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Eden FPS team heads to world finals this week
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A team of Eden Elementary students is preparing to represent Martin County on the world stage after earning the first berth in county history to the Future Problem Solving (FPS) International Conference. The school’s junior division Future Problem Solving team — Paige Stafford, Parker Stafford, Peyton Crum and…
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Eden Elementary makes history with trip to FPS world finals
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISVILLE — Eden Elementary made school history over the weekend. Its Junior Division Future Problem Solving Team placed third at the state finals, becoming the first elementary school in Martin County to advance to the FPS International Conference world finals. Team members Parker Stafford, Peyton Crum, Keilin Whitten and Paige Stafford earned…
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Eden Wildcats celebrate at PAWsitive Pep Rally
Due to the excessive amount of school missed because of winter weather, we combined our January and February celebrations into one exciting PAWsitive Pep Rally. Even with the snow days, our Wildcats have continued to work hard and stay committed to learning. We are so proud of their positive attitudes and dedication. Highlights included: Attendance…
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Eden Elementary wins District Governor’s Cup title
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary School claimed the championship in the 2026 District 116 Governor’s Cup Academic Competition that wrapped up Sunday at Inez Elementary School. Eden finished first in the final standings with 52.5 points. Porter Elementary earned second place with 32 points. Inez Elementary followed with 18.5 points, while…
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School board recognizes Eden teams for achievements
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education’s spotlight was on Eden Elementary’s Junior Future Problem Solving team and Sixth Grade Academic team for recent achievements. Superintendent Larry James praised the students and their coaches Monday before the BOE meeting at the district’s central office. Eden’s Junior FPS team placed…
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Eden Elementary Junior FPS team places eighth statewide
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT EDEN — Eden Elementary School’s Junior Future Problem Solving Team has earned a Top 10 finish in Kentucky and will advance to the state finals after placing eighth overall at the Junior FPS qualifying competition Dec. 4. According to the official results, Eden Elementary finished eighth among teams from across the state,…
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Eden Wildcats win three in a row
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s boys basketball is starting to hit its stride. The Wildcats put together a three-game win streak last week, opening with a 42-27 win at Inez, edging Tug Valley 46-42 at home, then overpowering Boyd County’s sixth grade 64-31 on the road. Jan. 7 – Eden 42, Inez…
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Williams selected to Team Kentucky
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Youth Football standout Blaine Williams has earned a roster spot on the FBU Team Kentucky sixth-grade squad, giving the local program a big reason to celebrate. The multi-sport athlete is the son of Trish and Chad Williams and is a student at Eden Elementary School. Williams is…
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Inez Indians are the A-team Champs
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ – Inez took down Eden’s A-team on Oct. 23 in a thriller. The Indians were crowned the County champs after battling back for a 26-25 win at Martin County Middle School. Eden’s B-team took down Warfield 10-0 to claim the championship. The Eden C-team defeated Warfield 12-9 in their…
