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 🦁
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 🦁
🐾✨ 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 🦁
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 🦁
📢 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 🦁
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 🦁
🎉 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
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
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!
Thank you, athletes, for being such great role models for our younger Lions!
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 🦁
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 🦁
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."
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."
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 🦁
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!
Thank you, athletes, for being such great role models for our younger Lions!
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 🦁
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 🦁
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!
Thank you, athletes, for being such great role models for our younger Lions!
Did you know Aultman Hospital provides Aultman Now Telehealth services to our students and staff during the school day?
If your child isn’t feeling well, they can meet with a healthcare provider through a secure video visit right from the school building. It’s a convenient way to get care quickly without leaving work or scheduling an outside appointment.
If your child isn’t feeling well, reach out to the school nurse to learn more or to set up an appointment. #minervaprice 🦁
If your child isn’t feeling well, they can meet with a healthcare provider through a secure video visit right from the school building. It’s a convenient way to get care quickly without leaving work or scheduling an outside appointment.
If your child isn’t feeling well, reach out to the school nurse to learn more or to set up an appointment. #minervaprice 🦁
🐾✨ 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 🦁
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 🦁
Pretty In Fizz Dirty Soda is coming to MMS! 🥤✨
Join us this Wednesday, February 18 during student lunches.
They’ll be serving up fan-favorite dirty sodas that are sweet, fizzy, and fully customizable with flavors, creams, and all the fun add-ins. It’s the perfect lunchtime treat to make your day a little extra special.
💲 $6.00 per drink
🧋 $1.00 per boba add-on
Join us this Wednesday, February 18 during student lunches.
They’ll be serving up fan-favorite dirty sodas that are sweet, fizzy, and fully customizable with flavors, creams, and all the fun add-ins. It’s the perfect lunchtime treat to make your day a little extra special.
💲 $6.00 per drink
🧋 $1.00 per boba add-on
Today we are proud to celebrate School Resource Officer Appreciation Day by giving a huge shout-out to MMS’s own SRO, Deputy VanCamp.
Deputy VanCamp goes above and beyond every day to help keep our school safe. His unwavering dedication to the safety of our students and staff is second to none. With unmatched attention to detail, he has played a key role in supporting investigations and ensuring our camera systems are consistently monitored and used effectively. His presence makes a meaningful impact on the culture of safety and respect at MMS.
We are truly grateful for the care, dedication, and leadership he brings to our school. Thank you, Deputy VanCamp, for all you do for our Lions. You make a difference every single day. 🦁 #minervapride
Deputy VanCamp goes above and beyond every day to help keep our school safe. His unwavering dedication to the safety of our students and staff is second to none. With unmatched attention to detail, he has played a key role in supporting investigations and ensuring our camera systems are consistently monitored and used effectively. His presence makes a meaningful impact on the culture of safety and respect at MMS.
We are truly grateful for the care, dedication, and leadership he brings to our school. Thank you, Deputy VanCamp, for all you do for our Lions. You make a difference every single day. 🦁 #minervapride
🎉 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
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
Our wrestlers advanced to 5-0 and sealed their undefeated status in the EBC with a 73-6 win over the Alliance Aviators. Brent Sivy, Kameryn Miller, Parker Keller, Brantley Berry, and Aidyn Kerns picked up pins to help lead the lions to victory. Josh McGeorge also picked up a pin in an exhibition match. Esmae Morris, Aniyah Pappas, and Thea Ferrell picked up pins for the girls. Come out to Marlington to watch our Lions wrestle in the EBC tournament. Go Lions!🦁🤼♂️ #minervapride 🦁
Our 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!
Thank you, athletes, for being such great role models for our younger Lions!
February 13, 2026
Eight Area Schools Announce Formation of a New Athletic League
Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, Claymont City Schools, Fairless Local Schools, Marlington Local Schools, Minerva Local Schools, Sandy Valley Local Schools, Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools, and Tuslaw Local Schools jointly announced today the formation of a new interscholastic athletic league.
The league will bring together eight long-established programs from Carroll, Stark, and Tuscarawas Counties that share deep-rooted athletic traditions, geographic proximity, and decades of competitive history. The league is scheduled to begin competition in the 2028-2029 school year.
“These schools are bound by more than geography,” said representatives of the founding superintendents. “We share longstanding rivalries and a commitment to providing competitive, student-centred athletic and scholastic opportunities.”
All of the founding members were once in the old Senate League and have competed against one another for generations, helping to define high school athletics in Northeast Ohio. These schools represent long-standing rivalries throughout the region that have been staples of Friday nights and tournament brackets for generations, filling stadiums and energizing communities. Rooted in the shared history of former Senate League competition and decades of regional play, these programs come together as founding members of a league built on tradition, intensity, and pride.
The Conference reflects competitive balance, with member schools competing similarly in sports. This alignment was a key factor in the league’s formation and is expected to enhance scheduling consistency and postseason preparation.
“Our goal is stability,” the superintendents noted. “Stability for our students, our coaches, our communities, and our athletic programs. The conference is built to last.”
Additional details regarding league bylaws, scheduling, and the hiring of a conference commissioner will be announced at a later date.
Founding Members of the Conference:
Carrollton High School
Claymont City Schools
Fairless High School
Marlington High School
Minerva High School
Sandy Valley High School
Tuscarawas Valley High School
Tuslaw High School
This is a great opportunity for student-athletes and the communities served by the member schools.
Eight Area Schools Announce Formation of a New Athletic League
Carrollton Exempted Village Schools, Claymont City Schools, Fairless Local Schools, Marlington Local Schools, Minerva Local Schools, Sandy Valley Local Schools, Tuscarawas Valley Local Schools, and Tuslaw Local Schools jointly announced today the formation of a new interscholastic athletic league.
The league will bring together eight long-established programs from Carroll, Stark, and Tuscarawas Counties that share deep-rooted athletic traditions, geographic proximity, and decades of competitive history. The league is scheduled to begin competition in the 2028-2029 school year.
“These schools are bound by more than geography,” said representatives of the founding superintendents. “We share longstanding rivalries and a commitment to providing competitive, student-centred athletic and scholastic opportunities.”
All of the founding members were once in the old Senate League and have competed against one another for generations, helping to define high school athletics in Northeast Ohio. These schools represent long-standing rivalries throughout the region that have been staples of Friday nights and tournament brackets for generations, filling stadiums and energizing communities. Rooted in the shared history of former Senate League competition and decades of regional play, these programs come together as founding members of a league built on tradition, intensity, and pride.
The Conference reflects competitive balance, with member schools competing similarly in sports. This alignment was a key factor in the league’s formation and is expected to enhance scheduling consistency and postseason preparation.
“Our goal is stability,” the superintendents noted. “Stability for our students, our coaches, our communities, and our athletic programs. The conference is built to last.”
Additional details regarding league bylaws, scheduling, and the hiring of a conference commissioner will be announced at a later date.
Founding Members of the Conference:
Carrollton High School
Claymont City Schools
Fairless High School
Marlington High School
Minerva High School
Sandy Valley High School
Tuscarawas Valley High School
Tuslaw High School
This is a great opportunity for student-athletes and the communities served by the member schools.
Our Wrestling team has advanced to 4-0 in the EBC picking up wins over the Marlington Dukes - and the Carrollton Warriors 44-38. Our boys traveled to Brecksville for their first state qualifier event where Brantley Berry and Matthew Cline battled their way through their bracket and became state alternates placing 7th and 8th place. Our girls traveled to Toledo for their district tournament where Esmae Morris won her bracket and placed first and Thea Ferrell placed 3rd. Our wrestlers will travel to Marlington on Saturday to wrestle at the EBC individual tournament, and to Buckeye Local for their final state qualifier event. Come support our wrestling program. Go Lions!🦁🤼♂️
