Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in officially welcoming Teresa Payne, who will be returning this year as a case manager with CommQuest, our counseling partners.
Read on to learn a bit about Teresa:
Name: Teresa Payne
Position: Case Manager, MMS
Previous Experience: The graduate of Mount Union is in her second year as a case manager with CommQuest.
Hobbies: twirling baton, crafting, and doing her nails
Favorite School Memory: Thinking back, her favorite memories revolve around everything band and twirling her baton.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Getting to help the new sixth grade class navigate their transition to middle school.
Please give Teresa a big MinervaPride welcome back!
#MinervaPride
Introducing one of our newest staff members at Minerva Local!! Please join us in welcoming Nathan Frascone, who will be kicking off the school year as the Director of Technology!
Read on to learn a bit about Nathan:
Name: Nathan Frascone
Position: Director of Technology
Previous Experience: A Walsh University graduate, he majored in Computer Science-Cybersecurity. Nathan completed his internship through SPARCC, our area ITC last year and has been with us since early Spring 26’. We will share him with Brown Local this school year.
Hobbies: Nate enjoys working with new technology platforms, sports, and the outdoors.
Favorite School Memory: Having teachers who made learning enjoyable, challenged me to think beyond the classroom, and to pursue my interests.
Most Looking Forward To This Year: Mr. Frascone is looking forward to supporting education through technology, and helping teachers and students make the most of the tools available.
Please give Nathan a big MinervaPride welcome!
#MinervaPride
Minerva Middle School is in need of someone to support supervision for lunch and recess! This is a quick posting, so be sure to apply fast if you are interested! #MinervaPride
🎉 Family Fun Day is coming! Join us for a FREE evening filled with games, prizes, inflatables, and delicious food! 🍉
🗓 August 22nd
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Municipal Park & Stage
Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable summer evening! See you there! 🙌
🗓 August 22nd
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Municipal Park & Stage
Bring the whole family out for an unforgettable summer evening! See you there! 🙌
MES Summer School Celebrates at Minerva Public Library 🦁🙌❤️
🦁 The Minerva Local Schools Leadership Team enjoyed participating in the 2026 Stark County Educational Service Center Administrative Kickoff!
We’re energized and excited to welcome our students and staff back for an outstanding school year.
Go Lions! ❤️🩶🦁
Minerva students and families- it is time to start planning for the start of the school. Our buildings open back up today and we are happy to take your calls or visits to help you prepare for the first day of school! We can't wait to welcome students back for the 2026-2027 school year!
#MinervaPride
#MinervaPride
MES Summer School 🦁
Working hard and have some fun-Thank you MES students and staff for putting in the extra time this summer! 🤗⭐️🦁
Minerva Local is looking for not one, not two, but THREE recess aides to join our team at MES! If you have time in the middle of the day to help continue the awesome culture at Minerva Elementary School by helping students have a safe and fun lunch and recess experience- this is the job for you! Go to our website NOW to apply for the position. The posting closes at the end of the week as we gear up for the return to school.
Minerva Local Schools Earns Prestigious Ohio Auditor of State Award
MINERVA, Ohio – July 10, 2026 – Minerva Local Schools has once again been recognized for its exceptional fiscal management. Superintendent Mark Scott announced today that the district has received the prestigious Ohio Auditor of State Award, in recognition of its excellence in financial reporting and compliance for the 2025 fiscal year.
Dawn Baker, the Ohio Auditor of State East Region Liaison, officially presented the award to Treasurer Ashley Beaumariage and her team, assistants Emily Winter and Mandy Mitchell, celebrating their outstanding and transparent accounting practices.
An Outstanding Distinction
The Auditor of State Award is reserved for entities that achieve a completely "clean" audit report. To qualify, a district's financial operations must show:
Zero findings for recovery
No material citations or material weaknesses
No significant deficiencies
A commitment to high ethical standards and operational best practices
"We have earned this honor many 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 the outstanding financial vision and leadership of Treasurer Beaumariage and her team!"
Superintendent Scott emphasized that the award reflects the district's ongoing promise to its residents.
"At Minerva Local Schools, we continue to implement best practices and be great stewards of the resources that are entrusted to us," Scott added. Accepting the honor on behalf of her department, Treasurer Ashley Beaumariage credited the achievement to a collaborative culture.
"We are very proud and honored to receive the Auditor of State Award," Beaumariage stated. "This is a team effort, and we are very excited to continue to work towards this goal every year."
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 is looking for an afternoon custodian at Minerva Elementary School! Head over to our website and click on the employment tab to learn more. #Minervapride
https://www.mlsd.sparcc.org/o/mlsd/page/employment
Camp Invention 2026!
Thanks Mrs. Roach for coordinating this fun STEM program at MES! 🦁
Camp Invention features hands-on, interactive challenges where kids learn about science, engineering, and entrepreneurship by building prototypes, and inventing creative solutions to real-world problems.
The parade is a great kick-off to the Homecoming! It is fun to see our Minerva Lions out with their teams and organizations. Be sure to stop by Brock Park to support the many local groups and vendors over the next few days! #MinervaPride
Minerva Local Schools' Strong Spring 2026 Test Scores and Rising Attendance Rates: Preliminary Data
It is a Great Day to be a Minerva Lion!
Minerva Local Schools recently received preliminary data from the Spring 2026 Ohio State Test (OST) administration; district leadership is excited about the early results!
The Ohio State Tests are standardized assessments used to measure student mastery of Ohio’s Learning Standards across grades 3–8 and high school end-of-course exams.
Minerva Local demonstrated academic growth: students scored proficient or above at a rate higher than the State average in 16 of 18 State-tested areas (with grade three results still pending). This data is an increase from Spring 2025 results, in which we were proficient or above at a rate higher than the State average in 13 of 18 State-tested areas.
The district's academic success goes hand in hand with student engagement. Driven by the district mission statement, "Every child, every minute, every day," Minerva Local Schools saw its overall student attendance rate climb to 95.9% for the 2025–2026 school year, a 2% increase over last school year. While only 2%, it is huge growth and has required regular communication and collaboration with our families.
Minerva Local appreciates the hard work of our students, teachers, administration, and support staff. Thank you to our supportive parents and community who take great pride in our students and school district.
Go Lions!
It is a Great Day to be a Minerva Lion!
Minerva Local Schools recently received preliminary data from the Spring 2026 Ohio State Test (OST) administration; district leadership is excited about the early results!
The Ohio State Tests are standardized assessments used to measure student mastery of Ohio’s Learning Standards across grades 3–8 and high school end-of-course exams.
Minerva Local demonstrated academic growth: students scored proficient or above at a rate higher than the State average in 16 of 18 State-tested areas (with grade three results still pending). This data is an increase from Spring 2025 results, in which we were proficient or above at a rate higher than the State average in 13 of 18 State-tested areas.
The district's academic success goes hand in hand with student engagement. Driven by the district mission statement, "Every child, every minute, every day," Minerva Local Schools saw its overall student attendance rate climb to 95.9% for the 2025–2026 school year, a 2% increase over last school year. While only 2%, it is huge growth and has required regular communication and collaboration with our families.
Minerva Local appreciates the hard work of our students, teachers, administration, and support staff. Thank you to our supportive parents and community who take great pride in our students and school district.
Go Lions!
Dear Minerva Community,
The Village of Minerva is working to take the next crucial step in creating the Minerva Masterplan (Comprehensive Plan) and needs your input!
To ensure the future growth and development of our community reflects the needs of its residents, they are gathering vital information directly from you.
Please take a few moments to share your thoughts by completing the online survey at the link below:
👉 Take the Minerva Masterplan Survey:
https://arcg.is/1WrfLq4
We have also attached an official announcement flyer with more details.
Thank you for your time, your feedback, and your continued dedication to making Minerva a wonderful place to live, learn, and grow.
Best Regards,
Greg Mytinger
Village Administrator
Village of Minerva, OH
The Village of Minerva is working to take the next crucial step in creating the Minerva Masterplan (Comprehensive Plan) and needs your input!
To ensure the future growth and development of our community reflects the needs of its residents, they are gathering vital information directly from you.
Please take a few moments to share your thoughts by completing the online survey at the link below:
👉 Take the Minerva Masterplan Survey:
https://arcg.is/1WrfLq4
We have also attached an official announcement flyer with more details.
Thank you for your time, your feedback, and your continued dedication to making Minerva a wonderful place to live, learn, and grow.
Best Regards,
Greg Mytinger
Village Administrator
Village of Minerva, OH
🦁🚌 Minerva Bus Drivers Attend S.T.A.R.T. School Bus Safety Training
On Tuesday, June 2, our Minerva bus drivers participated in the S.T.A.R.T. School Bus Safety Program at Sandy Valley High School. Law enforcement officers provided valuable training on the most effective techniques and best practices to help keep our students safe every day.
It was a productive day of learning and collaboration that made the best bus driving staff in the state even stronger!
A special thank you to all of our bus drivers for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to providing Minerva students with the safest and best possible transportation experience. We appreciate everything you do for our students and community.
❤️🩶 Go Lions! 🦁🚌
On Tuesday, June 2, our Minerva bus drivers participated in the S.T.A.R.T. School Bus Safety Program at Sandy Valley High School. Law enforcement officers provided valuable training on the most effective techniques and best practices to help keep our students safe every day.
It was a productive day of learning and collaboration that made the best bus driving staff in the state even stronger!
A special thank you to all of our bus drivers for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to providing Minerva students with the safest and best possible transportation experience. We appreciate everything you do for our students and community.
❤️🩶 Go Lions! 🦁🚌
Minerva Local is seeking applicants for the position of tutor at Minerva Elementary!
Go to mlsd.sparcc.org and click on "Employment" in the top right corner to learn more about the position and apply today!
#MinervaPride
Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸
Happy Memorial Day!
MHS and MMS students and band proudly participated in several community Memorial Day events in remembrance of our heroes.
Go Lions! 🦁
#MinervaPride
WooHOO Miss Kayla!!!
Thanks for all you do at MES-we appreciate you! ❤️🙌🦁
