions and percentages by slicing up pies based on what they are thankful for. These pies were so sweet, no toppings were necessary. Happy Thanksgiving!

Mr. Nico takes a trip to the three schools to find out what everyone is thankful for before Thanksgiving!

The Poland Middle School 5th and 6th Grade Winter Concert will be presented on Thursday, November 30, 2023 in the PSHS Auditorium. The choirs will perform at 6 p.m. followed by bands at 7:30 p.m. Our student performers have been practicing for a great show, and we are excited for you to hear their talent on stage!

AWESOME ARTIFACTS! Thank you to Mr. Kane for visiting Mrs. Shaffer's 6th grade class and taking us on a journey through time! History got even more interesting when we held artifacts that were literally MILLIONS of years old, like the megalodon shark tooth! We moved through the ages, to Rome, to the Renaissance, to today!

We’re proud to announce that in the 2023 Food Drive, Poland Local Schools collected and donated over 13,000 food items. WOW! Thank you so much to our students, parents, teachers, staff, and community for making a difference this year.

Poland Local School District thanks all Veterans, especially those in our community, for their service and commitment to our country. The district hosted events in all 3 school buildings to recognize their bravery, including lunch with veterans, musical performances, and a guest Veteran speaker. Thank you, Veterans!

You know it's going to be a fun day when Wild You stops in to learn about all the animals and how they are active, hibernating, or migrating! Our Poland Middle School 4th graders learned what our local animals are up to around this time of year! Learn more:

K-6 Parents: You are invited to PARENT LITERACY HOUR! Thursday, November 16, 2023 6 p.m. @ 3030 Dobbins Road, Poland, Ohio 44514 | Join us for: Updates from Mr. Beard and Mr. Purins, a presentation from the Poland Library, literacy resources, and updates on federal programs. | RSVP:

From Pawsitive Leaders... to Kindness Club Leaders! How about the turnout for our first Poland Middle School 4th grade Kindness Club meeting today?! We got right to work writing holiday cards to the armed forces and our neighbors in Poland who need some love this holiday season! We also planned for our winter necessities drive!

Enjoy photos from our Halloween celebrations at Poland McKinley Elementary and Middle School!

The week of October 30-November 3 is Red Ribbon Week! View photos as we make good choices and  dress for our theme days!

The week of October 30-November 3 is Red Ribbon Week! Students on our campus will be uniting by making good decisions and doing it in style as we dress for our theme days!

Support our local food pantry by bringing in canned and dry goods October 30 - November 10. Learn more about our Canned Food Drive and get ideas of what to bring in:

October Counselors' Update | Soon, McKinley/Middle School students will be participating in "Unity Day", "Breast Cancer Awareness", "Red Ribbon Week", and pledging to "Accept, Include, and Respect students of all abilities" for World Down Syndrome Awareness. Read the letter from our counselors to learn more!

FALL PLAY ANNOUNCEMENT | The Poland Players present... ROBIN HOOD | November 16-18, 7 p.m. @ PSHS Auditorium | Learn more:

MENU CHANGE | Fridays in October | McKinley/Middle School K-6 | On Fridays in October at McKinley Elementary and Poland Middle School, Poland Local Schools will serve HOMEMADE PIZZA.

Poland Local School District will host Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, October 12, 2023. View information on how to make an appointment with teachers at your child's school.

We just wrapped up Start with Hello week. Our students got to know each other better and and meet new friends. Let's hear all the special things our Bulldogs did this week!

Our 5th Grade STEM class thought inside and outside of the box for their nickel launchers! Against the material constraints, the students found unique ways to send money flying! You won't believe which design launched the nickel the furthest...

Enjoy photos from our 2023 Start with Hello Week!

Mandatory bus evacuation drills will occur Tuesday, September 19 for grades 7-12 and Thursday, September 21 for grades K-6.