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Community Meetings

Join us for Sit Down with the Supt, a series of opportunities to meet with Superintendent Brent May and have a conversation about the future of Plain Local Schools.

Whether it’s easier to stop by after morning student drop-off or meet us at a community location, we want to answer your questions, share factual information about our facility planning, and hear what’s on your mind.

No sign-up. No RSVP. Just casual, open conversations at our schools and throughout the community. Parents, residents, and community members are all welcome.

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Sep 8 2026

Sit Down with the Supt. @ Avondale Elementary

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Sep 10 2026

Avondale: Fall Fest

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Celebrate With Us!

Watch Avondale Soar!

Matt Gagnon, Avondale Principal

"At Avondale Elementary, our goal is to make every person feel valued, loved and supported in our own daily work together. We want every student, family and staff member to know their worth and place of importance, as part of the fabric of the Avondale community. At Avondale, we are BUILDING OUR FUTURE together."

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Plain Local At A Glance

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Plain Local Schools features nine schools across our campus. Six elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school and one high school.

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Every student in Plain Local Schools is provided with their own learning device.

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GlenOak High School is the only International Baccalaureate World School in Stark County.

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GlenOak Athletics is proud to offer 27 varsity sports.

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There are 26 Fine Arts offerings available to students.

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We are proud to house 17 career and technical opportunities at GlenOak High School.

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