Today our 8th graders attended JA Inspire at the Hall of Fame Center for Performance in Stark County!

Students explored interactive career booths, connected with local businesses, and learned about a wide range of future career opportunities. It was a great hands-on experience that challenged them to start thinking about what comes next after high school.

We’re proud of how engaged and respectful our students were throughout the event! #minervapride 🦁
about 1 month ago, Minerva Middle School
JA-Inspire
JA-Inspire
JA-Inspire
JA-Inspire
JA-Inspire
JA-Inspire
JA-Inspire
JA-Inspire
JA-Inspire
JA-Inspire
🍎 Let’s Celebrate Our Incredible Teachers!
Do you know an educator who goes above and beyond to make learning special? Now is your chance to shine a light on their hard work!

The Minerva Local Education Association is officially accepting nominations for the 2026 Golden Apple Award. We are looking to honor current MLEA members who truly make a difference in our schools!

📝 How to Nominate
It only takes a moment to make a teacher's day! Please submit your nomination using the form below before the deadline on April 12, 2026:

👉 Nominate a Teacher Here:
https://forms.gle/fh94b1rGyswzYJaAA

Let’s show our appreciation for the amazing educators who support our students every day. Go Lions!

#MinervaPride
about 1 month ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
LIONS
🎶✨ Join Us for Our Band Concert! ✨🎶

We’re so excited for our Band Concert tomorrow and can’t wait to share all the hard work our students have put in! It’s always a great night of music. 🎵🎺🥁 #minervapride 🦁
about 1 month ago, Minerva Middle School
Band Concert
Class Trip Information – 2026–2027 School Year

Information about next year’s class trips went home with students today!

❓ Have questions? Join us at the parent meeting:
📅 Tomorrow Night
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Middle School Cafeteria

You can also view all class trip details here:
🔗 https://mms.mlsd.sparcc.org/o/mms/page/class-trip-information
about 1 month ago, Minerva Middle School
Class Trips
Tomorrow our MMS Lion Council is warming things up with a Hot Cocoa Bar during lunch! Stop by and grab a cup for just $2.00. You can top it off with marshmallows and whipped cream for the perfect sweet treat. #MinervaPride 🦁
about 1 month ago, Minerva Middle School
Hot Coca Bar
Minerva Middle School 8th Grade Class Picture
will be taken by Dunlap Photography on Tuesday, March 10!
Turn in order form and remittance to the Middle School Main Office By March 10.

Online ordering is also available:
https://www.dunlapphotography.com/form/25-26-minerva-middle-school-8th-grade-class
about 1 month ago, Minerva Middle School
8th Grade Picture
Minerva Sparkle Team Competes this Saturday! ✨

They will be performing at the Springfield Spiriti “Spark”-tacular Showcase. Doors open for spectators at 12:00 PM, and our Minerva team takes the floor at 1:21 PM!

Go Lions!
about 1 month ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
Go Lions!
Our Wrestling team helped welcome elementary students on Friday! What an awesome way to start the day with smiles, encouragement, and #MinervaPride 🦁

Thank you, athletes, for being such great role models for our younger Lions!
about 1 month ago, Minerva Middle School
Greeters
Greeters
Greeters
Greeters
Greeters
Greeters
Greeters
Greeters
Greeters
Some of our Student Council members spent time Friday helping with the Minerva Community Outreach Food Distribution. Each month, our students volunteer to lend a hand and give back to the community. Great job, Lions! 🦁 #minervapride
about 1 month ago, Minerva Middle School
Food Distribution
Tomorrow’s the day! ✨

Our Annual Sweetheart Dance: Under the Stars is happening tomorrow from 7:00–9:00 PM.

Tickets will be available during lunch for $5.00. Dress is semi-casual, and this event is for MMS students only.

We’re excited to have Dunlap Photography at the dance taking professional photos. Be sure to use the link below to order your pictures 📸
https://www.dunlapphotography.com/mms-sweetheart-dance-order-form

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🌟
#minervapride 🦁
about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
Sweetheart Dance
Sweetheart Dance
🐾✨ MMS Pawsitive Students of the Week ✨🐾
Each week, we will recognize students who exemplify our core values: compassion, respect, and responsibility.
Congratulations to this week’s Pawsitive Students! 🎉
Keep up the great work you are setting a wonderful example for others at MMS! #MinervaPride 🦁
about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
Pawsitive Student
📢 Class Trip Parent Meeting
2026–2027 School Year

We will be holding a parent meeting on Wednesday, March 4 to share information about next year’s class trips.

More details and information will be coming home soon. We encourage parents to plan to attend so you can hear everything firsthand and ask any questions.

We look forward to sharing more soon!

📅 Wednesday, March 4
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 MMS Cafeteria

#minervapride 🦁
about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
Class Trip
🎉 Each week at MMS, we’re celebrating our PBIS Students of the Week! 🎉

The student who earns the most PBIS points will get the chance to play our PLINKO board and win a fun prize. 🏆✨

Way to go, Lions keep showing those positive behaviors that make our school a great place to be! 🦁 #MinervaPride
about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
PBIS
PBIS
PBIS
PBIS
PBIS
PBIS
PBIS
Our Wrestling team helped welcome elementary students today! What an awesome way to start the day with smiles, encouragement, and #MinervaPride 🦁

Thank you, athletes, for being such great role models for our younger Lions!
about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
Just a reminder! ☕🦁

Tomorrow our MMS Lion Council is warming things up with a Hot Cocoa Bar during lunch! Stop by and grab a cup for just $2.00. You can top it off with marshmallows and whipped cream for the perfect sweet treat. #MinervaPride 🦁
about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
Hot Coca Bar
Minerva Local Schools Celebrates Board of Education During "Scaling New Heights" Recognition

MINERVA, OH — At the February 23rd Minerva Local Board of Education meeting, the district honored the Minerva Local School Board Members. As part of the Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Board Appreciation Month, the district celebrated the theme "Scaling New Heights."

The theme connected well with the Minerva community, reflecting the Board’s commitment to supporting students as they climb from their first days in preschool to the pinnacle of graduation.

A Focus on the Whole Child
The Minerva Local Board of Education was thanked for the support of a well-rounded educational experience. Their leadership ensures that Minerva students have access to:
Academic Excellence
The Arts & Athletics
Extracurriculars
The Whole Child Framework
School Safety

Student-Led Gratitude
The highlight of the evening featured Minerva Elementary second-grade students demonstrating creativity.
Board members were presented with oversized, handmade thank-you cards and original artwork and produced a touching "Scaling New Heights" video tribute, which was played for the board and attendees.

"We are very fortunate to have such a well-rounded, hard-working, and dedicated school board for Minerva Local Schools," said Superintendent Mark Scott. "They are always student-centered in every decision they make. We appreciate their dedication to our students and our community."

Following the formal recognition and the conclusion of district business, Board members and community visitors enjoyed a reception featuring fresh fruit and cookies.

Through their vision and dedication, the Minerva Local Board of Education continues to ensure that every student is equipped to reach their own "new heights."
about 2 months ago, Superintendent Mark Scott
LIONS

We’re just ONE WEEK AWAY from our Annual Sweetheart Dance: Under the Stars ✨

Tickets go on sale Monday during lunch for $5.00.

Join us on Friday, February 27th from 7:00–9:00 PM for a fun night of music, friends, and memories. Dress is semi-casual. Please remember this event is for MMS students only.

We’re also excited to share that Dunlap Photography will be at the dance taking professional photos. Be sure to check out the link below to order your pictures! 📸✨ https://www.dunlapphotography.com/mms-sweetheart-dance-order-form

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🌟 #minervapride 🦁

about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
Sweetheart Dance
Our Girls Basketball team helped welcome elementary students this week! What an awesome way to start the day with smiles, encouragement, and #MinervaPride 🦁

Thank you, athletes, for being such great role models for our younger Lions!
about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
Next week our MMS Lion Council is warming things up with a Hot Cocoa Bar! ☕🦁

Join us on Wednesday, February 25th during lunch and grab a cup for just $2.00. Top it off with marshmallows and whipped cream. Don’t miss out on a sweet treat! #minervapride 🦁
about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
Hot Coca Bar
Our Girls Basketball team helped welcome elementary students this week! What an awesome way to start the day with smiles, encouragement, and #MinervaPride 🦁

Thank you, athletes, for being such great role models for our younger Lions!
about 2 months ago, Minerva Middle School
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters
MMS Greeters