Guidance
McKinley Elementary Guidance Counselor
Mrs. Mary Jo Rowan
Name
Title(s)
Guidance Counselor, Poland McKinley Elementary School
Contact
Email
School Phone
330-757-7014
Address
Building
Poland McKinley Elementary School
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Guidance Mission
The mission of the counselors of the Poland Schools is to provide high quality, comprehensive school counseling services to all students. Our programs are designed to help all students develop and enhance their academic, social, career, and personal strengths in order to become responsible and productive citizens. There is a commitment to individual uniqueness and the maximum development of human potential.
Through the skillful use of strategic, timely, and personal interventions, counselors customize educational experiences in order to enhance capabilities, close achievement gaps among high and low performing groups and support positive choices.
McKinley Elementary Guidance News
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The Poland Bulldogs present... PAWSITIVE & THE BULLDOG WAY
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The Bulldogs from McKinley Elementary present their original song and music video, "PAWSITIVE". At McKinley Elementary, Bulldogs are Positive, Always Respectful, Working Responsibly, and Safe!
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The 3rd Grade Pawsitive Leaders at McKinley Elementary decorated the halls in their yearly tradition of spreading positivity. On decorated posters and carefully-crafted hearts, the Bulldogs posted messages to support their classmates in the hallways!
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It's time for Holiday Theme Week at McKinley Elementary! View the themes for each day as we dress up and celebrate the holidays!
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Every school year, Poland Seminary High School Student Council and Poland Middle School PANDA Club host a Food Drive, bringing together our school and community to support the Poland Food Pantry. Thanks to the generosity of our students, parents, teachers, staff, and community, we’re thrilled to announce that in 2024, Poland Local Schools collected and donated over 15,000 food items! WOW! Bulldog Nation... Your kindness and commitment continue to make a meaningful difference. Thank you for helping us help others! Let's. Go. Dogs.
![2024 Food Drive - Poland Local Schools - Large group of seventh through twelfth grade students with canned food goods]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730223316/polandk12ohus/v9w7sxi6pvurhqaqnh4m/2024-food-drive.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730223316/polandk12ohus/v9w7sxi6pvurhqaqnh4m/2024-food-drive.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730223316/polandk12ohus/v9w7sxi6pvurhqaqnh4m/2024-food-drive.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730223316/polandk12ohus/v9w7sxi6pvurhqaqnh4m/2024-food-drive.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730223316/polandk12ohus/v9w7sxi6pvurhqaqnh4m/2024-food-drive.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730223316/polandk12ohus/v9w7sxi6pvurhqaqnh4m/2024-food-drive.jpg","width":1920}])
We are excited to announce our annual districtwide food drive, sponsored by Poland Middle School's PANDA Club and the Student Councils from both Poland Junior and Senior High Schools. All food donations will stay within the community to assist families in need. The food drive will run from November 4 through November 15. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference, and together, we can have a lasting impact on those in need.