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MSU hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for updated Cooper Hall
Morehead State University is updating and reopening a long-standing residence hall as part of its campus revitalization plan. MSU hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for Cooper Hall on Friday. Cooper Hall, the 35,000-square-foot facility built in 1965 and named in honor of former U.S. Senator John Sherman Cooper, has 177 beds and collaborative…
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Warfield Head Start Students of the Month
Warfield Elementary Head Start recently announced its Students of the Month. William Gilbert and Memphis Carter are the stars for February.
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WES announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Star students for February include Jerimiah Stacy, Elijah Dove, Luke Fletcher, Chris Luster, Brynlee Baker, Dezmond Mills, Lucas Slone, Axle Guerra, Addie Burke, Ariana Harmon, Raelynn Evans, Noah Dunn, Ayden Messer, Carolyn Dalton and Ebony Arrowood.
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Last day of school tentatively set for May 23 in Martin County
INEZ — The Martin County School District has amended its academic calendar to make up for instructional days missed due to inclement weather. As a result, several days previously scheduled for spring break will now be regular school days. The following dates are now instructional days: Monday, March 31 Tuesday, April 1 Wednesday, April 2…
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BOE names new school as Martin County Elementary
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A new chapter in Martin County’s educational history is on the horizon as Inez and Warfield elementary schools will consolidate into a single institution known as Martin County Elementary School. At last week’s Martin County Board of Education meeting, the members unanimously approved the name of the new…
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Martin County Schools embrace solar energy
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a step toward sustainability and long-term cost savings, the Martin County School District has completed the installation of a solar panel array on the grounds of Martin County High School, a move officials estimate will save the district approximately $15,000 annually in energy costs. With electricity prices…
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Commissioner of Education honors legendary academic coach Frank Baldridge
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISVILLE — Kentucky’s Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher paid tribute Monday to the late Frank Baldridge, beloved legendary academic coach from Martin County. Baldridge was posthumously honored with the 2025 Kentucky Association for Academic Competition (KAAC) Legacy Award. The award was presented following the KAAC state tournament finals in a ceremony…
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Celebrating agriculture in the classroom
BY DR. ROBBIE FLETCHER KENTUCKY COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Getting the chance to speak with students involved in agriculture programs earlier this year, I saw just how eager students can be for education when it involves vibrant learning experiences that are relevant to the community and the world around them. One of the key pillars of…
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Martin County ATC Future Business Leaders clean up at regionals
The business whizzes of Martin County High School’s Area Technology Center came, saw and conquered at their Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Region 5 competition Thursday, March 6, at Morehead State University. The squad racked up 18 trophies, including four individual regional championships, nine second-place finishes and four third-place wins. Oh, and a team…
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High school juniors to take the ACT for free
Juniors in Kentucky’s public high schools will take the ACT in March as part of the state’s academic accountability and equity efforts. “The ACT is a good indicator of your college readiness even if some colleges no longer require the ACT for admissions,” Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman said in a press release. “Many scholarships, including…
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