Congratulations to Paducah Tilghman Wrestling on their runner-up finish at the 2026 KHSAA Boys' Wrestling State Championships presented by UK HealthCare. Go Big Blue!

2 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Graphic with text about boys' wrestling team standings. Group of athletes in blue uniforms, one holding a trophy.

Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding performances this year at Murray State’s Engineering Day!

PTHS swept the CO2 car competition, taking 1st and 2nd place in both the additive (3D printed) division and the wooden division.   

CO2 Car (Wooden Division):
1st Place: Asher Salchli
2nd Place: Davis Gordon and Bryson Beach

CO2 Car (Additive Division):
1st Place: Aidan Smith and Cayden Hancock
2nd Place: Oliver Eck
Special Recognition to: Aidin Williams, Nathan Franklin, and Gannon Massey. All of Tilghman’s entries placed in the top 10.

Physics Competition:
2nd Place: Elijah Cagle and Max Canlas

Structural Design:
3rd Place: Evan Coltharp

2 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Four small vehicles, three black and one light brown, on a white shelf. The black vehicles have wheels, and the brown vehicle has a yellow ball.
It's time to save the date!

Paducah Tilghman High School's 2026 graduation is set for Saturday, May 16 at 11 am. Weather permitting, the ceremony will be outside at McRight Field.

We're excited to celebrate this milestone with the Class of '26 and their families!
3 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Graduates in blue gowns sit on a sports field. Text reads: "PTH Graduation, Saturday, May 16, 2026, McRight Field, 11 am."
In a thriller, PTHS Boys Basketball defeated St. Mary 62-59 in the opening round of the district basketball tournament. With the win they advance to the district championship to take on McCracken County at McCracken County Thursday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. Get your tickets at GoFan- https://gofan.co/event/6145836?schoolId=KY13133
Good luck, and Go Big Blue!
4 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Basketball player in white jersey running on court. Text: District Basketball Championship. Below: PTHS vs. McCracken, Thursday, Feb 26, 7 p.m.
The Class of 2026 Senior Spring Meeting will be Friday, March 6th during 3rd period (9:12 a.m.) in the PTHS auditorium. We will announce the dates for our senior activities, including graduation, graduation practice, senior signing day, senior breakfast, senior walk throughs, senior trip, cap and gown pick-up day. We will also share deadlines for some of the graduation requirements. Parents are invited to attend. For more information, email Ms. Newsome at casaundra.newsome@paducah.kyschools.us.
5 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Event poster for the Senior Class Spring Meeting on Friday, March 6, 9:12 a.m. at PTHS Auditorium.
PT Boys and Girls Basketball will play in the opening round of the District 2 Basketball Tournament at McCracken County High School on Tuesday, February 24. PT Girls will play St. Mary at 5:30 p.m. PT Boys will play St. Mary at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available on GoFan- https://gofan.co/app/school/KY13133
6 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Blue background with basketball hoop. Text reads "District Basketball Tournament" and "Tuesday, February 24" with game times.
This year the Art Department entered the 2026 KyAEA All-State Purchase/Pennyrile Regional High School Art Exhibition at Murray State. There were 380 entries this year, with an acceptance rate of ~42%. This year Tilghman is being represented with 24 works of art and 6 of them are award winners.

Congratulations to:
Michael Pelech-Metal Sculpture
Maria Pastor Herrera- Bleached Sweatshirt
Angelique Hernandez -Oil Painting
Alexa Stubblefield- Ink Pen
Olivia Headrick-Fabric Weaving
Sarah Sheffer-Oil Pastels
10 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
A metal sculpture with abstract shapes on a white background. The sculpture is dark and has various angles.
A black hoodie with a white flame design hangs on a brown wall. The design resembles a flame with sharp points.
Black and white painting shows people wearing winter clothes, standing near the Statue of Liberty.
A black-and-white drawing of a street lamp mounted on a wall, with a glowing circle behind it.
A square, colorful fabric with flowers and buttons. It has a pink border and a textured, layered appearance.
A painting with three red flowers against a dark red background. The flowers have long petals and are stylized.

Paducah Tilghman Naval Junior ROTC (NJROTC) conducted the annual Area Manager’s Inspection on February 19 culminating with a Pass-in-Review Ceremony in Dinning Gymnasium before assembled family and friends.

At the ceremony the cadets received the 2025 Unit Achievement Award from Commander Mike Robinson, Area 14 NJROTC Manager.

"Today’s Area Manager’s Inspection (AMI) was a great success," said LCDR Daniel Outcalt. "The cadets shined during uniform inspection and then performed admirably during the Pass-in-Review Ceremony."

The following cadets received the Exemplary Personal Appearance Ribbon yesterday for being the best dressed cadets:

Hobbs, Story

Mohs, Matthew

Roberts, Noah

Stubblefield, Alexa

Swenney, Selena

 The following cadets were advanced in NJROTC Cadet Rank at the ceremony yesterday:

To C/SN (Cadet Seaman ): Berry, Treyson and Swenney, Selena              

To C/PO3 (Cadet Petty Officer Third Class): Hobbs, Story; Mohs, Matthew; Roberts, Noah and Wilkins, Trace

To C/PO2 (Cadet Petty Officer Second Class): Smith, Vyktor; Whited, Brylee; Woods, Jakaylen and Wooldridge, CarMaya

 To C/PO1 (Cadet Petty Officer First Class): Gregg, Terry

 To C/SCPO (Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer): Parker, Torian and Stubblefield, Alexa

To C/ENS (Cadet Ensign): Foglesong, Baylie


10 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Seven uniformed cadets stand on a basketball court, facing forward. Empty bleachers are in the background.
Group of people in uniform standing on a basketball court, holding flags. Empty blue bleachers in the background.
A group of uniformed individuals standing on a basketball court with a blue and white floor.
A group of uniformed individuals, possibly cadets, stands in rows on a basketball court with empty bleachers.
It’s with wonderful memories and heavy hearts we share news of the passing of Vincent Lynn, one of our fellow employees at PTHS.

Mr. Lynn was a proud alumnus of Paducah Tilghman High School as well as a treasured part of the staff. He served as a custodial substitute before transitioning to full time work in 2016. Funeral services for Mr. Lynn will be Friday, February 20, 12:00 noon at Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church. His complete obituary can be found at https://www.pettusrowlandfh.com/obituaries/vincent-lynn

We miss Vince already. Our sympathies are with his family, friends, coworkers, and students, as well.
10 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
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PT Boys and Girls Basketball will play in the opening round of the District 2 Basketball Tournament at McCracken County High School on Tuesday, February 24. PT Girls will play St. Mary at 5:30 p.m. PT Boys will play St. Mary at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available on GoFan- https://gofan.co/app/school/KY13133
12 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Basketball hoop with net. Event poster shows basketball games at McCracken County High School on February 24.
On SRO Appreciation Day we want to thank our district School Resource Officers for protecting our students and staff each day. SROs are front and center in our schools with a visible presence and a servant's heart. On any given day our SRO's can found performing a variety of tasks that impact student safety and well-being. Thanks for all you do!
13 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Poster with blue stars on left, smiling police officer, "SRO Appreciation Day" text, and "Feb. 17, 2026" date.
Blue background with stars and text reading "SRO Appreciation Day". A smiling woman in a black uniform.
Blue background with stars. Man in a black shirt, glasses, and a police badge smiles. Text: "SRO Appreciation Day, Feb. 17, 2026, Officer John Tolliver."
A smiling man in a police uniform stands against a blue background with stars. Text reads "SRO Appreciation Day Feb. 17, 2026"
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Blue background with stars. Man in navy blue uniform, smiling, with Chief Scotty Davis text below.
The Paducah Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5 pm on Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, Paducah.

The Board Members will attend the annual Head Start Preschool Federal Training at 4:15 pm prior to the regular board meeting at 5 pm.

Board meetings are open to the public and everyone is welcome. If it is your first time to attend a board meeting, here is a video from our junior board members about what you can expect- https://aptg.co/x_mbHJ

Agenda link- https://aptg.co/cMnQqk
13 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
A man and woman pose with a certificate in front of a screen. Text reads "Paducah Board of Education" and "Monday, February 16, 5:00 PM."

A plaque in honor of Nobel Laureate Robert H. Grubbs (PTHS '60) was installed today at the STEM classroom in the Paducah Innovation Hub. The plaque reads:

"Born in Marshall County and raised in Paducah, Robert H. Grubbs graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School in 1960. His formative years in Paducah laid the foundation for a remarkable career in science and innovation. He earned degrees in chemistry from the University of Florida and Columbia University, later completing postdoctoral work at Stanford.

Grubbs served on the faculty of Michigan State University before joining the California Institute of Technology in 1978, where he became the Victor and Elizabeth Atkins Professor of Chemistry. In 2005, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry- alongside R. R. Schrock and Y. Chauvin- for his pioneering work in olefin metathesis, a breakthrough in synthetic chemistry.

A prolific inventor and entrepreneur, Grubbs held over 200 U.S. patents and founded multiple companies, including one that commercialized his Nobel-winning catalyst. His innovations also led to FDA-approved synthetic polymers used in cataract lens replacements.

Reflecting on his journey, Grubbs said at his 2005 Paducah Tilghman Hall of Fame induction:

"When I left Tilghman in 1960 as a fair student- maybe top 25- and a mediocre athlete- basketball and high jump- I never dreamed that I would become part of the Tilghman Hall of Fame. It is a great honor to have been chosen. It shows there is hope for everyone."

A scholarship was established as a memorial to Dr. Grubbs. Tilghman seniors who have excelled in science and chemistry and plan to continue their studies in science are eligible to apply for the scholarship.  If you would like to donate to this memorial fund, mail a check to PPS Foundation (Grubbs Scholarship), P O Box 2550, Paducah, KY 42002. You may also donate online to the Paducah Schools Foundation at Paducah Public Schools Foundation Endowment.


17 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Person in a leather jacket affixing a poster with a black-and-white portrait of an older man.
An acrylic plaque displays a photo of Robert H. Grubbs. It reads: "Robert H. Grubbs (1942-2021)" and "Nobel Laureate in Chemistry."
Here's a link to the PTTV stream of the PTHS vs. St. Mary varsity basketball games. The Senior Night ceremony will be between games. https://youtube.com/live/_DVNeo3bH3M?feature=shared
19 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

It is Senior Night tonight as PTHS hosts St. Mary at Dinning Gym. Girls Varsity begins at 6:00 p.m. followed by Senior Night at approximately 7:00 p.m. Boys Varsity follows at 7:30 p.m.

19 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Poster with basketball hoop, ball, and logos. Schedule: Girls 6:00 PM, Senior Night 7:00 PM, Boys 7:30 PM. Date: February 10, 2026.
PTHS Basketball (VG/JVB/VB) is at Meridian, IL tonight (Feb. 6). Note that the Varsity Girls play the first game at 5:00 p.m. , followed by JV Boys and Varsity Boys. Go Big Blue!
23 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Poster for a basketball game night featuring a ball and net. Schedules for girls, boys, and junior varsity games.
Head Start Preschool screening for the 2026-27 school year will be offered on two dates: Thursday, April 30 from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. and Friday, May 1 from 8:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 270-444-5780. Walk-ins will be welcome as time allows. Screenings will be at Paducah Head Start Preschool, 2200 Washington Street. Please see the flyer for more information.
24 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
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Join us for the 5th Annual Paducah Storm Watch Step Showcase Saturday, February 7 from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. at Paducah Middle School. Admission for adults is $7. Admission for students is $3. Children 3 and under are free.
25 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Poster for the 5th Annual Step Showcase by Paducah Storm Watch. Event features Disney Channel characters. Date and time details listed.
Good luck to the PTHS Bowling Team as they compete at the regional tournament today! Team members include Keaton Thompson, Silas Williams, Axtan Cooper, Gannon Massey, Jackson Ramer, Cooper Cunningham, Davis Gordan, and Jillian Slaughter.
25 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
A group of young people in matching blue and white uniforms pose in a bowling alley.

The PT Academic Team had a great showing at District Governor's Cup competition, coming in second place overall. Most of the events had to be rescheduled due to the weather, and only a handful of team members were able to attend on January 31 at Marshall County High School, but everyone who was able to attend placed in one or more individual events, as well as placing second in Quick Recall as a team, earning 5 points in the overall competition.

The QR team, including Caroline Adkins, Max Canlas, Emme Haus, and Sam Marcum, advances to the regional competition at Murray High School on February 21. The Future Problem Solving team, comprised of Christian Anderson, Bailey Beyer, Lucy LeBuhn, and Sophie Panor, came in 3rd, earning 3 points for the overall.

The following students placed in the top 5 in individual events and will advance to the regional competition as well:

Caroline Adkins (6.5 points earned):
3rd place, Language Arts
3rd place (tie), Social Studies
5th place, Composition

Sam Marcum (5.5 points):
2nd place, Social Studies
4th place (tie), Science

Max Canlas (2.5 points):
4th place (tie), Science
5th place, Mathematics

Emme Haus (1 point):
5th place, Arts & Humanities

Photo caption, left to right: Sam Marcum, Caroline Adkins, Emme Haus, Max Canlas

26 days ago, Paducah Public Schools
Four individuals wearing blue shirts, one holding a trophy, stand on stairs with handrails. Two are wearing jackets.