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Memories of Minerva DeLand

Memories of Minerva DeLand School

A school with a mountain in the distance.

In February 2023, the Fairport Board of Education unanimously voted to approve a resolution that authorizes and directs the consolidation of Minerva DeLand into Fairport High School, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.

The purposes of the 2026-2027 consolidation are as follows:

  • To improve access to academic programming and accelerated programming electives and alternative education programming for ninth grade students previously housed in the Minerva DeLand Building.
  • To continue to appropriately staff the District to meet the academic and social emotional needs of the students and better align 9-12 curriculum and programming
  • To fully utilize the updated high school facility, including the new state of the art STEAM/Innovation Center, gymnasium, library, cafeteria and art rooms.
  • To maximize the use of other District properties to include repurposing Minerva DeLand and the future sale or lease of Baumer Place.

Share your Minerva DeLand Memories

Minerva DeLand School has a fond history, countless memories and a distinct identity, and the Fairport Central School District wants to celebrate it! As a way to bring closure to the Minerva DeLand story, we invite you to share your favorite memories with the District. If you would like to submit artifacts that visually represent your experience at this beloved school, e.g., digitized photographs, newspaper clippings, artwork, etc., please complete the Google Form at left and send your artifacts to MDMemories@fairport.org. 

Please note – by submitting this information, you give your consent to the District reproducing and releasing your content on its platforms and communication channels, as well as agree to District contacting you to learn more about your submitted artifact and/or experience at Minerva DeLand.

Artifacts of Minerva DeLand

A wide, grassy field stretches towards Minerva DeLand School.

Photo courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

A newspaper headline reads 'Fairport Herald-Mail' with a photo of a group of people.

Newspaper clipping courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

A group of young people in costumes pose on a stage, likely for a play.

Minerva DeLand 2023 Performance of "Into the Woods"

Aerial view of a lush green landscape with trees and a winding creek near Minerva DeLand School.

Photo courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

A teacher stands in front of a classroom, presenting a lesson on a screen.

Minerva DeLand First Day of School 2022

A black and white newspaper front page with four men in suits and a headline.

Newspaper clipping courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

A group of students smile for the camera, sitting on bleachers.

Minerva DeLand Homecoming Pep Rally 2016

An aerial view shows the Village of Fairport, New York, with buildings and trees.

Photo courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

Students paint a mural on a wall, using brushes and various colors.

Minerva DeLand Mural Painting 2022

A vintage newspaper clipping features portraits and text about the Minerva DeLand School dedication.

Newspaper clipping courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

A conductor leads a school band during a rehearsal, with students playing instruments.

Minerva DeLand Band Performance 2024

A large group of people stand together outdoors, facing Minerva DeLand School.

Photo courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

Students in a classroom look at a yearbook or magazine together.

Minerva DeLand Yearbook Yahoo 2014

A vintage newspaper page with headlines and columns of text.

Newspaper clipping courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

A group of students hold up handmade 'MOM' signs, likely for Mother's Day.

Minerva DeLand Listening Post 2016

A school bus is parked in front of Minerva DeLand School with trees in the background.

Photo courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

Two young women smile and laugh in a brightly lit hallway.

Minerva DeLand Mural Painting 2022

Fairport Herald-Mail newspaper clipping announces "High School Moving Day" for Minerva DeLand School.

Newspaper clipping courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

A group of students smile for the camera in a school hallway.

Minerva DeLand First Day of School 2016

Minerva DeLand sits in the driver's seat of a vehicle, with a man standing beside her.

Photo courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

A group of young people perform on a stage, dressed in casual attire.

Minerva DeLand 2024 Performance of "Freaky Friday"

A historic photograph of Minerva DeLand School.

Photo courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

Two young women smile, holding a yearbook with a colorful cover.

Minerva DeLand Yearbook Yahoo 2014

A collage of eight black and white images depicting various interior spaces of Minerva DeLand School.

Newspaper clipping courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

Vintage advertisement for Le Cesse Corporation, featuring a landscape and interior view.

Newspaper clipping courtesy of the Perinton Historical Society

A speaker addresses a large audience in the Minerva DeLand School auditorium.

Minerva DeLand "Pause Before You Post" Character Education Presentation 2022

A newspaper clipping features a portrait of Minerva L. DeLand, a beloved teacher.

A portrait of Minerva DeLand. Courtesy: Jean Whitney

A portrait of former Fairport High School Principal Minerva DeLand.

A portrait of former Fairport High School Principal Minerva DeLand. Courtesy: Jean Whitney

A black and white newspaper clipping titled 'Local History' with text and an illustration.

Photo courtesy of Jean Whitney

Fairport Central School District principals pose for a formal photograph.

Photo courtesy of Jean Whitney

A group of diverse students smile and gather around a table in the Minerva DeLand cafeteria.

Photo courtesy of Jean Whitney

A group of cheerleaders dance in the Minerva DeLand gymnasium.

Photo courtesy of Jean Whitney

A group of people stand in the Minerva DeLand gymnasium, some smiling at the camera.

Photo courtesy of Jean Whitney

Minerva DeLand School in the 1980s

Minerva DeLand School in the 1980s. Photo credit: Dan Genovese