Paducah Public Schools

Have you registered your children for school? Online Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open for new and returning students. You can find instructions for online registration at https://www.paducah.kyschools.us/page/pps-olr-25-26

The annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities is in full swing! From June 1 through August 31 you can donate to our Foundation and know that every dollar directly impacts our students. You can designate your donation to any of our schools, programs, and scholarships in the district via our Foundation. In its 24th year, the Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities has been instrumental in helping build nonprofit endowment funds. Because of Mr. Paxton's vision and his family's continued commitment, the Community Foundation will match donations raised by each organization up to $10,000. These matching funds support the classes and after school programs at the Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace, which remain free to all district students. Go to https://cfwestky.org/challenge to donate online, or mail your check directly to PPS Foundation, P O Box 2550, Paducah KY 42002-2550. We appreciate your continued support!

Registration is now open for the 2025 Century Plus Club. Your $125 membership supports the Tornado League, Middle School, and High School Football programs of Paducah. Membership includes one parking pass and half-time refreshments for you and three guests, during all regular season home games. New this year: Your business or family can be a Century Club Half-Time Mingle sponsor! Sponsorship includes signage recognition during the Half-Time Mingle and game-night announcement recognition. Availability is limited. To become a Century Plus Club member or a Half-Time Mingle sponsor, please contact Elisha Winslow at ewinslow2003@gmail.com

Here are the schedules for Paducah Middle Fall Sports 2025: Baseball, Football, Softball, & Volleyball. Go Big Blue!

The 18th Annual Paducah Public Schools Foundation Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, August 1, at Paxton Park. Registration at 8 am, shotgun start at 9 am. All proceeds support the after school & summer camps at our Innovation Hub Makerspace, which remain free to all district students. Team spots are now full. Businesses are invited to become a hole sponsor or major event sponsor. For more information, contact Lisa Chappell lisa.chappell@paducah.kyschools.us You can download the form here: https://5il.co/3d3gj

Paducah Public Schools administrators, student resource officers, and area emergency responders are doing walkthroughs of our buildings as we prepare for the new school year. An emergency responders' school building walkthrough is a vital component of school safety, involving a systematic review of the school's layout, hazards, and emergency procedures to enhance preparedness and response capabilities. This process allows first responders to familiarize themselves with each building's structure, identify potential risks, and develop effective strategies for various emergency scenarios.

The Paducah Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:00 pm Monday, July 21, 2025, at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, Paducah.
Agenda Link- https://5il.co/3m4ri

We've been working hard this summer on a number of projects aimed at upgrading our facilities. We appreciate Director of Operations Chad Jezik and our contrators for their efforts!
https://youtube.com/shorts/fVFltVvr7YQ

Huge thanks to Royal Oaks Chevrolet for stopping by today to present a donation to Paducah Middle School! Through their amazing Drive for Education program, Royal Oaks Chevrolet donates $50 for every vehicle sold to local schools each month. Paducah Middle was the lucky recipient for July, receiving a generous $4,400! These funds will make a real difference for our students. We are so grateful for your partnership, Royal Oaks Chevrolet! (l to r: Porter Kolb, Student Leader; Geco Ross, Principal, Mike Hills, General Manager; Robin Webb, Sales Manager; Emily Goehman, Faculty) #CommunityPartnership #EducationMatters #PaducahPublicSchools #RoyalOaksChevrolet

The annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities is in full swing! From June 1 through August 31 you can donate to our Foundation and know that every dollar directly impacts our students. You can designate your donation to any of our schools, programs, and scholarships in the district via our Foundation. In its 24th year, the Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities has been instrumental in helping build nonprofit endowment funds. Because of Mr. Paxton's vision and his family's continued commitment, the Community Foundation will match donations raised by each organization up to $10,000. These matching funds support the classes and after school programs at the Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace, which remain free to all district students. Go to https://cfwestky.org/challenge to donate online, or mail your check directly to PPS Foundation, P O Box 2550, Paducah KY 42002-2550. We appreciate your continued support!

The fall sports season is coming soon! Here's a look at this year's schedule for PT Football. https://youtu.be/ARq_F2P3n9Y?si=OjkMsvaEBpQJiqHM

Tornado League football practice will begin Thursday, July 10 from 6:30PM -8:00 PM for all grades. Practice will be at Paducah Middle School. There will also be a 6th grade meeting on July 10 at 6:30 PM.

Practices will be 6:30PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Parents - it's very important for your players to show up so we can start putting teams together. It's not too late to register your child. We will have someone to help with registration during practices. The fee is now $85. No parents or children are permitted to go on the practice field. Contact Coach Tez for additional questions - letizarnold@gmail.com

The 18th Annual Paducah Public Schools Foundation Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, August 1, at Paxton Park. Registration at 8 am, shotgun start at 9 am.

All proceeds support the after school & summer camps at our Innovation Hub Makerspace, which remain free to all district students.

Team spots are now full. Businesses are invited to become a hole sponsor or major event sponsor. For more information, contact Lisa Chappell lisa.chappell@paducah.kyschools.us

You can download the form here:
https://5il.co/3d3gj

Paducah Tilghman High School is seeking a PE/Health teacher and a Science Teacher for the 2025-26 school year to join us in our mission of knowing each student by name and need. You can find more info at https://www.paducah.kyschools.us/page/employment

Tornado League football practice will begin Thursday, July 10 from 6:30PM -8:00 PM for all grades. Practice will be at Paducah Middle School. There will also be a 6th grade meeting on July 10 at 6:30 PM.

Practices will be 6:30PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Parents - it's very important for your players to show up so we can start putting teams together. It's not too late to register your child. We will have someone to help with registration during practices. The fee is now $85. No parents or children are permitted to go on the practice field. Contact Coach Tez for additional questions - letizarnold@gmail.com

The annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities is in full swing! From June 1 through August 31 you can donate to our Foundation and know that every dollar directly impacts our students. You can designate your donation to any of our schools, programs, and scholarships in the district via our Foundation. In its 24th year, the Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities has been instrumental in helping build nonprofit endowment funds. Because of Mr. Paxton's vision and his family's continued commitment, the Community Foundation will match donations raised by each organization up to $10,000. These matching funds support the classes and after school programs at the Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace, which remain free to all district students. Go to https://cfwestky.org/challenge to donate online, or mail your check directly to PPS Foundation, P O Box 2550, Paducah KY 42002-2550. We appreciate your continued support!

Tornado Takeout summer meals are available beginning Monday, June 2! Summer meals are available for all children from birth to 18 years old, no matter what school district you attend. Meals will be available Monday - Friday from June 2 to August 1 . Hot lunch meals will be available daily with a breakfast given for the next day. On Friday children will get a breakfast & lunch for Saturday and Sunday and breakfast for Monday. Tornado Takeout will be closed on June 19 and July 4.

PT Football season ticket renewals are open! To renew your season box-seat tickets for the upcoming 2025 PT Football season, or to join the waitlist for box-seats, please reach out to Elisha Winslow or David Dobbins. Box-seat tickets that are not renewed by August 1, will be released for wait list purchase.

Paducah Public Schools is seeking a School Psychologist to join us in our mission to know each and every child by name and need! The School Psychologist position supports instruction by serving as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide consultation, intervention, assessment and comprehensive psychological services to students. Come join our great team in Paducah! Apply online at Paducah Public Schools at https://paducah.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5233490 For more information, message Sarah Anthony, Director of Special Programs, at sarah.anthony@paducah.kyschools.us #Bluesbest

Save the Date: The window for online registration for the Paducah Public Schools 2025-26 school year will open July 1. We hope our Tornado family is enjoying a fun summer! We're looking forward to seeing you in August!