As the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative wrapped another busy, bright year, we saved one standing ovation for last: a big thank-you to our Board Chairman, Chris Meadows, who also serves as Magoffin County Superintendent. With a steady hand and a neighborly spirit, Chris kept the focus on students and teachers across all 28 KVEC districts; […]

The Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative (KVEC) is proud to celebrate Pikeville High School and W.B. Muncy Elementary as two of only eleven schools across the Commonwealth named 2025 Spotlight Schools by the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE). This prestigious recognition honors schools that are not only achieving strong academic results but are also creating dynamic, […]

Board approval & start date The Middlesboro Board of Education approved a two-year contract for veteran educator William “Bill” Jones at a special meeting on June 5, 2025. His appointment took effect July 1, making him the district’s first full-time leader since Waylon Allen retired earlier this year. Dr. Jamie Johnson, who guided the district from February through […]

Phelps High School’s Vocational Programs 9th tiny house is a love letter to Dolly Parton—and a masterclass in student craftsmanship Guiding the chorus is veteran carpentry instructor Don Page, the program’s steady hand since Build #1. Page has shepherded nine classes of Phelps Vocational students through every cut, screw, and inspection, turning a single $15 k […]

Have you ever heard of Excalidraw? We hadn’t and we thought it could prove to be useful for teachers planning with their students or colleagues. https://excalidraw.com/ We love intuitive software here at The Holler and Excalidraw is great because it simply works and performs exactly how you think it would. This very simple planning chart […]