🎉 Family Fun Day is coming! Join us for a FREE evening filled with games, prizes, inflatables, and delicious food! 🍉
🗓 August 22nd
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Municipal Park & Stage
Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable summer evening! See you there! 🙌
🗓 August 22nd
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Municipal Park & Stage
Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable summer evening! See you there! 🙌
🎉 WELCOME BACK, 7TH & 8TH GRADE! 🎉
It’s officially time to welcome our 7th & 8th graders back to MMS! 🦁
We’re excited to have everyone back together and ready to kick off another amazing school year!
📸 Now we want to see those first-day pictures! Drop your photos in the comments below, and let’s fill our page with Lion Pride!
Here’s to a GREAT year at MMS! 🦁 #MinervaPride
It’s officially time to welcome our 7th & 8th graders back to MMS! 🦁
We’re excited to have everyone back together and ready to kick off another amazing school year!
📸 Now we want to see those first-day pictures! Drop your photos in the comments below, and let’s fill our page with Lion Pride!
Here’s to a GREAT year at MMS! 🦁 #MinervaPride
🦁 Welcome to MMS, Class of 2033! 🦁
What a great first day with our 6th graders! 🎉
We loved having the Class of 2033 in the building and are so excited to watch them learn, grow, and make MMS their home over the next three years!
Great first day, 6th grade! #minervapride
What a great first day with our 6th graders! 🎉
We loved having the Class of 2033 in the building and are so excited to watch them learn, grow, and make MMS their home over the next three years!
Great first day, 6th grade! #minervapride
🎉 WELCOME BACK, 6TH GRADE! 🎉
The first day of middle school is HERE for our 6th graders, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our students and families back for another amazing year! 🦁
📸 We want to see those first-day pictures! Drop your photos in the comments below, and let’s fill our page with Lion Pride! 🦁
Have a GREAT first day, 6th grade! We’re so happy to have you at MMS!
#MinervaPride
The first day of middle school is HERE for our 6th graders, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our students and families back for another amazing year! 🦁
📸 We want to see those first-day pictures! Drop your photos in the comments below, and let’s fill our page with Lion Pride! 🦁
Have a GREAT first day, 6th grade! We’re so happy to have you at MMS!
#MinervaPride
📣 Staggered Start Reminder! 📣
We’re excited to welcome our students back for the 2026–2027 school year!
🦁 6th Grade: First day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 19th!
🦁 7th & 8th Grade: First day is Thursday, August 20th!
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off another great year at MMS!
#MinervaPride 🦁
We’re excited to welcome our students back for the 2026–2027 school year!
🦁 6th Grade: First day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, August 19th!
🦁 7th & 8th Grade: First day is Thursday, August 20th!
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off another great year at MMS!
#MinervaPride 🦁
Happy New Year 2026! 🎈
🦁 It is a Great Day to be a Minerva Lion!
The energy and excitement from Convocation, staff meetings, mental health training, and Open House events set the tone for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Go Lions!
#MinervaPride 🦁
🎉 Happy New Year 2026! 🎉
Welcome new #MinervaPride staff members!
Thank you for choosing Minerva Local Schools and joining our family.
We are so excited to have you on board.
Leave a comment to give our new staff a warm welcome! 🦁
#MinervaPride
🎉 Happy New Year 2026! 🦁✨
It is a GREAT day to be a Minerva Lion! Check out our AMAZING LNN Back to School Video and get hyped for another incredible year full of Lion Pride! ❤️🖤
🎬 Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeZRBpxA4XQ
Please share this Lion Pride Video on all your platforms!
#MinervaPride
It is a GREAT day to be a Minerva Lion! Check out our AMAZING LNN Back to School Video and get hyped for another incredible year full of Lion Pride! ❤️🖤
🎬 Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeZRBpxA4XQ
Please share this Lion Pride Video on all your platforms!
#MinervaPride
Minerva Local has two more staff on the move..... moving so fast that we missed them on the first post! We are very excited for Michelle Deem to take on the role of Technology Integration Specialist for the District, moving out of her beloved fifth grade classroom. Megan Keyser is on the move from MES to MMS to work 1:1 with a student.
Minerva Local is seeking applicants for the position of tutor at Minerva Elementary!
Go to mlsd.sparcc.org and click on "Employment" in the top right corner to learn more about the position and apply today!
#MinervaPride
🎉 TODAY IS THE DAY! BACK TO SCHOOL BASH! 🎉
Join us TONIGHT from 5:00–7:00 PM for our Back to School Bash!
Students and families are encouraged to stop by to:
📚 Pick up schedules
👋 Meet our staff
✏️ Bring in school supplies
📄 Pick up important papers
🍕 Come hungry! We’ll have several food options available for purchase throughout the evening:
🍕 Dudley’s Woodfire Pizza
🍧 Kona Ice
🍦 The Komfort Zone Ice Cream Truck
🚚 Drew’s Concessions Food Truck
We’re excited to welcome everyone back and kick off another great school year! #minervapride 🦁
📅 Monday, August 17th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us TONIGHT from 5:00–7:00 PM for our Back to School Bash!
Students and families are encouraged to stop by to:
📚 Pick up schedules
👋 Meet our staff
✏️ Bring in school supplies
📄 Pick up important papers
🍕 Come hungry! We’ll have several food options available for purchase throughout the evening:
🍕 Dudley’s Woodfire Pizza
🍧 Kona Ice
🍦 The Komfort Zone Ice Cream Truck
🚚 Drew’s Concessions Food Truck
We’re excited to welcome everyone back and kick off another great school year! #minervapride 🦁
📅 Monday, August 17th
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
🦁 FRIDAY SPIRIT DAYS ARE BACK! 🦁
With our first home football game coming up this Friday, it’s time to bring back our Friday Spirit Days at MMS!
Check out the list of upcoming Friday Spirit Days and get ready to show your school spirit each week!
We can’t wait to see everyone showing their Minerva Pride! #MinervaPride
With our first home football game coming up this Friday, it’s time to bring back our Friday Spirit Days at MMS!
Check out the list of upcoming Friday Spirit Days and get ready to show your school spirit each week!
We can’t wait to see everyone showing their Minerva Pride! #MinervaPride
We are rounding out our list of new staff with Laura Keith- a bus aide who joined us part way through last year and two brand new cooks at Minerva Elementary School- Sarah Jackson and Ann Trussel.
Please give them a #MinervaPride Welcome!
Please give them a #MinervaPride Welcome!
Introducing one of our new staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth Gampolo, who will be the case manager at MHS, provided by our partners at CommQuest!
Read on to learn a bit about Elizabeth:
Name: Elizabeth Gampolo
Position: Case Manager (CPST)
Previous Experience: Elizabeth is a recent Kent State University graduate.
Hobbies: Reading, Hiking, Working out, shopping, and spending time with family
Favorite School Memory: Participating in the senior vs. junior powderpuff football games.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Elizabeth is most looking forward to getting to know those she will be working with and building meaningful connections with them. She is also looking forward to being an advocate for those who need her!
Please give Elizabeth a big MinervaPride welcome!
#MinervaPride
Read on to learn a bit about Elizabeth:
Name: Elizabeth Gampolo
Position: Case Manager (CPST)
Previous Experience: Elizabeth is a recent Kent State University graduate.
Hobbies: Reading, Hiking, Working out, shopping, and spending time with family
Favorite School Memory: Participating in the senior vs. junior powderpuff football games.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Elizabeth is most looking forward to getting to know those she will be working with and building meaningful connections with them. She is also looking forward to being an advocate for those who need her!
Please give Elizabeth a big MinervaPride welcome!
#MinervaPride
📍 Student Pick-Up Procedures
As we get ready for the start of the school year, here are a few reminders to help make afternoon pick-up safe and run smoothly.
We appreciate your help in keeping dismissal safe and efficient for everyone!
#minervapride 🦁
As we get ready for the start of the school year, here are a few reminders to help make afternoon pick-up safe and run smoothly.
We appreciate your help in keeping dismissal safe and efficient for everyone!
#minervapride 🦁
Introducing one of our returning staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Adrian Keith, who will be in the kitchen at MES this year!
Read on to learn a bit about Adrian:
Name: Adrian Keith
Position: Cook
Previous Experience: Adrian has previously worked as a sub in the cafeteria and spent time as a head teacher at Fairhope Preschool.
Hobbies: Reading, swimming, listening to music, playing with my child
Favorite School Memory: Dressing up as Susan B Anthony in Third Grade and doing a report on her. I won and was able to march in the parade dressed as her.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Adrian is most looking forward to seeing students and providing them a nutritious lunch each and every day!
Please give Adrian a big MinervaPride welcome!
#MinervaPride
Introducing one of our returning staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Jacqui Zwick, who will be in the kitchen at MES this year!
Read on to learn a bit about Jacqui:
Name: Jacqui Zwick
Position: Cook
Previous Experience: Jacqui is a familiar face to many around the District as a sub, coach, parent, and community volunteer.
Hobbies: Coaching wrestling, reading, exploring the outdoors and hiking with my husband Austin, traveling with my kids for tournaments
Favorite School Memory: My favorite memory from school would have to be cheering at games on Friday nights, being a part of school traditions and pushing myself athletically and academically.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: I am looking forward to seeing all of the kiddos every day! I have been a substitute in the district for three years so it will be nice to spend a full school year with students and staff!
Please give Jacqui a big MinervaPride welcome!
#MinervaPride
📢 Attention MMS Parents & Guardians!
Now is the perfect time to log in to FinalForms and make sure everything is completed before school starts.
Complete your forms here:
https://minerva-oh.finalforms.com/
Please have your student's FinalForms completed by August 19.
✅ Review and update your information
✅ Complete and sign all required forms
💻 Chromebooks will not be distributed until FinalForms are complete.
Students with completed FinalForms will receive their Chromebooks.
#MinervaPride
Now is the perfect time to log in to FinalForms and make sure everything is completed before school starts.
Complete your forms here:
https://minerva-oh.finalforms.com/
Please have your student's FinalForms completed by August 19.
✅ Review and update your information
✅ Complete and sign all required forms
💻 Chromebooks will not be distributed until FinalForms are complete.
Students with completed FinalForms will receive their Chromebooks.
#MinervaPride
We have several staff on the move in the District. Here are the existing team members in new positions at MES:
Jordan Burchett- Educational Aide to Intervention Specialist
Lisa Anthony- Gifted Teacher for Math to Fifth Grade Teacher
Brittany Taylor- Literacy Specialist to Third Grade Teacher
Jessica Crawford- Educational Aide from MMS to MES
Peyton Detling- From First to Second Grade Teacher
Melody Burchett- 6-hour Cook to Head Cook
Jordan Burchett- Educational Aide to Intervention Specialist
Lisa Anthony- Gifted Teacher for Math to Fifth Grade Teacher
Brittany Taylor- Literacy Specialist to Third Grade Teacher
Jessica Crawford- Educational Aide from MMS to MES
Peyton Detling- From First to Second Grade Teacher
Melody Burchett- 6-hour Cook to Head Cook
🦁 WELCOME BACK, LIONS!
The start of a new school year is almost here, and we are excited to welcome our students and families back!
Our Welcome Back Newsletter is now available and includes important information to help you get ready for the upcoming school year, including back-to-school information, and more.
🔗 Check out the Welcome Back Newsletter here:
https://canva.link/3cwcvq8j6e573ll
#MinervaPride 🦁
