Superintendent

Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope everyone had a great break and took some time to recharge for the last nine weeks—just some quick updates for all families.

First, our Kindergarten Registration Fair is this Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to noon. You can still sign up for an appointment or just stop in any of our six elementary buildings. Visit bit.ly/24plsk for more information.

Reminder that Monday, April 8, the district is closed for the solar eclipse. No activities, games, or practices will take place on April 8, 2024. Another important reminder is that state testing begins for our students in April. Finally, we have had a great year so far. And I'm really, really proud of our entire staff and all of our students. I want to keep the momentum going and use that as a springboard into next fall. If there are concerns or issues, contact us. We want to work with you, and we'll do the same on our end. Like I said, I'm really proud of how this year has gone and look forward to a great ending.

Go Eagles!

 Good evening, this is Brent May from Plain Local Schools. I hope everyone has had a nice long weekend; relaxing and recharging with family and friends. Just a couple quick reminders as we start the second semester. First report cards for students in grades 5 through 12, will be available this week in the Home Access Center. Elementary students will be bringing their report cards home this Friday, January 19. 

We are in cold weather season. Please make sure your information is correct in Final Forms. In the event of a cancellation, I will call families and staff, we'll post on the website and I will also post cancellations on my Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Families, please know we're out on the roads about 4:15am any morning there's a weather concern and we try to make those decisions as quickly as possible and keep the safety of our, our kids and our staff in mind as we do that.  

Thanks for a great first semester. Looking forward to the second semester. I hope you have a great evening and Go Eagles.

Dear Plain Local Families,

Your child's online safety and security are of the utmost importance to us, and we want to make sure you are aware of a potential digital threat that has come to our attention. Today, on December 15, 2023, there is a phishing email circulating that is attempting to gain login information from our staff and students. We take the security of our students and staff very seriously, and we want to remind you of a few important steps to keep your login credentials safe:

1. Beware of Suspicious Emails: Plain Local Schools will never ask for your login credentials over email. If you receive an email requesting this information, please do not respond and report it to us immediately.

2. Trust Verified Contacts: Only click on links and download files from trusted contacts and sources. If an email or message seems suspicious, even if it appears to be from someone you know, exercise caution before clicking any links or providing personal information.

3. Stay Vigilant: Be proactive in monitoring your email inbox for any suspicious or unsolicited messages. If anything seems out of the ordinary, please report it to us right away.

Your cooperation and vigilance are essential in maintaining a safe and secure online environment for our school community. If you ever have concerns or questions about the legitimacy of an email or communication from Plain Local Schools, please reach out to us for clarification.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students and staff protected. Together, we can ensure a secure online experience for everyone. If you have any immediate concerns or questions, please feel free to contact us at 330-492-3500. 

Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season. Thank you! 

Dear Plain Local Families,

Today, we became aware of a threat of violence circulating on social media among Stark County students. While the post does not specify any particular school, I want to reassure you that we are actively addressing this situation in close cooperation with law enforcement and our dedicated school resource officers.

First and foremost, I want to emphasize that the claims made in the social media post have been thoroughly examined and have been determined to be not credible. However, it remains our duty and commitment to keep you informed and to ensure the safety of our students.

At Plain Local Schools, the well-being of our students is always our top priority. Any threat of violence is treated with the utmost seriousness, and we have taken immediate action to ensure the safety and security of our school community.

As we move forward, I encourage you to maintain open communication with us. If you or your child comes across any concerning information or notices any unusual behavior, please do not hesitate to reach out to us or the appropriate authorities.

I want to thank you for your trust and support as we work together to ensure the safety and success of our students.

Thank you, 

Brent May
Superintendent