
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 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.


Softball Tryouts Paducah Middle will be Monday, July 15th, 6:00 p.m. at Sheppard Field, which is near Brooks Stadium.
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to try out. All players must have a current physical.
Players must bring a glove, their own helmet and wear pants appropriate for softball.

Baseball Tryouts for Paducah Middle School will be Thursday, July 18 at 6:00 PM at the Noble Park baseball field beside Park Avenue. Students in grades 6-8 may try out. Bring a bat, glove, helmet, baseball pants, and cleats. After the tryout practices will be from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM starting on Monday, July 22.
Please contact Morgan.capen@paducah.Ky schools.us with any questions.

Baptist Health is having a sports physical clinic for any students who will attend Paducah Public Schools . Physicals will be done at Paducah Middle School nurse office Friday, July 19 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Parents can bring their insurance card and it will be covered 99% of the time.


PTHS senior athletes, if you would like a Senior Ad in the 2024 Paducah Tilghman Football program, you can place an order at the link:
This is for any incoming senior.
https://forms.gle/FagyHxe76VrRAMTY7
Orders are due by July 15, 2024.
Questions or issues? Contact Brittany Thompson at 270-704-5076.


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)


Have you registered your children for school? Online Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open for new and returning students. You can find instructions for online registration at this link - https://www.paducah.kyschools.us/page/pps-olr-24-25


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 !


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


Online Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open for new and returning students. You can find instructions for online registration at the link - https://www.paducah.kyschools.us/page/pps-olr-24-25


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!


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.

