🎃 Pumpkin Day in First Grade! 🎃
First grade wrapped up their life cycles unit in reading and celebrated with a fun-filled Pumpkin Day! Each class carved a pumpkin and placed it in a container with dirt so students can observe the pumpkin life cycle throughout the school year.
Other exciting pumpkin activities included:
🧡 Baking pumpkin bread
🧡 Making cinnamon pumpkins
🧡 Measuring pumpkins
🧡 Testing to see if pumpkins sink or float
🧡 Conducting a dissolving pumpkin science experiment
It was a fantastic hands-on day of learning and discovery! 🍂
Minerva Elementary — #MinervaPride
🚒 Minerva Local Schools Thanks Fire Chief Aaron Stoller!
Over 30 years of dedicated service — thank you, Chief, for everything you’ve done for our community and school district!
Go Lions! 🦁
Hocus Pocus at the Roxy
Join the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, October 11, at 7 p.m. for a showing of Hocus Pocus. Plan a whole evening of fun, as a costume contest will be presented before the film screening. Dress as your favorite Sanderson sister or any other character from the
movie for your chance to win a prize. There will be both a group winner and an individual winner.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with the costume contest starting at 7 p.m. and the film shortly thereafter.
Tickets are $5 for kids 12 and under and $8 for regular admission.
Join the Roxy Theatre on Saturday, October 11, at 7 p.m. for a showing of Hocus Pocus. Plan a whole evening of fun, as a costume contest will be presented before the film screening. Dress as your favorite Sanderson sister or any other character from the
movie for your chance to win a prize. There will be both a group winner and an individual winner.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with the costume contest starting at 7 p.m. and the film shortly thereafter.
Tickets are $5 for kids 12 and under and $8 for regular admission.
🦉✨ Wizards in the Woods! ✨🦅 Get ready for a magical weekend at Raptor Hallow Sanctuary's annual event! Join us for live bird shows, crafts, food & drinks, and more. It's fun for the whole family!
🗓️ Sat & Sun | Oct 11-26 | 11 AM - 5 PM
📍 Butler Rodman Park, 2295 W State St, Alliance, OH 44601
💸 Adults: $12 | Kids: $8 | FREE PARKING
🗓️ Sat & Sun | Oct 11-26 | 11 AM - 5 PM
📍 Butler Rodman Park, 2295 W State St, Alliance, OH 44601
💸 Adults: $12 | Kids: $8 | FREE PARKING
MES is so EXCITED to partner with Minerva Mission again this year to offer Affordable Christmas to our MES families. If you have utilized the program in the past BUT no longer have a student that attends MES please reach out to Ms. Monica and we can add you to a waiting list.
This is an AMAZING program that partners with families to take the BIG TICKET item off of your child's Christmas list. We spend $150 on each child in your home and you purchase the gifts on your list back for $25 per child.
If this sounds like a program that would benefit your family, please reach out to Ms. Monica at MES 330 868-4011 ext 3503.
The ONLY way to sign up for this program is to talk to Ms. Monica directly. Once you are signed up with her a packet will be sent home.
This is an AMAZING program that partners with families to take the BIG TICKET item off of your child's Christmas list. We spend $150 on each child in your home and you purchase the gifts on your list back for $25 per child.
If this sounds like a program that would benefit your family, please reach out to Ms. Monica at MES 330 868-4011 ext 3503.
The ONLY way to sign up for this program is to talk to Ms. Monica directly. Once you are signed up with her a packet will be sent home.
MES is hosting their 1st Nerf Games on November 7th from 5:30-7:30pm.
Fliers will be coming home with kids.
What YOU need to do as a parent:
1. Fill out the registration sheet and return ASAP (so we have plenty of time to order Nerf Blasters and food). Please send your $5 in with your registration paper if you need a Nerf Blaster. You will get to keep your Nerf Blaster at the end of the evening.
2. This is a FREE event UNLESS you need us to purchase a Nerf Blaster for your child.
3. The only Nerf Blasters you may bring are ones that use foam darts with a rubber plunger on the end. Minerva Mission will provide all darts. for the evening. DO NOT bring any from home.
4. Information packets will be sent home the week of 10-27 with all the details you'll need for the evening.
5. There will be 2 areas, you will be divided Pre-k - 2nd grade and 3rd-5th grade both will be filled with targets, activities, photo area, food and lost of games. You will rotate through both areas.
6. Unfortunately due to space we are limiting each student to 1 adult. If you have multiple kiddos and don't have an adult for them please reach out to Ms. Monica.
7. Please call Ms. Monica if you have any other questions. 330 868-4011 ext 3503
🌟 Gold Star to Minerva Local Speech & Language Pathologist Missy Boldizar and Minerva Local Parent Donna Ramsey for presenting at the Minerva Rotary Club on the importance of assistive technology for students with communication disabilities!
Outstanding job, and thank you for all you do for our students! 👏
#MinervaPride
My Jersey – Your Impact! ❤️🏈🦁 Before every home football game, our senior players will honor someone from the Minerva Local School District who has made a positive difference in their lives. Thank you to all of our amazing staff for the countless ways you inspire, encourage, and support our students—you’re making a lasting impact that extends far beyond the classroom! #MinervaPride The Lions host the Salem Quakers tonight at 7:00 PM—come out and support the cheerleaders, band, and football team! Go Lions! 🔔
WE NEED YOU! Minerva Local is seeking applicants for a school bus driver as well as a 4-hour cafeteria worker in the nutrition department at Minerva Elementary School. Go to our website to apply today!
We want to thank the Ohio School Safety Center for visiting Minerva Local Schools today. 🦁
Their team visited all three of our school buildings, met with administration and our school safety teams, and shared valuable feedback and recommendations.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with this outstanding organization as we work together on safety improvements and training for our schools.
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
My Jersey – Your Impact! ❤️🏈🦁 Before every home football game, our senior players will honor someone from the Minerva Local School District who has made a positive difference in their lives. Thank you to all of our amazing staff for the countless ways you inspire, encourage, and support our students—you’re making an impact that lasts far beyond the classroom! #MinervaPride The Lions host the West Branch Warriors tonight at 7:00 PM—come out and support the cheerleaders, band, and football team! Go Lions! 🔔🦁
Dear Minerva Local Families,
As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, Minerva High School and Middle School students were recently trained on the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (Say Something ARS). We want to ensure that all community members are aware of this valuable resource and are encouraged to use it to report any concerns.
The Say Something ARS is a crucial tool that allows students in grades 4-12 to privately and safely share concerns about safety threats or a classmate at risk of self-harm. By taking action when warning signs are observed, we can provide intervention and assistance before a crisis occurs.
You can submit a tip anonymously through multiple reporting options:
Mobile App
Text- Tip to 79775
Phone Hotline- 1-844-572-9669
Website: Use the direct link below, or find it on the Minerva Local Schools website.
Say Something Reporting Link:
https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=3000&HF=1&Logo=0&X=1&H=0
Maintaining the safety of our school community depends on timely information. Thank you for helping keep Minerva Local Safe- Go Lions!
Sincerely,
Mark Scott
Superintendent- Minerva Local Schools
Minerva Local Schools Website: https://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/
As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, Minerva High School and Middle School students were recently trained on the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (Say Something ARS). We want to ensure that all community members are aware of this valuable resource and are encouraged to use it to report any concerns.
The Say Something ARS is a crucial tool that allows students in grades 4-12 to privately and safely share concerns about safety threats or a classmate at risk of self-harm. By taking action when warning signs are observed, we can provide intervention and assistance before a crisis occurs.
You can submit a tip anonymously through multiple reporting options:
Mobile App
Text- Tip to 79775
Phone Hotline- 1-844-572-9669
Website: Use the direct link below, or find it on the Minerva Local Schools website.
Say Something Reporting Link:
https://www.p3campus.com/tipform.aspx?ID=3000&HF=1&Logo=0&X=1&H=0
Maintaining the safety of our school community depends on timely information. Thank you for helping keep Minerva Local Safe- Go Lions!
Sincerely,
Mark Scott
Superintendent- Minerva Local Schools
Minerva Local Schools Website: https://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/
Happy Professional IT Appreciation Day to the MLSD Tech Team!
We appreciate all you do behind the scenes at MES!
Minerva Local Schools Earns 4-Star Overall Rating on State Report Card!
MINERVA, Ohio – September 15, 2025 – Minerva Local Schools today announced it has earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars on the 2024-2025 Ohio School Report Card, released by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW). The report card provides a detailed look at the performance of districts and schools across the state, celebrating successes and identifying areas for growth.
The state's rating system evaluates districts in various categories, with a 3-star rating indicating that state expectations have been met. Minerva Local Schools is proud to have met or exceeded state standards in most rated areas, a testament to the collaborative effort between district staff, students, families, and the community.
District Performance Highlights 🌟
The district’s ratings for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows:
Overall Rating: 4 Stars
Gap Closing: 5 Stars (Significantly exceeds state standards for vulnerable student populations)
Graduation Rate: 4 Stars
Achievement: 3 Stars
Progress: 3 Stars
College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness: 3 Stars
Early Literacy: 2 Stars
The district achieved a perfect 5-star rating in Gap Closing, which measures the district’s success in improving performance for all student subgroups.
“I am incredibly proud of our students, staff, and district at large,” said Mark Scott, Superintendent of Minerva Local Schools. “While we certainly know the report card only provides a small part of what we do to support children every day, it speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. We will continue our tireless approach to our district mission of ‘Every Child, Every Minute, Every Day.’”
Scott Cassidy, Curriculum Director, commented on the results. “We are thrilled to have achieved a 4-star rating! It is a measure of many different aspects of our district and reflects our staff’s commitment to all students. In particular, we are very proud of our 5-star Gap Closing score. This indicates that we are growing all student populations throughout the school year and is something our school community is very proud of.”
The report card also highlights the district's financial efficiency, noting exceptional achievement while spending less per student than the state average.
View the Full Report
Community members can view the report card in its entirety by visiting the ODEW Report Card Portal: https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/
MINERVA, Ohio – September 15, 2025 – Minerva Local Schools today announced it has earned an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars on the 2024-2025 Ohio School Report Card, released by the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (ODEW). The report card provides a detailed look at the performance of districts and schools across the state, celebrating successes and identifying areas for growth.
The state's rating system evaluates districts in various categories, with a 3-star rating indicating that state expectations have been met. Minerva Local Schools is proud to have met or exceeded state standards in most rated areas, a testament to the collaborative effort between district staff, students, families, and the community.
District Performance Highlights 🌟
The district’s ratings for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows:
Overall Rating: 4 Stars
Gap Closing: 5 Stars (Significantly exceeds state standards for vulnerable student populations)
Graduation Rate: 4 Stars
Achievement: 3 Stars
Progress: 3 Stars
College, Career, Workforce, and Military Readiness: 3 Stars
Early Literacy: 2 Stars
The district achieved a perfect 5-star rating in Gap Closing, which measures the district’s success in improving performance for all student subgroups.
“I am incredibly proud of our students, staff, and district at large,” said Mark Scott, Superintendent of Minerva Local Schools. “While we certainly know the report card only provides a small part of what we do to support children every day, it speaks volumes about the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. We will continue our tireless approach to our district mission of ‘Every Child, Every Minute, Every Day.’”
Scott Cassidy, Curriculum Director, commented on the results. “We are thrilled to have achieved a 4-star rating! It is a measure of many different aspects of our district and reflects our staff’s commitment to all students. In particular, we are very proud of our 5-star Gap Closing score. This indicates that we are growing all student populations throughout the school year and is something our school community is very proud of.”
The report card also highlights the district's financial efficiency, noting exceptional achievement while spending less per student than the state average.
View the Full Report
Community members can view the report card in its entirety by visiting the ODEW Report Card Portal: https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/
MINERVA, Ohio – September 15, 2025 – Superintendent Mark Scott of Minerva Local Schools announced today that the district has received the prestigious Ohio Auditor of State Award. This honor recognizes the district's excellence in financial reporting and compliance for the fiscal year 2024.
The award was presented to Treasurer Ashley Beaumariage and her team, assistants Emily Winter and Mandy Mitchell, for their outstanding and transparent accounting practices.
"We have earned this honor several times, but it should not be taken for granted, as less than 8% of Ohio agencies that are eligible receive this award," said Superintendent Scott. "The citizens of Minerva are well served by your outstanding leadership and practices!"
A Mark of Distinction
The Auditor of State Award is presented to entities that meet the criteria of a “clean” audit report. This means the audit report contains no findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, or significant deficiencies. It also signifies that the district uses high ethical standards and best practices in its financial operations.
"Congratulations to Treasurer Beaumariage and her team for outstanding leadership," Superintendent Scott added. "At Minerva Local Schools, we continue to implement best practices and be great stewards of the resources that are entrusted to us. Ashley and her team represent our community with outstanding leadership and care."
Treasurer Ashley Beaumariage accepted the award on behalf of her department. "We are very proud and honored to receive the Auditor of State Award," she stated. "This is a team effort, and we are very excited to continue to work towards this goal every year."
Dawn Baker, the Ohio Auditor of State East Region Liaison, officially presented the award.
Pictured Left to Right: Dawn Baker, Ohio Auditor of State East Region Liaison; Ashley Beaumariage, Minerva Local Treasurer; and Minerva Local Treasurer's Assistants Emily Winter and Mandy Mitchell.
The award was presented to Treasurer Ashley Beaumariage and her team, assistants Emily Winter and Mandy Mitchell, for their outstanding and transparent accounting practices.
"We have earned this honor several times, but it should not be taken for granted, as less than 8% of Ohio agencies that are eligible receive this award," said Superintendent Scott. "The citizens of Minerva are well served by your outstanding leadership and practices!"
A Mark of Distinction
The Auditor of State Award is presented to entities that meet the criteria of a “clean” audit report. This means the audit report contains no findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, or significant deficiencies. It also signifies that the district uses high ethical standards and best practices in its financial operations.
"Congratulations to Treasurer Beaumariage and her team for outstanding leadership," Superintendent Scott added. "At Minerva Local Schools, we continue to implement best practices and be great stewards of the resources that are entrusted to us. Ashley and her team represent our community with outstanding leadership and care."
Treasurer Ashley Beaumariage accepted the award on behalf of her department. "We are very proud and honored to receive the Auditor of State Award," she stated. "This is a team effort, and we are very excited to continue to work towards this goal every year."
Dawn Baker, the Ohio Auditor of State East Region Liaison, officially presented the award.
Pictured Left to Right: Dawn Baker, Ohio Auditor of State East Region Liaison; Ashley Beaumariage, Minerva Local Treasurer; and Minerva Local Treasurer's Assistants Emily Winter and Mandy Mitchell.
🚔🦁 Minerva Local Schools Resource Officer Tony Albertoni brought out his 1927 Model T Roadster today at the Minerva Cars are Stars show! A classic ride from a true Lion supporter! Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Get ready to rev your engines! 🚗💨 Downtown Minerva is presenting "Racing thru History" on Saturday, Sept 13th from 12-5 PM.
Bring the family for a day packed with:
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Food Trucks
🏁 Classic & Funny Cars
🎨 Live Art
🏎️ Hot Wheel Races & FREE Hot Wheels for kids (Thanks, Redline Auto Repair!)
Admission is just $10/person or $20 for a family of 4. All proceeds support our historic Roxy Theatre! Let's come together for a great cause. See you on Brick Street!
#MinervaOhio #CarsAreStars #CarShow #FamilyFun
Please reach out if you would like your child to participate in this program. Flyers have gone home and more are available in the office.
10 Day Reward Buddies
Mrs Vernier's students participated at the annual Playmaker’s event at the Football Hall of Fame. Our Minerva Lion football team was in attendance with us and everyone had a great time! 🏈
