MES Pop Can Tab Collection is over...and the winner is: 1st Grade! WooHOO!!! 🙌🙌🙌 Their collection bin was emptied 3 times and started collecting towards a 4th! All proceeds go toward The Ronald McDonald's House.

Happy Nurse's Appreciation Day, Mrs. Scott! Thank you for all you do for MES students and staff. You are amazing!!! 🦁⭐️❤️

MES 5th Grade Celebration Class of 2033! Nice work everybody!!! 🤗🦁❤️

Minerva CARE Team Celebrates Twelve Years of Service!

CARE Team members meet monthly and coordinate weekly services. CARE Team stands for Coordinate & Align Resources to Engage, Empower & Educate our youth. The program offers intervention and support for at-risk youth and their families. With a team of educators, law enforcement officials, mental health experts, and community agencies, they work with students and their parents to address the barriers that influence academic performance.

Family Support Specialists are an integral part of CARE Teams. They provide social-emotional assistance in school by connecting students and families to community resources to address challenges.

The primary goal is to help at-risk children stay in school, build independence, and achieve success in school and life.

CARE Team is a collaboration between United Way of Greater Stark County, Stark County Family Court, Stark County Job & Family Services, Stark Education Partnership, Stark County Family Council, Stark County Educational Service Center, Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery, and the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

🛳️ Cruise Ship Vibes at MES — #MinervaPride of the Seas! Staff Appreciation Week is officially underway at MES! Teachers and support staff were treated to fancy soda drinks to kick things off in style. 🥤✨ Thank you, MES staff — we appreciate all that you do every single day to support our students and school community! Gold Star ⭐️ MHS Steel Drum Band for the outstanding music this morning!

MES Art Show is Less than a week away!!! Student artwork K-5 will be displayed and we look forward to seeing you! 🎨

Gr 3 Community Day! 🦁⭐️❤️

🌟 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!

Students of the Month for April Good Citizens demonstrating cooperation and doing their best to make MES, home and their community better! 🦁❤️🙌

And the Golden Dustpan goes to... Mrs. Meiroff's class, WooHOO! Great job being good citizens at MES!!! ⭐️🙌🦁

🚌 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! 🦁

And the Golden Dustpan goes to... Mrs. Zifer's class-WooHOO! Way to be a good citizen at home!!! ⭐️🦁❤️

And the Golden Dustpan goes too... Miss Pitts' class, WooHOO!!! Nice work keeping your classroom clean! 😘❤️🙌

🦁 🍎 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! 🦁

1st Grade Field Trip to RG Drage! 🦁❤️🤗

PTO fundraiser top sellers! Pizza Party with the Principals!!! 👍❤️🙌🦁

⭐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

⚾️ Play Ball! #MinervaPride Youth Baseball Day! Go Lions! 🦁

And the Golden Dustpan goes to... Mrs. Kiko's class, HooRAY!!! Way to be responsible and keep that classroom clean. 🤗🦁⭐️

🍎 Nominate an Outstanding Teacher for the 2026 Golden Apple Award! 🍎
The Minerva Local Education Association is seeking nominations for current members who demonstrate excellence in teaching. Help us recognize a teacher who goes above and beyond for our students and community.

How to Nominate:

Deadline: Complete the form before April 17, 2026.

Where: Scan the QR code on the attached flyer or find the link on the Minerva Local Website.

Eligibility: Nominees must be current MLEA members.

Let’s celebrate the educators who make a difference every day! 🌟
Questions? Contact Derrick Maxey at 330-868-4134 ext. 1220 or email maxeyd@minerva.sparcc.org