This week, we're shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes of our schools – our school counselors! They're not just listeners; they're advocates, mentors, and champions for our students' well-being. They help kids navigate challenges, discover their strengths, and build a brighter future. Thank you for your immeasurable impact!
Congratulations to our members of the PTHS Band of Blue who were selected for the 2025 First District All-District Band: Row 1, l to r: Tessa Martin, Cruz Franklin, Kamren Patterson, Joseph Ulrich, Marle Campbell
Row 2, l to r: Nathan Franklin, Keaton Thompson, Terrance Robinson, Ty'Yonia Purefide, Wilson Page
Parents of 8th Graders, there will be an informational meeting hosted by PTHS staff on selecting classes for the freshman year for your student. The meeting will be Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM in the Paducah Middle School Cafeteria. Note: This is an informational meeting only about high school and the upcoming registration process. No classes will be selected at this meeting.
Congratulations to the 2025 PTHS Basketball Homecoming Court! The homecoming ceremony will be between games on Saturday, February 8 at the PTHS vs. Carlisle County games. Girls start at 5: 00 p.m. Boys start at 6:30 p.m. Photo caption: Boys ( l to r): Kenya Wade, Jr., Tanner Siegle, Ahmad Wilkins, Josh Campbell, Owen Mikel, Antwon McClure, Matthew Robinson, Brayden Wilson. Girls (l to r): Myrikal Boyd, Teriel Edwards, Jeslee Johnson, Jayda Reed, Madeline Peck, Terriae Parker, Bryleigh Heal, Makeyah Carruthers.
Parents of 8th Graders, there will be an informational meeting hosted by PTHS staff on selecting classes for the freshman year for your student. The meeting will be Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM in the Paducah Middle School Cafeteria. Note: This is an informational meeting only about high school and the upcoming registration process. No classes will be selected at this meeting.
Good news needs to be shared!
Join us in celebrating with Clark Elementary as they look forward to the return of a beloved member of our Paducah Public School team this Monday.
We hope you enjoy the special reveal! Students and staff saw the video this morning during Tornado Talk, the school's daily announcements. https://youtu.be/Yg3Aely5GFQ
Whitson McNeill has been named the USTA Kentucky Tennis Boys Scholastic Achievement Winner. Congratulations!
Whitson discovered his passion for tennis in elementary school, after attending tennis clinics and decided to make it his primary sport by the 6th grade. His love for the game and determination to improve have defined his journey as an athlete. His hard work led to an invitation to play in Junior Nationals, at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida, on Team Southern the last two summers.
His passion for both tennis and golf has led him to individual regional titles in both sports. Whitson’s ability to excel both academically and athletically demonstrates his unwavering work ethic and commitment to achieving excellence in every aspect of his life.
Congratulations to PTHS Band of Blue seniors H.G. Page and Tessa Martin! H.G. was chosen for the 2025 Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) All-State Jazz Band. Tessa was picked for the 2025 Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) All-State Concert Band.
Thank you, H.G. and Tessa for your pursuit of musical excellence!
PT junior Eleanor Hammonds won first place and senior MacKenzie Patterson won Honorable Mention at the Yeiser Teen Spirit Art Show, which was held in December. Students competed against 365 entries and 114 were in the show. Congratulations!
Parents of 8th Graders, there will be an informational meeting hosted by PTHS staff on selecting classes for the freshman year for your student. The meeting will be Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM in the Paducah Middle School Cafeteria. Note: This is an informational meeting only about high school and the upcoming registration process. No classes will be selected at this meeting.
Congratulations to our members of the PTHS Band of Blue who were selected to the 2025 Western Kentucky University Honor Band (l to r): Marle Campbell, Nathan Franklin, H.G. Page, Tessa Martin, Ivy Wenzel, and Jacob Hodge (not pictured)
Good luck to PTHS Bowling as they compete in the regional tournament at Cardinal Lanes this weekend. Team members Jude Willams, Silas Williams, Axtan Cooper, Keaton Thompson, and Jillian Slaughter will be competing in the singles part of the tournament Friday, January 31 and the whole team competes on Saturday, February 1. Drop by and cheer them on!
Experience and investment:
Did you know our Paducah Public Schools Board of Education has more than 76 years of combined experience serving our district students, staff and families? These elected representatives have children attending our schools currently or are proud parents of alumni.
In January, we pause to appreciate the hard work and dedication of our board members: Dr. Carl LeBuhn, Chair; Dr. Felix Akojie, Vice Chair; Mary Hunter Hancock, Dr. James Hudson, and Janice Howard.
Thank you for your service!
Tilghman junior Miles Woodfork crossed the 1000 point plateau in Tuesday's win at Graves. Congratulations, Miles!!
PTHS Boys beat Graves County 78-65 on the road! Go Big Blue!
Congratulations to our 8th Grade Girls Basketball players Faith Moss Menser, Jalayah Vaughn, Kemarea Payton and 8th Grade Cheerleaders Alayah Thompson, Jakiyah Waldon, Lilly Humphries, Kayla Eubanks, and Callie Ramer! Thanks for your on the court and in the classroom!
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for December! Auto Tech/Devin Moore...Auto Body/Brian Shaffer...Welding/Aiden Hilton...Carpentry/Kip Siener...Health Science/Stone Crowe....Phlebotomy/Dontae Maxwell...Fire Science/Josheona Garnett...Computer Science/Nicholas Sokolov (not pictured)...Media Arts/Briana Hite (not pictured)... Find out more about what the Paducah Area Technical Center offers at https://paducahinnovationhub.com/atc/
Free coats and jackets are available in front of Paducah Head Start until 2:00 PM today. They are mostly elementary school age sizes.
Thanks to all of you who participated in McCracken County Library's "Drop Your Drawers" underwear donation campaign. The annual drive broke records this year, with 2455 pairs of underwear donated. A portion of the donations were distributed to Paducah Public Schools STAY (School + Transition Assistance for Homeless Youth) to assist the program in its mission of reaching students and families who don't have stable housing. You can find out more about the annual "Drop Your Drawers" campaign here- https://www.mclib.net/posts/drop-your-drawers
