Mayson White, a freshman football player for Tusky Valley High School, was paralyzed after fracturing his C4 vertebra during a game on August 22, 2025, against Waynedale High School. He underwent surgery but is paralyzed, though he has some movement in his right arm. The Minerva Lions stand with Mayson and Tusky Valley during this difficult time. The Minerva Athletic Booster Club will be collecting donations for Mayson at the Varsity Football game on Friday, August 29, 2025 vs Crestwood. If anyone has an interest in donating stop by the Minerva Athletic Booster Club tents in the southwest and northeast corners of the stadium.
Unleash the Beast!!!

🎶✨ The Pride of Minerva! ✨🎶 Gold Star Performance by the MHS Band at the Stark County Fair Band Show! 🏆🎺🥁 Go Lions! 🦁❤️ #MinervaPride

What a GREAT DAY! 🎉 Family Fun Day ’25 was a HUGE success! ❤️🦁 From churches, schools, community partners, NHS, XC teams & Minerva Mission kids—our town came together in the best way! #MinervaPride

🏈 Minerva Lions Fight Hard but Drop the Opening Game at United Local — On to the Next! 🐾🏈 Come out and pack the stands for our Home Opener next Friday night vs. Crestwood! 🗓️ Friday, 7:00 PM 📍 Minerva Stadium Let’s show our support for the football team, cheerleaders, and band! 🔥 Go Lions — Beat the Red Devils! 🔥 #MinervaPride 📸 Photo Credit- Jordan Miller News!

The Pride of Minerva!!! 🦁🎶 What a great halftime show from the Minerva Band tonight! ❤️ Way to represent, Lions! #MinervaPride

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ #MinervaPride Cross Country – Meet the Team 2025! Both our Middle School and Varsity Teams hit the course tomorrow morning at the Salem Invitational. 🔥 The MHS Boys & Girls are the defending EBC Champions 👑 The MHS Girls are back-to-back OHSAA State Champions Let’s show our support as the Lions kick off the season strong! 🦁❤️

👏 Minerva Middle School math teacher and Head Boys Golf & Baseball Coach, Troy Richeson, proudly represented Minerva Local today at the Rotary Club Meeting! He shared how his programs emphasize character, resilience, and community spirit—values that make a lasting impact on our students and athletes. Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride

🌅 Minerva High School Senior Sunrise – Class of 2026! 🌅 #MinervaPride ❤️🏡 My Heart – My Home! What an incredible turnout this morning as we celebrated the start of the school year with our MHS Seniors! The energy, excitement, and Lion spirit were truly inspiring. Let’s make it a year to remember… Go Lions! 🦁🎓✨

Another Great Day on the Beautiful Great Trail Golf Course as our Undefeated MHS Lions Golf Team takes on the Salem Quakers! Go Lions! 🦁⛳ #MinervaPride

MHS Class Meetings today! Setting expectations and building the foundation for an amazing 2025-2026 school year. Let’s make it the best one yet—Go Lions! 🦁❤️ #MinervaPride

🎉 Get Ready for FREE Family Fun! 🎉

You're invited to the Minerva Family Fun Day!
What: Minerva Family Fun Day
Featuring: Games, prizes, inflatables, food & more!
When: Saturday, August 23rd | 5 PM - 8 PM
Where: Minerva Municipal Park and Stage
Cost: FREE!

Hope to see you there!

🥁 The Pride of Minerva! 🦁🎶 MHS Meet the Band Night was a tremendous success! ⭐️ What an outstanding performance and an incredible show of community support—the stands were packed! ❤️ Go Lions! #MinervaPride

“We are so excited to welcome our newest #MinervaPride family members! 🦁❤️ Welcome to Lion Country—My Heart, My Home! #MinervaPride

❤️ MINERVA LOCAL SCHOOLS Convocation Day 2025 There is no place I’d rather be! #MinervaPride • My Heart, My Home! A Great Morning Celebrating the Start of the 2025-2026 School! Go Lions! 🦁

Introducing two of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Tania Monk and Shirley Pitts, who will be kicking off the school year as a bus aides in the transportation department!

Read on to learn a bit about these ladies:

Name: Tania Monk
Position: Bus Aide

Previous Experience: Mrs. Monk comes to us from Stark State College’s office of Student Support where she has worked for the last six years. Prior to that she worked for Ameridial here in Minerva.

Hobbies: Tania enjoys reading, swimming, traveling, spending time with her family and watching the Cincinnati Bengals. Who Dey!

Favorite School Memory: Mrs. Monk’s favorite school memories are Mr A always reminding them to have love in our hearts, her amazing teachers, the friendships and bonds that were made, and of course Friday night football games!

Most Looking Forward To This Year: Tania is looking forward to working for her home district with an amazing team and getting to know the awesome students.

Name: Shirley Pitts
Position: Bus Aide

Previous Experience: Mrs. Pitts has experience in both retail as well as factory machine operation, but is new to the bus aide world.

Hobbies: Shirley enjoys riding her bike and being involved in activities at her church.

Favorite School Memory: Mrs. Pitts favorite school memory was spending time with the people around her as it always seemed to put a smile on her face.

Most Looking Forward To This Year: Shirley is looking forward to seeing and meeting new children. Learning how they enjoyed summer break.

Please give Tania and Shirley a big MinervaPride welcome!

🦁 #MinervaPride – There’s No Place I’d Rather Be! ❤️ Great student turnout for Futbol Friday and our Back to School Bash! 🎉⚽️ Food trucks, music, games, and tons of fun – the perfect way to kick off the school year! Go Lions! 🐾

🦁✨ Huge THANK YOU to the Minerva Village Street Department for refreshing our #MinervaPride Lion Paws just in time for the new school year! 🐾

🏈 The #MinervaPride Football team looked strong in today’s final scrimmage! 💪🔥 🚌 Next Friday, hit the road with us to United Local and cheer on Coach Slates and the Minerva Lions as we kick off the season! 🦁

Undefeated! 🦁 ⛳ Both Minerva boys and girls golf teams are off to an incredible start with a combined record of 13-0! Way to go, Lions! #MinervaPride