#MinervaPride 2025 Marching Band Banquet 🎶
The Pride of Minerva! ❤️ Congratulations on an outstanding season, and a huge thank-you to our amazing senior leadership students for your dedication and spirit. Go Lions! 🦁🎺❤️
A huge congratulations to the winners from Mr. Mahaffey's Chemistry Class for their creative "Mole Day" projects. The competition was stiff, but these students really dug deep!
🏆 The Mole Winners
🥇 1st Place: "The Molrax" by Kelly Bolanz
🥈 2nd Place: "The North Mole" by Audrina Perrine
🥉 3rd Place: "Donut Moles" by Taylor Sherwood
Honorable Mention: "The Molena Lisa" by Tempi Muck
Honorable Mention: "Molaf" by Peyton Beaumariage
Check out the pictures of their awesome work!
🤔 What is a Mole, Anyway?
For those of us who haven't taken chemistry in a while, you might be wondering what a "mole" is!
In chemistry, a mole is simply a unit used for counting.
Because atoms and molecules are way too tiny to count one by one, chemists grouped them into a giant batch and called that batch a "mole."
Great job to all the students for this fun and educational project!
#MinervaPride #GoLions
🏆 The Mole Winners
🥇 1st Place: "The Molrax" by Kelly Bolanz
🥈 2nd Place: "The North Mole" by Audrina Perrine
🥉 3rd Place: "Donut Moles" by Taylor Sherwood
Honorable Mention: "The Molena Lisa" by Tempi Muck
Honorable Mention: "Molaf" by Peyton Beaumariage
Check out the pictures of their awesome work!
🤔 What is a Mole, Anyway?
For those of us who haven't taken chemistry in a while, you might be wondering what a "mole" is!
In chemistry, a mole is simply a unit used for counting.
Because atoms and molecules are way too tiny to count one by one, chemists grouped them into a giant batch and called that batch a "mole."
Great job to all the students for this fun and educational project!
#MinervaPride #GoLions
✨ MINERVA HIGH SCHOOL SEMI FORMAL ✨
Theme: Midnight Tide 🌊
Saturday, November 22, 2025
8:00–10:30 PM
Tickets are $10 each and will be on sale starting Monday, November 17 during lunch.
R.G. Drage students may purchase tickets before school at 7:00 AM.
📸 Pictures begin at 7:30 PM in the band room.
🎟️ Guests must be under 21 and have an approved guest pass before purchasing a ticket.
Guest passes are available in the front office.
🚫 Middle school students are not permitted.
💵 Please make checks payable to Minerva Choir Parents.
Get ready for a magical night under the Midnight Tide! #MinervaPride 🦁
🎟️ State Tickets Punched!
🚨 School History Alert!
🚨 School Record Alert!
🏆 Minerva Boys Cross Country wins their first-ever OHSAA Regional Championship in school history!
🏆 Minerva Girls Cross Country finishes OHSAA Regional Runner-Up!
The Girls have now qualified for the State Meet an incredible 11 years in a row!
🔥 Makenzie Beavers sets a new MHS School Record – 18:27!
She breaks Coach Mackenzie Scott’s record set back in 2017!
Both teams will compete for a State Championship next Saturday at Fortress Obetz in Columbus!
🦁 It’s a GREAT day to be a Running Lion!
#MinervaPride #GoLions
🏈 It was a season full of excitement, community pride, and success!
Congratulations to the #MinervaPride Football Team on an outstanding 5-5 season — the future is bright for Minerva Football!
Welcome to your new home, Coach Slates and Coach Wolf!
A big thank you to the Minerva Band, Cheer Team, and Student Section for your incredible support all season long.
We appreciate our dedicated seniors — your leadership and effort made a lasting impact.
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
🦁 Go Lions! Beat Carrollton! 🦁
#MinervaPride Pep Rally – Celebrating school spirit at MES, MMS, and MHS!
Let’s show our pride and support the Lions! 💪❤️🦁
🚌❤️ We appreciate our amazing #MinervaPride Transportation Team! 🦁
We had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate our dedicated staff at the 75th Annual Stark County ESC Transportation Banquet!
Thank you for your commitment to keeping our students safe each and every day — we are so proud of you!
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Farm to School Program Celebrated at Minerva
Representatives from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development, as well as the Ohio Beef Council, visited Minerva Local Schools to highlight the district's successful participation in the Farm to School Program.
About the Program
Farm to School is a national USDA network that connects schools (from pre-K to college) with local farmers. The program's goals are to:
Provide students with access to fresh, nutritious, locally grown food.
Educate children about agriculture, food, and nutrition.
Support local farmers and communities.
Expose students to career pathways in agriculture and nutrition.
Schools can participate in many ways, such as by serving local foods, planting school gardens, taking farm field trips, or holding classroom lessons on agriculture.
Minerva's Initiatives
During the visit, the team saw several of Minerva's Farm to School programs in action:
At Minerva High School: The Future Farmers of America (FFA) class presented their hydroponic garden, which supplies vegetables and herbs to school staff and the cafeteria.
At Minerva Elementary: Visitors observed students in classrooms participating in Farm to School learning activities.
Local Sourcing: The team met Kynsie Pero, a student from East Canton. The beef from her steer, which was purchased at the Stark County Fair, was served as beef burgers for lunch to the elementary students.
Stacey Bettis, the Minerva Local Nutrition Services Director, praised the "team effort" of the staff and administrators, expressing excitement over seeing students "so involved and engaged" in the learning opportunities.
Representatives from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development, as well as the Ohio Beef Council, visited Minerva Local Schools to highlight the district's successful participation in the Farm to School Program.
About the Program
Farm to School is a national USDA network that connects schools (from pre-K to college) with local farmers. The program's goals are to:
Provide students with access to fresh, nutritious, locally grown food.
Educate children about agriculture, food, and nutrition.
Support local farmers and communities.
Expose students to career pathways in agriculture and nutrition.
Schools can participate in many ways, such as by serving local foods, planting school gardens, taking farm field trips, or holding classroom lessons on agriculture.
Minerva's Initiatives
During the visit, the team saw several of Minerva's Farm to School programs in action:
At Minerva High School: The Future Farmers of America (FFA) class presented their hydroponic garden, which supplies vegetables and herbs to school staff and the cafeteria.
At Minerva Elementary: Visitors observed students in classrooms participating in Farm to School learning activities.
Local Sourcing: The team met Kynsie Pero, a student from East Canton. The beef from her steer, which was purchased at the Stark County Fair, was served as beef burgers for lunch to the elementary students.
Stacey Bettis, the Minerva Local Nutrition Services Director, praised the "team effort" of the staff and administrators, expressing excitement over seeing students "so involved and engaged" in the learning opportunities.
🏆 It’s a GREAT Day to be a Minerva Running Lion! 🦁
The Minerva Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams are both OHSAA District Champions after outstanding performances today at Cambridge High School!
Both teams now move on to the Pickerington Regional next week, where they’ll compete for a spot at the State Championships! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
🏃♂️ Boys District Champions – Minerva
2nd – Rowen Hoffee
6th – Owen Yoder
10th – Anderson Scott
11th – Tyson Fetty
15th – Brady First
18th – Fox Johnson
33rd – Kaden Knappenberger
🏃♀️ Girls District Champions – Minerva
3rd – Makenzie Beavers
7th – Tateum Richard
11th – Charlie Galley
14th – Addison Keyser
29th – Chloe Carson
35th – Taylor McGeorge
47th – Callie Yeagley
🔥 CHAMPIONS! 🔥
❤️ #MinervaPride #GoLions #RunningLions #DistrictChamps ❤️
📸Jordan Miller News
This week's LNN is all about Rivalry Week! 🏈 The Policy Police are back to ensure school policies are followed, we're crossing out C's for the big game, and celebrating our Athlete of the Week. Don't miss the Lions Sport Update and all the Rivalry Week spirit!
Show your support and watch the full episode now! 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVCbR6ASxw8
Show your support and watch the full episode now! 👇 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVCbR6ASxw8
🚒 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! 🦁
Saw a need and filled the need! Students saw a bench in the front of the school was deteriorating so they decided to repair and stain it to make it look new. Home maintenance class at work.
🏐 OHSAA East District Tournament 🦁
LIONS DEFEAT RIVAL CARROLLTON IN A THRILLER!
The Lions showed incredible grit and determination, rallying from a 2–1 deficit to defeat rival Carrollton and complete the season sweep, winning all three matchups against the Warriors!
Final Scores:
25–16 | 24–26 | 15–25 | 25–20 | 15–7
With the victory, Minerva improves to 14–9 and extends their win streak to seven straight! 🔥
Next up ➡️ District Semifinal
📍 Lisbon Beaver
📅 Tuesday, 6:00 PM
Thank you to our amazing student section and fans for creating an electric atmosphere tonight! 🙌
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
📸 Jordan Miller News
OHSAA Sectional and District Tournament Ticket Information
Tue 10/14/25 Volleyball vs Carrollton at 6:00 PM at Minerva (D4)
Wed 10/15/25 Girls Soccer at St. Clairsville at 6:30 PM (D4)
Thur 10/15/25 Boys Soccer at Morgan at 6:30 PM (D4)
https://www.ohsaa.org/tickets
$10.00 Adults
$5.00 Students
Unleash the Beast!!!
Attention class of 2026! Cap and gown ordering can be done in-person this week on 10/15 with a Herff Jones Representative at MHS during lunch periods. Ordering is available online at this link as well.
If ordering in person, please bring cash or a check made out to Herff Jones. The cost is $40.95 (plus tax).
If ordering online, please select the "Cap, Gown and Tassel Unit."
🏌️♀️ Minerva Girls Golf Shines at State! 🦁⛳️
The Minerva High School Girls Golf Team had a strong second day showing at the OHSAA Division I State Championships and finished 12th overall! 🌟
The girls had an amazing experience playing 36 holes over two days at the prestigious Akron Firestone Country Club, one of Ohio’s premier golf venues.
This marks the third time in school history that the Minerva Girls Golf Team has qualified for the state meet — an incredible accomplishment! 💪
Minerva Individual Results:
🏅 Peyton Beaumariage T50th, 178
🏅 Emery Sell T64th, 193
🏅 Delaney Sell 67th, 198
🏅 Mady Bartley T69th, 221
🏅 Hannah Kirkpatrick 71st, 223
We are so proud of you all!
Go Lions! 🦁❤️ #MinervaPride
📸 Photo Credit: Jordan Miller News
⛳️ 🦁 OHSAA STATE BOUND 🦁 ⛳️
The weekend has finally come and the Minerva Lions are off to Firestone to compete. Good Luck Girls!!
We are so proud of you all! Go Lions! 🦁
Ring the Victory Bell! 🔔
EBC Victory! Win Number Five!
Minerva brought a great crowd, amazing school spirit from the Student Section, Band and Cheerleaders, and the Minerva Boys of Fall did the work- fighting hard in a physical battle to defeat the Marlington Dukes 7-0!
Coach Slates has the boys believing in one another — with strong senior leadership and relentless effort, this team will be remembered for bringing pride and excitement to the Minerva Football Program!
Go Lions! 🦁
GET LOUD, LIONS! 📣🦁
Support Minerva Cheer THIS SUNDAY, October 12th, at our FREE Cheer Showcase right here at Minerva High School!
WHAT: Minerva Cheer Showcase (FREE!)
WHEN: Sunday, October 12th
WHERE: Minerva High School
SCHEDULE: 1:00-2:30 PM
See you there! Go Lions!
Support Minerva Cheer THIS SUNDAY, October 12th, at our FREE Cheer Showcase right here at Minerva High School!
WHAT: Minerva Cheer Showcase (FREE!)
WHEN: Sunday, October 12th
WHERE: Minerva High School
SCHEDULE: 1:00-2:30 PM
See you there! Go Lions!
📣 LNN EPISODE 7 IS LIVE! 📣
Tune in now for the latest edition of the Minerva High School Lion News Network! Our student reporters have the scoop on everything happening at MHS this week—from news and sports to features you won't want to miss.
Hit the link below and get caught up! 🦁
📺 Watch Episode 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzcWF1Mbw7o
Tune in now for the latest edition of the Minerva High School Lion News Network! Our student reporters have the scoop on everything happening at MHS this week—from news and sports to features you won't want to miss.
Hit the link below and get caught up! 🦁
📺 Watch Episode 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzcWF1Mbw7o
