Minerva High School

A Great Night of Basketball at Minerva High School! 🦁 🏀 Lions Varsity Boys defeat Malvern 57–54 in an outstanding, hard-fought game! 🏀 Varsity Girls battled tough but came up short against the Hornets. 🍝 Thank you to everyone who supported the Minerva Athletic Booster Club Dinner — your support makes a difference! 👏 Great crowd. Great atmosphere. Great Community Pride! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride 📸 Photo Credit Jordan Miller News!

FINAL: Minerva Lions JV Boys Win! 🦁 The Lions defeat the Malvern Hornets 70–47 — a great start to the tripleheader! Up Next: 🏀 Varsity Girls tip off at 5:30 PM 🍝 Booster Club Spaghetti Dinner starts at 4:30 PM Come hungry, bring the noise, and Go Lions! 🦁#MinervaPride

🏀 Support Minerva Athletics with a Slam Dunk Spaghetti Dinner! 🍝

Calling all Lion fans! Join us this Saturday, January 3rd for a great meal and a full night of basketball as we take on the Malvern Hornets!

MHS is hosting the Slam Dunk Spaghetti Dinner to support the Minerva Athletic Booster Club. All proceeds support Minerva Athletics!

📍 Event Details:
Where: Minerva High School Cafeteria

When: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Cost: By donation!

🍝 What’s on the Menu:
Spaghetti & Salad. Garlic Bread, Dessert & Water

🏀 Game Schedule:
3:00 PM: JV Boys Basketball vs. Malvern

5:30 PM: Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Malvern

7:00 PM: Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Malvern

Bring the whole family, enjoy a meal, and enjoy some great basketball!
Go Lions!

#MinervaPride

🎁 Members of the Minerva Rotary have an annual tradition in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Franklin Trubee of providing gifts to students in our resource rooms across the District. 37 students were excited to enjoy breakfast from our MMS cafeteria staff, music courtesy of our 7th grade band and choir, and a special visitor from the North Pole! Thank you Minerva Rotarians for being incredible community partners!

⭐️ Congratulations to Mr. Doug Grindstaff, a true Minerva Lion! 🦁 Today marked Doug’s last day as he retires after 20 dedicated years in maintenance for Minerva Local Schools. Doug always took great pride in his work, and his commitment and care made a lasting impact on our schools and community. He will be greatly missed! Thank you for everything, Mr. Grindstaff — we appreciate you and wish you all the best in retirement! #MinervaPride

LNN Christmas Special:
🎄✨ Grab your hot cocoa and cozy up—the OFFICIAL LNN Christmas Special is NOW LIVE!
🎅Buddy the Elf Visits MHS-!
🏀LNN Celebrates Rowen Hoffee's 1,000 Career Points!

Watch Here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITJeK80WYAk

⭐A HUGE Thank You, Minerva Community!

🎄Minerva Local Schools, Minerva Mission, and Minerva CARE Team are overflowing with gratitude for the success of our Affordable Christmas Program this year.

Because of YOU—our amazing volunteers, generous donors, and community supporters—we were able to support approximately 125 students and 50 families.

Every donated item and every hour spent volunteering directly created a brighter, happier holiday for our students. We are so incredibly thankful for your support!
#MinervaPride

🏆 STATE CHAMPIONS! 🏆 Minerva High School Cheerleading Team! Division IV Results: 🥇 Best of Band Dance — Minerva 🥇 Best of Crowd Leading — Minerva 🥇 Best of Fight Song — Minerva 🏆 Division IV STATE CHAMPIONS — MINERVA Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🎄 Nothing brings on the Christmas spirit quite like the Minerva High School Holiday Band and Choir Concert! 🎵 Amazing job to all the students and directors! The community support and turnout were incredible, and the performances were truly outstanding. #MinervaPride

🏀 Minerva Basketball History! ⭐️ Rowen Hoffee has officially become the tenth MHS Boys Minerva Lion to reach the 1,000-Point Club, hitting the milestone with a 24-point performance at home against Beaver Local! Rowen is a three-sport All-Star athlete, a strong leader, and an outstanding representative of Minerva High School. Congratulations, Rowen! We are Proud of You! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

Huge congratulations to our own Megan Lynn! This summer, Megan will be representing MHS at the prestigious Intensive Law & Trial Program held at Stanford University, in partnership with Envision by WorldStrides.
Megan will join outstanding students from across the nation for this intense program. We are incredibly proud of her hard work and dedication! Way to go, Megan!

📕 🍎 Minerva High School Academic Challenge — Staff vs. Students! Who will come out on top? 👀 Go Lions!! 🦁📣

Attached you will find the MHS December newsletter, featuring upcoming dates, news, and accomplishments from last month. Happy holidays!

🦁 The Lion News Network (LNN) is back with Part 2 of the Club Special!
Please take a look at what all your favorite MHS clubs are up to and find out how you can get involved.

📺 Watch the full video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJNV2IPP2U

🔨 MHS Home Maintenance Class Builds Durable New Park Stand for Village Communication Board
Minerva, OH — The spirit of community partnership is on full display as students from Minerva High School's Home Maintenance Class successfully completed a real-world construction project for the Village of Minerva. Under the direction of instructor Mr. Leatherberry, the class designed and constructed a new, durable stand to support the village's communication board located at the local park.

The project began when Village officials approached the high school with the need for a new stand. The students embraced the opportunity, turning it into a valuable hands-on learning experience.

Collaborative Design & Real-World Skills
After reviewing the village’s requirements, students worked collaboratively to:

Create a custom design.

Develop a full materials list.

Construct the long-lasting structure using vinyl components.

"This project was a great example of how schools and communities can work together for mutual benefit," said Mr. Leatherberry. "Students gained real-world construction experience, and the village received a functional, long-lasting addition to their park."

The project allowed students to practice planning, fabrication, problem-solving, and teamwork—all essential skills emphasized within the Home Maintenance curriculum.

Village officials were highly appreciative of the partnership, praising the students' craftsmanship and professionalism.

This collaborative effort highlights Minerva High School’s continued commitment to engaging students in meaningful, service-oriented projects that strengthen community ties and provide authentic, practical learning experiences outside the classroom.

Contact: Minerva High School Mr. Matt Leatherberry Leathem@minerva.sparcc.org

✨ Minerva Christmas Parade & Downtown Wonderland is almost here! ✨

Minerva Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating "A Nutcracker Christmas"! Get ready for beautiful lights, floats, and holiday cheer right here in Downtown Minerva!

📅 When: Saturday, December 6th
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Theme: A Nutcracker Christmas

Want to be in the parade? Businesses, organizations, and community members are invited to decorate their cars, trucks, tractors, or golf carts! This year's event kicks off at 3 PM.

For more information or to participate, contact the Chamber office: 📞 330-868-7979 📧 nathan.meadows@Rt300parade

Don't miss out on this wonderful hometown tradition!

❄️ SNOW DAY ALERT! ❄️
Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED Today, Tuesday, December 2nd, due to the weather.
Everyone stay safe and warm!
Go Lions! 🦁

🏈 Minerva Local Schools was proud to host the Division IV OHSAA State Semifinal and showcase our outstanding facilities! The atmosphere was absolutely electric! 🏈🔥 Congratulations to the Glenville Tarblooders on their 26–21 victory over the Indian Valley Braves! 🏈 Two outstanding teams who gave us an unforgettable game! #MinervaPride

Minerva High School sophomores visited RG Drage Technical High School today! They’ll soon be choosing between programs offered here at Minerva or at Drage, and today gave them a great opportunity to explore what’s available as they plan for their futures. It’s always an exciting day for our students!