Daily Student Announcements
Thursday
January 30, 2020
Calling all seniors! Local Scholarship Night is Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6pm in the Blue Room. Representatives from local organizations that offer scholarships will be in attendance where you can speak to them about their scholarships and pick up application.
Any Junior or Senior girl who has not signed up for Cinderella’s Closet and would like to do so, please see Mrs. Dietrich TODAY. Tomorrow is the last day.
PT Pageturners will meet this Friday and books have arrived.
Cupful of Comedy will be held this Saturday night at the Carson Center. Tickets are $20 or $15 for employees. We will have over twenty varieties of all you can eat homemade soups, breads and desserts. And Paducah Improv will keep you laughing all night! Best of all, 100 percent of the proceeds go toward helping the homeless and orphans in El Salvador including purchasing the materials to build a house there. The event is sponsored by Interact Club’s El Salvador Team 2020. Please see Mr. Rich, Mrs. Wyant or an Interact member to purchase tickets or purchase them online on social media.
ACT Prep Workshop targeting Juniors will be Saturdays Feb. 15, 22, 29 and March 7th. Please see attachment for more information.
Tonight: Help support PT Athletics by dining at Red Lobster from 5-9! Show them the attached flyer and 20 percent of the ticket go to help our cause.
FREE PROM DRESSES: Have you considered going to prom, but cost of a dress makes the dream out of reach? Stop by Tornado Alley YSC and SIGN UP for Cinderella’s Closet! Let our Fairy Godmothers make you the Belle of the Ball in the dress of your dreams – ALL FOR FREE
PT Bowling is hosting “Bowling with the Stars” on March 7th at noon at Cardinal Lanes as its first annual fundraiser. We are looking for 32 local “Stars” to come out and help us host the event. If you are friends with any local celebrities, please reach out to them and let me know if they can come. I will need their names for the flyer. The event will last 1-2 hours. We will be advertising soon and looking for 32 teams of 4 to bowl with the stars ($100 per team). All proceeds will go to the PT Bowling Team. Please contact Kristi Miller for more information.
Interact Club/El Salvador Fundraisers: The PT Interact El Salvador Team has several fundraisers in progress. Any support goes directly to help those in need in El Salvador. Here’s how you can help:
The third Annual “A Cupful of Comedy” will be Saturday, February 1st at The Carson Center. It features all you can eat soups, breads and desserts and an awesome show by Paducah Improv
Cool tshirts and sweatshirts saying “Kindness Matters” in PT colors can be purchased using this link: https://www.agpestores.com/actionsports/groups.php
Pizza Inn Night is Monday, Februrary 17th. Part of the proceeds will go toward our trip and directly to helping those in need.
Today’s Lunch: Pizza, french fries, garden salad and fresh fruit
Tomorrow’s Lunch: Fettuncine Alfredo Penne, green beans, garden salad, breadstick and fresh fruit
Guidance Announcements
Please see the attachment for updated scholarships and due date
MCCCE ACCEPTING 2020 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
Applications can be picked up in the PTHS counselors office by PTHS African American seniors beginning January 31st.
January 27, 2020
For the FOURTEENTH consecutive year, the McCracken County Community Career Endowment, Inc. (MCCCE) Board of Directors is pleased to announce they are currently accepting applications for Educational Assistance from full or part-time students enrolled or to be enrolled at a post-secondary educational facility or from high school seniors planning to enroll in a post-secondary educational facility after high school graduation.
As recently deceased Mr. B.A. Hamilton was one of the founding members of the MCCCE and was instrumental in negotiations with the late Fred Paxton in setting up and creating the MCCCE in 2005/06, at least one of the applicants will be awarded the B.A. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship. The B.A. Hamilton Memorial Scholarship shall be awarded annually to a deserving African American first generation high school senior who exemplifies leadership qualities and the potential to succeed in the business or professional arena. The awardee shall receive additional funds distributed directly to West Kentucky Community and Technical College upon enrollment verification at WKCTC.
-Second Chance Scholarships which can be awarded to adult students who are employed and are currently enrolled in a secondary educational institution. These scholarships will be to assist non-traditional students who have decided to return to school to improve their employability.
-Scholarship applicants must be a United State citizen, of African American decent residing in Paducah/McCracken County, Kentucky and be working on their first undergraduate degree.
-The MCCCE Scholarship Selection Committee will consist of representatives from the community and the Board of Directors who will review applications to determine the best overall applicants to receive the scholarships.
-MCCCE anticipates awarding up to TWENTY (20) $1,000.00 awards for full-time students and/or a combination of awards for part-time students for the 2020-21 academic year to students who display a strong commitment to continuing their post-secondary education and pursuing a career that insures a sustainable income. Students who are active in both their school and the community are encouraged to apply.
-Area businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to make tax deductible donations to increase the number of awards. Donations should be mailed to: MCCCE, Inc. 300 South Third Street, Paducah, KY 42001. Primary funding for the awards is provided by an endowment administered by the Community Foundation of West Kentucky as established by the late Fred and (wife) Peggy Paxton.
-Applications and instructions can be obtained by sending an email request to mc3cendowment@aol.com. They also will be available at the two high school guidance counselor’s offices and at the WKCTC Financial Aid office. Applications must be submitted to the MCCCE office by March 16, 2020 or postmarked by March 13, 2020 to be considered. Call 270-444-6962 or 270-519-9101 if you have any questions.
The Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship. A summer program opportunity for current high school juniors:
Applications are open through February 17th for the 2020 High School Student Congress, a fully-funded one-week summer program in Lexington, Kentucky for rising high school seniors (current juniors). The program is an immersive academic and professional experience for students interested in politics, government, public service, and law. Hosted at the University of Kentucky, it's also a great opportunity for exposure to a college campus and higher education.
A flyer is attached for this year's program. Further information about the program and application can be found at www.henryclaycenter.org.
ACT Prep Workshop targeting Juniors will be Saturdays Feb. 15, 22, 29 and March 7th. Please see attachment for more information.
Calling all seniors! Local Scholarship Night is Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 6pm in the Blue Room. Representatives from local organizations that offer scholarships will be in attendance where you can speak to them about their scholarships and pick up applications.
Attention 10th graders who are in Algebra 2 this year: The applications for Gatton Academy of Math and Science at WKU are open. Gatton is a two year residential STEM program for intellectually gifted students who are juniors and seniors. The Gatton Academy will select approximately 95 Kentucky residents each year to attend the program. The criteria to apply to Gatton Academy are the following: Kentucky resident, 10th grade student at time of application and 11th grade at time of entry into Gatton Academy, completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2 by end of 10th grade, minimum ACT math of 22, submit all applications materials by January 31 of 10th grade year. For more information and to apply, visit https://www.wku.edu/academy/
Attention 10th graders who are in Algebra 2 this year: The applications for Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Math at Morehead State University are open. Craft Academy is a dual credit residential program for academically exceptional students who are juniors and seniors. Criteria to apply to Craft Academy are the following: Kentucky resident, current 10th grader student, completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2 by the end of 10th grade, score a minimum ACT English score of 18, ACT Reading of 22, and ACT Math of 22. The deadline to apply is February 1st of 10th grade year. For more information and to apply, visit, https://www.moreheadstate.edu/Academics/Craft-Academy
Paducah Bank Teen of the Week applications for seniors only are available in the guidance office. Applicants must turn in updated resume, 1-2 letters of recommendation, and statement explaining education and career goals. Please submit to Mrs. Hancock or Ms. Sievers. Applications will be accepted through February 15, but early submission in encouraged.
Murray State University's Commonwealth Honors Academy Application is now available online at:
http://www.murraystate.edu/cha
Commonwealth Honors Academy
The Commonwealth Honors Academy is an exciting, challenging academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year.
www.murraystate.edu
The Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA) is an exciting, challenging three-week academic enrichment program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year, maintained a 3.5 GPA and received a minimum composite 25 ACT. Students will be selected from the commonwealth and the surrounding region.
The CHA Advantage:
*Six hours of university credit
*College scholarship opportunity
*Six additional hours during senior year
The CHA Experience:
*Live on College campus
*Participate in college honors classes
*Opportunities to meet and work with other outstanding students, professors and secondary teachers in a university setting
Please see Mrs. Rogers for more information.