ELLIOTT COUNTY BOARD OF ED

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Safe to say… Saturday was a TOTAL WIN!! 💙🎉 Our Child Abuse Prevention Event brought the FUN and the CROWD!! From the egg hunt action 🐣 to sweet treats 🍰, awesome prizes 🎁, and nonstop smiles—there was never a dull moment!! Everywhere you looked, families were laughing, kids were having a blast, and our community was coming together in the best way possible 💙👏 We are SO thankful for everyone who came out and made it such a huge success—y’all truly made the day special!

✨ Have the BEST weekend, Lions! ✨💙 We hope your days are full of smiles, sunshine, and a little time to relax ☀️🦁 💙 Don’t forget to come out and support our Child Abuse Awareness Event—we’d love to see you there! Let’s make it a great weekend 💫 #GoLions #ElliottCounty #WeekendVibes 🦁💙✨

Save the Date! FRYSC - YSC SUMMER CAMP High School Students Incoming 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th Graders June 1st - June 5th Middle School Students Incoming 6th, 7th, 8th Graders June 8th - June 12th ELLIOTT SCHOOLS The FRYSC-Youth Service Center will be providing more information in the coming weeks. These camps are completely free and will include meals. Camp hours will typically run from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Students who wish to attend must be enrolled in the Elliott County School System.

🚨✨ BIG NEWS FOR OUR LIONS!! ✨🚨 Elliott County Middle School is ONE of ONLY FIVE schools in the entire state to receive the FY2026 Star Academy Grant 🤯👏 That’s a $1 MILLION investment coming straight to our students to create high-impact opportunities and help them succeed at the highest level 💙📚 This is something to be PROUD of, Lion family!! 🦁✨ Let’s show some love in the comments and celebrate this HUGE accomplishment together!! 🎉👏 #GoLions #ElliottCounty #BigThingsHappening #LionPride 🦁💙

🌟🦁 Elliott County Intermediate is shining EXTRA bright this month! 🦁🌟 These April Students of the Month are bringing the energy, the effort, and the excellence every single day! 💫 From the classroom to the hallways, they are showing what it truly means to be a LION — and we are SO proud! ❤️🖤 🎉👏 Let’s hear it for our amazing students: ✨ Aiden Hamm ✨ Callie Brown ✨ Ayden Eldridge ✨ Jaxon Bellew ✨ Jacelyn Ayer’s ✨ Carson Cerda ✨ Hunter Elliott ✨ Dwayne Moore Y’all are ROCKING it — keep shining, keep leading, and keep making your school proud! 🌟 💬 Show them some LOVE in the comments! ❤️ SMASH that like button & SHARE to celebrate these incredible students! #GoLions #ElliottCountyPride #StudentOfTheMonth #ShiningBright 🦁✨🔥

🦁💛 Our little Lions aren’t so little anymore… 💛🦁🎓 It’s time to celebrate a BIG milestone as our Kindergarten students take their next step forward! 🌟 📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 ECHS Performing Arts Center From their very first day to this special moment… we are SO proud of how much they’ve grown! 🥹✨ 👏 Families, come celebrate these sweet smiles, big accomplishments, and memories you’ll never forget!

🎉📚✨ WOW… what a night, Lions!! ✨📚🎉 Our Family Reading & Math Night was a HIT!! 💥 The building was FULL of energy, smiles, and families learning together—and we loved every second of it! 💛 🧩 Breaking out of the Reading Challenge 🏖️ Tossing around some Beachball Fractions 📖 Finding new favorites at the Book Fair And of course… 🍪 snacks + smiles to end the night 😍 This is what it’s all about—learning, laughter, and making memories together! 🦁✨ 👏 HUGE thank you to all the families who came out and made tonight so special—we appreciate you more than you know! 💛

🎉📚✨ WOW… what a night, Lions!! ✨📚🎉 Our Family Reading & Math Night was a HIT!! 💥 The building was FULL of energy, smiles, and families learning together—and we loved every second of it! 💛 🧩 Breaking out of the Reading Challenge 🏖️ Tossing around some Beachball Fractions 📖 Finding new favorites at the Book Fair And of course… 🍪 snacks + smiles to end the night 😍 This is what it’s all about—learning, laughter, and making memories together! 🦁✨ 👏 HUGE thank you to all the families who came out and made tonight so special—we appreciate you more than you know! 💛

🎤✨ Shoutout to Lauren Sparks and FRYSC-YSC Director Destiny Howard for leading today’s mock interview sessions! Students practiced answering questions using the ⭐ STAR method, building confidence and strengthening important communication skills for the future. 💼 🎈 While waiting their turn, students also enjoyed a hands-on activity learning how to make balloon animals, adding a fun and creative touch to the day. We are so proud of our students for their participation, positive attitudes, and willingness to grow! 🦁💛 Elliott County High School #GoLions #likecommentsharefollowsupport #LikeFollowShare #awesomeness

Free Sports Physicals Tuesday April 28 from 9-10:30am. Free sports physicals are available for student athletes ages 13 to 19. Parent/guardian does not have to be present, but must complete forms in ink with signature. No appointment necessary. Physicals are performed by athletic trainers and orthopedic staff.

✨ 𝓑𝓲𝓰 𝓝𝓮𝔀𝓼 𝓲𝓷 𝓔𝓵𝓵𝓲𝓸𝓽𝓽 𝓒𝓸𝓾𝓷𝓽𝔂! ✨ Elliott County High School has been awarded the ✨ SPARK Grant ✨ for the 2026–2027 school year! 💫 $75,000 invested into our students, our future, and our community 💫 More opportunities, stronger connections, and brighter outcomes ahead We know we’ve shared this once, but this is too big not to share again! ❤️🦁

‼️✨GOOD MORNING ‼️✨ Have a great day lions!🦁

🎭 Moonlight Masquerade 2026 🎭✨ Elliott County High School is getting ready for a magical night you won’t want to miss! 🌙✨ 📍 The Old Gym 🗓 May 9th, 2026 ⏰ 7:00 – 10:00 PM 💫 This event is for Juniors & Seniors and their guests 💫 Get ready for an evening full of memories, music, and a little mystery under the moonlight… 🖤✨ Tag your friends, start planning your looks, and let the countdown begin! 🎶🕺💃 #ElliottCountySchools #MoonlightMasquerade #Prom2026 #GoLions 🦁✨

REMINDER 👇🏼🗣️👀🎺💙 SATURDAY IS THE DAY! 💙 Don’t miss our Child Abuse Awareness Event at Lakeside Elementary from 12–2 PM! Come out for an afternoon full of fun and community spirit 🌸 🥚 Easter Egg Hunt 🎈 Bouncy House 🌭 Free Hotdogs & Chips 🎁 Prizes & surprises Let’s stand together, wear blue, and raise awareness for a cause that matters 💙 We can’t wait to see everyone there! 👉 Be sure to share and help us spread the word! 🌀💙

💙 April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙 Today some of our amazing high school students wore blue and joined Myron Lewis at the courthouse to place pinwheels in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The blue pinwheel is a symbol of the happy, safe childhood every child deserves. We are so proud of these students for helping spread awareness and standing up for the children in our community. 💙 📍 Don’t forget! Join us this Saturday from 12–2 at Lakeside for our Child Abuse Awareness Event. Come out, show your support, and help us make a difference! 💙 Together we can help protect every child. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #WearBlue #ProtectOurKids #CommunityStrong 💙

Join the Elliott County Schools Team! 🦁 We are hiring Substitute Bus Drivers and would love to have you join our Lion family! Help us safely transport our amazing students while being a vital part of our school community. ❤️ ✔️ Starting Pay: $20.25 per hour ✔️ Flexible opportunities ✔️ Make a difference in students’ lives every day 📲 Apply today at elliott.kyschools.us under Employment Opportunities. For more information: 📞 Call Dolly Fannin – 606-738-8002 📧 Email dolly_fannin@elliott.kyschools.us Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post! 🚌✨ #ElliottCountySchools #NowHiring #LionPride #

🌞🦁 Good Morning, Lions! 🦁🌞 A brand new day means brand new opportunities to learn, grow, and shine! Remember to be kind, work hard, and believe in yourself—because amazing things happen when you start the day with a positive attitude. ✨ Let’s make today a great day to be a Lion! 💛 #GoodMorningLions #LionPride

Happy Friday, Lions! 🦁🌼✨ Let’s finish the week strong and celebrate all the great things happening at Elliott County Schools.🫧💫🌈🦁

MARCH 3/7 – HS Softball @ East Carter – 11:00 AM – Varsity – vs East Carter 3/20 – HS Softball @ Floyd Central – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs Floyd Central 3/20 – HS Baseball @ West – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs West 3/21 – HS Softball @ Martin Co. – 12:00 PM – Varsity – vs Martin Co. 3/21 – MS Baseball (Home) – 1:00/2:30 – Middle School – vs Fairview 3/23 – MS Baseball (Home) – 6/7:30 – Middle School – vs Fort Gay 3/23 – HS Softball @ East – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs East 3/25 – HS Softball (Home) – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs Morgan 3/26 – HS Softball (Home) – 6/8 – JV/Varsity – vs West 3/26 – HS Baseball (Home) – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs West 3/30–4/1 – HS Softball @ Pigeon Forge – TBA – Varsity – vs TBA 3/31 – MS Softball @ Russell – 6/7:30 – Middle School – vs Russell ⸻ APRIL 4/4 – HS Baseball (Home) – 4:00 PM – JV – vs Tolsia 4/4 – MS Baseball @ Jenkins – 12:00 PM – Middle School – vs Jenkins 4/6 – MS Softball @ East – 6/7:30 – Middle School – vs East 4/7 – MS Softball @ Morgan – 6/7:30 – Middle School – vs Morgan 4/9 – HS Softball (Home) – 6/7:30 – JV/Varsity – vs Menifee 4/9 – HS Baseball @ East – 5:30 PM – Varsity – vs East 4/10 – HS Softball @ Morgan – 6/7:30 – JV/Varsity – vs Morgan 4/10 – MS Softball (Home) – 6:00 PM – Middle School – vs Morgan 4/10 – MS Baseball (Home) – 6:00 PM – Middle School – vs Fairview 4/11 – HS Softball (Home) – 12/2:45 – JV/Varsity – vs Kermit, WV 4/11 – HS Baseball @ Floyd Central – 1:00 PM – JV – vs Floyd Central 4/13 – MS Baseball (Home) – 6/7:30 – Freshman – vs Cordia 4/14 – HS Softball @ Raceland – 5:30 PM – Varsity – vs Raceland 4/14 – HS Baseball @ Raceland – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs Raceland 4/15 – HS Baseball (Home) – 6:00 PM – JV – vs Rose Hill 4/16 – HS Softball (Home) – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs East 4/16 – HS Baseball (Home) – 6:30 PM – Varsity – vs Jenkins 4/16 – MS Softball (Home) – 6/7:30 – Middle School – vs East Carter 4/17 – MS Baseball @ Magoffin – 6:00 PM – JV/Varsity – vs Magoffin 4/20 – MS Baseball @ Wolfe Co. – 6:00 PM – Middle School – vs Wolfe Co. 4/21 – HS Softball @ West – 6/7:30 – JV/Varsity – vs West 4/21 – HS Baseball (Home) – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs West 4/22 – HS Softball @ Russell – 6/7:30 – JV/Varsity – vs Russell 4/22 – MS Baseball (Home) – 6:00 PM – Freshman – vs Russell 4/22 – MS Softball @ Fort Gay – 6:00 PM – Middle School – vs Fort Gay 4/23 – MS Softball (Home) – 6/7:30 – Middle School – vs Fairview 4/23 – HS Softball @ Russell – 6:30 PM – JV/Varsity – vs Russell 4/23 – MS Baseball @ Prestonsburg – 6:00 PM – JV/Varsity – vs Prestonsburg 4/23 – MS Softball @ Fairview – 6:00 PM – Middle School – vs Fairview ⸻ MAY 5/2 – HS Baseball @ Jenkins – 2:00 PM – Varsity – vs Jenkins 5/2 – HS Softball @ Mason Co. – 2/4 PM – Varsity – vs Mason Co. 5/4 – HS Softball @ Menifee – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs Menifee 5/4 – HS Baseball (Home) – 6:00 PM – JV – vs Rose Hill 5/5 – HS Softball @ Paintsville – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs Paintsville 5/6 – MS Baseball (Home) – 6:00 PM – Middle School – vs Wolfe 5/7 – HS Softball @ Lewis – 6/8 – JV/Varsity – vs Lewis 5/11 – HS Softball (Home) – 6/7:30 – JV/Varsity – vs Magoffin 5/11 – HS Baseball (Home) – 6:00 PM – JV – vs East Carter 5/12 – HS Softball (Home) – 6/7:30 – JV/Varsity – vs Fairview 5/12 – Track & Field @ Magoffin – REGIONALS 5/14 – HS Softball @ Fairview – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs Fairview 5/14 – HS Baseball @ Menifee – 6:00 PM – Varsity – vs Menifee 5/15 – HS Softball (Home) – 6:00/7:30 – JV/Varsity – vs Mason Co. 5/22 – Track & Field @ Lexington – CLASS 2A MEET