Minerva Local School District - Every Child, Every Minute, Every Day

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ The Long Red Line Shines at the Prestigious Boardman Invitational! The storied meet brought together some of the best programs in Northeast Ohio and beyond— and the Lions rose to the challenge! 🔥 Varsity Boys – Division III Runner-Up! Rowen Hoffee (16:24) and Anderson Scott (16:25) led the charge, with a strong pack effort from Tyson Fetty, Owen Yoder, Brady First, Fox Johnson, and Kaden Knappenberger to secure the runner-up trophy! 👑 Varsity Girls – CHAMPIONS! The defending state champs proved once again they’re among the elite! Makenzie Beavers (19:05) led the way, Tateum Richard, Addison Keyser, Charlie Galley, Chloe Carson, Taylor McGeorge, and Gabby Lupshu all ran with heart-----with a special gold star for Chloe Carson for coming through big for the team today! 🌟 The Future is Bright! Minerva Middle School Girls – Champions 🏆 Minerva Middle School Boys – Runner-Up 🥈 Pride. Tradition. Excellence. Go Lions!! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🚨 Big Road Win Alert! 🚨 Lions 5 Cardinals 1 The Minerva Girls Soccer Team hit the road today and won with aggressive offense and strong ball control, spending most of the match in the offensive zone! ⚽️ The Lions outscored the Sandy Valley Cardinals 5-1 and have now won two of their last three games—building strong momentum! 🔥 Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

Ring the Victory Bell 🔔 Lion Football Fever Hits Magnolia! 🦁🔥 The #MinervaPride Varsity Lions are on a roll—three wins in a row! Minerva defeated Sandy Valley 47-12, showing strength in all three phases: Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. The student section, band, and cheerleaders 📣 brought the energy, and Lions fans created a standing-room-only atmosphere on the road! As the final seconds ticked away, the Minerva faithful chanted “Coach Slates!”—a powerful tribute to our new dedicated leader. Go Lions! #MinervaPride

Please watch the MHS Lions News Network- September 12, 2025- Edition- Help us reach our goal of 500 views- Go Lions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lfZUxoKHqU

Athletic Events 9/15/25 to 9/20/25
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Unleash the Beast!!!

⚽️ Minerva Varsity Boys Soccer Battles Loudonville to a 0-0 Tie! The Lions fought hard and stayed on the attack for much of the game! 💪 Keep fighting, MHS Soccer Lions! Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🏌️‍♂️ The Minerva Boys Varsity Golf Team is now an incredible 15-2 on the season! The Lions continued their amazing run tonight with a big league win over West Branch, defeating the Warriors 176–196! Top Scorers: Wil Blackburn – 38 Tyson Fetty – 40 Karson Lutz – 48 Hudson Peterson – 50 Let’s go Lions!! 🦁⛳️ #MinervaPride

This morning, Minerva High School students led a moving assembly to honor the memory of the lives lost on September 11, 2001. The entire student body gathered to pay tribute and express their gratitude to all first responders, law enforcement, and military personnel who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe.

The Minerva Chamber Choir and the MHS Band delivered outstanding patriotic performances that resonated throughout the auditorium. Mrs. Julie Holderbaum shared a heartwarming message, recounting her own experience as a teacher on that fateful day and expressing profound gratitude for the brave men and women who serve our communities and nation.

Mr. Kyle Lucas and the Minerva FFA also played a significant role in the assembly, leading patriotic readings and moments of remembrance. The student-led initiative was a powerful demonstration of respect and a testament to the enduring spirit of unity and patriotism. #MinervaPride

MLSD Families! As we prepare for the upcoming cold and flu season- please be sure to reference this article about when to keep your child home from school. Let's work together to keep our schools healthy, and our students and staff in school!

🏌️‍♀️ Undefeated Perfect Season! 🎉 16-0! Last Duel Match of the Season!! 🎉 Congratulations to Coach Kenny Beaumariage and the Minerva Girls Varsity Golf Team on an incredible accomplishment! We are so proud of you all! Good luck in the upcoming tournaments—keep making #MinervaPride shine! 🦁⛳️ #GoLions

⚽️ THRILLER IN MINERVA! ⚽️ GOAL!!! The Minerva Girls Soccer Team scores a clutch goal with just 12 seconds remaining to defeat rival Carrollton 4-3!! 🔥 An incredible team effort and true perseverance! 🦁 Go Lions! #MinervaPride

🏐 Lions Sweep Edison! 🏐 Minerva Lions Volleyball defeats Edison in straight sets this morning! Gold 💪 🦁 Go Lions! #MinervaPride

#MinervaPride 🦁❤️🩶 FINAL Minerva Lions Football – 34 Springfield – 0 Back-to-Back Wins! 🙌 🏈 2 in a Row 🏈 A Shutout Victory 🏈 2-1 Overall Record 🏈 2-0 at Home Our Lions bring pride and joy to the Minerva community—We are so proud of you! Go Lions! Photos- Jordan Miller News!

#MinervaPride ❤️🩶 My Heart – My Home Friday Night Lights in Minerva! 🏈✨ Youth Night, our incredible Cheerleaders, the Pride of Minerva Band, and an electric Student Section all came together to represent MHS with pride, spirit, and enthusiasm! Go Lions! 🦁

The new Lion News Network episode is LIVE! 📺 Our student leadership team is aiming for 200 views this week. Let's help them get there! Watch now and show your support. Go Lions! 🦁

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWkpIQyamQo

#LionNewsNetwork #GoLions #StudentLeadership

My Jersey – Your Impact! ❤️🏈🦁 Before every home football game, our senior players will honor someone from the Minerva Local School District who has made a positive difference in their lives. Thank you to all of our amazing staff for the countless ways you inspire, encourage, and support our students—you’re making an impact that lasts far beyond the classroom! #MinervaPride The Lions host the Akron Springfield Spartans tonight at 7:00 PM—come out and support the cheerleaders, band, and football team! Go Lions! 🔔🦁

It's everything Minerva Local, in your pocket.
Our MLSD App downloads are taking off! Now it is time to make sure you have access to your child's Rooms. Rooms is a spot within the MLSD App, or through a Thrillshare online platform, where your child's teacher can send out announcements, post pictures, and even send direct messages to guardians. Using Messages as a two-way communication platform allows teachers to alert you via push notification, email, and even text- letting you know a secure message from them is waiting for you. It may be a message to the whole class, team, or club, or a direct message about your child.

Thrillshare/Apptegy will be pushing out a direct invitation to the first and second guardians listed in Final Forms to join their child's Rooms this Thursday, September 4th. We urge you to click join, and jump-in on our new communication platform!

👏 A True Lion Friday Night Legend 🦁 Last night, we honored Mr. Dave Trussel for an incredible milestone — 50 years of service on the Minerva Lions Chain Crew! On behalf of every Athletic Director over the last five decades — the late Mr. Stan Shingleton, Mr. Don Spinell, Mr. Andy Mangun, Mr. Mike Waller, and Mr. Garth Evans — Dave was presented with a plaque recognizing his dedication and commitment to Minerva football. Thank you, Dave, for your loyalty, service, and pride in the Lions! 🦁❤️ Go Lions! #MinervaPride