Pleasant Local Schools

Pleasant Local Schools Spartans Advance at Pleasant Local Schools in Marion, OH! We unleash the potential of our students!

Welcome to the official page of Pleasant Local Schools in Marion, Ohio, where we are committed to advancing the mission, vision, and values of the Spartan community. Serving students from PreK-12, the district is growing and dedicated to providing unique and innovative learning opportunities to help students achieve academic success. Spartans Advance is about building a strong foundation

through positive relationships, purpose-driven vision, and empowering others to unleash and achieve their full potential. Through academics and extracurricular activities, the district is committed to providing a well-rounded education. With the recent opening of a merged 5-12 building, the district is excited to offer new opportunities to students in a state-of-the-art facility. The district is proud of its Spartan community and looks forward to continuing to advance our mission through dedication and hard work. Follow along here to stay updated on the latest news and events happening at Pleasant Local Schools.

🏗️ Exciting progress is happening at Pleasant Local Schools!What you're looking at is the prepared building pad for our ...
06/24/2026

🏗️ Exciting progress is happening at Pleasant Local Schools!

What you're looking at is the prepared building pad for our new elementary school—the foundation for the next chapter of Spartan education. While it may look like a lot of dirt today, this space will soon become a place where generations of students will learn, grow, and create lifelong memories.

Every great project starts with a strong foundation, and we're thrilled to watch this vision come to life. Stay tuned as we continue to share construction updates and celebrate milestones along the way!

📊 Financial Fact Friday:What does Pleasant Local’s annual budget look like?This fiscal year, Pleasant Local Schools will...
06/19/2026

📊 Financial Fact Friday:

What does Pleasant Local’s annual budget look like?

This fiscal year, Pleasant Local Schools will operate on a budget of approximately $35.5 million, which equates to roughly $97,260 per day. The budget will be inflated for the next 2 years as we’re working through the co-funded OFCC Elementary project. We ended fiscal year 2025 closer to $24 million.

This funding supports daily operations, staff, transportation, and student programs, athletics, as well as long-term investments in facilities and improvements.
Understanding the size and scope of the budget helps provide a clearer picture of how resources support students each day.

Are you or someone you know interested in helping our ? Pleasant Local is now hiring for multiple positions for the 202...
06/18/2026

Are you or someone you know interested in helping our ? Pleasant Local is now hiring for multiple positions for the 2026-2027 school year. For detailed information and job descriptions, visit ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4c96m9ks. ❤️ 🖤

📣 Please join us in welcoming Anne Spence to Pleasant Local Schools as our new Treasurer/CFO!Anne brings more than a dec...
06/17/2026

📣 Please join us in welcoming Anne Spence to Pleasant Local Schools as our new Treasurer/CFO!

Anne brings more than a decade of experience in school finance, public service, and district leadership, along with a strong commitment to accountability, transparency, and responsible financial stewardship. Her expertise will help support the district's mission and ensure continued opportunities for our students.

"I look forward to working alongside the Board of Education, district leadership, staff, and community members to ensure we continue providing outstanding opportunities for students while maintaining responsible financial practices that support the district's long-term success," Anne shared.

We are excited to welcome Anne to the Spartan family and look forward to the leadership and expertise she will bring to Pleasant Local Schools! 👏

The Pleasant High School tennis courts will be closed until further notice due to repairs. Thank you for your understand...
06/15/2026

The Pleasant High School tennis courts will be closed until further notice due to repairs. Thank you for your understanding.

📊 Financial Fact Friday: Where does Pleasant Local’s funding come from?School funding comes from a mix of local, state, ...
06/12/2026

📊 Financial Fact Friday:

Where does Pleasant Local’s funding come from?

School funding comes from a mix of local, state, and other revenue sources.
At Pleasant, local taxpayers provide a large share of the district's operating revenue, and that burden will continue to grow unless the state increases its support for public schools. Due to decisions by our state leaders, the Fair School Funding Plan still uses fiscal year 2021 cost inputs despite rising costs, meaning the state's current funding formula does not reflect the true cost of educating students today.

As a result, the district's share of state funding has decreased from about 45% five years ago to 32% this year, or about $2,882 per student. This trend is occurring across Ohio, which ranks 45th in the nation in public school support.

Are you or someone you know interested in helping our ? Pleasant Local is now hiring for multiple coaching positions! ⚾...
06/11/2026

Are you or someone you know interested in helping our ? Pleasant Local is now hiring for multiple coaching positions! ⚾ 🥎 ⚽ 🏃 🤼

📝 Interested candidates should contact Nate Dendinger at [email protected].

🏃‍♂️ Congratulations to Pleasant's own Joey Dietsch on an incredible postseason track and field season!Joey earned Secon...
06/09/2026

🏃‍♂️ Congratulations to Pleasant's own Joey Dietsch on an incredible postseason track and field season!

Joey earned Second Team All-MOAC honors in the 1600-meter run, captured a District Championship in the 3200-meter run, and qualified for the OHSAA State Track & Field Championships after running a personal-best 9:31.70 at Regionals.

He capped off his outstanding season by finishing 16th in the state in the 3200-meter run! 👏 👏

Congratulations on a fantastic season, Joey!

📊 Financial Fact Friday:Where can you find Pleasant Local Schools’ financial information? We discuss our finances at eve...
06/05/2026

📊 Financial Fact Friday:

Where can you find Pleasant Local Schools’ financial information? We discuss our finances at every Board meeting, and additional information is available on our website.

Pleasant is committed to transparency and making financial information easy to access. Here are a few key resources available online:

✔️ Pleasant L*D Forecast Presentation: https://bit.ly/4xif7J9
✔️ Financial Forecast Report for 2026: https://bit.ly/3RGXPoK
✔️ Financial Prospectus 2025: https://bit.ly/4ujrq55
✔️ PL*D Audit Reports: https://bit.ly/3PX4HxJ

The next Financial Forecast will be presented at the August 24, 2026, Board Meeting, which starts at 6 p.m. For more details, visit: https://bit.ly/3PX4HxJ

06/04/2026

👏 📚 Congratulations to all of our Pleasant Middle School students who earned Honor Roll recognition for the 4th quarter!

These Spartans demonstrated commitment to academic excellence. Congratulations on a fantastic finish, Spartans! ❤️ 🖤

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1107 Owens Road W
Marion, OH
43302

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