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ARC accepting applications for summer programs; deadline Dec. 6
WASHINGTON — The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has opened applications for two summer programs: the Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy (AEA) and the Appalachian STEM Academy at Oak Ridge. Both free, intensive programs are on tap for the summer of 2025. They are open to middle and high school students and high school teachers across the Appalachian…
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Study: Most high school students say they have had a traumatic experience
BY NADIA RAMLAGAN KENTUCKY NEWS CONNECTION New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show three of every four high school students nationwide said they have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience, including witnessing domestic violence in the home, parental separation or physical and sexual abuse, among others. Research has shown the…
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Eden leads Martin County schools in assessment
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County students took the Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) in the spring of 2024 with results released last week by the state. The annual assessment is given to students in grades 3-8, 10 and 11. KSA provides content area assessments, including reading and mathematics (grades 3 through 8 and 10),…
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Martin County School Bus Routes 2024-2025
INEZ — The Martin County School District announced its school bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year. The scheduled is listed below: WARFIELD AREA BUS 1801. AMY EDMUNDS. FIRST PICK UP 6:10 A.M. 1. Excel guard gate #2, Meathouse. Then up White Cabin picking up students. 2. Pigeon Roost Community Center, transfer high school students…
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Mingo County School District announces summer food service schedule
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT The Mingo County School District has announced its sponsorship and schedule again for the federally funded Summer Food Service Program for 2024. School officials said breakfast and lunch are open to all children ages 18 years and under who would like to participate. Daily breakfast and lunch will be provided Monday through…
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Dual Credit Bridge to Success welcomes area high school students
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) welcomed 117 rising sophomores, juniors and seniors to its first Dual Credit Bridge to Success event. Students received insights into various career pathways and transfer options to help them make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. Brittany Foley from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance…
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EKU becomes first Kentucky university to accept SNAP benefits on campus
Tags: food insecurity, pod markets, students, school of opportunity, snap benefits, supplemental nutrition assistance program, eastern kentucky university BY ETHAN SIRLES RICHMOND — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Aramark, the school’s food service provider, recently announced that EKU will be the first school in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Midwest region with a convenience store (POD) accepting…
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Skyles invites students to display ‘I Voted’ sticker contest entries in clerk’s office
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles is encouraging students to participate in the Secretary of State’s “I Voted” sticker contest. She wants to display copies of entries from Martin County students in her office. The contest, announced by Secretary of State Michael Adams, is open to Kentucky students K-12.…
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IES students compete in tennis
Remy and Blaine Williams recently competed in a girls and boys 10U tennis tournament in Columbus and Cincinnati. In Columbus, Remy, a second-grade Inez Elementary student, placed first in her tournament. Blaine, a fourth grade student at IES, finished third overall in his tournament. In Cincinnati, Remy left with a second-place medal and Blaine finished…