Minerva Middle School

Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 30th. ❄️

We really hoped to get back to school tomorrow, but after spending considerable time checking the rural roads and monitoring incoming temperatures, we are going to choose to close for student safety.
RG Drage is also closed tomorrow.

Stay warm and Go Lions! 🦁

📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences
📅 Thursday, February 5th
🕒 3:30–7:00 PM
Conferences are a great way to connect with teachers about the most important person your child!
➡️ Sign up online at www.myconferencetime.com/mmslions
⏳ Time slots fill quickly—please register by Wednesday, February 4th #minervapride

❄️ SNOW DAY ALERT: Thursday, January 29th ❄️ Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th. While our amazing area road crews and school maintenance teams have been working hard, we are still facing some challenges with: Narrow roads and snow drifts Difficult turnarounds Difficult conditions at bus stops Additionally, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in place tonight through tomorrow morning, with wind chills expected to be below -10. Please note the following cancellations: All Minerva Local and EBC extracurricular events and games are canceled for tonight and tomorrow. R.G. Drage Career Center is also CLOSED tomorrow. Everyone, stay warm and Go Lions! 🦁

❄️ School Closure Alert! 🚨 Minerva Local Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 28th due to continued winter weather and frigid temperatures. Stay Warm and Go Lions! 🦁

🎉 Honorable Mention🎉

The second nine weeks have officially wrapped up, and report cards went home Friday!

Congratulations to our students who earned a spot on the Honorable Mention List for their outstanding academic achievement! #minervapride 🦁

🎉 Honor Roll 🎉

The second nine weeks have officially wrapped up, and report cards went home Friday!

Congratulations to our students who earned a spot on the Honor Roll List for their outstanding academic achievement! #minervapride 🦁

Huge congratulations to our 6th Grade Boys AND Girls basketball teams for bringing home the hardware! Both squads secured the Championship title at the Sandy Valley Tournament! 🏀🥇 #minervapride 🦁

❄️ Minerva Local Schools – Closed Tuesday, January 27 ❄️ Minerva Local Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, due to the extreme cold weather warning and the impact of the winter snowstorm. • All elementary and middle school events scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled or postponed. • Decisions regarding MHS events will be made tomorrow morning. Please stay safe and warm! 🦁 Go Lions!

❄️ SNOW DAY UPDATE: NEW DATE! ❄️

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2030! Due to the recent snow day, we have rescheduled the Minerva High School Scheduling Open House. We can't wait to welcome our future Lions!

🗓 NEW DATE: Monday, February 2nd, 2026 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Minerva High School

Come get a head start on your high school journey! 🚶‍♂️ Tour the building and get familiar with the halls. 🎨 Preview elective options to find your passions. 👩‍🏫 Meet your future teachers and school counselors. 🏐 Explore clubs and extracurricular activities.

📝 Important: Students will complete their 2026–2027 scheduling cards at this event. Don't miss this opportunity to map out your freshman year!

See you next Monday, Lions! 🦁✨ #minervapride #Classof2030 #MHSOpenHouse #FutureLions

❄️ School Closure Alert 🚨 Minerva Local Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the winter snowstorm. All Minerva Local School campuses will be closed. All practices, games, events, and meetings are canceled or postponed. 📌 Minerva High School Open House has been rescheduled to: Monday, February 2 | 3:00–6:00 PM Everyone stay safe, and Go Lions! 🦁

Report cards were sent home with students today! Please take a moment this evening to check backpacks and folders. 🎒 #minervapride 🦁

🎉 PBIS 2nd Nine Weeks Winner! 🎉

At the end of each nine weeks, students can use their PBIS points to buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a prize!

This nine weeks’ prize was airpods 🎧

A big congratulations to Phoenix Rohr for being our winner! Keep earning those points! #MinervaPride

🌟 2nd Nine Weeks Perfect Attendance! 🌟

Attendance matters! Building good attendance habits now will follow your child into work and life. We are so proud of these students for achieving perfect attendance this nine weeks!

#MinervaPride 🦁

Our 7th grade Girls Basketball team helped welcome elementary students this morning! 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!

🐾✨ 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 🦁

Our 7th grade Basketball team helped welcome elementary students this morning! 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!

Thursday, January 22nd is Activity Picture Day and Pep Rally Day! 📸🔥
Activity Pictures: Band, Choir, and Clubs 🎺🎶
Pep Rally: Spirit Day Minerva Mania! 🦁📣

It’s a big week for our 8th graders! 🦁

Today: A visit from the MHS Spanish department! 🇪🇸 Tomorrow: MHS Counselors arrive to talk scheduling. 📝 Monday, Jan 26: MHS Open House at the High School (3:00-6:00 PM). 🏫 #minervapride 🦁

🌍 Big News, Travelers! Our 2028 Destination is Here! ✈️

The MHS Travel Club is officially going global like never before. Here is our upcoming lineup:

🇯🇵 Summer 2028: JAPAN! (Our biggest trip in a decade!)

We are thrilled to invite YOU to join us. These life-changing experiences are designed to build confidence, independence, and a true global perspective.

📣 Important: We are holding a one-time informational meeting to share all the details. 📅 When: January 22nd at 5:30pm 📍 Where: MHS Library

⚠️ Spots are limited! Don't miss your chance to see the world with us.
👉 Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/rt83ted

Why attend?
- Learn how to save $200 with early enrollment.
- Get first access to limited spots.
- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.