Do you have kids that need sports physicals for the upcoming school year?
In preparation for the 2024-25 school year, Baptist Health Urgent Cares and many Baptist Health Medical Group Primary Care practices are offering sports physicals for your child for $35. This offer is valid May 1 to August 31. Physicals will be billed to insurance.
Mindful Soul Day is a free community health and wellness event for all ages infused with music, food, entertainment, art, yoga, vendors, panel discussions, and more!
Facebook Event Link:
https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/paducah-mindful-soul-day/985107302956796/
Location: Paducah Middle School
Event Time: Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Presenting Sponsor: Paducah Middle School
The Mindful Soul team is partnering with Paducah Middle School to make this event happen !
Mindful Soul Day Founding Members:
Lauren Muir, Martin and Muir Counseling
Kimberly Warren, KD Cares LLC
Erica Gay, Morning Star Counseling
Mindful Soul Day Lead Team:
Geco Ross, PMS Principal
Allen Treece, Paducah City Schools, Community Schools Director
Wes Newsome, PMS, Assistant Principal
Shay Tyler , PMS , School Social Worker
Debbie Acree, Lead Counselor, Sperro Health
Doralyn Warren, Nursing Instructor at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Sharon Overstreet, Home Healthcare Provider
Grant & Sandra Hughes
Contact our founding team at mindfulsoul098@gmail.com with any questions on how to get involved!
The 23rd Annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities is back!
June 1 through August 31 is the ideal time to donate to our Paducah Public School Foundation. Thanks to the Challenge, your gift will be matched for even more impact! Ever dollar directly impacts our students.
Unless otherwise designated, all proceeds support our Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace programs and camps.
Make your gift online at https://bit.ly/PaxtonChallenge or mail your check to PPS Foundation, P O Box 2550, Paducah KY 42002-2550. We appreciate your continued support!
We were excited to host a talented group of rising 9th graders at the Paducah Innovation Hub for the first-ever CTE (Career & Technical Education) Summer Academy. Attending students had an opportunity to discover Paducah Area Technical Center pathways in Carpentry, Welding, and Health Occupations. You can see more of what the PATC offers at https://paducahinnovationhub.com/
Save the Date: The window for online registration for the Paducah Public Schools 2024-25 school year will open July 1. We hope our Tornado family is enjoying a fun summer!
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
To renew your reserved-section seats for the upcoming 2024 PT Football season, please contact us at ptseasontickets@outlook.com
For more information on how to become a season ticket holder, please contact us at the same email address.
*Note change in pickup time for Paducah Middle School*
TORNADO TAKEOUT summer meals are available at no charge for anyone from 0 to 18 years of age!
*All children welcome, no matter what school district you attend!*
June 3-August 2
Delivery to community sites on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. See attached flyer for locations.
Pickup also available at Paducah Middle Cafe
(Located behind Paducah Middle School)
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
The Paducah Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2024 at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, Paducah. Here's a link to the agenda- https://5il.co/2oogi
Last month's meeting of the Paducah Board of Education included recognitions of some outstanding groups of students and staff!
1) A group of Morgan staff were named Dukes and Duchesses of Paducah in recognition of their efforts to resuscitate a fellow teacher when she went into cardiac arrest.
2) McKayla Everly and Heather Anderson received the Whitlow Commitment to Excellence Award for the 23-24 school year. The Whitlow Award recognizes one classified employee and one certified employee who demonstate superior dedication and service to Paducah Public Schools.
3) Morgan Elementary Youth Coding League team members Brycen Collins, Kamarion Mayes, and Issac Jachim (not pictured) were recognized for placing 4th overall out of 42 YCL teams that competed.
4) PTHS Art students who placed at the state Art competition were honored. Eleanor Hammonds placed 1st in Fiber Arts, Cierra Franklin placed 2nd in Ceramics, Ben Coltharp placed 3rd in Sculpture, and Caden Hargrove was Honorable Mention.
4) Junior board member Bryleigh Heal was recognized for her work on the behalf of the Paducah BOE for the 2023-24 school year. She will receive a $500 scholarship.
5) Madelyn Doschniak and Kenya “KJ” Wade Jr., who will serve as junior board members for the 2024-25 school year, were introduced.
6) The Student Equity Advisory Committee members for the 2024-25 school year were introduced. Our next board meeting will be next Monday, June 16, at 5:00 p.m. As always, visitors are welcome! If you would like to know more about what to expect at a meeting of the board of education, here's a quick introductory video from junior board member Bryleigh Heal. https://youtu.be/qeL3_sabBTs
The 23rd Annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities is back!
June 1 through August 31 is the ideal time to donate to our Paducah Public School Foundation. Thanks to the Challenge, your gift will be matched for even more impact! Ever dollar directly impacts our students.
Unless otherwise designated, all proceeds support our Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace programs and camps.
Make your gift online at https://bit.ly/PaxtonChallenge or mail your check to PPS Foundation, P O Box 2550, Paducah KY 42002-2550. We appreciate your continued support!
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
The PTHS classes of '74 & '75 took a tour of the Paducah Innovation Hub this past Saturday as a part of their reunion activities. We love having the opportunity to share about the Hub and the innovative programs that happen there! If your group would like a tour, please contact Principal Steve Ybarzabal at steve.ybarzabal@paducah.kyschools.us.
Save the Date: The window for online registration for the Paducah Public Schools 2024-25 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!
*Note change in pickup time for Paducah Middle School*
TORNADO TAKEOUT
June 3-August 2
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SUMMER MEALS at no charge for anyone 0 to 18 years old
*All children welcome, no matter what school district you attend!*
When: June 3-August 2
Delivery to community sites on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
Pickup also available at Paducah Middle Cafe
(Located behind Paducah Middle School)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
Monday: Pick up 2 days of meals
Wednesday: Pick up 2 days of meals
Friday: Pick up 3 days of meals
Parents are encouraged but not required to bring children. If a child is not present, please state names of children intended to receive meals.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Paducah Innovation Hub principal Steve Ybarzabal presented the creative strategies being used at the Paducah Innovation Hub at "Pathways to Progress: Workforce Strategies for Kentucky's Emerging Adults". The seminar was hosted by the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Thanks for representing the Paducah Innovation Hub, Mr. Ybarzabal!
FRYSC AmeriCorps is seeking a literacy tutor to work with students at McNabb Elementary. FRYSC Corps members serve in schools helping students build reading skills and support basic needs through the Family Resource and Youth Services Center.
For more information see the attached job description or contact LaToya Benberry at 270-444-5750 ext. 5005
TORNADO TAKEOUT meals will begin Monday, June 3!
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SUMMER MEALS at no charge for anyone from 0 to 18 years of age!
*All children welcome, no matter what school district you attend!*
June 3-August 2
Delivery to community sites on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. See attached flyer for locations.
Pickup also available at Paducah Middle Cafe
(Located behind Paducah Middle School)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Monday: Pick up 2 days of meals
Wednesday: Pick up 2 days of meals
Friday: Pick up 3 days of meals
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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
