🏈⛏️ Welcome Back to the Mountain, Preston Dingess! 💙🖤 Next up in our new staff introductions is Preston Dingess, our new Assistant Football Coach! Preston is a proud Mingo Central alumnus who once took the field himself as a Miner football player. Now, he’s returning to the Mountain on the other side of the sideline, ready to help coach and mentor the next generation of Miners! There’s something special about seeing our own come back home, and we are excited to have Preston back where it all started for him. We can’t wait to see the impact he makes on our football program and our student-athletes! Help us give Coach Dingess a big Miner welcome back! 🏈⛏️💙🖤 Once a Miner, always a Miner! #MinerFamily #MCHSFootball #WelcomeBack #MinerPride #BetterOnTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

🏐⛏️ Welcome to the Mountain, Gini K. Ellis! 💙🖤 Next up in our new staff introductions is Gini K. Ellis, one of our new Assistant Volleyball Coaches! Gini brings plenty of coaching experience to the Mountain, having coached at Gilbert PK-8 for many years. We are excited to have her experience, energy, and passion for athletics become part of our Miner family! We know Gini will be a great addition to our volleyball program, and we can’t wait to see her on the sidelines cheering on our Miners! 🏐⛏️💙🖤 Help us give Coach Ellis a big Miner welcome! Welcome to the Miners, Gini! Better on the Mountain! #MinerFamily #MCHSVolleyball #WelcomeToTheMountain #BetterOnTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

🏐⛏️ Welcome Back to the Mountain, Neal Murphy! 💙🖤 Next up in our new staff introductions is Neal Murphy, who is returning to the Mountain as an Assistant Volleyball Coach! Neal has coached at MCHS before in this same position, and after a successful run as the Head Coach at Gilbert, we are excited to have him back on the Mountain! His experience, knowledge, and passion for the game will be a great addition to our volleyball program. We’re excited to have Neal back with the Miners and can’t wait to see what this season brings! 🏐⛏️ Help us give Coach Murphy a big Miner welcome back! Once a Miner, always a Miner! #MinerFamily #MCHSVolleyball #WelcomeBack #BetterOnTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

🎶⛏️ Welcome Back to the Mountain, Jade Saul! 💙🖤 Next up in our new staff introductions is our new Music Teacher and Band Director, Jade Saul! Jade has taught in Mingo County before, so he already knows what it means to be part of our community. Now, he’s back—and we are incredibly lucky to have him leading the charge as we bring the MCHS Band back to the Mountain! 🎺🥁🎶 We are excited to have Jade bring his experience, passion for music, and energy to our students as we rebuild and grow our band program. We can’t wait to see and hear what’s ahead! Help us give Jade a big Miner welcome back! ⛏️💙🖤 The band is back on the Mountain! #MinerFamily #WelcomeBack #MCHSBand #BetterOnTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

Hello, this is Mingo Central Comprehensive High School with an important reminder about our Open House this Thursday, August 20th, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. Freshmen can pick up their schedules and tour the building to get familiar with Mingo Central. Upperclassmen can pick up their schedules, sign up for college and dual credit classes, and participate in activities. We will also have community partners on hand to provide valuable resources for our students and parents. We look forward to seeing all of our Miners and families this Thursday from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. We are the Miners!

🎨⛏️ Welcome Home to the Mountain, Patricia “Patty” Spence! 💙🖤 Next up in our new staff introductions is our new Art Teacher, Patricia “Patty” Spence! Patty joins us from Logan County, but she is no stranger to Mingo County or our schools. A graduate of Mingo County Schools, Patty is part of a long-standing Mingo County education legacy as the daughter of the late, great Don Spence, former Mingo County Superintendent. Now, she’s coming home to Mingo County to share her talents, creativity, and experience with our students at MCHS! We are so excited to have Patty back on the Mountain and officially part of our Miner family. Help us give Patty a big Miner welcome home! 🎨⛏️💙🖤 Welcome home, Patty! Better on the Mountain! #MinerFamily #WelcomeHome #MingoProud #BetterOnTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

⚾⛏️ Welcome to the Mountain, Coach Jordan Simpson! 💙🖤 As announced on the Board Agenda, we are excited to welcome Jordan Simpson as our new MCHS Baseball Coach! Jordan is from the Man area and brings a wealth of coaching experience to the Mountain, including experience coaching baseball at the collegiate level. We are excited to have someone with his knowledge, experience, and passion for the game leading our baseball program. Help us give Coach Simpson a big Miner welcome! We’re excited to see what the future holds for MCHS Baseball! ⚾⛏️💙🖤 Welcome to the Miners, Coach Simpson! #MinerFamily #MCHSBaseball #WelcomeToTheMountain #BetterOnTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

⛏️ Welcome to the Mountain, Patrick “PJ” Billips! 💙🖤 Next up in our new staff introductions is Patrick “PJ” Billips, our new Special Education teacher! PJ joins us from Burch, and we are so excited to have him make the move to the Mountain! We know he will be a great addition to our team and will make a positive impact on our students and school community. Help us give PJ a big Miner welcome! We’re excited to have you on the team, PJ! ⛏️💙🖤 Welcome to the Miners! Better on the Mountain! #MinerFamily #WelcomeToTheMountain #BetterOnTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

⛏️ Welcome Back to the Mountain, Mose Hite! 💙🖤 Next up in our new staff introductions is another familiar face! Mose Hite is joining our team as one of our new custodians. Mose is no stranger to being a Miner! He previously wore the black and Carolina blue before spending some time at Burch being a Bulldog. But sometimes you just have to come back home—and we are excited to have Mose back on the Mountain! Help us give Mose a big welcome back to the Miners! ⛏️💙🖤 Once a Miner, always a Miner! #MinerFamily #WelcomeBack #BetterOnTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

⛏️ Welcome Back to the Mountain, Walt Cline! 💙🖤 Our next new member of the Miner family is actually no stranger to MCHS! Welcome back to Walt Cline, our new Transition Coordinator! Walt has been part of the MCHS team before, took a little time away to be a Lion, and now he’s back where he belongs—on the Mountain! We are excited to welcome Walt back to our team and look forward to the experience and dedication he brings to our students and school. Help us give Walt a big welcome back to the Miners! ⛏️💙🖤 Once a Miner, always a Miner! #MinerFamily #WelcomeBack #BetterOnTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

⛏️ Welcome to the Mountain, Keith Carter! 💙🖤 Over the next few days, we’ll be introducing some of the newest members of our Miner family! First up is one of our new custodians, Keith Carter! Keith joins us from Gilbert, and we are excited to have him bringing his experience, hard work, and dedication to the Mountain! We know he’ll be a great addition to our team and our school community. Help us give Keith a big Miner welcome! Welcome to the Miners, Keith! ⛏️💙🖤 Better on the Mountain! #MinerFamily #WelcomeToTheMountain #MinersKeepDigging

We are transitioning from AP classes to Dual Credit courses! Juniors and seniors interested in taking upper-level courses must apply and register with the respective college before school begins. Questions? Join us at Open House on August 20 from 5:00–6:30 PM, or contact the school or college beginning next Monday. WV State University • Chemistry – Josh Johnson • Political Science – Corey Hatfield • Online Math – facilitated by an MCHS math teacher Marshall University (Apply online under “Herd Academy”) • Psychology – Joe Hunt • Anatomy – Andrea Clark Southern Community & Technical College • Junior English – Kelsey Varney • Senior English – Beth Keatley • Junior Social Studies – Kevin Whitt • Biology (Online) – Kim Totten • Political Science – Corey Hatfield • Additional online courses are available! Take advantage of this opportunity to earn college credit while in high school!

Day 20: Miners Keep Digging ⛏️💜 As we wrap up our "Miners Keep Digging" summer series, we want to recognize some of the people who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure Mingo Central is ready to welcome our students back each year—our incredible custodial staff. Throughout the summer, Bobby, our Custodian IV, has dedicated countless hours to painting bathrooms, refreshing railings, and completing cosmetic improvements to make our school look its best. His hard work and attention to detail help create an environment our students can be proud of. This week, the rest of our custodial team returned and immediately got to work waxing floors, cleaning classrooms, and making sure every hallway shines in preparation for the first day of school. While many people enjoy their summer break, our custodians spend theirs making sure Mingo Central is safe, clean, and welcoming for every student who walks through our doors. Thank you to our entire custodial team for your dedication and hard work. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and Mingo Central is a better place because of you. Behind every successful school is a team of dedicated people working hard long before the first bell rings. Starting tomorrow, we will begin a new daily series highlighting the exciting changes taking place across our campus as we prepare for the upcoming school year. From facility improvements and new programs to introducing new members of our Miner family, you'll get an inside look at everything happening at Mingo Central. We can't wait to share all of the hard work that has gone into making this school year the best one yet. Be sure to follow along each day as we showcase the people, projects, and improvements that make Mingo Central special. Welcome to a new year at Mingo Central—better on the mountain! ⛏️🖤🩵

Day 19: Miners Keep Digging ⛏️💙

At Mingo Central, our commitment to our students extends far beyond the classroom walls and the school calendar. Throughout the summer, our mental health counselors continued to connect with and support our students, ensuring that they had someone to talk to and resources to help them navigate life's challenges.

Whether it was through school-based services at Mingo Central or community partnerships, our students were reminded that they are never alone and that support is always available.

We are incredibly grateful for the dedicated professionals who invest in the well-being of our students each and every day. Their work helps our students build confidence, resilience, and the skills needed to succeed both in school and in life.

Because at Mingo Central, we believe that taking care of our students means supporting both their minds and their futures.

Mental health support doesn't stop when summer begins. Every student. Every day. Every minute. 💙⛏️

⛏️ Miners Keep Digging: Day 18 🔧💙💛

Collaboration and innovation are helping create new opportunities for our students!

Today, we recognize our CTE teachers and Ms. Crystal Harris (Ramey), who recently met to discuss academic standards and embedded credit opportunities for our Career and Technical Education students. 🎉

By working together to align coursework and strengthen connections between CTE programs and academic standards, our team is ensuring that students receive meaningful, relevant learning experiences that prepare them for both college and careers.

These conversations are an important step in providing students with additional opportunities to earn credits while gaining the skills and knowledge needed for success beyond high school. The dedication of our teachers to continuously improve and collaborate demonstrates our commitment to helping every Miner reach their full potential.

Thank you to our CTE staff and Ms. Harris for investing in the future of our students and continuing to dig deeper for new ways to support student success! 💙💛⛏️

Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute.

#MinersKeepDigging #CTE #CareerReady #StudentSuccess #MinerPride #BetterOnTheMountain

⛏️ Miners Keep Digging: Day 17 📚💙💛

At Mingo Central, our commitment to learning extends beyond our students—our teachers are always looking for ways to create new opportunities in the classroom.

This week, we are celebrating Kevin Whitt, Beth Keatley, and Kim Totten, who attended Advanced Placement training to prepare for the new dual-credit courses that will soon be offered at Mingo Central. 🎉

Through partnerships with Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, West Virginia State University, and Marshall University, these courses will provide students with the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school.

Their dedication to professional growth and expanding academic opportunities ensures that our students are better prepared for success after graduation. By investing their time in this training, Kevin, Beth, and Kim are helping open new doors for our Miners and creating pathways to college and future careers.

Thank you for your commitment to our students and for continuing to dig deeper to provide meaningful educational experiences! 💙💛⛏️

Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute.

#MinersKeepDigging #DualCredit #CollegeReady #StudentSuccess #MinerPride #BetterOnTheMountain

⛏️ Miners Keep Digging: Day 16 🌍💙💛

Learning doesn't stop when the school year ends, and neither does the dedication of our staff!

This week, we are celebrating Anne Justice, Mingo Central's Spanish and theater teacher, who recently traveled to Poland to teach English. 🎉

Anne's journey reflects the spirit of lifelong learning and the power of education to connect people from different cultures and backgrounds. By sharing her knowledge and passion for language with students across the world, she is representing Mingo Central in an extraordinary way.

Whether she is directing productions on our stage, teaching students in the classroom, or traveling abroad to inspire others, Anne continues to demonstrate what it means to be committed to education and personal growth.

We are incredibly proud of Anne for embracing this unique opportunity and for representing Mingo Central on an international stage. Thank you for showing our students that learning truly has no boundaries! 💙💛⛏️

Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute.

#MinersKeepDigging #MinerPride #GlobalLearning #TheaterArts #Spanish #BetterOnTheMountain

Day 15 of our "Miners Keep Digging" series! ⛏️💙💛 Today we're recognizing several MCHS students who volunteer with the local Kids NewView Group, led by Rebecca Farmer. The group recently came together for its annual Duck Race, a fundraiser that supports the WeCan program. We're proud to recognize our Miners who are involved with Kids NewView: Sophie Taylor (alumna), Eli Hagy, Kylie Dotson, Kaiden Clark, JJ Hatfield, and Kainan Endicott. Kids NewView brings together students from four local high schools—Mingo Central, Logan, Westside, and Man—to serve their communities, build leadership skills, and make a positive difference. Thank you to these outstanding Miners for representing MCHS through service and giving back to our community! 💙⛏️ #MinersKeepDigging #MCHSPride #CommunityService

⛏️ Miners Keep Digging – Day 14 ⛏️ Learning never stops for our Miners! This week, Mr. Joe Hunt represented our school at the Engaging with Revolutionary History Fellowship in Austin, Texas, hosted by Retro Report at the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library. Alongside nearly 50 educators from across the nation, Mr. Hunt explored primary source documents, learned from nationally recognized historians, and collaborated with fellow teachers to discover new ways to bring American history and civics to life in the classroom. Sessions included examining Cold War artifacts, national security documents, and the connections between historical events and today's world. Experiences like this strengthen the learning opportunities we provide for our students and reflect our commitment to continuous growth and excellence. Way to represent our school, Mr. Hunt! We can't wait to see these new ideas in action. #MinersKeepDigging #Day14 #LifelongLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #HistoryMatters #GrowingTogether

⛏️ Miners Keep Digging: Day 13 🩺💙💛

Our Miners continue to explore opportunities, discover their passions, and prepare for their futures!

Today, we are celebrating Rachel and her incredible opportunity to attend Camp Med at West Virginia University! 🎉

Rachel spent a week immersed in an experience designed for students interested in the medical field. During the camp, she had the opportunity to observe medical procedures, participate in clinical activities, and engage with physicians from various areas of healthcare.

Experiences like Camp Med allow our students to step outside the classroom, explore career possibilities, and gain valuable insight into their future goals. Rachel’s willingness to learn and explore the medical field is another example of our Miners continuing to dig deeper and reach higher.

We are proud of Rachel for taking advantage of this opportunity and representing Mingo Central with curiosity, dedication, and Miner pride! 💙💛⛏️

Every Student. Every Day. Every Minute.
#MinersKeepDigging #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #GoMiners #BetterOnTheMountain