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Inez Elementary announces February 2026 Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the February 2026 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Outstanding students include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Eric Howard Mrs. Sara Moore: Coleson McCoy First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Baleigh Christopher Second Grade Mrs. Rita Mills: Jaxson May Third Grade Mrs. Andrea Wilson:
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School placed on soft lockdown as precaution
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School was placed on a soft lockdown Monday due to what school officials described as a neighboring situation. In a message to parents and guardians, school officials said the precaution was taken to ensure student safety and emphasized that the school itself was not under threat.
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Inez hosts District 116 Governor’s Cup
INEZ ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPORT Inez Elementary School (IES) was honored to host the District 116 Governor’s Cup Competition on Saturday, Feb. 7. As a host school, we could not have asked for more support than what we received in making this a successful event. From our superintendents and principals to all of the volunteers from
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Martin County Schools post gains on state assessments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools posted steady academic gains on the 2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment. Every school in the district either maintained or improved its performance rating under the state’s accountability system. The Kentucky Summative Assessment, administered annually to students in grades 3–8, 10 and 11, measures achievement in reading,
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Todd joins Martin County Schools Police Department
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Schools Police Department has expanded its ranks with a familiar face. Police Chief Chris Kidd announced that Officer Nathan Todd of Inez has joined the department as its third officer. “Officer Todd was raised here in Martin County and went to school here his whole
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Threats at Mingo Central High deemed not credible
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DELBARTON, W.Va. — A lockdown at Mingo Central High School following a verbal threat Monday morning was downgraded to a “soft lockdown” following swift law enforcement action. Authorities later determined there were no credible threats after the original lockdown around 10 a.m. However, entry and exit from the building remained
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Martin County BOE holds tax rates steady, balances $20.5M budget
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Board of Education will hold tax rates steady this year while balancing a $20.5 million budget for fiscal year 2026. The BOE voted unanimously Sept. 29 to keep the motor vehicle tax at 22.3 cents per $100 of assessed value, which District Treasurer Ernest Hale described
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Martin County Schools to benefit from $22.6M grant
INEZ — Martin County School District is among 12 Kentucky districts selected to participate in a $22.6 million federal initiative helping students in rural, high-poverty communities prepare for college and careers. The Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Elevate grant was awarded Oct. 1 to the Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC).
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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, along with teachers and staff at Warfield Elementary, recently announced a new group of achievers as the August 2025 Students of the Month. The honorees who demonstrated excellence include the following students: Brock Baker, Davy Bell, Elijah Brewer, Kylie Evans, Lilah Fletcher, Colton Hall, Missy Jude, Harper Lawson, Everleigh Marcum,
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Martin County JAG KY announces speech and poetry contest
INEZ — Martin County High School’s Jobs for America’s Graduates program is opening the school year with its signature showcase of student voices. In partnership with the Martin County Kiwanis Club, the MCHS chapter will host the Ninth Annual Harvest Fest Speech and Poetry Contest on Sept. 12. The event takes place on the Harvest
