Paducah Middle educator Timothy Franklin has been named Director of the Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace. As Makerspace Director, Franklin will manage and develop programs and services for K-12 students to encourage project-based learning, creative thinking, and the blending of art, academic disciplines, and career/technical education. Franklin will continue at Paducah Middle for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year and will begin his duties July 1, 2020.

“We are excited to welcome Tim Franklin as Makerspace Director,” said Will Black, Assistant Superintendent.  “He not only brings a wealth of knowledge as a former engineer and science teacher, but he is also an expert at engaging students of all ages in creative, hands-on exploration and problem solving.  This is the heart of Makerspace—allowing students and adults opportunities to learn about science, art, design, and career and technical opportunities through hands-on activities.”

Sixteen Paducah Middle students were selected to perform in the Kentucky Music Educator's Association (KMEA) 7th/8th Grade All State Choir. Students selected include Row 1 (l to r): Griffin Dortch, Dawson Black, Kayla O'Malley, Weslyn Durfee, Liam Black, Blain Oliver, Parker Guyette

Row 2: Ellie Farley, Elena Adkins, Azlyn Goodyke, Alexandria Copper, Henry Stratemeyer, Anakin Womble, Maggie Rowton Not pictured: Willam Dorsey, Jacob Julian

The KMEA All State Choirs will meet at the Kentucky Music Educator's Association annual conference in February 2020. The Paducah Public Schools will bring a total of 59 students to participate in the All State Choirs.

"We are absolutely thrilled by the successes of our students, and we are also so humbled to see how the alignment of our programs has helped to make these successes possible," said Paducah Middle choir director Samantha Veal. "We're grateful for all that our parents and community friends do to support our music faculty, our students and the arts in Paducah City Schools!"

Paducah Middle sixth graders (l to r) Landon Hinz, Bailey Beyer, and May Birdsong (not pictured: Olivia Davis) were selected to perform in the Kentucky Music Educator's Association (KMEA) 5th/6th Grade All State Choir

The KMEA All State Choirs will meet at the Kentucky Music Educator's Association annual conference in February 2020. The Paducah Public Schools will bring a total of 59 students to participate in the All State Choirs.

"We are absolutely thrilled by the successes of our students, and we are also so humbled to see how the alignment of our programs has helped to make these successes possible," said Paducah Middle choir director Samantha Veal. "We're grateful for all that our parents and community friends do to support our music faculty, our students and the arts in Paducah City Schools!"

Mr. Franklin recently received a grant award of $2,810.00 from Ronald McDonald House Charities.  This grant will provide additional funding for Mr Franklin’s seventh grade "Introduction to a Innovation" class at Paducah Middle.  

Congratulations to NyJha Webster for winning the 12-13 year old girls division in the Elks Hoop Shoot free throw competition Saturday. She will compete in the regional competition in Madisonville.

 

Paducah Middle School’s Landon Hinz is the local Elks Hoop Shoot champion for 11 year olds after tossing in 20/25. Landon will advance to the regional competition in Madisonville.