Reminder: There will be no school for students Friday, March 14. It is a professional development day for our staff. Enjoy the weekend!
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
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.
Congratulations to the PT Lady Tornado! They advanced to the 2nd Round of the Region 1 Basketball tournament, defeating Carlisle County 65-57. It was their first win in the Region 1 tournament since 2016.
The LadyTornado will play Calloway County in the Region 1 semifinals Friday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. at the CFSB Center in Murray.
The PT Lady Tornado take on Carlisle County in Round 1 of the Region 1 tournament. Tip off is set for Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. at the CFSB Center in Murray. Go Big Blue!
Paducah Tilghman senior CoryOn Brooks won the Pearse and Deirdre Lyons First-Place Undergraduate Award and Scholarship at the 20th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition in Lexington, Kentucky. The award includes a full scholarship plus $10,000 cash for a total scholarship valued between $75,000 and $125,000.
One of the largest vocal competitions of its kind in the world, the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition has awarded more than $12 million in scholarships and prizes to University of Kentucky students since its inception.
This year’s competition awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships and prizes, giving winners the opportunity to attend the University of Kentucky and join the UK Opera Theatre program to pursue their musical dreams.
The Paducah Tilghman Tornado are District 2 tournament champions, defeating St. Mary 70-64. Congratulations! While the Lady Tornado fell to McCracken County in the championship game, they finished the tournament as runner-up and also advanced to the Region 1 tournament. Good luck to both teams as they play in the regional tournament next week!
It was thrilling to see over 40 students from PTHS and Paducah Middle School lead a celebration of Black History Month for our students. Join us at the PTHS auditorium at 5:30 p.m. tonight to see the show!
The Tornado defeat defeat McCracken County 59-53 to advance to the District 2 Championship! They play St. Mary for the district crown Thursday, February 27, 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary High School. See you there!
The Tilghman Lady Tornado defeat St. Mary 60-45 to advance to the District 2 Championship! They play McCracken County for the district crown Thursday, February 27, 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary High School. See you there!
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!
Paducah Public Schools will use non-traditional instruction (NTI) tomorrow, Friday, February 21. Today's expectations will continue tomorrow. If anything changes, your child's school or teacher will send a message. The NTI day does not change the school calendar. The last day for students is still Thursday, May 22. Thank you for supporting your children as they complete their school work!
Paducah Public Schools will use non-traditional instruction (NTI) tomorrow, Thursday, February 20.
Today's expectations will continue tomorrow. If anything changes, your child's school or teacher will send a message.
The NTI day does not change the school calendar. The last day for students is still Thursday, May 22.
Thank you for supporting your children as they complete their school work!
