Paducah Public Schools

The PATC Health Science Program held a pinning ceremony for students who received certifications that will allow them to work in healthcare on Monday, May 6 at the Paducah Innovation Hub. Ten students became Certified Phlebotomy Technicians and 13 became Certified Patient Care Technicians. They took national exams to receive these certifications. To honor their hard work, they were awarded pins by their instructors and celebrated with family and loved ones in attendance. Pictured from left to right: Back row: Joannah Crivello (instructor), Toree Purchase, Kaiden Rodgers, Guadalupe Molina, Andrea Harmon (instructor), Kayla Duong Middle row: Weslyn Durfee, Alexandria Copper, Jeslee Johnson, Madeline Peck, Caroline Crice, Jamilah Alfaro, JaLeal Morris Front row: Arrianna Cope, Mahalia Hicks, Reagan Hartman, Kayla O’Malley, Baylee Delk, Emma Durbin, Bryleigh Heal, and Sydnee Harris Not pictured: Nevaeh Troupe and DaJanai Mason

Paducah Public Schools will dismiss early today due to inclement weather. Dismissal Schedule: PTHS, Choices and Paducah Middle: 11:30 a.m. Clark and Morgan: 12:15 p.m. McNabb and Head Start: 1:00 p.m. There will be no afternoon Head Start. All after school activities are canceled. This will insure that all our students and staff are safely home by 2:00 p.m.

Our school nurses show up each day with the mission of keeping our students and staff healthy and well. Thank you for all you do!

Over $12.1 million dollars in KEES and offered scholarships. Congratulations, PTHS Class of 2024!

The PTHS Class of 2024 and their families are invited to join us for Senior Signing Day Tuesday, May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Dinning Gym. Senior Signing Day is a highlight of our end-of-year celebration of the PTHS Class of '24 when we announce where each student will be going- work, military, technical training, or college- following graduation.

There will be a PTHS African American Leadership Club meet n greet information meeting Wednesday, May 8 at 2:30 PM at the Paducah Innovation Hub Seminar Room. Come and see what we have planned for next year!

Community Open House and Dedication – All are welcome! Join us as we celebrate the opening of our Paducah Head Start Preschool on Friday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at 2200 Washington Street, adjacent to Paducah Tilghman High School. Please feel free to share this invitation with your friends. For More Info: kristy.lewis@paducah.kyschools.us

At Honors Night we celebrate the academic accomplishments of our seniors and the scholarships they have received as they look forward to their next steps after graduation. Join us on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:00 PM at the PTHS Auditorium.

Jeffery Williams, Joe Reeves, and Donta Shaw volunteered to cook for our student reward day last Friday. We appreciate their generous donation of their time and their willingness to invest in our students. Thank you!

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Paducah Football Association Golf Scramble. Proceeds from this event support our Tornado League, middle school, and high school football programs. This year’s scramble will be held at Paxton Park Golf Course on Saturday, May 18th. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below. For more information, contact Elisha Winslow, 270-556-1271 or ewinslow2003@gmail.com https://forms.gle/dWawscARhk5r8Ycu8

Today we celebrate our Nutrition Services staff, who strive each day to provide our students and staff with healthy, tasty, meals and snacks. Thank you for all the ways you take care of us!

Paducah Middle School social worker Shay Tyler and PTHS senior leader Fiona Caywood were honored for their impact on the community at the United Way Victory Celebration held at Walker Hall on April 30. The Victory Celebration recognizes the impact that United Way and its partners made in 2023. Shay Tyler received the LIVE UNITED Education Award. Fiona Caywood received the LIVE UNITED youth award. Tyler and Cawood were two of twelve partners and individuals who were recognized for their action in support of United Way's causes. "We are recognizing people who have really been game-changers for our community over the past year," said United Way of West Kentucky CEO Betsy Burkeen. "This is our celebratory event where we really just give those people who have gone above and beyond to put service over self a shout out and tell them just how grateful we are."

Jared "Mr. J" Frazier hosted his third annual Poetry Slam at Morgan Elementary School on April 30. There were smiles, laughter, and tears as Mr. J's students shared their heartfelt poetry with friends, family, teachers, and fellow students. The evening ended with Mr. J presenting gifts to honor three long-time staff who will be retiring this year: Mrs. Melony Smith, who teaches fifth grade; Mrs. Tracy Hobbs, who serves as receptionist; and Mrs. Kim Wilson, who serves as bookkeeper. Congratulations to each of you on your retirement!

Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Our principals give themselves heart and soul in pursuit of our mission to know each and every student by name and need. Thank you for your leadership!

Do you know a rising 9th grader who might be interested in exploring CTE (Career & Technical Education) pathways in Auto Tech, Carpentry, Health Science, or Welding? The Paducah Innovation Hub will offer a three-day CTE Summer Academy to rising 9th graders. The CTE Summer Academy will be held June 25-27 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. The Summer Academy is free, but registration is required. To register, use the QR code on the attached graphic. For more information, contact Erin Morehead at erin.morehead@paducah.kyschools.us

At Honors Night we celebrate the academic accomplishments of our seniors and the scholarships they have received as they look forward to their next steps after graduation. Join us on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:00 PM at the PTHS Auditorium.

The Paducah Tilghman Art Department has taken over the Etcetera Coffee Shop on 6th Street with art for the month of April. There will be a reception on Thursday, April 25th beginning at 5:30 p.m. Come on out and see some amazing student work!

The 17th Annual Paducah Public Schools Foundation Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, August 2, at Paxton Park. Registration is at 8:00 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. The entry fee per team is $400, or $100 for a single player. Prizes will be awarded and lunch is included. Businesses are invited to become a sponsor. For more information, contact Lisa Chappell at 270-444-5600 or lisa.chappell@paducah.kyschools.us You can download the registration form here: https://5il.co/2i9yz

In each of our schools, our office staff keep our schools running as they answer phones, take attendance, keep books, and a million other tasks each day. Thank you all for your dedication, your expertise, and for being the ones who can answer all our questions!

The track at McRight Field was dedicated to Coach Lyman Brown and renamed the "Lyman Brown Track" at a ceremony at the Paducah Tilghman Track Invitational on April 20. Coach Brown and his Paducah Tilghman track and field teams were winners and truly exemplified the PTHS "Tradition of Excellence". From 1972 through 1990, Brown's Blue Tornado squads captured 14 state track and field titles. During one streak, they won 11 straight championships beginning in 1979. Coach Brown also had 63 team members win individual state trophies. For this accomplishment, he was named Track Coach of the Decade (1980s) by the Kentucky Track and Cross Country Coaches Association. Coach Brown was inducted into the KHSAA Sports Hall of Fame in 1994.