Paducah Public Schools

⛳️ Calling All Future Lady Tornado Golfers! ⛳️

We are excited to begin adding to our girl's team for the upcoming fall golf season!

If you are an upcoming 7th grader through senior (current 6th through 11th grade) female with an interest in golf—whether you're experienced or just getting started—we would love to connect with you.

For more information or to get involved, please reach out to:
📧 Michaela Wood – michaela.wood@paducah.kyschools.us
📧 Barry Wood – barry.wood@paducah.kyschools.us

We’re looking forward to a great season and can’t wait to meet our future Lady Tornado golfers! 💙

about 21 hours ago, Paducah Public Schools

Nine women and girls in matching shirts and skirts pose on a golf course, with a large check in the middle.

Director of Student Services Shonda Hollowell-Baulckim led a session on Student Voice at the annual conference of the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. Thank you, Ms. Hollowell-Baulckim, for sharing your expertise and for representing Paducah Public Schools!

about 24 hours ago, Paducah Public Schools

We're proud of Mr. Kinney for leading a session on school safety at the Kentucky Association of School Administrator’s Summer Leadership Conference. Thanks for representing Paducah Public Schools!

about 24 hours ago, Paducah Public Schools

A special thank you to Jenny Chapman Bowen and her family for their generous donation of more than $500 in supplies to our Family Resource Centers! 💙

Thanks to proceeds from Jenny’s Paradise Snow and the generosity of their customers, students in our district will benefit from gift cards, backpacks, clothing, socks, underwear, classroom supplies, and more throughout the school year.

We are incredibly grateful for community partners like Jenny and her family who help ensure our students have the resources they need to succeed.

#ProudOfOurCommunity #StudentSupport #FamilyResourceCenter

Photo caption: Jenny Chapman Bowen, pictured with our board vice chair Amina Watkins

2 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Two women sit on a bench holding items. Behind them, a table holds backpacks, clothing, and other items.

We are thrilled to introduce SchoolCash Online, our new, easy-to-use digital payment system for all school-related fees. From field trips to spirit wear, you can now pay for everything in just a few clicks!

Why you’ll love it:

Convenience: Pay from your phone, anywhere, anytime.

Peace of Mind: No more worrying about money getting lost at the bottom of a backpack.

Stay Organized: Receive email notifications for upcoming fees and view your payment history in one place.

Get a head start! Register your account today so you’re ready to go for the upcoming season: SchoolCashOnline.com

2 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

A flyer with icons and text details about paying school fees online. Features include free, secure, and easy use, 24/7 access, email alerts, and receipt management.

An infographic highlights security, compliance, reliability, and privacy of online school fee payments. A QR code is present.

Paducah Tilghman Football season box-seat ticket renewals are open! Last year's season ticket holders get first priority to renew.

To renew your season box-seat tickets for the 2026 season or to join the wait list for box-seats please reach out to Elisha Walker at elisha.walker@paducah.kyschools. us or David Dobbins at david.dobbins@paducah.kyschools.us.

Credit/debit cards and checks are accepted. Season tickets that are not renewed by August 1 will be released for wait list purchase.

4 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Poster with blue and white background. Two football players in white uniforms. Schedule of games from August to November.

4 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Nine individuals, dressed in matching golf attire, stand on a golf course. They pose for a photograph with a woman holding a check.

9 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

The 25th Annual Peggy and Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities continues! From now until August 28th, you can support our students and schools through our Paducah Public Schools Foundation. Donations are match-eligible until the end of the challenge. Click the link below to donate.
https://cfwk.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1498

9 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

The Paducah Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:00 pm CT on Monday, July 20, 2026 at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, Paducah.

Here is a link to the agenda: https://aptg.co/ryQkpK

11 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Construction of the Paducah Public Schools solar field project is in its final phase. The project began with the demolition of the old Forest Hills School in March 2026. The solar field’s construction is funded by an $875,000 Department of Energy grant received in the fall of 2024.

At the February meeting of the Paducah Board of Education Superintendent Donald Shively said the solar field, which will feed into the Paducah Power System grid, will provide a practical learning experience for students.

“There’s a revenue source for us, but really the focus is on teaching electricity,” Shively said. “Engaging kids in electrical engineering, becoming electricians, and having a real-world site to take them to for hands-on learning. It’s right in Forest Hills, so that’s four minutes from here, and it’ll be our real-world teaching spot. We got awarded this grant in the fall of ‘24, and when you think through what’s going on at the DOE site with not only nuclear enrichment, but now the AI data center that looks to be announced here in the next few weeks, all of that revolves around electricity.”

(Note: The Paducah Sun story "Paducah BOE approves demo contract ahead of solar field project" by Ben Overby on February 17, 2026 was used with permission as the basis for this summary.)

Photo credits: Russ Litsinger, Ascendent Facility Partners

14 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Construction site with debris and a yellow backhoe in front of a building with a tall chimney.

A construction site with a yellow excavator and a large, open area. A brick building with a chimney.

Multiple solar panels in a row on a dirt field, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

An open area with dirt ground and posts, surrounded by trees and grass under a clear blue sky.

Solar panels under construction in an outdoor area surrounded by a chain-link fence and trees.

Solar panels installed on metal stands in a dirt field, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A solar farm under construction. A car is parked in front of the fence. Green grass and trees are in the background.

Solar panels are installed on a metal structure next to a fenced yard with a car parked in the background.

The Paducah Public Schools Board of Education approved the first phase of a renovation project to bring a culinary arts program to Paducah Tilghman High School and demolition of the existing space has begun. The first phase of the renovation project will focus on bringing gas stove equipment up to date.

At the May meeting of the Paducah Board of Education, Superintendent Donald Shively told the board that while the district hadn’t seen the need for a culinary arts program in the past, demand has been growing from the school’s business partners and student surveys have revealed interest. The goal is to add a culinary program as part of Paducah Tilghman's family consumer science pathway.

“We want our children to be able to go out and easily transition into the workforce, and that is a viable opportunity here in Paducah, which is kind of the center spot of Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois and Western Tennessee,” Shively said. “What we need in order to give our students the opportunities and the hands-on training that they would need to transition in today's workforce is a little different than the lab we had.”

The projected cost for the renovated culinary lab is $850,000. The culinary lab is set to open in August 2027.

(Note: The WPSD story "Paducah Schools approve renovations for culinary lab, tentative budget with 2% raises" by Ben Overby on May 18, 2026 was used with permission as the basis for this summary.

Photo credits: Russ Litsinger, Ascendent Facility Partners

15 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

An unfinished room with green walls, gray floor, exposed brick walls, and a plastic-covered item in the corner.

An empty room with brick walls, ducts on the ceiling, and equipment covered in tarps. One wall is green, another white.

A room under construction with unfinished brick walls and green and white painted walls. A table is covered in plastic.

A commercial kitchen with tiled floor, white cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Fluorescent lights on the ceiling.

An empty kitchen with cabinets, a countertop, sink, and checkered floor. A refrigerator is visible at the far end.

A kitchen with white cabinets, countertops, and appliances. Tiled floor with blue markers. Overhead lighting.

The 19th Annual Paducah Public Schools Foundation Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, July 31, at Paxton Park. Registration at 8 am, shotgun start at 9 am.

The entry fee per team is $400. Prizes will be awarded, and lunch is included. All proceeds support the after school & summer camps at our Innovation Hub Makerspace, which remain free to all district students.

Businesses are encouraged to become a hole or event sponsor. For more information, contact Lisa Chappell lisa.chappell@paducah.kyschools.us

You can download the registration form here- https://aptg.co/dNQclQ

16 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

An advertisement with a green background shows a golf event. It reads "Paducah Schools Foundation Golf Scramble" and "Friday, July 31, 2026 at Paxton Park."

A flyer for the 19th Annual Charity Golf Scramble at Paxton Park on July 31, 2026. It includes entry fees, hole sponsorships, and team participation details.

18 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Six weeks until football!

18 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Football team schedule with dates and opposing teams listed on a blue background. Two players in helmets and uniforms are in the bottom right corner.

about 1 month ago, Paducah Public Schools

Amber Sanderson and Monte Hensley were honored with the Whitlow Commitment to Excellence Award at the May meeting of the Paducah Board of Education.

Mr. Hensley is an instructional assistant with McNabb Elementary, and also serves as the Technology Coordinator.

"For years Monte has been behind every dance, fall festival, parent event, and sport we have at McNabb Elementary," said one of Mr. Hensley's nominators. "I've personally seen him turn kids around when he sees they are walking down a path they don't need to (walk down). And he talks to them from a place of experience and care."

Ms. Sanderson teaches the Abilities class at Paducah Tilghman High School.

"Sometimes education gets looked at for the test scores and results reported," said the one of Ms. Sanderson's nominators. "But in this day and age, an educator, co-worker, and friend like Mrs. Sanderson brings light to the darkest of days."

The Whitlow Commitment to Excellence Award was created in 2016 and was named for Mark Whitlow, who retired that year as the board attorney. He served as the Paducah Public Schools Foundation president and volunteered for more than 20 years with the Paducah Tilghman High School mock trial team. Whitlow is in the PTHS Hall of Fame. The award honors those who demonstrate similar dedication and service to Paducah schools.

about 1 month ago, Paducah Public Schools

Two people stand in a room with wooden doors, holding awards. One person wears a black shirt and gray pants, and the other a denim jacket and striped skirt.

We've got Welding Camp going on in the Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace this week! To see what camps we're offering this summer, go to https://tinyurl.com/mr4xcwtn

about 2 months ago, Paducah Public Schools

People in a workshop with safety gear on, one using a welding tool and another standing.

Two men wearing safety gear, one in a welding mask, in a workshop. One man has an apron.

Person in yellow protective clothing and mask welding at a workstation with sparks. Blue background.

Person in welding gear with a mask on, holding a welding tool, sits at a table with a tin can.

Two individuals wear welding masks, working on metal. One stands in front of a lathe machine.

Two students wearing safety gear in a workshop. One has a welding mask on, and the other stands nearby.

Looking for a summer soccer tune-up? Tilghman Soccer 2026 Youth Camp will be June 17-19 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Jetton Soccer Fields. The camp is open to rising 2nd graders through rising 8th graders. Fee is $50. You can sign up and pay at the link- https://www.tilghmansoccer.org/store/p/2026-tilghman-youth-soccer-camp

about 2 months ago, Paducah Public Schools

Blue and white poster. It says "Tilghman Soccer 2026 Youth Camp" with an emblem and people playing soccer.