PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Paducah Innovation Hub
500 S. 25th Street, Paducah, KY 42003
Monday, December 15, 2025
5 p.m. – Choices Fall Graduation Ceremony and Reception
Jada Carter
Retavion Copeland
Ken Edward Mendiola
Nevaeh Rednour
5:30 p.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed District School Calendar 2026-2027
5:45 p.m. – Board of Education Meeting
See the agenda here- https://aptg.co/SlFpjT
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Paducah Innovation Hub
500 S. 25th Street, Paducah, KY 42003
Monday, December 15, 2025
5 p.m. – Choices Fall Graduation Ceremony and Reception
Jada Carter
Retavion Copeland
Ken Edward Mendiola
Nevaeh Rednour
5:30 p.m. – Public Hearing on Proposed District School Calendar 2026-2027
5:45 p.m. – Board of Education Meeting
See the agenda here- https://aptg.co/SlFpjT
Paducah Tilghman High School is looking for your help! Our career and technical education teachers want to revitalize our advisory committees. Advisory committees are composed of industry partners, teachers, students, parents, and administrators. They meet twice a year to help teachers better understand the skills students need to be successful in specific pathways and as an employee. If you are interested in serving as an industry partner for any of the following pathways, please email susie.nguyen@paducah.kyschools.us and let her know which pathway you would like to help with.
• Administrative Support Services
• Automation Engineering
• Cinematography and Video Production
• Computer Programming
• Consumer and Family Services
• Digital Design and Game Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Fashion and Interior Design
• Information Support and Services
• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management
Thank you for your help as we strive to make our programs the best they can be!
• Administrative Support Services
• Automation Engineering
• Cinematography and Video Production
• Computer Programming
• Consumer and Family Services
• Digital Design and Game Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Fashion and Interior Design
• Information Support and Services
• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management
Thank you for your help as we strive to make our programs the best they can be!
Floss & Gloss will offer dental services at Purchase District Health Department December 22, 23, and 31. Appointments preferred, walk-ins welcome. See the flyer for more info.
Market House Theatre's production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" opens tonight, and we're proud of our talented students and staff who will be representing Paducah Public Schools on stage! "Break a Leg" to Paducah Middle staff and students Samantha Veal, Tanner Reed, Graham Troutman, Eliza Veal, and Maykayla French-Hahn! And a shoutout to Clark students Paisley Wallin, Reese Webber, Maeve Hall, and Eliza Hall!
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us as we enjoy the holiday concerts that Paducah Middle School and Paducah Tilghman High School will offer this Christmas season!
Season tickets are available for the 25-26 PTHS basketball season. Cost is $100 per chair seat. Tickets are valid for all boys and girls regular season home JV and Varsity games. For more information please call 270-444-5650 or contact David Dobbins or Elisha Winslow.
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PTHS ATHLETICS:
We appreciate your attendance at Paducah Tilghman athletic events and your support of our students.
With winter sports beginning and our first home basketball games, please review our updated regulations for events. Thank you for working with us to keep the safety of our students, athletes, and fans a top priority. Go Big Blue!
Four Paducah Middle art students earned prizes for their work at the Kentucky Art Association Fall Conference which was held at Bellarmine University November 14-16.
In the Middle School 3D Sculpture division, Arya Shemwell won 1st place, Taliyah Adams won 2nd place, and Iris Petalino won 3rd place. Jordyn Waldon also won 1st place in another category.
Congratulations to PM Art teacher Dr. Anthony Woodruff and his students!
Dr Anthony Woodruff
Paducah Tilghman boys basketball hosts their first home game of the 25-26 season tonight as they play Henderson County. JV begins at 6 PM followed by Varsity at 7:30.
Get your tickets on GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/KY13135
Get your tickets on GoFan: https://gofan.co/app/school/KY13135
Season tickets are available for the 25-26 PTHS basketball season. Cost is $100 per chair seat. Tickets are valid for all boys and girls regular season home JV and Varsity games. For more information please call 270-444-5650 or contact David Dobbins or Elisha Winslow.
Jingle all the way! Join us as we enjoy the holiday concerts that our schools will offer this Christmas season!
There's nothing better than hot chocolate on a cold day! Thanks to the CFSB Big Cent Truck for dropping by with the hot chocolate bar! Thanks also to Blended Brews for the supplying the hot chocolate!
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join us as we enjoy the holiday concerts that Paducah Middle School and Paducah Tilghman High School will offer this Christmas season!
Hey, Tornado family! Here is a reminder about the plan of action that we follow when winter weather is possible.
The Paducah Tilghman Tornado Basketball Program is excited to announce our official BSN fundraiser, and we’d love your support!
When you shop through the link below, a portion of every purchase goes directly to our student-athletes. This helps fund team gear, travel expenses, equipment, meals, and other needs that make a big difference for our players throughout the season.
Your support—big or small—helps us continue building a strong, positive program for our student athletes. Thank you for everything you do for our schools and our community!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bPhhGbqBnt/myteamshop/000001
When you shop through the link below, a portion of every purchase goes directly to our student-athletes. This helps fund team gear, travel expenses, equipment, meals, and other needs that make a big difference for our players throughout the season.
Your support—big or small—helps us continue building a strong, positive program for our student athletes. Thank you for everything you do for our schools and our community!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/bPhhGbqBnt/myteamshop/000001
PTHS seniors and parents and guardians of seniors, please join us for Senior Spotlight Night on Tuesday, December 2, 5:30 p.m. in the PTHS auditorium.
Here's the Frankfort Plant Board YouTube stream of the PT at Franklin County semifinal. Game time is 7:30 EST 6:30 PM Central. Go Big Blue!
https://www.youtube.com/live/DBDZHOguEV8?si=h8Xecf1UZ2a2unVB
The Road to State continues as Paducah Tilghman plays at Franklin County on Friday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. EST in the KHSAA Class 4A Football semifinals.
Attached are flyers for the Go Fan QR code and NFHS video streaming for this week's football game. For anyone that does not use NFHS, there is a separate Youtube link through Cable 10 Community TV below.
Go Big Blue!
Game streaming option: Cable 10 Community TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBDZHOguEV8
Game Logistics & Details:
Tickets
Fans can visit the Paducah Tilghman GoFan site at https://gofan.co/app/school/KY13135 to purchase tickets. You can also search Franklin Co. High School through the GoFan app. We will have a cash box at the gate for those in need as well.
Tickets are $10 each for adults and $5 for students/seniors. Tickets purchased through Go Fan will have the $1.50 processing fee added to the ticket cost at the time of payment process.
As it is the post season, no passes will be accepted.
Fans
All fans should enter through the regular stadium gate at the front of the stadium.
Franklin County visitor seating and sideline is now in the bleacher section closest to the gate and athletic complex. Franklin County home seating section and sideline is now across the stadium on the far side (what was formerly the visitor seating area). Please be aware. There will be signage present as well.
The visitor sideline is the sideline directly in front of the visitor seating section and the home sideline is on the far side of the stadium.
Concessions will be available.
No pets allowed unless it is a service animal and it must be properly identified and on a leash.
Franklin County High School is a tobacco free campus.
NO BACKPACKS OR OTHER BAGS ARE ALLOWED.
NO RE-ENTRY IS PERMITTED. With potential cold temps at game time, please bring your jackets and blankets when you arrive.
Parking--Spectator parking will be in the main lot adjacent to the stadium with overflow around the front of the main building. Franklin County has a handicap parking area designated right outside the stadium.
Attached are flyers for the Go Fan QR code and NFHS video streaming for this week's football game. For anyone that does not use NFHS, there is a separate Youtube link through Cable 10 Community TV below.
Go Big Blue!
Game streaming option: Cable 10 Community TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBDZHOguEV8
Game Logistics & Details:
Tickets
Fans can visit the Paducah Tilghman GoFan site at https://gofan.co/app/school/KY13135 to purchase tickets. You can also search Franklin Co. High School through the GoFan app. We will have a cash box at the gate for those in need as well.
Tickets are $10 each for adults and $5 for students/seniors. Tickets purchased through Go Fan will have the $1.50 processing fee added to the ticket cost at the time of payment process.
As it is the post season, no passes will be accepted.
Fans
All fans should enter through the regular stadium gate at the front of the stadium.
Franklin County visitor seating and sideline is now in the bleacher section closest to the gate and athletic complex. Franklin County home seating section and sideline is now across the stadium on the far side (what was formerly the visitor seating area). Please be aware. There will be signage present as well.
The visitor sideline is the sideline directly in front of the visitor seating section and the home sideline is on the far side of the stadium.
Concessions will be available.
No pets allowed unless it is a service animal and it must be properly identified and on a leash.
Franklin County High School is a tobacco free campus.
NO BACKPACKS OR OTHER BAGS ARE ALLOWED.
NO RE-ENTRY IS PERMITTED. With potential cold temps at game time, please bring your jackets and blankets when you arrive.
Parking--Spectator parking will be in the main lot adjacent to the stadium with overflow around the front of the main building. Franklin County has a handicap parking area designated right outside the stadium.
Due to an internet outage affecting schools our phone service is out district wide. We're working on resolving the problem and will let you know as soon as service is restored.
The Paducah Tilghman Lady Tornado Basketball Program is excited to announce our official BSN fundraiser, and we’d love your support!
When you shop through the link below, a portion of every purchase goes directly to our student-athletes. This helps fund team gear, travel expenses, equipment, meals, and other needs that make a big difference for our players throughout the season.
Your support—big or small—helps us continue building a strong, positive program for our student athletes. Thank you for everything you do for our schools and our community!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/JzUVp5yC9a/myteamshop/000001
When you shop through the link below, a portion of every purchase goes directly to our student-athletes. This helps fund team gear, travel expenses, equipment, meals, and other needs that make a big difference for our players throughout the season.
Your support—big or small—helps us continue building a strong, positive program for our student athletes. Thank you for everything you do for our schools and our community!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/JzUVp5yC9a/myteamshop/000001
