📣 Powder Puff Football Announcement 📣
Get ready for some Saturday night action under the lights!
Come out and support the Junior vs. Senior Powder Puff Football Game this Saturday, May 9th at 5:30 PM at the MHS Stadium.
Watch the juniors and seniors battle it out on the field for bragging rights in one of the most exciting traditions of the year. Bring your school spirit, wear your class colors, and cheer on your team!
Admission is $5 or a canned food donation at the gate.
Who will take the win — Juniors or Seniors?
Be there to find out!
📍 MHS Stadium
🗓 Saturday, May 9th
⏰ 5:30 PM
Don’t miss it! 🏈🔥
Get ready for some Saturday night action under the lights!
Come out and support the Junior vs. Senior Powder Puff Football Game this Saturday, May 9th at 5:30 PM at the MHS Stadium.
Watch the juniors and seniors battle it out on the field for bragging rights in one of the most exciting traditions of the year. Bring your school spirit, wear your class colors, and cheer on your team!
Admission is $5 or a canned food donation at the gate.
Who will take the win — Juniors or Seniors?
Be there to find out!
📍 MHS Stadium
🗓 Saturday, May 9th
⏰ 5:30 PM
Don’t miss it! 🏈🔥
Minerva CARE Team Celebrates Twelve Years of Service!
CARE Team members meet monthly and coordinate weekly services. CARE Team stands for Coordinate & Align Resources to Engage, Empower & Educate our youth. The program offers intervention and support for at-risk youth and their families. With a team of educators, law enforcement officials, mental health experts, and community agencies, they work with students and their parents to address the barriers that influence academic performance.
Family Support Specialists are an integral part of CARE Teams. They provide social-emotional assistance in school by connecting students and families to community resources to address challenges.
The primary goal is to help at-risk children stay in school, build independence, and achieve success in school and life.
CARE Team is a collaboration between United Way of Greater Stark County, Stark County Family Court, Stark County Job & Family Services, Stark Education Partnership, Stark County Family Council, Stark County Educational Service Center, Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, and the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
CARE Team members meet monthly and coordinate weekly services. CARE Team stands for Coordinate & Align Resources to Engage, Empower & Educate our youth. The program offers intervention and support for at-risk youth and their families. With a team of educators, law enforcement officials, mental health experts, and community agencies, they work with students and their parents to address the barriers that influence academic performance.
Family Support Specialists are an integral part of CARE Teams. They provide social-emotional assistance in school by connecting students and families to community resources to address challenges.
The primary goal is to help at-risk children stay in school, build independence, and achieve success in school and life.
CARE Team is a collaboration between United Way of Greater Stark County, Stark County Family Court, Stark County Job & Family Services, Stark Education Partnership, Stark County Family Council, Stark County Educational Service Center, Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, and the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Today, we proudly celebrated our Minerva High School students who were inducted into the R.G. Drage National Technical Honor Society.
This honor is reserved for students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, and skill in their respective technical fields. These students aren't just learning a trade; they are mastering the professional and academic excellence required to lead in tomorrow’s workforce.
We are incredibly proud of your hard work and your commitment to excellence! 🦁💪
Two Year Members:
Joey Crislip, Fallon Garlock, Giselle Hafner, Macey Hawes, Rebecca Jackson
Clair Lautzenheiser, Austin Lee, Aiden Perrin, Jon Rose, Reid Spall, Jackson Stewart, Lincoln Wallace, Gaberial Weldon, Jenna Wright
New Inductees
Jaylynn Ady, Makenzie Beavers, Alexis Celaya-Keister, Samuel James, Cade Marsh, Michael Mathis, Kyra Phillips, Karah Randal, Isabella Sallade, Isabella Scarry, Caden Stewart, Aaden Zwick, Mason Arnoto, Savannah Krider, Raymond Meadows, Maleah Shoemaker
This honor is reserved for students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, and skill in their respective technical fields. These students aren't just learning a trade; they are mastering the professional and academic excellence required to lead in tomorrow’s workforce.
We are incredibly proud of your hard work and your commitment to excellence! 🦁💪
Two Year Members:
Joey Crislip, Fallon Garlock, Giselle Hafner, Macey Hawes, Rebecca Jackson
Clair Lautzenheiser, Austin Lee, Aiden Perrin, Jon Rose, Reid Spall, Jackson Stewart, Lincoln Wallace, Gaberial Weldon, Jenna Wright
New Inductees
Jaylynn Ady, Makenzie Beavers, Alexis Celaya-Keister, Samuel James, Cade Marsh, Michael Mathis, Kyra Phillips, Karah Randal, Isabella Sallade, Isabella Scarry, Caden Stewart, Aaden Zwick, Mason Arnoto, Savannah Krider, Raymond Meadows, Maleah Shoemaker
🌟 Gold Star Recognition: Prom Weekend 2026
🌟 Gold Star Recognition: Prom Weekend 2026
A huge thank you to the parents, families, staff, and chaperones who ensured our students had a safe, organized, and high-energy prom weekend. Our students led with #MinervaPride spirit with outstanding behavior and participation! Our students danced, played, and socialized, ensuring everyone was included in a family atmosphere! We could not be more proud of our students!
🏆Gold Star Event Leadership & Coordination:
Promenade & Prom Director: Heidi Soles (Guilford Lake Event Center)
Post-Prom Organizer: Emily Coldwell (University of Akron Student Center)
Promenade Photographer: Ben Miller
🛡️ Gold Star Chaperones:
Prom Team: Dale Soles, Debbie Imler, Olivia Scott, Kyle & Lola Lucas, Sam Gonzalez, Andy & Andrea Mangun, Bryan Mahaffey.
Post-Prom Team: Tim Wolf, Olivia Scott, Brandi & Mr. Fogle, and Kam Bondoni.
🚌 Gold Star Bus Driver for Post Prom:
Bus Drivers: Melissa Henderson, Ray Davis, Bill Keith, and Gary Noling.
Thank you for all of your support and for making Minerva High School so great. Go Lions!
🌟 Gold Star Recognition: Prom Weekend 2026
A huge thank you to the parents, families, staff, and chaperones who ensured our students had a safe, organized, and high-energy prom weekend. Our students led with #MinervaPride spirit with outstanding behavior and participation! Our students danced, played, and socialized, ensuring everyone was included in a family atmosphere! We could not be more proud of our students!
🏆Gold Star Event Leadership & Coordination:
Promenade & Prom Director: Heidi Soles (Guilford Lake Event Center)
Post-Prom Organizer: Emily Coldwell (University of Akron Student Center)
Promenade Photographer: Ben Miller
🛡️ Gold Star Chaperones:
Prom Team: Dale Soles, Debbie Imler, Olivia Scott, Kyle & Lola Lucas, Sam Gonzalez, Andy & Andrea Mangun, Bryan Mahaffey.
Post-Prom Team: Tim Wolf, Olivia Scott, Brandi & Mr. Fogle, and Kam Bondoni.
🚌 Gold Star Bus Driver for Post Prom:
Bus Drivers: Melissa Henderson, Ray Davis, Bill Keith, and Gary Noling.
Thank you for all of your support and for making Minerva High School so great. Go Lions!
🦁 👑 Congratulations to our Minerva High School 2026 Prom Royalty!
⭐️ King: Enoch Brodzenski
⭐️ Queen: Rainique Simmons
Way to represent MHS! We are proud of you! #MinervaPride Go Lions! 🦁
🎓 College Decision Day at Minerva High School! 🎓
Post #4
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
Post #4
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
🎓 College Decision Day at Minerva High School! 🎓
Post #3
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
Post #3
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
🎓 College Decision Day at Minerva High School! 🎓Post #2
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
🎓 College Decision Day at Minerva High School! 🎓
Post #1
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
Post #1
May 1 marks an exciting milestone as our seniors finalize their college decisions and take the next step toward their futures.
Congratulations to the MHS Class of 2026—we are proud of all you’ve accomplished!
📸 Feel free to add pictures in the comments if you’d like your student included in the celebration.
#MinervaPride 🦁
🦁 LNN Special Report: The Prom Edition is LIVE! 💃🕺
Get ready for a trip down memory lane and a look ahead to the big night! The Lion News Network (LNN) team has put together a special "Prom Version" broadcast featuring:
✨ Guess the MHS Teacher: Can you recognize our staff from their own prom photos?
✨ Favorite Prom Memories: Heartwarming stories from your favorite teachers.
✨ Dance Moves for Prom: Get some inspiration for the dance floor!
✨ Staff Interviews: Hear from Ms. Peters, Mr. Saniuk, Mrs. Syverson, and more about their prom experiences.
Don't miss out on this festive episode! Check it out now at the link below:
📺 Watch the LNN Prom Special: https://youtu.be/68TEXyi63Ko
Get ready for a trip down memory lane and a look ahead to the big night! The Lion News Network (LNN) team has put together a special "Prom Version" broadcast featuring:
✨ Guess the MHS Teacher: Can you recognize our staff from their own prom photos?
✨ Favorite Prom Memories: Heartwarming stories from your favorite teachers.
✨ Dance Moves for Prom: Get some inspiration for the dance floor!
✨ Staff Interviews: Hear from Ms. Peters, Mr. Saniuk, Mrs. Syverson, and more about their prom experiences.
Don't miss out on this festive episode! Check it out now at the link below:
📺 Watch the LNN Prom Special: https://youtu.be/68TEXyi63Ko
Minerva Period 3 Home Maintenance Class putting in real work!
Our students just finished building these Blessing Boxes for the Stark County Blessing Box Initiative—and this week, we loaded them up and delivered them across Stark County to start making an impact right away.
This is what hands-on learning is all about:
- Building real projects
- Working with the community
- Giving back in meaningful ways
Proud of these students for stepping up and paying it forward. This is learning that goes beyond the classroom.
Our students just finished building these Blessing Boxes for the Stark County Blessing Box Initiative—and this week, we loaded them up and delivered them across Stark County to start making an impact right away.
This is what hands-on learning is all about:
- Building real projects
- Working with the community
- Giving back in meaningful ways
Proud of these students for stepping up and paying it forward. This is learning that goes beyond the classroom.
🌟 Today, we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day and the incredible nutrition staff at Minerva Local Schools! 🍎🍽️ Thank you for serving up kindness, nutrition, and dedication every day to all of our students. You make a difference!
MMS & MHS Spring Fine Arts Night! 🎶
🦁✨Get ready to celebrate the creativity of our students! We are inviting all Minerva Local families and community members to join us for an evening dedicated to the fine arts.
📅 WHEN: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
📍 WHERE: Minerva Middle School
⏰ SCHEDULE:
5:30 PM: Event Begins – MMS & MHS Art Show 🖼️
6:30 PM: MMS Choirs Performance 🎤
7:30 PM: MMS Bands Performance 🎷
Come out and show your support for our talented Lions! We can’t wait to see you there!
🦁✨Get ready to celebrate the creativity of our students! We are inviting all Minerva Local families and community members to join us for an evening dedicated to the fine arts.
📅 WHEN: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
📍 WHERE: Minerva Middle School
⏰ SCHEDULE:
5:30 PM: Event Begins – MMS & MHS Art Show 🖼️
6:30 PM: MMS Choirs Performance 🎤
7:30 PM: MMS Bands Performance 🎷
Come out and show your support for our talented Lions! We can’t wait to see you there!
🚌 Love The Bus!
#MinervaPride Transportation Appreciation
Today we celebrate the incredible dedication of our bus drivers who safely transport our students each and every day. We appreciate your commitment, care, and positive impact!
We love our bus drivers! ❤️
Go Lions! 🦁
Last night was a fantastic evening of choir performances, senior recognition, and a well-deserved celebration of Mrs. Debbie Imler.
After 30 years of dedication, Mrs. Imler is retiring. Her impact will be felt for years to come.
We’re also excited to welcome Mr. Samuel Darrin, who will be taking over next year!
🦁 🍎 A wonderful evening at the Stark County ESC Education Celebration, honoring Mrs. Valerie Slaton, Minerva Local Teacher of the Year, alongside so many outstanding educators across our region!
Congratulations to Miss Kayla Pitts, MLSD Rookie of the Year!
Go Lions! 🦁
🐾 LNN Episode 25 is LIVE! 🐾
Stay updated with this week's Lion News Network!
Highlights:
🎓 Seniors: Graduation info for May 14th.
📝 Testing: AP exam dates and reminders.
🏆 Awards: Congrats to the Top 10% and Megan Lynn.
📖 Yearbooks: Order at yearbookcenter.com (Code: 5482).
🌦️ Plus: Poetry Month games, weather, and sports updates!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/CDdnFoQL31k
#LNN
Stay updated with this week's Lion News Network!
Highlights:
🎓 Seniors: Graduation info for May 14th.
📝 Testing: AP exam dates and reminders.
🏆 Awards: Congrats to the Top 10% and Megan Lynn.
📖 Yearbooks: Order at yearbookcenter.com (Code: 5482).
🌦️ Plus: Poetry Month games, weather, and sports updates!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/CDdnFoQL31k
#LNN
Great night at the MHS Band Concert! 🎶
The 8th grade band kicked things off with four impressive pieces, setting the tone for the evening. The steel drum group followed with two fun and energetic songs, and the percussion ensemble delivered four outstanding performances.
The MHS Concert Band closed out the night with four strong selections, plus a special combined piece with the 8th grade band that really brought everyone together.
A special moment was taking time to recognize all of the seniors for their dedication and contributions to the program.
Proud of all the hard work and talent on display last night!
🥁🌟 Gold Star Performance by the Minerva High School Steel Drum Band! 🌟🥁
What an outstanding show! A big thank you to the Canton McKinley Steel Drum Band for joining us—it made for an incredible musical experience.
Great job, Director Johnson, and congratulations to all of our talented student musicians!
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
⭐Congratulations, Minerva Local Educator and Rookie of the Year!
Mrs. Valerie Slaton | Minerva Local Educator of the Year
A Kent State alumna with 35 years at Minerva High School, Mrs. Slaton serves as Science Department Head and Lead Teacher. Specializing in Biology and Anatomy, she has served as Department Head and Teacher Leader. Beyond the classroom, she has served as the Science Fair advisor, Ecology Club mentor, and Aultman Ambassadors leader. Minerva Local is proud to celebrate her excellent career and her dedication to the Minerva Local Schools community.
Miss Kayla Pitts, Minerva Elementary Kindergarten, Rookie of the Year
Both will be celebrated at the Stark County Educational Service Center's Education Celebration on the evening of April 27th!
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Mrs. Valerie Slaton | Minerva Local Educator of the Year
A Kent State alumna with 35 years at Minerva High School, Mrs. Slaton serves as Science Department Head and Lead Teacher. Specializing in Biology and Anatomy, she has served as Department Head and Teacher Leader. Beyond the classroom, she has served as the Science Fair advisor, Ecology Club mentor, and Aultman Ambassadors leader. Minerva Local is proud to celebrate her excellent career and her dedication to the Minerva Local Schools community.
Miss Kayla Pitts, Minerva Elementary Kindergarten, Rookie of the Year
Both will be celebrated at the Stark County Educational Service Center's Education Celebration on the evening of April 27th!
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
