Minerva Elementary earns PBIS Silver Award for positive schoolwide culture

Minerva Elementary School 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, a framework that fosters a positive and safe learning environment for all students, according to Minerva School Superintendent Mark Scott. 

Key Pillars of Success 

The award is a testament to the schoolwide 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,” Scott said.

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," she said. 

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.