Students from the Paducah Innovation Hub Carpentry program had the opportunity to visit Mrs. Wheatley’s Kindergarten classroom at McNabb Elementary. The carpentry students built a platform for Mrs. Wheatley's classroom to go in front of her whiteboard so students can reach the board. The high school carpenters spoke about tools, safety, and the process of building the platform. Pictured: Destiny Patterson, Landon Elifritz and Ben Bliss.
Huge thanks to Royal Oaks Chevrolet for their donation to the Paducah Innovation Hub! 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 $4700 for the month of October. These funds will be used by Mr. Gwinn's Manufacturing Engineering class as they build a solar-powered vehicle. We are so grateful for your partnership, Royal Oaks Chevrolet! (l to r: Robin Webb, Sales Manager; Mike Hills, General Manager; Steve Ybarzabal, Principal; Mr. Gwinn's Capstone Engineering class) #CommunityPartnership #EducationMatters #PaducahPublicSchools #RoyalOaksChevrolet
It was an honor to have Leadership Paducah Class #39 drop by to learn more about the Paducah Innovation Hub today. If you would like to explore the Hub, you're in luck! We are hosting a ribbon cutting and open house to celebrate the 5 year anniversary of the Paducah Innovation Hub. Join us!
Posted as
Posted as
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
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.
Congratulations to our PATC September Students of the Month: Auto Tech - Elijah Johnson, Auto Body - Logan Walston, Welding - Aiden Hamilton, Carpentry - Ben Bliss, Health Science - NahJareiya Crumbaugh, MNA - Quinton Turner, Computer Science - Davis Young, Media Arts - Makenna Brown. #PaducahInnovationHub #MakeYourMark
Our Paducah Hub Makerspace tech students like Hayden English learn the tools and processes of the Makerspace and assist on projects as they develop their design and making skills. If you are interested in learning more about the tools and equipment in the Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace, the Hub is seeking more Makerspace Tech students. Contact Hub principal Steve Ybarzabal for more information.
Paducah Middle art teacher Dr. Anthony Woodruff says that the Paducah Middle Car Club is off to a great start!
PM students practiced proper lifting spots and safety when jacking up a vehicle, then changed and rotated tires using traditional hand tools and an impact wrench.
The Car Club plans to do an oil change demonstration at its next meeting.
PM students practiced proper lifting spots and safety when jacking up a vehicle, then changed and rotated tires using traditional hand tools and an impact wrench.
The Car Club plans to do an oil change demonstration at its next meeting.
Reminder: No school for students this Friday, September 26. Teachers are available for family conferences. Check with your student's school to reserve your spot.
Paducah Area Technology Center students have completed all safety trainings and are ready to work in the shops!
The annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities is in full swing!
From June 1 through August 31 you can donate to our Foundation and know that every dollar directly impacts our students. You can designate your donation to any of our schools, programs, and scholarships in the district via our Foundation.
In its 24th year, the Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities has been instrumental in helping build nonprofit endowment funds. Because of Mr. Paxton's vision and his family's continued commitment, the Community Foundation will match donations raised by each organization up to $10,000. These matching funds support the classes and after school programs at the Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace, which remain free to all district students.
Go to https://cfwestky.org/challenge to donate online, or mail your check directly to PPS Foundation, P O Box 2550, Paducah KY 42002-2550. We appreciate your continued support!
The annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities is in full swing!
From June 1 through August 31 you can donate to our Foundation and know that every dollar directly impacts our students. You can designate your donation to any of our schools, programs, and scholarships in the district via our Foundation.
In its 24th year, the Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities has been instrumental in helping build nonprofit endowment funds. Because of Mr. Paxton's vision and his family's continued commitment, the Community Foundation will match donations raised by each organization up to $10,000. These matching funds support the classes and after school programs at the Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace, which remain free to all district students.
Go to https://cfwestky.org/challenge to donate online, or mail your check directly to PPS Foundation, P O Box 2550, Paducah KY 42002-2550. We appreciate your continued support!
EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY******************
Due to the threat of severe weather, Paducah Public Schools will dismiss early today (Tuesday, May 20) . Here are the dismissal times:
Paducah Tilghman High School: 12: 30 PM
Paducah Middle School: 1:00 PM
Clark Elementary: 1:00 PM
Morgan Elementary: 1:30 PM
McNabb Elementary: 1:30 PM
Choices: 1:35 PM
Due to the threat of severe weather, Paducah Head Start Preschool will
dismiss at 12:15 p.m. today (Tuesday, May 20) for both morning session and full day students.
The early dismissal will ensure that all our students and employees will be home before the severe weather begins. All Paducah Public Schools after school activities, including ESS and athletics, are canceled due to the threat of severe weather.
Every year, Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA) hosts an art competition beginning at the regional level and culminating in a state-wide show celebrating Kentucky's talented student artists. This year Paducah Tilghman has two 1st place winners: Eleanor Hammonds in Fiber Arts and Cierra Franklin in Jewelry/Metal Arts. These students will be receiving their acknowledgements at the University of Kentucky on May 24th.
Tilghman sophomore Prestyn Dick gets the view from the bucket at Paducah Power's "Amped Up" program on April 23. Amped Up is an annual event hosted by Paducah Power to give high school students an introduction to work as a lineman.
Paducah Public Schools Board of Education appointed Amina Watkins to board member tonight at a special called meeting. She will serve the remainder of Dr. James Hudson's term after a relocation took him outside the city limits. The board interviewed five other candidates before selecting Watkins. Board Member Janice Howard says, "During the selection process, we were really impressed by how much each candidate loves our schools. And we thank them for their support. We are fortunate to live in a community that values our kids’ education. We found Amina Watkins to be exceptionally passionate about education and how it can make students happy, healthy, and successful." Watkins's first regular board meeting will be Monday, May 12.
Second year Health Science students have been learning about different types of wounds, the signs and symptoms of infection, and the appropriate treatment. Today, they attended a wound lab, where they learned how to make different types of fake wounds.
Our volunteers help in many different ways big and small! Today, volunteers offered their veins so Ms. Harmon's Phlebotomy class at the Paducah Innovation Hub could practice drawing blood. Thank you! You can find out more about the Health Science career pathway at the Paducah Area Technology Center here- https://paducahinnovationhub.com/atc/#
Members of the Kentucky Association of Economic Development stopped by to tour the Paducah Innovation HUB as part of the Kentucky Collaboration Conference. Recognized by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis as a national best practice for advancing economic equity among young adults, this $30 million state-of-the-art facility is redefining workforce training. With cutting-edge programs in technology, healthcare, transportation, and advanced manufacturing, the HUB is shaping the future of education and opportunity in Kentucky.
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Students of the Month for March 2025!
Ethan Burdette, Auto Tech....Will Hughes, Auto Body...Tyrone J. Johnson, Welding... Nic Mavigliano, Carpentry...Kimani Stephens, Health Science...JaVianna Willis, Phlebotomy...Matthew Lee, Computer Science ...Ryan Merritt, Media Arts ...Aiden Hamilton, Fire Science
