Local student-athletes represented Bell County at the KHSAA State Cross Country Meet on November 1, 2026 after strong regional performances at Morgan County High School, as reported by Middlesboro News.
School District Updates
- Middlesboro Independent School District: Central Office at 220 N. 20th Street, Middlesboro, KY 40965, Phone (606) 242-8800. Both Middlesboro Elementary School (PK–4) and Middlesboro Middle School (5–8) hold national STEM certification.
- Upcoming Thanksgiving Break: Middlesboro Independent Schools will observe Thanksgiving Break from November 24 through November 27, 2026.
- Higher Education: Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (SKCTC) continues fall term classes at its Middlesboro campus at 1300 Chichester Avenue.



