National School Psychology Week celebrates the contributions of school psychologists and the important role they play in schools and communities helping children thrive.
This year's theme, “Finding Your Path”, recognizes the ways that school psychologists take an active role in helping everyone in their communities determine paths to learning, growth, and overall well-being that meet their unique needs. We are deeply grateful for all the ways both big and small that Ms. Byrd and Mrs Seig help our students thrive in school, at home, and in life!
This year's theme, “Finding Your Path”, recognizes the ways that school psychologists take an active role in helping everyone in their communities determine paths to learning, growth, and overall well-being that meet their unique needs. We are deeply grateful for all the ways both big and small that Ms. Byrd and Mrs Seig help our students thrive in school, at home, and in life!
The road to State begins as Paducah Tilghman takes on Taylor County in Round 1 of the KHSAA State Football Playoffs. Join us at 7:00 p.m. at McRight Field on Friday, November 7. You don't want to miss a special halftime performance by the Kentucky State University Mighty Marching Thorobreds! Get your tickets at GoFan- https://gofan.co/event/5250624?schoolId=KY13135
PTHS football hosts Christian County for the last game of the regular season this Friday, October 31, at 7:00 p.m. We will also honor our senior band members, cheerleaders, and football players prior to the game at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets at GoFan- https://gofan.co/event/3842752?schoolId=KY13135
AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PTHS ATHLETICS:
We appreciate your attendance at Paducah Tilghman athletic events and your support of our students.
With fall sports beginning and our first home football game vs. Mayfield on September 5, please review our updated regulations for events. Thank you for working with us to keep the safety of our students, athletes, and fans a top priority. Go Big Blue!
We appreciate your attendance at Paducah Tilghman athletic events and your support of our students.
With fall sports beginning and our first home football game vs. Mayfield on September 5, please review our updated regulations for events. Thank you for working with us to keep the safety of our students, athletes, and fans a top priority. Go Big Blue!
Can you believe it? ....The Paducah Innovation Hub is celebrating FIVE Years!
Join us Thursday, November 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for the celebration!
Since it opened in August 2020 during the height of the pandemic, we missed out on a ribbon cutting.
We invite you to come celebrate our first 5 years and see what great things are available to our district and regional students at the Hub.
For More Info: steve.ybarzabal@paducah.kyschools.us
Join us Thursday, November 6 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for the celebration!
Since it opened in August 2020 during the height of the pandemic, we missed out on a ribbon cutting.
We invite you to come celebrate our first 5 years and see what great things are available to our district and regional students at the Hub.
For More Info: steve.ybarzabal@paducah.kyschools.us
PTHS football hosts Christian County for the last game of the regular season this Friday, October 31, at 7:00 p.m. We will also honor our senior band members, cheerleaders, and football players prior to the game at 6:30 p.m. Get your tickets at GoFan- https://gofan.co/event/3842752?schoolId=KY13135
The Paducah Board of Education will hold a brief special meeting at 8:30 am Thursday, October 30, 2025 to be held at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, Paducah.
Agenda- https://5il.co/3roiv
The next regular meeting will be November 17.
Construction on the new stadium and field for PTHS Softball continues. The 3.5 million dollar construction is scheduled to be done by spring of 2026, with hopes that the squad can debut the field for the 2026 season!
Renovations to the PTHS Boys and Girls Track Locker room at Memorial Stadium are progressing. It's great to know that these renovations will serve student athletes for years to come!
It was an honor to have Kentucky Commissioner of Education Dr. Robbie Fletcher visit today! Dr. Fletcher toured the Paducah Innovation Hub, Paducah Tilghman High School, and Paducah Head Start Preschool before speaking at the Paducah Chamber of Commerce Business Education Partnership (BEP) luncheon on Local Accountability Model Process and Options.
Dr. Fletcher was named commissioner of education in 2024. Prior to that he served as superintendent of Lawrence County Schools, where he expanded dual credit opportunities for high schools students and bolstered career and technical education opportunities for the district.
Dr. Fletcher was named commissioner of education in 2024. Prior to that he served as superintendent of Lawrence County Schools, where he expanded dual credit opportunities for high schools students and bolstered career and technical education opportunities for the district.
Homeless Liaison for Paducah Schools Heather Anderson and her assistant Katy Adreon read Paducah Board of Education proclamation recognizing November as Homeless Awareness Month. National Homeless Youth Awareness Month was first recognized in November 2007. Following that designation, November has been a time to support those kids and households encountering homelessness. It’s reasonably believed that as many as 2.5 million youths per year experience homelessness. 150 students in our school district have been identified as homeless. If you would like to help, you can find out more at https://www.paducah.kyschools.us/page/stay-transitional-student-services
We were honored to have students from across the district lead the October meeting of the Paducah Board of Education. For 20 years the Bobby L. Jones Student Leadership Program has given student representatives the opportunity to learn more about our board of education, our board members, and to practice their leadership skills while leading the meeting. Thanks to all who participated: Payton Fowler & Angelique Hernandez (PTHS), Aaliyah Bennett & Gabrielle Ross (Paducah Middle), Aaram Agee & Magnolia Spurlin (McNabb), Olivia Eskridge & Elliot Snow (Morgan), and Booker Blackmon & McKinley Wilkinson (Clark).
If you're attending tonight's football game at Warren East, you can get your tickets on GoFan- https://gofan.co/event/4972425
As always, the game will be broadcast on WKYX 94.3 https://www.wkyx.com/
Good luck, and Go Tornado!
As always, the game will be broadcast on WKYX 94.3 https://www.wkyx.com/
Good luck, and Go Tornado!
The Paducah Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5:00 pm Monday, October 20, 2025, at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, Paducah.
You can see the agenda here- https://5il.co/3radd
This is the night of our annual Bobby L. Jones Future School Board Members Program – 10 students have been selected to serve as board members and 'run' the meeting. Students will have spent the afternoon at the Board offices participating in leadership training and a discussion of the roles and responsibilities of board members. Please join us to see these students in action.
Clark Elementary: Booker Blackmon and McKinley Wilkinson
Morgan Elementary: Olivia Eskridge and Elliot Snow
McNabb Elementary: Magnolia Spurlin and Aaram Agee
Paducah Middle School: Gabrielle Ross and Aaliyah Bennett
Paducah Tilghman: Angelique Hernandez and Payton Fowler
Bobby L. Jones was a 1973 Paducah Tilghman graduate and former school board member and chairman. While serving on the board of education in 2002, Mr. Jones had the original idea of having students serve as future board members so they could see the process and learn how to become a board member. After he passed away in 2004, our board named the program after Mr. Jones as a fitting memorial. Our Family Resource Service Coordinators work together to assist the board and have worked to see that it has continued in his name.
You can see the agenda here- https://5il.co/3radd
This is the night of our annual Bobby L. Jones Future School Board Members Program – 10 students have been selected to serve as board members and 'run' the meeting. Students will have spent the afternoon at the Board offices participating in leadership training and a discussion of the roles and responsibilities of board members. Please join us to see these students in action.
Clark Elementary: Booker Blackmon and McKinley Wilkinson
Morgan Elementary: Olivia Eskridge and Elliot Snow
McNabb Elementary: Magnolia Spurlin and Aaram Agee
Paducah Middle School: Gabrielle Ross and Aaliyah Bennett
Paducah Tilghman: Angelique Hernandez and Payton Fowler
Bobby L. Jones was a 1973 Paducah Tilghman graduate and former school board member and chairman. While serving on the board of education in 2002, Mr. Jones had the original idea of having students serve as future board members so they could see the process and learn how to become a board member. After he passed away in 2004, our board named the program after Mr. Jones as a fitting memorial. Our Family Resource Service Coordinators work together to assist the board and have worked to see that it has continued in his name.
Huge thanks to Royal Oaks Chevrolet for stopping to present a donation to Morgan Elementary School! Through their amazing Drive for Education program, Royal Oaks Chevrolet donates $50 for every vehicle sold to local schools each month, and donated a total of $3700 for the month of September. These funds will make a real difference for our students. We are so grateful for your partnership, Royal Oaks Chevrolet! (l to r: Tami Snyder, Principal; Robin Webb, Sales Manager; Mike Hills, General Manager; Morgan Student Lighthouse Team) #CommunityPartnership #EducationMatters #PaducahPublicSchools #RoyalOaksChevrolet
Paducah Head Start director Kristy Lewis has been appointed to the Kentucky Early Childhood Advisory Council (ECAC). She will be representing Head Start programs.
The Early Childhood Advisory Council and its support office - the Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood – unifies early childhood programs, services and agencies in the commonwealth.
It coordinates the early childhood work of more than 30 agencies including the three oversight agencies of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Education and Labor Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Education.
Lewis' term expires June 30, 2029.
The Early Childhood Advisory Council and its support office - the Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood – unifies early childhood programs, services and agencies in the commonwealth.
It coordinates the early childhood work of more than 30 agencies including the three oversight agencies of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Education and Labor Cabinet and the Kentucky Department of Education.
Lewis' term expires June 30, 2029.
Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Nomination Application Period will open soon! Please keep an eye on our web page and social media for updates.
The district soccer tournament begins tonight at McCracken County High School. PTHS Girls Soccer will play McCracken County at 5:30 p.m. PTHS Boys soccer will play Marshall County in the late game at 7:00 p.m. Winners of tonight's matches will advance to the district championship. Championship matches will be played on Wednesday, October 8. Girls championship will be played at 5:30 p.m followed by the Boys championship at 7:30 p.m.
Best wishes for an enjoyable and refreshing Fall Break, Tornado Family! Remember, there will be no school for students on Monday, October 13. That will be "Data Day" for our staff as we review state test scores.
October 2 is National Custodian Day! We are grateful for the hard work that our custodians do each day to make sure we have schools and workplaces that are spotless and sanitary.
