Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, January 30th. ❄️
We really hoped to get back to school tomorrow, but after spending considerable time checking the rural roads and monitoring incoming temperatures, we are going to choose to close for student safety.
RG Drage is also closed tomorrow.
Stay warm and Go Lions! 🦁
We really hoped to get back to school tomorrow, but after spending considerable time checking the rural roads and monitoring incoming temperatures, we are going to choose to close for student safety.
RG Drage is also closed tomorrow.
Stay warm and Go Lions! 🦁
❄️ SNOW DAY ALERT: Thursday, January 29th ❄️ Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, January 29th. While our amazing area road crews and school maintenance teams have been working hard, we are still facing some challenges with: Narrow roads and snow drifts Difficult turnarounds Difficult conditions at bus stops Additionally, a Cold Weather Advisory remains in place tonight through tomorrow morning, with wind chills expected to be below -10. Please note the following cancellations: All Minerva Local and EBC extracurricular events and games are canceled for tonight and tomorrow. R.G. Drage Career Center is also CLOSED tomorrow. Everyone, stay warm and Go Lions! 🦁
❄️ School Closure Alert! 🚨
Minerva Local Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 28th due to continued winter weather and frigid temperatures.
Stay Warm and Go Lions! 🦁
❄️ Minerva Local Schools – Closed Tuesday, January 27 ❄️
Minerva Local Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, due to the extreme cold weather warning and the impact of the winter snowstorm.
• All elementary and middle school events scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled or postponed.
• Decisions regarding MHS events will be made tomorrow morning.
Please stay safe and warm!
🦁 Go Lions!
❄️ School Closure Alert 🚨 Minerva Local Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to the winter snowstorm. All Minerva Local School campuses will be closed. All practices, games, events, and meetings are canceled or postponed. 📌 Minerva High School Open House has been rescheduled to: Monday, February 2 | 3:00–6:00 PM Everyone stay safe, and Go Lions! 🦁
❄️ Minerva Local Schools Closed ❄️
Minerva Local Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 20th, due to the Cold Weather Advisory.
Everyone stay warm and safe — Go Lions! 🦁
A great day of professional learning at Minerva Elementary! 📚 Focused on the Science of Reading and Benchmark Training, with an emphasis on the writing workshop. Go Lions! #MinervaPride
Good morning, Minerva Local families ❄️
Minerva Local Schools will be closed today, Thursday, January 15, due to a snow day. Please stay safe and warm!
Go Lions! 🦁
🦁 It is a Great Day to Be a Minerva Lion!
At the January Minerva Board of Education Organizational Meeting, newly elected board member Roger Herstine, along with incumbents Donald Spinell and Susan Crawford, all elected in November, took the Board of Education Oath of Office.
Mr. Robert Yeagley was appointed Board of Education President, and Mr. Robert Clark was appointed Vice President.
Congratulations to all, and thank you for your service to our community!
Go Lions! 🦁
📅 Mark your calendars, Lions! The Minerva Local Board of Education officially adopted the 2026-2027 School Calendar at last night’s meeting!
Planning ahead for next year? You can now find the full schedule of holidays, breaks, and important dates. 🦁💪
#MinervaPride
Planning ahead for next year? You can now find the full schedule of holidays, breaks, and important dates. 🦁💪
#MinervaPride
🎁 Members of the Minerva Rotary have an annual tradition in honor of the late Rev. Dr. Franklin Trubee of providing gifts to students in our resource rooms across the District. 37 students were excited to enjoy breakfast from our MMS cafeteria staff, music courtesy of our 7th grade band and choir, and a special visitor from the North Pole! Thank you Minerva Rotarians for being incredible community partners!
⭐️ Congratulations to Mr. Doug Grindstaff, a true Minerva Lion! 🦁
Today marked Doug’s last day as he retires after 20 dedicated years in maintenance for Minerva Local Schools. Doug always took great pride in his work, and his commitment and care made a lasting impact on our schools and community. He will be greatly missed!
Thank you for everything, Mr. Grindstaff — we appreciate you and wish you all the best in retirement! #MinervaPride
DATE CHANGE- Friday, December 19th- 7:00 PM
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with a classic movie night perfect for the whole family!
The Minerva’s Roxy Theatre is excited to present the live-action movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (starring Jim Carrey) on Friday, December 19th- 7:00 PM
Bring your little Whos to enjoy this festive classic on the big screen!
Event Details
Date: Friday, December 19th- 7:00 PM
Time: Doors open at 6:15 p.m. | Film starts at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Minerva’s Roxy Theatre (120 N. Market St.)
Tickets: Children $5.00 | Adults $8.00
A Little Whoville Magic!
We hear the Grinch himself might be lurking around! Be sure to stick around after the movie for a special treat: you’ll have the chance to take a picture with the Grinch!
Refreshments & Logistics
Concessions: Standard theatre concessions will be available for purchase inside The Roxy.
The Roxy Theatre is located in Minerva’s historic downtown and is handicap accessible.
For more information about the film night, please get in touch with the Chamber of Commerce at 330-868-7979 or nathan.meadows@minervachamber.org.
We look forward to seeing you there for a night of family fun and holiday cheer!
Warmly,
The Minerva Area Chamber of Commerce
⭐A HUGE Thank You, Minerva Community!
🎄Minerva Local Schools, Minerva Mission, and Minerva CARE Team are overflowing with gratitude for the success of our Affordable Christmas Program this year.
Because of YOU—our amazing volunteers, generous donors, and community supporters—we were able to support approximately 125 students and 50 families.
Every donated item and every hour spent volunteering directly created a brighter, happier holiday for our students. We are so incredibly thankful for your support!
#MinervaPride
🎄Minerva Local Schools, Minerva Mission, and Minerva CARE Team are overflowing with gratitude for the success of our Affordable Christmas Program this year.
Because of YOU—our amazing volunteers, generous donors, and community supporters—we were able to support approximately 125 students and 50 families.
Every donated item and every hour spent volunteering directly created a brighter, happier holiday for our students. We are so incredibly thankful for your support!
#MinervaPride
✨ Minerva Christmas Parade & Downtown Wonderland is almost here! ✨
Minerva Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating "A Nutcracker Christmas"! Get ready for beautiful lights, floats, and holiday cheer right here in Downtown Minerva!
📅 When: Saturday, December 6th
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Theme: A Nutcracker Christmas
Want to be in the parade? Businesses, organizations, and community members are invited to decorate their cars, trucks, tractors, or golf carts! This year's event kicks off at 3 PM.
For more information or to participate, contact the Chamber office: 📞 330-868-7979 📧 nathan.meadows@Rt300parade
Don't miss out on this wonderful hometown tradition!
Minerva Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating "A Nutcracker Christmas"! Get ready for beautiful lights, floats, and holiday cheer right here in Downtown Minerva!
📅 When: Saturday, December 6th
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Theme: A Nutcracker Christmas
Want to be in the parade? Businesses, organizations, and community members are invited to decorate their cars, trucks, tractors, or golf carts! This year's event kicks off at 3 PM.
For more information or to participate, contact the Chamber office: 📞 330-868-7979 📧 nathan.meadows@Rt300parade
Don't miss out on this wonderful hometown tradition!
❄️ SNOW DAY ALERT! ❄️
Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED Today, Tuesday, December 2nd, due to the weather.
Everyone stay safe and warm!
Go Lions! 🦁
Minerva Local Schools will be CLOSED Today, Tuesday, December 2nd, due to the weather.
Everyone stay safe and warm!
Go Lions! 🦁
🍁 Happy #MinervaPride Thanksgiving! 🦃
We are so thankful for our amazing students, dedicated staff, and the incredible support of our community.
Wishing everyone a warm, joyful, and restful holiday!
😊THANK YOU SO MUCH to AAM for donating extra turkeys and hams to us!
Thank you Minerva Mission for picking them up and dropping them off at the elementary school!
If you are a Minerva Local School family and a ham or turkey would benefit your family this Thanksgiving, we have 38 turkeys and 9 hams available on a first come basis. They are on a cart outside the doors at the elementary schools main entrance.
PLEASE ONLY TAKE EITHER A HAM OR A TURKEY. We want to share this blessing with as many Minerva families as we can.
Happy Thanksgiving, have a great break, gobble till you wobble, we love ya! We can't wait to see you back in December.
Minerva Elementary Achieves PBIS Silver Award
Minerva Elementary School (MES) has been honored with the PBIS Silver Award by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This recognition celebrates the school's success in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), a framework that fosters a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
Key Pillars of Success
The award is a testament to the school-wide dedication to the three main rules at MES:
BE SAFE
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE RESPECTFUL
The school's staff and PBIS Coaches were credited for their continuous effort in supporting, modeling, and communicating these core expectations.
Principal's Pride
Minerva Elementary Principal, Becky Miller, shared her excitement regarding the achievement:
"We are very proud to earn Silver Status for our PBIS Programming at MES. Our staff works incredibly hard to create a welcoming, safe, and nurturing learning environment for all."
About the PBIS Recognition
The Ohio PBIS Recognition System, managed by the Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio PBIS Network, acknowledges schools and districts for the quality and fidelity of their PBIS implementation. PBIS is an evidence-based system that uses proactive, data-informed practices to improve academic, social, and behavioral outcomes.
In the 2023-2024 academic year, a total of 604 schools and districts across Ohio received recognition. Minerva Elementary was one of the 129 schools to achieve the Silver distinction.
Award Level
Number of Recipients in Ohio:
Bronze: 401
Silver: 129
Gold: 48
Minerva Elementary School (MES) has been honored with the PBIS Silver Award by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This recognition celebrates the school's success in implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), a framework that fosters a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
Key Pillars of Success
The award is a testament to the school-wide dedication to the three main rules at MES:
BE SAFE
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE RESPECTFUL
The school's staff and PBIS Coaches were credited for their continuous effort in supporting, modeling, and communicating these core expectations.
Principal's Pride
Minerva Elementary Principal, Becky Miller, shared her excitement regarding the achievement:
"We are very proud to earn Silver Status for our PBIS Programming at MES. Our staff works incredibly hard to create a welcoming, safe, and nurturing learning environment for all."
About the PBIS Recognition
The Ohio PBIS Recognition System, managed by the Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio PBIS Network, acknowledges schools and districts for the quality and fidelity of their PBIS implementation. PBIS is an evidence-based system that uses proactive, data-informed practices to improve academic, social, and behavioral outcomes.
In the 2023-2024 academic year, a total of 604 schools and districts across Ohio received recognition. Minerva Elementary was one of the 129 schools to achieve the Silver distinction.
Award Level
Number of Recipients in Ohio:
Bronze: 401
Silver: 129
Gold: 48
Make Minerva More! Habitat for Humanity is partnering with The Village of Minerva, Minerva Community Charitable Fund and Hope Community to paint houses!!
Program Qualifications
-be a resident within the village
-be a homeowner
-have an active homeowner's insurance policy
-be current on your mortgage
-have an income between 0-80% of the area median income
-pass a background check
If this AMAZING program would benefit you please contact Ms. Monica at MES for an application. 330 868-4011 ext 3503.
