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Eden FPS team crowned state champion
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN After falling just short of the top prize last year, Eden Elementary’s Future Problem Solving team returned to the state stage with a renewed sense of purpose—and this time, they finished what they started. The Wildcats claimed the 2025 Kentucky state championship in Future Problem Solving. Their win marked a…
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School board celebrates Eden’s dominant academic season
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Eden Elementary’s academic team took center stage ahead of the Martin County Board of Education’s April 14 meeting. The BOE recognized the team for an exceptional season of competition. The Wildcats swept every category at the District 116 Governor’s Cup and went on to finish as Region 29…
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Martin County school board applauds student success in academics, music and leadership
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education recognized another impressive lineup of student accomplishments April 14, highlighting success across academics, music, science and leadership. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates to the students. First up, Eden Elementary’s Olivia Maynard, who took top honors at the East Kentucky Regional Science…
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Martin County BOE honors Eden volleyball teams for championship sweep
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Before getting down to business April 14, the Martin County Board of Education paused to celebrate a big win for young athletes. Superintendent Larry James recognized Eden Elementary’s A, B and C volleyball teams for sweeping the county championships. He presented each player with a certificate and took…
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Martin County FBLA ‘shows out’ at state conference
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Talent and determination reside in the ZIP code of Martin County Area Technology Center’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter. Against a field of more than 2,200 of Kentucky’s top young business minds, Martin County made its presence known last week at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Louisville. Eight students placed…
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BSCTC honors academic excellence
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College (BSCTC) honored student success during its annual Honors Night on April 10. The college recognized students for maintaining high GPAs, earning membership in Phi Theta Kappa, and excelling in academic programs across multiple disciplines. Faculty and staff joined families and community members to celebrate the students’ accomplishments.…
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FBLA growth, success take center stage at Kiwanis luncheon
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Business education was the focus of Thursday’s Kiwanis Club luncheon in Inez. Martin County Area Technology Center instructor Thomas Ray and members of Future Business Leaders of America highlighted their achievements and growth. Ray, who serves as business instructor and FBLA advisor, detailed the chapter’s exponential growth and…
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BSCTC inducts new Phi Theta Kappa Scholars in honor ceremony
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College (BSCTC) welcomed a new class of scholars into the Alpha Nu Zeta chapter of Phi Theta Kappa during a special induction ceremony Thursday. The event honored students for their outstanding academic achievements and commitment to leadership and service. Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year…
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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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Student injured in bathroom assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A student at Martin County High School was hospitalized Monday after being assaulted in a school bathroom, his father said. The student, who suffered a concussion and facial injuries, was treated and released later that day. He is pursuing criminal charges against the alleged attacker. The incident occurred…
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