Introducing our newest certified staff member at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Maggie Masl, who will be kicking off the school year as an English Language Arts teacher at Minerva Middle School!
Read on to learn a bit about Maggie:
Name: Maggie Masl
Position: 8th Grade ELA teacher
Previous Experience: Miss Masl recently completed her student teaching experience at Marlington High School where she taught five sections of ELA. She was also a teaching artist for “Teaching Poetry in the Schools” at Kent State University.
Hobbies: Maggie really enjoys taking her dog Elvis on hikes, reading, and working in her flower garden.
Favorite School Memory: Miss Masl’s favorite school memories involve cheering at basketball and football games.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Maggie is looking forward to meeting all of her new students and becoming a part of the Minerva Middle School community!
Please give Maggie a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Read on to learn a bit about Maggie:
Name: Maggie Masl
Position: 8th Grade ELA teacher
Previous Experience: Miss Masl recently completed her student teaching experience at Marlington High School where she taught five sections of ELA. She was also a teaching artist for “Teaching Poetry in the Schools” at Kent State University.
Hobbies: Maggie really enjoys taking her dog Elvis on hikes, reading, and working in her flower garden.
Favorite School Memory: Miss Masl’s favorite school memories involve cheering at basketball and football games.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Maggie is looking forward to meeting all of her new students and becoming a part of the Minerva Middle School community!
Please give Maggie a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Another great day on the course for the Minerva Girls Golf Team at beautiful Great Trail! 🦁⛳ The Lions defeated United Local and Canton South—Go Lions! 🦁 #MinervaPride
🚨 SCHEDULE CHANGE! 🚨
Attention Lions Fans! The Varsity Football scrimmage TONIGHT, August 8th, against Malvern will now be played AT HOME in Minerva.
Kickoff is at 6:00 PM.
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Attention Lions Fans! The Varsity Football scrimmage TONIGHT, August 8th, against Malvern will now be played AT HOME in Minerva.
Kickoff is at 6:00 PM.
Go Lions! #MinervaPride
#MinervaPride — There’s No Place I’d Rather Be! 🦁✨
The Minerva Local Administrative Team had a fantastic day of professional learning at the Stark County Educational Service Center! We were inspired by a powerful message on perseverance from New York Times bestselling author Damon West, and it was an honor to hear from former Minerva Superintendent Mike Gallina as well.
Go Lions!🦁
🦁 Drive with Pride! 🦁
WE ARE HIRING!
Minerva Local Schools is seeking School Bus Drivers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Ready to get behind the wheel for our students?
Apply Today: https://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/o/mlsd/page/employment
#MinervaPride
WE ARE HIRING!
Minerva Local Schools is seeking School Bus Drivers for the 2025-2026 school year.
Ready to get behind the wheel for our students?
Apply Today: https://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/o/mlsd/page/employment
#MinervaPride
The Pride of Minerva! 🦁🎶
Huge shoutout to the MHS Band for their incredible performance at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade! You represented the Minerva community with talent, energy, and pride. 👏🔥
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
🌟 Beautiful Night for a Great Cause! 🌟
The 11th Annual Minerva Strong Scholarship 5K was a huge success!
Thank you to everyone who came out to support and participate. Your energy and community spirit made it a night to remember.
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaStrong #MinervaPride
🎶 The Pride of Minerva! 🦁
The MHS Band is putting in the work and building lasting memories at Band Camp 2025! 🎺
Catch the Lions Marching Band this Saturday as they represent our community in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Parade! 🇺🇸🎉
Go Lions!
#MinervaPride
🔥 Minerva Girls Golf is on Fire! 🔥
What a way to kick off the season — our Lady Lions are the champions of the Minerva Great Trail Invitational 2025 with a school-record team score of 351! 🏆💪
🏅 Top 10 Individual Finishers:
🥇 1st - Peyton Beaumariage (72)
7️⃣ 7th - Emery Sell (92)
9️⃣ 9th - Savanna Bartley (93)
Let’s keep the momentum rolling!
#MinervaPride 🦁⛳
🦁 Wrapping up an amazing final day of activities and fun at Minerva Elementary Summer Learning!
⭐️ Gold Star to staff and students for making it a summer to remember! 🌞📚👏 #MinervaPride
🏌️♀️ This morning, the #MinervaPride Girls Golf Team ROARED to victory in our first home match of the season, defeating both Carrollton and Rootstown! 🦁⛳️
Final Team Score: 176 – First Place Finish! 🔥
Varsity Lineup:
Peyton Beaumariage (36)
Emery Sell (41)
Delaney Sell (52)
Mady Bartley (48)
Hannah Kirkpatrick (51)
Savanna Bartley (58)
Way to start the season strong, ladies! 💪
Go Lions! 🦁
📸 Leaderboard shots below!
⚽️ Outstanding community support and participation for the 3rd Annual Ava Burman Memorial Soccer Alumni Game held on Saturday Night!
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
In addition to the new employees which we have been highlighting- several of our existing staff members moved into new positions or new buildings. We wish them the best as they settle into their new positions! #Minervapride
Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Avery Macesich, who will be kicking off the school year as a speech-language pathologist at Minerva Elementary and the Minerva Area Christian School!
Read on to learn a bit about Avery:
Name: Avery Macesich
Position: Speech-Language Pathologist via the Stark ESC
Previous Experience: Miss Macesich recently completed her graduate program at Ohio University with her externship experience split between Tuslaw, Northwest, and Fairless.
Hobbies: Avery loves spending time with her friends, family, and cat named Murphy! Recently, she has started collecting plants and has even dedicated a whole room in her house to them. In her free time, she loves going for walks and listening to music.
Favorite School Memory: Miss Macesich’s favorite school memory was working at the recreation center at her school. She got the opportunity to meet so many people and make lasting friendships!
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Miss Macesich is most looking forward to getting to meet all of the amazing students, families, and staff at Minerva that she will be working with this year!
Please give Avery a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Read on to learn a bit about Avery:
Name: Avery Macesich
Position: Speech-Language Pathologist via the Stark ESC
Previous Experience: Miss Macesich recently completed her graduate program at Ohio University with her externship experience split between Tuslaw, Northwest, and Fairless.
Hobbies: Avery loves spending time with her friends, family, and cat named Murphy! Recently, she has started collecting plants and has even dedicated a whole room in her house to them. In her free time, she loves going for walks and listening to music.
Favorite School Memory: Miss Macesich’s favorite school memory was working at the recreation center at her school. She got the opportunity to meet so many people and make lasting friendships!
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Miss Macesich is most looking forward to getting to meet all of the amazing students, families, and staff at Minerva that she will be working with this year!
Please give Avery a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Julie Walker, who will be kicking off the school year in the kitchen at Minerva Middle School!
Read on to learn a bit about Julie:
Name: Julie Walker
Position: Nutrition Staff
Previous Experience: Up until its closing in the spring, Julie was a very familiar face offering a helpful hand at Rite Aid as a supervisor. She also began subbing in our cafeterias last year.
Hobbies: Julie enjoys reading and gardening in her free time.
Favorite School Memory: Mrs. Walker’s fondest memories of school originated out of art class with Mr. Butterworth.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Julie is most looking forward to working with the kind and caring people of Minerva Middle School.
Please give Julie a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Read on to learn a bit about Julie:
Name: Julie Walker
Position: Nutrition Staff
Previous Experience: Up until its closing in the spring, Julie was a very familiar face offering a helpful hand at Rite Aid as a supervisor. She also began subbing in our cafeterias last year.
Hobbies: Julie enjoys reading and gardening in her free time.
Favorite School Memory: Mrs. Walker’s fondest memories of school originated out of art class with Mr. Butterworth.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Julie is most looking forward to working with the kind and caring people of Minerva Middle School.
Please give Julie a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Wendy Kocher, who will be kicking off the school year in the kitchen at Minerva Elementary School!
Read on to learn a bit about Wendy:
Name: Wendy Kocher
Position: Nutrition Staff
Previous Experience: Mrs. Kocher is likely a familiar face to many as she is a hair stylist in town.
Hobbies: Wendy enjoys running and spending time with her family.
Favorite School Memory: Spending time with her friends during school and in different activities are Wendy’s favorite school memories.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Wendy is most looking forward to getting to know the students and staff at MES!
Please give Wendy a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Read on to learn a bit about Wendy:
Name: Wendy Kocher
Position: Nutrition Staff
Previous Experience: Mrs. Kocher is likely a familiar face to many as she is a hair stylist in town.
Hobbies: Wendy enjoys running and spending time with her family.
Favorite School Memory: Spending time with her friends during school and in different activities are Wendy’s favorite school memories.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Wendy is most looking forward to getting to know the students and staff at MES!
Please give Wendy a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Jacob Cruz-Perez, who will be kicking off the school year as a Social Studies teacher at Minerva Middle School!
Read on to learn a bit about Jacob:
Name: Jacob Cruz-Perez
Position: Social Studies Teacher
Previous Experience: Jacob is a recent Walsh University graduate who completed his student teaching experience at Marlington High School where he taught World History and Government.
Hobbies: Jacob’s hobbies include participating in activities with family and friends as well as coaching!
Favorite School Memory: Mr. Perez’s favorite school memories revolve around being blessed with friends and family who have guided him and pushed me to become the person he is today.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Jacob is most looking forward to developing into an outstanding teacher and creating core memories with all of his students!
Please give Jacob a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Read on to learn a bit about Jacob:
Name: Jacob Cruz-Perez
Position: Social Studies Teacher
Previous Experience: Jacob is a recent Walsh University graduate who completed his student teaching experience at Marlington High School where he taught World History and Government.
Hobbies: Jacob’s hobbies include participating in activities with family and friends as well as coaching!
Favorite School Memory: Mr. Perez’s favorite school memories revolve around being blessed with friends and family who have guided him and pushed me to become the person he is today.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Jacob is most looking forward to developing into an outstanding teacher and creating core memories with all of his students!
Please give Jacob a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Lily Jones, who will be kicking off the school year as a title tutor at Minerva Elementary School!
Read on to learn a bit about Lily:
Name: Lily Jones
Position: Title Tutor
Previous Experience: Lily spent last year supporting the young students at Louisville. She student taught at the kindergarten level last fall and then came back to support that grade level for two long-term coverages in the spring.
Hobbies: Lily’s hobbies include hiking, fishing, traveling, going to Cleveland Guardians baseball games, and shopping!
Favorite School Memory: Miss Jones’ favorite school memory was playing for her high school lacrosse team, where she got to make a lot of life-long friends.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Miss Jones is looking forward to making learning fun and getting to know her students and their favorite things.
Please give Lily a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Read on to learn a bit about Lily:
Name: Lily Jones
Position: Title Tutor
Previous Experience: Lily spent last year supporting the young students at Louisville. She student taught at the kindergarten level last fall and then came back to support that grade level for two long-term coverages in the spring.
Hobbies: Lily’s hobbies include hiking, fishing, traveling, going to Cleveland Guardians baseball games, and shopping!
Favorite School Memory: Miss Jones’ favorite school memory was playing for her high school lacrosse team, where she got to make a lot of life-long friends.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Miss Jones is looking forward to making learning fun and getting to know her students and their favorite things.
Please give Lily a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Natalie Hinkle, who will be kicking off the school year as an art teacher at Minerva Middle School!
Read on to learn a bit about Natalie:
Name: Natalie Hinkle
Position: Art Teacher
Previous Experience: Natalie is a recent graduate of the University of Mount Union, having just completed her student teaching with the Dukes of Marlington, where she was able to teach two levels of art class as well as a drawing and sculpture class!
Hobbies: Natalie’s hobbies include painting, drawing, and spending time outside and with friends and family.
Favorite School Memory: “In high school, I was part of a small Pre-Med career and technical education class that quickly became one of my favorite classes. I absolutely loved both my teacher and classmates. Despite our differences, we spent so much time together that we became like a little family. Each day in that class was genuinely exciting, we were constantly learning new things through hands-on activities that made everything feel engaging and meaningful. While I didn’t end up pursuing a career in Pre-Med, the sense of community and the learning environment left a lasting impression and remains one of my favorite high school memories.”
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Miss Hinkle is most excited about getting to know her students and becoming part of the school community. She is also really looking forward to learning alongside them and growing as both a teacher and a person.
Please give Natalie a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Kamryn Bondoni, who will be kicking off the school year as a Spanish teacher at Minerva High School!
Read on to learn a bit about Kamryn:
Name: Kamryn Bondoni
Position: Spanish Teacher
Previous Experience: Kamryn is a Mount Union graduate having just completed her student teaching this spring at Tallmadge City Schools.
Hobbies: Kamryn’s hobbies include traveling, hiking, reading, spending time with family, and caring for her two cats; Geronimo and Linguini.
Favorite School Memory: Her favorite school memory was when her students at Tallmadge Middle School threw a huge fiesta to say goodbye on her last day of student teaching this past semester.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Miss Bondoni is most looking forward to beginning her first official job as a teacher. She can’t wait to meet her students this fall and start to build relationships with them! If you are in her class, get excited because good things are coming :)
Please give Miss Bondoni a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
Read on to learn a bit about Kamryn:
Name: Kamryn Bondoni
Position: Spanish Teacher
Previous Experience: Kamryn is a Mount Union graduate having just completed her student teaching this spring at Tallmadge City Schools.
Hobbies: Kamryn’s hobbies include traveling, hiking, reading, spending time with family, and caring for her two cats; Geronimo and Linguini.
Favorite School Memory: Her favorite school memory was when her students at Tallmadge Middle School threw a huge fiesta to say goodbye on her last day of student teaching this past semester.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Miss Bondoni is most looking forward to beginning her first official job as a teacher. She can’t wait to meet her students this fall and start to build relationships with them! If you are in her class, get excited because good things are coming :)
Please give Miss Bondoni a big MinervaPride welcome!
#Minervapride
