🚌 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

Grade 4 Honor Roll 🦁 All A's and B's the 3rd Grading Period -WooHOO!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️

MES ART SHOW! 🖌️🎨 May 7th 6:30-7:30 4th/5th Grade Hallway🦁

Welcome MES Class of 2039! 🦁🦁🦁

5th Grade Honor Roll All A's and B's for the 3rd Grading Period ❤️🙌⭐️

4th Grqde Principal's List ⭐️ All A's for the 3rd Grading Period! WooHOo! 🙌🙌🙌

5th Grade Principal's List Third Grading Period All A's on report card! 🙌❤️🦁

Happy National School Librarian Day! Thank you Mrs. Blackburn for all you do to encourage MES to be life long readers! ❤️🦁🤗

🦁 Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is officially open. Whether you are a returning family or joining our pride for the first time, here is everything you need to know to get registered:

🗓️ Key Dates
Window Opens: April 1, 2026

Open Enrollment Deadline: April 30, 2026

📝 How to Enroll
All forms are completed online via Final Forms.

Returning & Open Enrollment Families: Log in to your existing parent account at www.mlsd.sparcc.org and click on Final Forms to update your student's information.

New to the District: Welcome! Please visit the link above and create a new parent account to begin the application process.

⚠️ Important Reminder
If your child currently attends Minerva Local Schools through Open Enrollment, you must complete your forms by April 30, 2026, to remain in compliance with our policy.

Double-check that you are selecting the 2026-2027 school year when filling out your paperwork!

#MinervaPride

And The Golden Dustpan goes to... Mrs Diley and Mrs Wike's classes! Nice work being responsible and caring about your classroom! 🤗❤️🦁