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
Athletic Events
3-30-26 to 4-4-26
*Subject to Change
3-30-26 to 4-4-26
*Subject to Change
Sat 3/28/26
JV BB Site Change
JV BB Site Change
🎒 Minerva Elementary Kindergarten Registration (2026-2027)
Minerva Elementary is hosting registration by appointment only this April. Please note that students must be 5 years old before August 19th, and your child must be present at the appointment.
🗓️ When:
April 7th: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
April 8th: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🔗 How to Register:
Visit the link below to select your preferred time and sign up:
https://www.myconferencetime.com/minervaes/
📋 What to Bring:
Please ensure the legal residential guardian brings the following documents:
Birth Certificate
Shot Records
Custody Paperwork (if applicable)
Two Proofs of Residency (e.g., Driver's License, utility bill, rental agreement)
Minerva Elementary is hosting registration by appointment only this April. Please note that students must be 5 years old before August 19th, and your child must be present at the appointment.
🗓️ When:
April 7th: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
April 8th: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🔗 How to Register:
Visit the link below to select your preferred time and sign up:
https://www.myconferencetime.com/minervaes/
📋 What to Bring:
Please ensure the legal residential guardian brings the following documents:
Birth Certificate
Shot Records
Custody Paperwork (if applicable)
Two Proofs of Residency (e.g., Driver's License, utility bill, rental agreement)
🦁 LION NEWS NETWORK UPDATE! 🦁
From the stage to the track, the Lions have been busy! Check out our latest episode of Spring Break Shenanigans for:
⭐ Musical Highlights: Hear from the cast about their favorite memories from the spring performance!
🏀 Bracket Busting: See whose March Madness brackets are officially "cooked."
🏃♂️ The Ultimate Race: Superintendent Mark Scott takes on Shelton in a full-court sprint! Who do you think took the win?
☀️ Spring Forecast: Get your 7-day weather and sports update for baseball, softball, and track!
Watch the full episode here: 👉 https://youtu.be/Frgi9Bm3FKI
GO LIONS! 🦁🏆
From the stage to the track, the Lions have been busy! Check out our latest episode of Spring Break Shenanigans for:
⭐ Musical Highlights: Hear from the cast about their favorite memories from the spring performance!
🏀 Bracket Busting: See whose March Madness brackets are officially "cooked."
🏃♂️ The Ultimate Race: Superintendent Mark Scott takes on Shelton in a full-court sprint! Who do you think took the win?
☀️ Spring Forecast: Get your 7-day weather and sports update for baseball, softball, and track!
Watch the full episode here: 👉 https://youtu.be/Frgi9Bm3FKI
GO LIONS! 🦁🏆
Athletic Events
3-23-26 to 3-28-26
*Subject to Change
3-23-26 to 3-28-26
*Subject to Change
Monday, March 23, 2026
"The mystery of the 'Irish Job' continues! 🕵️♂️ Part 2 is officially here with more high school hijinks, hallway chases, and a plot twist ending you won't see coming. Huge shoutout to the Lion News Network crew for the creativity! 🦁🎬
https://youtu.be/kotMqdjySfg
https://youtu.be/kotMqdjySfg
Amazing Opening Night for MHS Drama! 🎭
Come out and support our talented cast and crew of Legally Blonde tonight!
Friday and Saturday evening performances — doors open at 6:30 PM.
It’s a great day to be a Minerva Lion! 🦁 #MinervaPride
Minerva High to Present ‘Legally Blonde The Musical’ This Weekend
MINERVA, OH — Get ready to "Bend and Snap!" The Minerva High School Drama Club is bringing big energy, unforgettable music, and an empowering story to the stage as it presents "Legally Blonde The Musical" from March 19 through March 21.
Performances will begin at 7 p.m. each evening in the Minerva High School Auditorium.
Meet the Cast
The production features a talented lineup of student performers, including:
Megan Lynn as the iconic Elle Woods
Sam Spielman as Warner Huntington III
Oliver Spielman as Emmett Forrest
David Bryan as Professor Callahan
Tempi Muck as Brooke Wyndham
Ticket Information
Community members are encouraged to purchase tickets early to take advantage of presale pricing.
Presale: $6 for students | $9 for adults (Available at the high school office until opening day)
At the Door: $12 for all attendees
Don't miss this award-winning musical that proves being true to yourself never goes out of style!
📢Attention Students, Parents, and Staff! 📢
We want to hear from YOU! Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and share your feedback on our school meals. https://tinyurl.com/23872xnw
Your input helps us improve and serve better options for everyone.
Thank you for your time and valuable feedback! 🍎🥗🍽️
🗳️ Voter Registration Drive 🗳️
If you will be 18 years old before November 3, 2026, you can register to vote NOW and participate in the upcoming May primary!
📅 When & Where
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: Periods 1-4
Location: Minerva High School (MHS) Commons
✅ What You Need to Bring
To complete your registration, please have the following information ready:
Your Driver’s License number OR the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
Knowledge of which COUNTY you live in.
🎉 Perks of Registering
All registered students will receive a sticker and a treat to celebrate this momentous occasion!
If you will be 18 years old before November 3, 2026, you can register to vote NOW and participate in the upcoming May primary!
📅 When & Where
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: Periods 1-4
Location: Minerva High School (MHS) Commons
✅ What You Need to Bring
To complete your registration, please have the following information ready:
Your Driver’s License number OR the last four digits of your Social Security Number.
Knowledge of which COUNTY you live in.
🎉 Perks of Registering
All registered students will receive a sticker and a treat to celebrate this momentous occasion!
☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day from MHS!
Varsity Softball Scrimmage vs Ridgewood 3/17/26 is CANCELED and rescheduled for Thursday 3/19/26
Athletic Events
3-16-26 to 3-21-26
Subject to Change
3-16-26 to 3-21-26
Subject to Change
🦁 Congratulations to MHS wrestlers Ethan Weaver and Jason Sivy for representing the Lions at the OHSAA State Wrestling Championships! 🦁
Both athletes are juniors and gained valuable experience competing at the state level. We’re excited to see them back next year as they make another run at the podium!
Go Lions!
#MinervaPride 💪🦁
Minerva Local is seeking applicants for the position of vocal music teacher! This role is primarily located at Minerva High School, but also serves eighth grade at Minerva Middle School.
Go to mlsd.sparcc.org and click on "Employment" in the top right corner to learn more about the position and apply today!
#MinervaPride
MINERVA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
The Minerva National Honor Society inducted 28 juniors and 2 seniors on Thursday, March 11th, 2026. The tapping ceremony consisted of the presentation of the National Honor Society pin, card, and key during an impressive candlelight ceremony.
The newly elected seniors are: Madison McGeorge, daughter of Matt and Karen McGeorge; and Layna Sanor, daughter of Keith and Amanda Sanor. The newly elected juniors are: Jaylynn Ady, daughter of Kody Murray and Misty Ady; Gracelyn Bigham, daughter of Fred and Christa Bigham; Alexis Bryan, daughter of Jack and Heather Bryan; Acacia Cottrill, daughter of Timothy Cottrill Jr.; Joshua Davidson, son of Jon and Amie Davidson; Jenna Dowell, daughter of Stephen and Jennifer Dowell; Natalie Essick, daughter of Nathan and Allison Essick; Brady First, son of Jared and Patricia First; Genevieve Galarneau, daughter of Michael and Rachel Galarneau; Alexis Gonzalez, daughter of Ian and Valerie Gonzalez; Benjamin Herstine, son of Roger and Marcy Herstine; Fox Johnson, son of Bryan and Emily Johnson; Kaden Kandel, son of Todd and Courtney Kandel; Kaden Knappenberger, so; Raymond Meadows, son of Randall and Bn of Katy Knappenberger; Faith Lehigh, daughter of Taravuth and Mirsha Lehigh; Taylor McGoerge, daughter of Matt and Karen McGeorge; Bailey Price, daughter of Ashley Snodgrass; Isabella Scarry, daughter of Christopher and Jessica Scarry; Delaney Sell, daughter of Christopher and Julie Sell; Tayler Sherwood, daughter of John and Tiffanie Sherwood; Jason Sivy Jr., son of Jason and Tammy Sivy; Benjamin Smith, son of Bryan and Tricia Smith; Sam Speelman, son of John and Ginny Speelman; Wyatt Stauffer, son of Devin Stauffer and Emily Laney; Kellen Troyer, son of Eric and Toni Troyer; Ethan Weaver, son of Matthew and Amy Weaver; Isiah Willison, son of Lance and Kristy Willison; and Callie Yeagley, daughter of Brett and Christy Yeagley.
The tapping ceremony was conducted by the present members of the National Honor Society: Kayden Almasy, Grace Angione, Madalynn Bartley, David Bryan, Evelyn Bryan, Julian Elliott, Fallon Garlock, Lucas Hester, Rowen Hoffee, Hannah Kirkpatrick, Emily Lautzenheiser, Megan Lynn, Ray Meadows, Aiden Perrin, Owen Shick, Keegan Shingleton, Makayla Shook, Rianique Simmons, Macy Stowe, McKenzye Talkington, Autumn Thompson, Danika Wagner, Lincoln Wallace, Lanae Walter, Rachel Weaver, Ezekiel Wengerd, Bailey Wood, Braydon Wood and Owen Yoder.
Immediately following the tapping ceremony, a breakfast reception was held to honor the new inductees. The reception was attended by members of the National Honor Society, teachers, administrators, and the families of the newly elected members of the National Honor Society. The reception was a fitting climax to an impressive ceremony that honored the students who met the requirements of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Ms. Lisa Cargill and Miss Kamryn Bondoni serve as advisors to the society.
The Minerva National Honor Society inducted 28 juniors and 2 seniors on Thursday, March 11th, 2026. The tapping ceremony consisted of the presentation of the National Honor Society pin, card, and key during an impressive candlelight ceremony.
The newly elected seniors are: Madison McGeorge, daughter of Matt and Karen McGeorge; and Layna Sanor, daughter of Keith and Amanda Sanor. The newly elected juniors are: Jaylynn Ady, daughter of Kody Murray and Misty Ady; Gracelyn Bigham, daughter of Fred and Christa Bigham; Alexis Bryan, daughter of Jack and Heather Bryan; Acacia Cottrill, daughter of Timothy Cottrill Jr.; Joshua Davidson, son of Jon and Amie Davidson; Jenna Dowell, daughter of Stephen and Jennifer Dowell; Natalie Essick, daughter of Nathan and Allison Essick; Brady First, son of Jared and Patricia First; Genevieve Galarneau, daughter of Michael and Rachel Galarneau; Alexis Gonzalez, daughter of Ian and Valerie Gonzalez; Benjamin Herstine, son of Roger and Marcy Herstine; Fox Johnson, son of Bryan and Emily Johnson; Kaden Kandel, son of Todd and Courtney Kandel; Kaden Knappenberger, so; Raymond Meadows, son of Randall and Bn of Katy Knappenberger; Faith Lehigh, daughter of Taravuth and Mirsha Lehigh; Taylor McGoerge, daughter of Matt and Karen McGeorge; Bailey Price, daughter of Ashley Snodgrass; Isabella Scarry, daughter of Christopher and Jessica Scarry; Delaney Sell, daughter of Christopher and Julie Sell; Tayler Sherwood, daughter of John and Tiffanie Sherwood; Jason Sivy Jr., son of Jason and Tammy Sivy; Benjamin Smith, son of Bryan and Tricia Smith; Sam Speelman, son of John and Ginny Speelman; Wyatt Stauffer, son of Devin Stauffer and Emily Laney; Kellen Troyer, son of Eric and Toni Troyer; Ethan Weaver, son of Matthew and Amy Weaver; Isiah Willison, son of Lance and Kristy Willison; and Callie Yeagley, daughter of Brett and Christy Yeagley.
The tapping ceremony was conducted by the present members of the National Honor Society: Kayden Almasy, Grace Angione, Madalynn Bartley, David Bryan, Evelyn Bryan, Julian Elliott, Fallon Garlock, Lucas Hester, Rowen Hoffee, Hannah Kirkpatrick, Emily Lautzenheiser, Megan Lynn, Ray Meadows, Aiden Perrin, Owen Shick, Keegan Shingleton, Makayla Shook, Rianique Simmons, Macy Stowe, McKenzye Talkington, Autumn Thompson, Danika Wagner, Lincoln Wallace, Lanae Walter, Rachel Weaver, Ezekiel Wengerd, Bailey Wood, Braydon Wood and Owen Yoder.
Immediately following the tapping ceremony, a breakfast reception was held to honor the new inductees. The reception was attended by members of the National Honor Society, teachers, administrators, and the families of the newly elected members of the National Honor Society. The reception was a fitting climax to an impressive ceremony that honored the students who met the requirements of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Ms. Lisa Cargill and Miss Kamryn Bondoni serve as advisors to the society.
Great day for Minerva Track! 🦁🎉
Our girls 4x800 relay team of Addison Keyser, Charlie Galley, Tateum Richard, and Chloe Carson entered the Indoor State Championship ranked 10th and finished All-Ohio with a 7th place finish!
Sophomore Tateum Richard captured the Division 3/4 Indoor State Championship in the 800 meters, running a personal best 2:20! 🥇
Senior Owen Yoder wrapped up his indoor season with a 9th place finish in the 3200 meters, breaking the Minerva indoor record again and setting a personal best of 9:48.
Proud of the way these athletes represented Minerva! #MinervaPride 🦁🎉
🚨 State Qualifier Alert! 🚨
Jason Sivy and Ethan Weaver advance to the OHSAA State Championships at The Ohio State University next weekend in Columbus!
🏅 Jason Sivy – 4th Place State Qualifier
🏅 Ethan Weaver – 4th Place State Qualifier
💪 Shawn Weaver – 5th Place - State Alternate
💪 Lincoln Wallace – 5th Place - State Alternate
All four wrestlers will travel to Columbus this week for the State Wrestling Championships.
The team finished 10th overall at the OHSAA District Tournament — a great accomplishment against tough competition!
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
🦁 It’s a great day to be a Minerva Lion!
