Athletic Update
Friday 5/1/26
Friday 5/1/26
🦁 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
🌟 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!
Athletic Events
5-4-26 to 5-9-26
Subject to Change
5-4-26 to 5-9-26
Subject to Change
🚌 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! 🦁
April 29, 2026
Baseball and Softball games are CANCELED due to weather
Athletic Reminders
Free Physical Day for 6th Graders is Fri May 1, 2026
Free Physical Day for 7-11 Graders is Fri, May 8, 2026
*Please complete your Final Forms by Wednesday, April 29, 2026
🦁 🍎 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
Athletic Events
4-27-26 to 5-2-26
Subject to change
4-27-26 to 5-2-26
Subject to change
🥁🌟 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
Join the Minerva High School Steel Drum Band as they take the stage for their upcoming concert! We are also thrilled to welcome special guests, The McKinley Steel Drum Band, for a night you won't want to miss.
Here are the details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 21st
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: MHS Auditeria
🎟 Tickets: $5 for Students | $10 for Adults
Come out and support our talented musicians for a night of tropical vibes and great tunes! 🎶✨
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
Here are the details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 21st
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: MHS Auditeria
🎟 Tickets: $5 for Students | $10 for Adults
Come out and support our talented musicians for a night of tropical vibes and great tunes! 🎶✨
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
Minerva High School National Honor Society members proudly participated in today’s YMCA Unity Walk!
Thank you to our students for representing #MinervaPride through community service!
Go Lions! 🦁
⭐️ Gold Star 2026 Celebration for Minerva High School FFA!
What an incredible evening celebrating the achievements and tradition of Minerva FFA! 🌾🐄
A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Lucas, our dedicated FFA Officers, supportive community members, and families who make it all possible. With over 90 years of history and more than 100 students impacted each year, Minerva FFA continues to provide outstanding opportunities that shape future leaders.
Congratulations Mr. Clapper on earning a special recognition service award!
We are proud of all our students and their accomplishments—keep up the great work!
Athletic Events
4-20-26 to 4-25-26
*Subject to change
Unleash the Beast!!!
4-20-26 to 4-25-26
*Subject to change
Unleash the Beast!!!
Athletic Updates for Sat 11/28/26
JV BB at Coventry now starts at 11:00 AM (bus at 9:00 AM)
Var BB vs Coventry now starts at 11:00 AM
Unleash the Beast!!!
JV BB at Coventry now starts at 11:00 AM (bus at 9:00 AM)
Var BB vs Coventry now starts at 11:00 AM
Unleash the Beast!!!
Check out the latest LNN Episode 24 from the Lion News Network! 🦁📺
This update is packed with everything happening at Minerva High School, from teacher highlights to important event reminders. Here’s what you’ll find in this episode:
⭐ Teacher Spotlight: Featuring Ms. Bondoni!
💃 Post-Prom Prep: Essential info for everyone attending post-prom activities.
🎓 Campus Life: A look at the University of Akron’s facilities, including their pool and climbing wall.
🍪 Local Favorites: We’re talking Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and The Clever Cookie & Creamery!
Track Sports Corner: Updates on Shelton RAYces and the cross-country team’s latest achievements.
Stay informed and support our students by watching the full video below! 👇
Watch here: https://youtu.be/dG8MdHNWcPM
This update is packed with everything happening at Minerva High School, from teacher highlights to important event reminders. Here’s what you’ll find in this episode:
⭐ Teacher Spotlight: Featuring Ms. Bondoni!
💃 Post-Prom Prep: Essential info for everyone attending post-prom activities.
🎓 Campus Life: A look at the University of Akron’s facilities, including their pool and climbing wall.
🍪 Local Favorites: We’re talking Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, and The Clever Cookie & Creamery!
Track Sports Corner: Updates on Shelton RAYces and the cross-country team’s latest achievements.
Stay informed and support our students by watching the full video below! 👇
Watch here: https://youtu.be/dG8MdHNWcPM
Congratulations, MHS 2026 Top Ten Percent Students and Honored Educators!
Celebrating excellence and the educators who make it possible! 🦁✨
On Monday, April 13, Minerva High School hosted an amazing evening honoring the Top 10% scholars of the Class of 2026 and the educators who have shaped their journeys.
It was a night filled with pride, joy, and heartfelt emotion as each student took the stage to honor the teacher who had the greatest impact on their lives. Being named a Top 10% honoree or being selected as an honored educator is a tremendous achievement, representing years of hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to our incredible students and their mentors. We are so proud of you all! A special thank you to Ms. Lisa Cargill for her outstanding leadership in organizing and coordinating this amazing event.
Congratulations to our honorees:
Kaden Almasy – Coach Zach Slates
Enoch Brodzenski – Mrs. Missy Boldizar
Evelyn Bryan – Mrs. Heather Conn
Julian Elliott – Coach Arin Rettig
Rowen Hoffee – Coach Scott Russell
Skyler Lab – Mrs. Rebecca Kovach
Megan Lynn – Mrs. Debra Imler
Ray Meadows – Mrs. Kristine Hunt
Bruce Porter – Mrs. Mary Grunder
Nathin Shahan – Mrs. Julie Holderbaum
Keegan Shingleton – Ms. Lisa Cargill
Mason Smith – Mr. Kyle Batdorff
Macy Stowe – Mrs. Jean Jobes
Mckenzye Talkington – Mrs. Julie Mayfield
Danika Wagner – Mrs. Autumn Thomas
Rachel Weaver – Mr. Kyle Lucas
Braydon Wood – Coach Bruce Wright
Owen Yoder – Coach Olivia Scott
#MinervaPride
Celebrating excellence and the educators who make it possible! 🦁✨
On Monday, April 13, Minerva High School hosted an amazing evening honoring the Top 10% scholars of the Class of 2026 and the educators who have shaped their journeys.
It was a night filled with pride, joy, and heartfelt emotion as each student took the stage to honor the teacher who had the greatest impact on their lives. Being named a Top 10% honoree or being selected as an honored educator is a tremendous achievement, representing years of hard work and dedication.
Congratulations to our incredible students and their mentors. We are so proud of you all! A special thank you to Ms. Lisa Cargill for her outstanding leadership in organizing and coordinating this amazing event.
Congratulations to our honorees:
Kaden Almasy – Coach Zach Slates
Enoch Brodzenski – Mrs. Missy Boldizar
Evelyn Bryan – Mrs. Heather Conn
Julian Elliott – Coach Arin Rettig
Rowen Hoffee – Coach Scott Russell
Skyler Lab – Mrs. Rebecca Kovach
Megan Lynn – Mrs. Debra Imler
Ray Meadows – Mrs. Kristine Hunt
Bruce Porter – Mrs. Mary Grunder
Nathin Shahan – Mrs. Julie Holderbaum
Keegan Shingleton – Ms. Lisa Cargill
Mason Smith – Mr. Kyle Batdorff
Macy Stowe – Mrs. Jean Jobes
Mckenzye Talkington – Mrs. Julie Mayfield
Danika Wagner – Mrs. Autumn Thomas
Rachel Weaver – Mr. Kyle Lucas
Braydon Wood – Coach Bruce Wright
Owen Yoder – Coach Olivia Scott
#MinervaPride
