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!
Paducah Innovation Hub principal Steve Ybarzabal presented the creative strategies being used at the Paducah Innovation Hub at "Pathways to Progress: Workforce Strategies for Kentucky's Emerging Adults". The seminar was hosted by the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Thanks for representing the Paducah Innovation Hub, Mr. Ybarzabal!
TORNADO TAKEOUT meals will begin Monday, June 3!
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SUMMER MEALS 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)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM
Monday: Pick up 2 days of meals
Wednesday: Pick up 2 days of meals
Friday: Pick up 3 days of meals
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
TORNADO TAKEOUT meals will begin Monday, June 3!
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SUMMER MEALS at no charge for anyone 0-18!
*All children welcome, no matter what school district you attend!*
June 3-August 2
Delivery to community sites on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Pickup also available at Paducah Middle Cafe
(Located behind Paducah Middle School)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
Monday: Pick up 2 days of meals
Wednesday: Pick up 2 days of meals
Friday: Pick up 3 days of meals
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
Paducah Innovation Hub Principal Steve Ybarzabal will be presenting at "Pathways to Progress: Workforce Strategies for Kentucky's Emerging Adults" on Monday, June 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 ET in Louisville. The event will be hosted by the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here's a link for more info- https://www.stlouisfed.org/events/louisvill
The PATC Health Science Program held a pinning ceremony for students who received certifications that will allow them to work in healthcare on Monday, May 6 at the Paducah Innovation Hub. Ten students became Certified Phlebotomy Technicians and 13 became Certified Patient Care Technicians. They took national exams to receive these certifications. To honor their hard work, they were awarded pins by their instructors and celebrated with family and loved ones in attendance.
Pictured from left to right:
Back row: Joannah Crivello (instructor), Toree Purchase, Kaiden Rodgers, Guadalupe Molina, Andrea Harmon (instructor), Kayla Duong
Middle row: Weslyn Durfee, Alexandria Copper, Jeslee Johnson, Madeline Peck, Caroline Crice, Jamilah Alfaro, JaLeal Morris
Front row: Arrianna Cope, Mahalia Hicks, Reagan Hartman, Kayla O’Malley, Baylee Delk, Emma Durbin, Bryleigh Heal, and Sydnee Harris
Not pictured: Nevaeh Troupe and DaJanai Mason
Paducah Public Schools will dismiss early today due to inclement weather. Dismissal Schedule: PTHS, Choices and Paducah Middle: 11:30 a.m. Clark and Morgan: 12:15 p.m. McNabb and Head Start: 1:00 p.m. There will be no afternoon Head Start. All after school activities are canceled. This will insure that all our students and staff are safely home by 2:00 p.m.
Today we celebrate our Nutrition Services staff, who strive each day to provide our students and staff with healthy, tasty, meals and snacks. Thank you for all the ways you take care of us!
Congratulations to the Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month! Auto Tech- Max Petty....Auto Body- Blake Strong...Welding- Emma Campbell....Carpentry-Caleb Melton.....Health Science- Audreya White....Body Structures and Functions-Hannah Meyer....Computer Science- Jacob Hequembourg (not pictured)...Media Arts- Jett Palmer
Brody Yarbrough, an Auto Tech student at the Paducah Area Technical Center, brought in his 2021 MasterSbilt Late Model dirt track racer for some maintenance today. Brody has been racing for almost a year on dirt tracks and said he likes everything about it. You can catch him this summer at Paducah International Raceway!
Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Our principals give themselves heart and soul in pursuit of our mission to know each and every student by name and need. Thank you for your leadership!
Paducah Middle 8th graders Elliott Bidwell and Tate Housman recently donated some volunteer hours to help weed the Bioswale at the Paducah Innovation Hub. The volunteer hours will help them earn a Scout Badge in Conservation. Thanks, Elliott and Tate!
"It was really fun. I'm really considering it as a career option. I'm glad Tilghman has an opportunity to bring kids out to do this, it was really fun," - PTHS Sophomore Cooper Cunningham on Paducah Power's "Amped Up" career event.
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local-power-company-works-to-keep-the-younger-generation-interested-in-careers-as-linemen/article_9deda784-029b-11ef-9c24-77f70014b0ac.html
Photo credit: Taylor Bryan, WPSD
In each of our schools, our office staff keep our schools running as they answer phones, take attendance, keep books, and a million other tasks each day. Thank you all for your dedication, your expertise, and for being the ones who can answer all our questions!
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center students who have completed 10 hours of OSHA training!
OSHA 10-hour training is designed for entry-level workers in construction and general industry. While the OSHA Outreach Training Program is voluntary, employers may require new hires to earn an OSHA 10 card before they start work.
We are honored to have Dr. Patrick White, Research Director of the Nuclear Innovation Alliance, at the Paducah Innovation Hub today to speak with our students about the future of nuclear energy and job opportunities in the field. We appreciate PACRO and the Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, LLC for sponsoring Dr. White's visit!
We are honored to have the Paducah Innovation Hub featured in a publication by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Institute for Economic Equity.
This year's analysis, "2024 State of Economic Equity", includes a section on the Paducah Innovation Hub and how it provides an innovative approach for young people to explore career paths. You can see the publication at:
https://bit.ly/StLouisFedReserveMag
The Institute for Economic Equity promotes a more equitable economy for households and communities in the Eighth Federal Reserve District and beyond. It works to support an economy that works for all, regardless of race or ethnicity, gender or where they live.
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for March 2024! Auto Tech/Bennett Wilke...Auto Body/Macen Pierce...Welding/Daniel Lundberg....Carpentry/Wyatt Greer...Health Science/Kadence Robertson..Phelbotomy/Asia Wright...Computer Science/Oliver Cox (not pictured)...Media Arts/Zachary Poat.
Caldwell County Middle School is one of many schools from the region that have visited the Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace. Welcome, Caldwell County Middle School!
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the month for February 2024! Auto Tech/Devin Moore...Auto Body/Elijiah Turney...Welding/Connell J. Mounday...Carpentry/Gatlin Rasche...Health Science/Tearany Keeling...Body Structures & Functions/Cassidy Minter...Computer Science/Benson Huang (not pictured)...Media Arts/Haley Caronongan
