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School starts Aug. 9 for Martin County students
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — With less than a month of summer vacation left, students in Martin County will soon return to the classroom. The school district has announced its academic calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, setting the date for students to return Aug. 9. Teachers, however, will be back in school even earlier,…
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It’s time for back-to-school vaccinations
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS With just a few weeks left before school starts, it’s time to make sure your school-aged children are up-to-date on their required immunizations. It’s especially important because Kentucky’s children fell behind on their immunizations during the pandemic, and many of them still haven’t caught up. “Kentucky is really low…
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Martin County BOE rejects proposal to cash Tuthill scholarship stock for bond investment
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education has turned down a proposal to cash the Tuthill scholarship stock to invest in a long-term bond. District treasurer Ernest Hale introduced the proposal during a board meeting Monday. Hale suggested cashing the Tuthill scholarship stock, a donation to the district, to…
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Maynard makes honors list
PIPPA PASSES — Whitney Natasha Maynard of Inez was named to Alice Lloyd College’s distinquished dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Students named to this list achieve a grade-point average of 3.75-3.99.
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Martin County students make Alice Loyd College honors lists
PIPPA PASSES — Alice Lloyd College announced its president’s list, dean’s distinguished list and dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. Those lists include three students from Martin County. Isaiah Lawrence Zuidema of Inez made the president’s list after he achieved a 4.0 grade-point average. Jonathan Allyn Zuidema of Inez is on the dean’s distinguished list.…
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IES 21st Century visits zoo
Inez Elementary School 21st Century Summer Program students traveled to the Louisville Zoo on Friday. Under director Lois Cassady, the program is open to any IES incoming K-6 student Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and runs through June 23. Cassady invites students to come join the fun. The program includes one field trip per week, fun-filled…
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Library summer reading participants have chance to win $529 college savings account
FRANKFORT — Four Kentucky children can win $529 each toward a college savings account this year by participating in a summer reading program at their local public library. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority and KYSaves529 have launched the “All Together Now” College Savings Summer Reading Sweepstakes as…
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Inez honors teams and clubs
Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently awarded 2022-2023 athletic teams and school clubs at Inez Elementary School. Inez Elementary Girls Basketball, Coaches – Alison Scott, Kyle Runyon: C-Team – Jaylea Maynard, Kenadi Todd, Macie Callaham, Bre Kellough, Layla Cline, Paisley Mooney, Emily Mooney, Alivia Bowen, Aubrey Maynard and Jayln McGinnis. B-Team – Harper Runyon,…
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Wanted: Vendors, donations for 2023 Back to School Bash
Event set for Aug. 3 in Inez CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Organizers are calling for vendors and donations for this year’s Back to School Bash. “Your commitment to providing necessary supplies to assist students in obtaining an education is a vital asset, and we are grateful for your support,” organizers said. “Any school supplies…