Paducah Public Schools

We were honored to have Alberto G. Musalem, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, and Seema Sheth, Senior Vice President of the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, visit the Paducah Innovation Hub for a tour and roundtable discussion with industry partners, community leaders, and secondary and post-secondary educators about workforce gaps and strategies for addressing future workforce needs. Thanks for your visit!

Dr. Dennis Dickerson, Professor of History Emeritus at Vanderbilt University, will present "William Stuart Nelson: The Origins of the Nonviolence Movement in the United States" on Saturday, March 29th, at 1:00 PM at the Clemens Fine Arts Center, WKCTC campus. The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Dickerson will explore Nelson’s pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Nelson, who graduated from Lincoln High School, collaborated with Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to advance nonviolent activism and interfaith unity. In addition to the Saturday lecture, Dr. Dickerson will meet with Paducah Tilghman and McCracken County High School students, on Friday, offering them a unique chance to engage with a scholar of his caliber. 

Congratulations to the Paducah Tilghman boys basketball team on an outstanding season! District Tournament Champions, a strong run to the Region 1 semifinals, and a 17-12 overall record make this a season to be proud of! A special congratulations to Miles Woodfork and Ahmad Wilkins on their post-season honors: Miles Woodfork 2025 Paducah Sun Boys All Purchase Team Region 1 All-Tournament Team Ahmad Wilkins 2025 Paducah Sun Boys All Purchase Team Honorable Mention Region 1 All-Tournament Team 🌪️🏀 #PTHSBasketball #DistrictChamps #PTTornado

What a season for the Paducah Tilghman Lady Tornado! 14-14 overall, District Runner-Up, and a thrilling run to the Region 1 semifinals. We're incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. A special congratulations to Head Coach Stephani Gray, MaKeyah Carruthers, and Myiesha Smith on your post-season honors: Myiesha Smith 2025 Paducah Sun Girls All Purchase Team Region 1 All-Tournament Team MaKeyah Carruthers 2025 Paducah Sun Girls All Purchase Team Honorable Mention Region 1 All-Tournament Team Head Coach Stephani Gray 2025 Paducah Sun Girls All Purchase Coach Honorable Mention 🌪️🏀 #PTHS #LadyTornadoBasketball #Region1

Woohoo! Tallulah Midyett is a winner of a Road to Excellence prize from PuR Bliss Salon! 🏆 Students, are you ready to win? Collect those tickets for Attendance, Good Behavior, and Academic Excellence for your shot at amazing prizes, including the grand prize – a CAR! #RoadToExcellence #CarGiveaway #ChipWynnMotors #ArnoldRealtyGroup

Hello Eighth Grade Families! We're thrilled to invite you to our Eighth Grade Transition Night at PTHS on Thursday, March 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Let's make this important step into high school a smooth and exciting one as you learn all about your 9th grade schedule, meet our dedicated teachers, and explore the many clubs, activities, and career pathways that PTHS has in store for you. If you're curious about Advanced Placement, join us for an informative session at 5:00 p.m. in Room 111. A welcoming face will be at the auditorium entrance to direct parents to the AP session. We can't wait to meet you!

Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for February 2025! Candace Bibb, Health Science...Desmond Turner, Auto Tech...Gabby Ault, Auto Body...Harry Lynn, Fire Science...Jaxon Potter, Carpentry...Laniya Rouse, Phlebotomy...Tre' Newbern, Welding...Jett Palmer (NP), Media Science...Davis Young (NP), Computer Science. The Paducah Area Technology Center (PATC) offers welding, carpentry, auto tech, auto body, and health sciences to all students in Paducah, McCracken, Livingston and Graves counties as well as private schools such as Saint Mary and Community Christian and homeschool students. You can find out more about the Career & Technical Pathways that are offered through the PATC at https://paducahinnovationhub.com/atc/

Congratulations, Aiden Martin, on winning a Road to Excellence prize from Doe's Eat Place! 🥳 This is YOUR chance, students! Earn tickets for Attendance, Good Behavior, and Academic Excellence and you could be next! Prizes galore AND a chance to win a car from Chip Wynn Motors and Arnold Realty Group? Don't miss out! #RoadToExcellence #StudentOpportunities #ChipWynnMotors #ArnoldRealtyGroup

Hello Eighth Grade Families! We're thrilled to invite you to our Eighth Grade Transition Night at PTHS on Thursday, March 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Let's make this important step into high school a smooth and exciting one as you learn all about your 9th grade schedule, meet our dedicated teachers, and explore the many clubs, activities, and career pathways that PTHS has in store for you. If you're curious about Advanced Placement, join us for an informative session at 5:00 p.m. in Room 111. A welcoming face will be at the auditorium entrance to direct parents to the AP session. We can't wait to meet you!

The Paducah Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5 pm Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, Paducah. Note: a brief Special Meeting of the Paducah Public Schools Finance Corporation is tentatively scheduled at 5 pm. The regular board meeting will immediately follow. Regular Meeting Agenda link- https://5il.co/3ajbg Special Meeting Agenda link- https://5il.co/3ajbf If you have not been to a meeting before, here is a quick welcome video from our junior board members. https://youtu.be/zh2h4ldImvo

Let's give a round of applause for Luke Rix! 👏 Luke snagged a fantastic Road to Excellence prize from Chicken Salad Chick! This is just one of the amazing rewards you can earn by collecting tickets for Attendance, Good Behavior, and Academic Excellence. And yes, you could win a CAR, courtesy of Chip Wynn Motors and Arnold Realty Group! Keep striving for excellence! Your hard work pays off! #RoadToExcellence #StudentAchievement #ChipWynnMotors #ArnoldRealtyGroup

Reminder: There will be no school for students Friday, March 14. It is a professional development day for our staff. Enjoy the weekend!

Huge congrats to Ansley Hamilton for winning a Road to Excellence prize from Bath & Body Works! 🎉 Way to shine! Remember, students, you can earn tickets for awesome prizes (including a CAR!) by showing up, being great, and working hard. Keep it up! #RoadToExcellence #StudentSuccess #ChipWynnMotors #ArnoldRealtyGroup

Hello Eighth Grade Families! We're thrilled to invite you to our Eighth Grade Transition Night at PTHS on Thursday, March 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Let's make this important step into high school a smooth and exciting one as you learn all about your 9th grade schedule, meet our dedicated teachers, and explore the many clubs, activities, and career pathways that PTHS has in store for you. If you're curious about Advanced Placement, join us for an informative session at 5:00 p.m. in Room 111. A welcoming face will be at the auditorium entrance to direct parents to the AP session. We can't wait to meet you!

Congratulations to PTHS senior DJ Perry, who signed a scholarship to play football at Kentucky Wesleyan on March 7! Here is the Paducah Sun story: https://www.paducahsun.com/sports/tilghmans-perry-continuing-football-career-at-kentucky-wesleyan/article_b5ff3827-2fee-521c-acd8-8452d3ab40d6.html Here is the video by PTTV of signing: https://youtu.be/JcjcnCxUlTk

9th Street Church of Christ will host their annual ACT prep class for students in grades 8-12 on Saturday April 26 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The instructor is Mrs. Kelly Walden, co-owner and lead teacher for ACT Prep. The class is free and lunch will be provided. Please register for the class using the QR code on the flyer. Registration deadline is April 11. We look forward to seeing you!

Bullseye! 🎯 Paducah Tilghman archer Emme Haus has hit the mark again! She's qualified for the NASP Kentucky State Tournament for the second year running, showcasing her incredible archery skills. Haus qualified at the Madison North Hopkins tourney with a shoot of 284 out of 300 and finished second in the girls division out of 232 archers. She currently ranks 127th in the state out of more than 2700 female archers active in competition. Emme will compete at the the KY NASP state tournament in Louisville on March 14. We're so excited to see her compete at state! Best of luck, Emme! #PTHS #KentuckyNASP #StateQualifier

Paducah Middle is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through March 7th to raise funds for their year-end Excellence Extravaganza awards program. Paducah Middle will earn funds from Funds2Orgs  based on the total weight of the pairs of gently worn, used, and new shoes collected. Anyone can help by donating gently worn, used and new shoes at Paducah Middle School, 342 Lone Oak Road.  Donation bins will be placed at the front of Paducah Middle School where shoes can be dropped off.  By donating gently worn, used, and new shoes to Paducah Middle, the shoes will be given a second chance and make a difference in people’s lives around the world.  For more information about the Funds2Orgs shoe drive, please contact:  Jessica Ringstaff  Librarian  Paducah Middle School  Office: 270-444-5710 Ext 3016  Email: Jessica.Ringstaff@paducah.kyschools.us 

It’s time to apply for Preschool!!! Scan the QR code and we will call you to schedule a screening and application appointment!!

This week we celebrate National School Social Work Week! It's a time to recognize and appreciate the profound impact our school social workers have on our school community. Our school social workers tirelessly provide emotional support, guidance, and resources that enhance our students’ academic and personal growth. Whether it’s leading group sessions, one-on-one counseling, or developing strategies for overall student well-being, our they are always there with a compassionate heart and expert advice.