The Pathfinder Initiative Coalition

04/01/2026

1ST2FLY
NEW DATE
MAY 15-16 🚀

03/30/2026

Congratulations to West Carter High School 's very own and 1ST2FLY Pathfinder team member MaKayla Evans ! Who will be next from Carter County Schools ?

03/30/2026

03/21/2026

Want to learn more? Corey Shepherd, Rowan Glaze, Braden Judd, Jackson Tackett and the West Carter Multi-Media team did a great job on this video!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

03/13/2026

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03/12/2026

📌 Parents of Carter County Students (Grades 7–12):
Please return your Pathfinder student survey consent form 📄(Links below)
Even if you choose no, returning the form matters.
The anonymous Pathfinder survey helps our community:
• Expand after-school & summer activities
• Grow STEM & career pathways (like 1ST2FLY ✈️)
• Improve arts, recreation & outdoor opportunities
• Support kids’ overall quality of life
✔️ No student names
✔️ Group data only
✔️ Used to make better decisions for kids & families
👉 More forms returned = better outcomes for our kids.
Thank you for helping them stay on the right path 💙

ECMS - https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/ecms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-ecms

WCMS - https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wcms/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wcms

ECHS - https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/echs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-echs

WCHS - https://www.cartercountyschools.org/o/wchs/forms/carter-county-pathfinder-initiative-youth-survey-wchs

03/12/2026

🚀 Carter County Students — We Need Your Input! 🔬
The 1ST2FLY STEAM Festival is coming May 22, 2026, and we are exploring adding a Student Science & Innovation Fair for grades 7–12 as part of the event.
Imagine showcasing your experiment, invention, or research — from robotics and AI to environmental science, engineering, and aviation-inspired projects. Students would have the chance to compete for prizes and recognition while exploring education and career paths with exciting STEAM exhibitors attending the festival.
But first, we want to hear from YOU 👇
If you are a Carter County student:
Would you want to participate in a Science Fair at the 1ST2FLY Festival?
How would you prefer to attend?
✈️ Option 1: Leave school for part of the day to present your project
🏫 Option 2: Attend with your class during a school field trip
💬 Comment below with your option (1 or 2) and tell us what kind of project you might create!
👉 Important: Please ask your parent or guardian to complete the short Pathfinder Student Survey Consent Form. Find it here: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17PWjgRpcE/

👉 More forms returned = better outcomes for our kids. 💙
Thank you for helping our students stay on the right path and reach the stars. ⭐

02/26/2026

Hey Jennifer Blanche Carter can you explain what this is and where it is?

02/25/2026

🚀✈️ 1ST2FLY FESTIVAL is coming to Carter County! ✈️🚀

Join us May 22–23 in Olive Hill for a powerful two-day STEAM + Career Exploration Festival celebrating student creativity, aviation history, and BIG futures!

Rooted in Carter County’s aviation heritage and honoring pioneer Matthew Sellers, 1ST2FLY connects students to exciting careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, healthcare, and more — while building pride in who they are and where they come from.

🌟 Friday – Student Showcase Day
Students display STEAM projects, win awards, and explore careers with colleges, employers, and community partners.

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Students MUST have a returned Pathfinder Survey Consent Form to attend Friday’s school-day event. The survey is anonymous — but consent is required.

🎉 Saturday – Family Festival (Open to Everyone!)
Drone demos • Robotics • Build challenges • Flight simulators
Hands-on science • Career booths • Live music
Fun for all ages!

1ST2FLY is powered by the Pathfinder Initiative — a data-driven, evidence-based effort helping young people say YES to learning, purpose, and opportunity.

⭐️ If you stay on the right path, you can reach the stars.

📍 Olive Hill, KY
🗓 May 22–23, 2026

Please help us spread the word — and don’t forget to return those consent forms!

02/11/2026

— Exciting News! —

Morehead State has been selected by NASA to support tracking of the historic NASA Artemis II lunar mission, the first crewed mission of the agency’s Artemis campaign.

Our University will contribute tracking data from its 21-meter high-gain antenna, Deep Space Station 17, located at the Space Science Center.

This mission gives our students a rare, hands-on experience while reinforcing MSU’s place in advancing space exploration. 🦅📡

Read more: https://bit.ly/4qb6afX

02/09/2026

🚀✈️ Introducing the 1ST2FLY STEAM Festival! ✈️🚀

Coming to Carter County — the Commonwealth’s birthplace of aviation — the 1ST2FLY STEAM Festival is a two-day event connecting students with hands-on STEM, aviation, and real-world career pathways.

🧪 STEM activities
✈️ Aviation experiences
🛠️ Career exploration
🎓 Colleges & workforce partners
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly fun

📅 Tentative dates: May 22–23

From student showcases to community celebration, 1ST2FLY helps young people discover what’s possible — and gives them positive ways to say YES to learning and their future.

✨ Parents, educators, students, and employers — join us!

10/20/2025

Learn about the Warriors Path and the The Pathfinder Initiative Coalition 5:30 PM, County Coversations, on WGOH 1370 AM & 100.9 FM, WUGO 99.7 FM and TV Channel 14 on the Grayson cable system.