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Inez Elementary celebrates KSA
INEZ — With Kentucky’s Summative Assessment underway at Inez Elementary School grades 3-6, principal Amanda Fields and staff encourage and celebrate students by decorating the school in a theme. This year’s theme is sweet: “At IES, our KSA scores are SWEET!!!” Hallways, teachers’ doors and bunkering boards are decorated in candy. During testing week, staff…
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Expensive and least expensive colleges
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Many parents and high school seniors are considering college options after high school. It’s a major life decision. Young adults and parents can become financially crippled if careful consideration is not given. Here are some of the most expensive colleges in America, followed by a list of some of the cheapest…
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Dr. Fletcher, Gov. Beshear speak on teacher shortage at KASA presser
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN FRANKFORT — Dr. Robbie Fletcher, Lawrence County Superintendent and former Sheldon Clark High School principal, and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear were among those to speak in Frankfort Monday at a press event held by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. The KASA called the press conference to bring attention to the…
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Martin County JV goes 2-0 with wins over Johnson Central and Paintsville
The Martin County JV team finished the week with two big district wins. The Cardinals defeated Johnson Central 54-45 on Jan. 3 and drubbed Paintsville 47-31 Thursday. Below is a recap of both games. MC JV vs. JC JV PAINTSVILLE — Martin County JV Cardinals went on the road Thursday and came up big over…
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BOE honors distinguished students
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education recognized a room full of star students during the monthly meeting Monday at the central office. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates to Eden and Warfield elementary students who performed at a distinguished level on the 2022 Kentucky Summative Assessment. “Thank you all for…
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BOE spotlights distinguished students
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education honored a group of star students during the monthly meeting Dec. 12. On behalf of the BOE, Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates to Warfield Elementary School and Martin County Middle School students who achieved distinguished scores on statewide testing (KSA) last year.…
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Rural Kentucky schools tackle childhood trauma
BY NADIA RAMLAGANKENTUCKY NEWS CONNECTION Russell County teachers, staff, counselors, and bus drivers have received intensive training on the effects of childhood trauma on kids’ mental and physical health since 2019. Today, elementary school suspensions have decreased by 50%, and more kids report feeling safe, cared for, and feel they “belong” at school. Amalia Mendoza,…
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MCMS announces students and staff of the month
WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School recently announced its students and staff of the month. Star students include Carlee Massie, Ryland Messer, Knox Maynard, Cameron Davis, Jonathan Cline, Brandon Wells, Niklas Davis, Jordyn Mollett, Laina Jewell, Aaliyah Carter, Emily Collins, Jackson Pack, Spencer Workman and Dylan Hale. Staff of the month include Samantha Maynard, Jordyn…
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