🐶 Principal Mangun and his furry friend Bernie are bringing the Minerva Running Lions some good luck at Cross Country today! 🦁🏃♂️🐾 Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Athletic Events 9/22/25 to 9/27/25
Unleash the Beast!!!
Unleash the Beast!!!
🎶✨ The Minerva Pride Band Glow Show ✨🎶
Tonight at 8:30 PM! 🌙💡
Don’t miss this awesome performance — see you there! #MinervaPride
🏈 The Minerva Lions have won four in a row! 🦁
A dominant run game, tough defense, and contributions from the entire roster powered a 31-0 victory over St. Thomas! Coach Slates and the Lions are currently ranked as the most improved team in Ohio.
Next up: Homecoming vs. West Branch! 🎉🔥
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Photo Credit Jordan Miller News
Once again, the Lion Faithful showed up big on the road at St. Thomas—bringing amazing energy and school pride! ⭐️👏
Shoutout to the MHS Cheerleaders, Pride of Minerva Band, student section, and fans for the incredible support. We appreciate you!
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
Minerva Vs St. Thomas Game Preview 🦁🏈
The Minerva Lions (3-1) are off to their best start since 2013 and riding their first three-game winning streak since 2011 under Head Coach Zach Slates. The high-powered Lion rushing attack has been tough to stop—Timmy Kirkpatrick has piled up 583 yards on the ground this season, while Nate Linkous has added 357 over the last three weeks.
Minerva faces St. Thomas Aquinas (0-4) for the second straight year after earning a 16-7 victory in last season’s matchup.
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
🦁 🎶 Here’s the link to the video of the Minerva High School Chamber Choir's outstanding performing the National Anthem:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y4OUbanYWgdvqCo1-VgyJ-peVMLN3Pb4/view?usp=drive_link
🔔: Check out the September 19 edition of Lions News Network! 🦁 Highlights include the latest updates, game previews, and all the Lions’ action you need to start your week strong. 🎯
📺 Watch & stay in the know → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm4qK7NtZTY
#MinervaPride
📺 Watch & stay in the know → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm4qK7NtZTY
#MinervaPride
Minerva Varsity Girls Volleyball 🏐 battled hard but fell 3-1 to a strong Marlington team.
Great effort, ladies—keep working hard! 💪 Go Lions! ❤️ #MinervaPride
📸: Jordan Miller News 🗞️
🎶🇺🇸 The Minerva Chamber Choir delivered a fantastic performance of the National Anthem at tonight’s MHS Volleyball game! Amazing job, Lions! 👏🦁 #MinervaPride
❤️ Our Wall of Positivity is shining bright at Minerva High School during Start with Hello Week!
Students and staff are sharing uplifting thoughts about school, friends, and life—spreading kindness and encouragement all around! 😁
Great job, MHS Lions—we’re so proud of you! 🦁❤️ #MinervaPride
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/
JV FB CHANGE for Sat, Sep 20, 2025
Minerva will be traveling to
Richmond Edison HS
9890 OH-152
Richmond, OH 43944
10:00 AM Game Time
8:15 AM Bus Departure
Unleash the Beast
Minerva will be traveling to
Richmond Edison HS
9890 OH-152
Richmond, OH 43944
10:00 AM Game Time
8:15 AM Bus Departure
Unleash the Beast
Ring the Victory Bell! 🔔
The Minerva Girls Soccer Team shuts out league rival Marlington with a 4-0 victory! The girls played with high energy and strong teamwork!! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
📣 It’s a GREAT Day to be a Minerva Lion! 🦁 A Day for the Record Books! 🏆 The Minerva Boys Golf Team secured the EBC Championship with a team score of 340 at Pleasant View Golf Course! ⛳ At the same time, the Lady Lions captured the EBC Title with an incredible 352 at Zoar Village Golf Club! Together, these two outstanding teams combined for a historic 32 wins during this championship season! 🔥 Congratulations, Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
🏐 Tuesday Evening Minerva Lions Volleyball defeated Salem on the road in three straight sets to improve their EBC record to 4-3! 🔥 Great win, Ladies! 👏 Come out this Thursday and cheer on the Lions at home vs. Marlington! 🦁 #MinervaPride
🏌️♂️ School Record Alert! Boys Golf – 16 Wins!! 🏆
The Minerva Boys Golf Team defeated St. Thomas Aquinas, shooting 178–216, while narrowly falling to Malvern (172–178). With the victory, the Lions set a new school record with 16 wins in a single season! 🔥
We also celebrated Senior Night 🎓 — Congratulations to Braydon, Reid, and Jacob! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to MHS Golf. We are so proud of you!
The Lions finish the regular season with an incredible 16-3 record. Best of luck in the postseason tournaments!
Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
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
