ELLIOTT COUNTY BOARD OF ED

🌟 Student of the Month – January 🌟 Help us celebrate our outstanding January Students of the Month at Elliott County Primary! 👏 Congratulations to: • Holly Maley • Miley Adkins • Tayley Jarvis • Aiden Jarrells • Reese Roe • Hanford Ferguson • Sophia Burns We are so proud of your hard work, positive attitudes, and dedication. Keep shining! 💛🦁 @ElliottCountyPrimary

❄️ Brrr—it’s cold out there! With temperatures like these, please help your child bundle up with a coat, hat, gloves, and warm layers—whether they are riding the bus, walking, or outside at any time during the day. If your family needs assistance with winter clothing, the Family Resource Center is happy to help. Let’s all stay warm and safe!

✨ Way to go, ECMS Academic Team! Congratulations to our District Governor’s Cup individual winners: 🏅 Harley Boggs – 2nd Place Science 🏅 Nova Blevins-Barnhart – 4th Place Science 🏅 Lucas Ferguson – 3rd Place Social Studies 🏅 Lillian Skaggs – 3rd Place Language Arts Great job representing Elliott County Middle School!

Elliott County school district is excited to announce that Lady Lions Head Coach, Abby Adkins has officially been named as the new Athletic Director. Adkins, who is in her second year leading the Lady Lions has been acting interim director since mid-November. She will continue her duties as Head Coach, while taking on her new role as director of the district’s athletic programs. Abby is a 2021 graduate of Elliott County High School, where she was a standout varsity basketball player and cross country runner, setting several school records during her tenure. She continued her athletic career as a Lady Bear at the University of Pikeville, and currently holds a Masters of Education degree in Secondary English. Abby is looking forward to her new role, with plans to focus on current programs, as well as develop new ones that will lead Elliott County athletics to a successful future. Congratulations, Coach Abby Adkins.

The parent involvement survey is for parents of students receiving special education services during the 25-26 school year. Your responses will help guide efforts to improve services and results for children and families. https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3KqSev109fpsHjM

No School Monday, January 19th for MLK Jr. Day. Have a great weekend!

5th Grade Exploring the Wild West 🤠📚 Yeehaw!🤠

5th Grade Exploring the Wild West 🤠📚 yeehaw!🤠

🌎📚 Our 4th graders are enjoying folk tales from around the world and discovering the magic of storytelling!

🌎📚 Our 4th graders are enjoying folk tales from around the world and discovering the magic of storytelling!

Our 3rd graders traveled around the world through reading and social studies! 🌍📚 So proud of their creativity, curiosity, and hard work on their Around the World projects!

Our 3rd graders traveled around the world through reading and social studies! 🌍📚 So proud of their creativity, curiosity, and hard work on their Around the World projects!

Elliott Middle Students have been hard at work preparing for our yearly science fair! The ECMS Science Fair took place on Friday, January 9 and the following students received awards: ★ 6th Grade • 1st Place: Leena Brangard • 2nd Place: Tristen Fultz & Kelsie Nichols ★ 7th Grade • 1st Place: Abigail Ison • 2nd Place: Walker Collins & Eli Adkins • 3rd Place: Aubrey Mossing • 4th Place: Rylan Ramey • 5th Place: Anna Hodge & Shianne Wagoner • Honorable Mention: Adalyne Truninger-Turner ★ 8th Grade • 1st Place: Bryden Music & Braydon Flannery • 2nd Place: Josiah Wagoner • 3rd Place: Maryn Sturgill & Madilyn Cook • 4th Place: Bentley Bayless & Harley Boggs • 5th Place: Edie Wright & Ariel Richardson 1st Place winners will advance on to the East KY Regional Science and Engineering Fair on March 6th and 1st–3rd Place winners will advance on to the ACTC Science and Engineering Fair on March 20th. We are very proud of all of our participants and hope to see everyone back at next year’s science fair! 🦁😊👊🏼🥳

Elliott Middle Students have been hard at work preparing for our yearly science fair! The ECMS Science Fair took place on Friday, January 9 and the following students received awards: ★ 6th Grade • 1st Place: Leena Brangard • 2nd Place: Tristen Fultz & Kelsie Nichols ★ 7th Grade • 1st Place: Abigail Ison • 2nd Place: Walker Collins & Eli Adkins • 3rd Place: Aubrey Mossing • 4th Place: Rylan Ramey • 5th Place: Anna Hodge & Shianne Wagoner • Honorable Mention: Adalyne Truninger-Turner ★ 8th Grade • 1st Place: Bryden Music & Braydon Flannery • 2nd Place: Josiah Wagoner • 3rd Place: Maryn Sturgill & Madilyn Cook • 4th Place: Bentley Bayless & Harley Boggs • 5th Place: Edie Wright & Ariel Richardson 1st Place winners will advance on to the East KY Regional Science and Engineering Fair on March 6th and 1st–3rd Place winners will advance on to the ACTC Science and Engineering Fair on March 20th. We are very proud of all of our participants and hope to see everyone back at next year’s science fair! 🦁😊👊🏼🥳

📣📣 We are excited to welcome Korbin Spencer as the new head coach of the Elliott County Varsity Basketball Lions. Korbin is a 2019 graduate of ECHS, a former University of Pikeville collegiate basketball player, and a standout player during his time on the court as a Lion. He brings with him expertise of the game from all levels and a passion for Elliott County Basketball. Congratulations, Coach Spencer!

Please complete the survey linked below. This data collection effort informs state leadership about the importance of the FRYSC program. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FRYSC-Services26

The Lady Lions are back in action tonight and ready to take on Prestonsburg! 📍 Where: Home 🕖 When: 7:00 PM 🆚Who: Elliott vs. Prestonsburg

We are thrilled to celebrate Elijah Faulkner for his incredible achievement of being named an Honorable Mention for the 2025 Boys' All-Area Golf Team! Golf is a game of inches and extreme mental discipline, and Elijah has proven throughout this season that he has the focus and drive to compete with the very best. Earning a spot on the All-Area Honorable Mention list as a junior is a huge testament to his consistency and the hours he’s put in on the practice range. Congratulations, Elijah!

Congratulations to sophomore Mia West on being selected as an All-Area Honorable Mention! Season Highlights: Class A Regional Runner-Up: 2nd Place Individual at Class A Regionals. Class A State Qualifier: Competed at the Class A State Tournament—one of the first two girls in school history to compete at the Class A State Tournament. Great job, Mia, on a fantastic season and this well-deserved recognition as an all-area honorable mention!