Paducah Tilghman Golf played in the 2A State Championship on September 11 at Owensboro Country Club.
The boys' team placed fifth out of eight teams. Peyton Toon led the way with a tied-12th finish shooting a score of 77. The rest of the team consisted of Whitson McNeill (83), Evan Hack (85), Gray Edwards (93) and Ford Black (97).
In the Girls' competition, freshman McCall Moore finished just shy of top 10 and tied 11th with the top 10 being made up of mostly juniors and seniors.
The next time the Tornado will tee it up will be in the Region 1 tournament next Tuesday (boys) at Drake Creek and next Wednesday (girls) at Paxton Park.
PTHS Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, September 19 will feature the following:
>Back-to-School Open House inside Paducah Tilghman High School.
> Jazz on the Lawn which will provide free food and entertainment on the lawn.
> Regional College Expo in the gym so families can start planning for the future.
All of these events will run from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. NOTE: We ask that any K-8 students that come be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for August 2023! Brody Yarbrough, Auto Tech...Tazhenay Walker, Auto Body...LaDarius Flemons, Welding...Colton Blackwell, Carpentry...Victoria Wheeler, Health Science...Audreya White, Body Structures.
Over the weekend NJROTC cadets marched in the “Veterans on Parade” parade in Marion, IL with SIU AFROTC cadets on Saturday and supported the First Responders Service at Bellview Baptist Church on Sunday. One of our 8th grade cadets, Baylee Foglesong, also supported.
Here are a couple of ways you can give back to the PT Cheer team if you appreciate all their work: There will be a McDonald's Night Fundraiser at the Jackson St. McDonald's tomorrow, Tuesday September 12, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Also, the "You've Been Pommed!" fundraiser is ongoing. See the flyers for details!
PTHS NJROTC cadets completed a vigil at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza this morning in observance of Patriot Day. Participating cadets included Chloe Brace, Levi Brown, Payten Fogelsong, Dalton Landwehr, Donovan Minyard-Barton, and Dakota Peral.
Thank you, cadets, for helping us honor the observance of Patriot Day!
The Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel have designated Wednesday September 13 as statewide “High Attendance Day” to emphasize that consistent attendance is essential for success in school. Paducah Public Schools are working hard on improving our district wide attendance, because we know that students who are at school on time have a higher success rate than those who aren't.
On High Attendance Day, Kentucky’s public elementary, middle and high schools may compete in small-school or large-school categories. Six winners will be determined statewide based on each individual school’s performance, regardless of its district’s showing. The school in each category with the highest percentage attendance for September 13 will receive a minimum $500. If the school has more than 500 students, the award will increase based on enrollment.
The scholastic chess season is starting up! PTHS and Paducah Middle are starting have weekly practices in preparation for the first tournament of the season on Saturday, September 23 at our own Paducah Innovation Hub. The event is the 2023 US Chess Membership Tournament, for all preK-12 grade competitive chess players in the region.
This is the first year this type of event will have a Learning Section for very new and young players!
To register a player individually, please use this link: https://forms.office.com/r/FgYAH9URjJ
OR contact your school or chess team to get more information.
Tornado Family,
We appreciate your attendance at Paducah Tilghman High School athletic events and your support of our student athletes. Our fall sports teams have had a great start highlighted by the Tornado Football victory over Mayfield to move to 3-0 on the season and a #4 ranking in the state.
Moving forward we plan to implement a new policy with an emphasis on supervision and admission to games. This new policy will apply to all athletic events:
All students from kindergarten through 8th grade, regardless of school district, must be accompanied by an adult at all school/athletic events. Students from kindergarten through 8th grade will not be admitted without an adult in attendance.
We are also introducing a new app called Eventlink, where you will be able to find games, practices, and events for all members of our Paducah Tilghman family. You can download the app, create an account, and pick which school and athletic calendars you want to follow. We encourage you to get involved in this new and exciting way to be a part of PTHS Athletics. Click here for more information on how to create an account from your phone or your desktop computer.
Go Big Blue!
Jay Burgett, Athletic Director
Paducah Tilghman High School
All football players and managers, coaches, drill corps members, band members, cheerleaders, and their families who were part of the 1973 PTHS football state championship are invited to join us for a 50th anniversary celebration at the PTHS vs. Hopkinsville football game at McRight Field on Friday, September 15.
The evening will begin with a reception from5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Paducah Innovation Hub. A wonderful menu of food and drinks has been planned for that evening. The group will also be recognized at halftime at the PTHS vs. Hopkinsville game, which starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets to the game can be purchased on GoFan at https://gofan.co/event/1056028?schoolId=KY13135
To RSVP for the reception or for more information, please contact Cara Blackmon at blackmoncara@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
Students and parents from across the region are invited to the West Kentucky Regional College Expo at Dinning Gymnasium on the campus of Paducah Tilghman Tuesday, September 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Dozens of colleges and universities will be on hand to talk with students about the college application process.
We had the special opportunity to celebrate the work of the Paducah Public Schools Foundation at the 2023 Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities Celebration sponsored by UBS. The Foundation raised $262,358.70 between June 1 and August 31 and received a $8,000 match from the Community Foundation of West Kentucky. Our Foundation has ‘won’ the Challenge (most funds raised) the last 7 years.
To all who donate during the Challenge and all throughout the year, we thank you!
Our Foundation Board:
Kim Ford, Jan Crawford, Julie Harris, Danette Humphrey, Chris Black, Jane Gamble, Mark Whitlow, Amanda Esper, Janice Howard
ex-officio members: Superintendent Donald Shively, Angela Copeland, Lisa Chappell
For Info:
paducahschools.org
Congratulations to Paducah Tilghman Boys Cross Country, won first place at the Calloway Cross Country Invitational on September 2.
Tilghman senior Liam Black finished first with a time of 17:48.15 on the 5K course.
Helping the Blue Tornado earn their top spot was Corban Williams, who finished fifth with a time of 18:39.86; Aiden Forthman, who came in 18th with a time of 19:17.39'; Jude Crawford, who finished 25th with a time of 19:49.63 and Jude Williams, who finished 49th with a time of 21:17.39.
From left: Coach Jared Wynne, Corban Williams, Liam Black, Jude Crawford, Jude Williams, Aiden Forthman
Photo Credit: Will Black
Tickets for the Paducah Tilghman vs. Mayfield football game are available. General Admission tickets are $6.00 and Reserved Seating tickets are $10.00. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan at the link- https://gofan.co/event/1109686?schoolId=KY13135
Students and parents from across the region are invited to the West Kentucky Regional College Expo at Dinning Gymnasium on the campus of Paducah Tilghman Tuesday, September 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Dozens of colleges and universities will be on hand to talk with students about the college application process.
Join us for a Tailgate Party before the PT vs. Mayfield game Friday, September 1, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM on the Paducah Innovation Hub Lawn hosted by 102.5 The Beat. Let's celebrate the best football rivalry in the Commonwealth!
Mrs. Frazier's first through fifth grade Art students are touring the National Quilt Museum this week as an introduction to a lesson on quilting.
During the tours students are looking at the quilts, seeing how they are made, and gathering inspiration.
During the lesson each student will make a quilt block. The blocks will be sewn together to make grade-wide quilt.
"Seeing how the quilts are displayed and how they are made brings the whole art-making process together," said Mrs. Frazier.
Mrs. Frazier said they hope to display the quilts during Quilt Week next April so the students can be part of the Quilt Week Celebration.
The Paducah Independent Board of Education will hold a public hearing in the Paducah Innovation Hub located at 500 S. 25th Street on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 4:30 pm to hear public comments regarding a proposed general fund tax levy of 84.6 cents on real property and 86.4 cents on personal property. This reflects no increase over the prior year's rate.
One way that you can support Tilghman football is by joining the 2023 Century Plus Club. As a thank you for your $125 donation, you will receive an exclusive parking pass and half-time refreshments for up to four guests during 2023 regular season home games.
Tickets for the Paducah Tilghman vs. Mayfield football game are available. General Admission tickets are $6.00 and Reserved Seating tickets are $10.00. Tickets can be purchased on GoFan at the link- https://gofan.co/event/1109686?schoolId=KY13135
