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📣 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 – 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.

🚔🦁 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

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 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!
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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!