Have you registered your children for school? Online Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open for new and returning students. You can find instructions for online registration at https://www.paducah.kyschools.us/page/pps-olr-25-26
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!
Baseball tryouts for Paducah Middle will be Monday, July 21 from 5:00PM-7:00PM with the location TBA. Following tryouts, practice will be from 5:00PM-6:30PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday until school begins. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate. You can download a copy of the KHSAA Physical Form at https://5il.co/3l6w8. Please contact Coach Cooper at brandon_cooper01@yahoo.com for any additional questions.
Tornado League football practice will begin Thursday, July 10 from 6:30PM -8:00 PM for all grades. Practice will be at Paducah Middle School. There will also be a 6th grade meeting on July 10 at 6:30 PM.
Practices will be 6:30PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Parents - it's very important for your players to show up so we can start putting teams together. It's not too late to register your child. We will have someone to help with registration during practices. The fee is now $85. No parents or children are permitted to go on the practice field. Contact Coach Tez for additional questions - letizarnold@gmail.com
Practices will be 6:30PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Parents - it's very important for your players to show up so we can start putting teams together. It's not too late to register your child. We will have someone to help with registration during practices. The fee is now $85. No parents or children are permitted to go on the practice field. Contact Coach Tez for additional questions - letizarnold@gmail.com
Tornado League football practice will begin Thursday, July 10 from 6:30PM -8:00 PM for all grades. Practice will be at Paducah Middle School. There will also be a 6th grade meeting on July 10 at 6:30 PM.
Practices will be 6:30PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Parents - it's very important for your players to show up so we can start putting teams together. It's not too late to register your child. We will have someone to help with registration during practices. The fee is now $85. No parents or children are permitted to go on the practice field. Contact Coach Tez for additional questions - letizarnold@gmail.com
Practices will be 6:30PM - 8:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Parents - it's very important for your players to show up so we can start putting teams together. It's not too late to register your child. We will have someone to help with registration during practices. The fee is now $85. No parents or children are permitted to go on the practice field. Contact Coach Tez for additional questions - letizarnold@gmail.com
Baseball tryouts for Paducah Middle will be Monday, July 21 from 5:00PM-7:00PM with the location TBA. Following tryouts, practice will be from 5:00PM-6:30PM on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday until school begins. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate. You can download a copy of the KHSAA Physical Form at https://5il.co/3l6w8. Please contact Coach Cooper at brandon_cooper01@yahoo.com for any additional questions.
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!
Tornado Takeout summer meals are available beginning Monday, June 2! Summer meals are available for all children from birth to 18 years old, no matter what school district you attend. Meals will be available Monday - Friday from June 2 to August 1 . Hot lunch meals will be available daily with a breakfast given for the next day. On Friday children will get a breakfast & lunch for Saturday and Sunday and breakfast for Monday. Tornado Takeout will be closed on June 19 and July 4.
Save the Date: The window for online registration for the Paducah Public Schools 2025-26 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!
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!
Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) is a federal nutrition program that provides grocery benefits during the summer months to families with children eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. Kentucky’s 2025 SEBT program is now underway.
Students who have received SNAP, KTAP, and/or Kinship Care for at least one (1) month since July 1st, 2024 are automatically eligible.
Students who were not directly certified (e.g., through SNAP, KTAP, or Medicaid) or were not approved for free/reduced-price meals during the 2024–2025 school year can apply for SEBT at:
👉 https://KYSEBT.ky.gov
Summer SEBT eligibility is based on student enrollment during the 2024–2025 school year.
For more information, here's a link to the SEBT email https://5il.co/3i3yu
Tornado Takeout summer meals are available beginning Monday, June 2! Summer meals are available for all children from birth to 18 years old, no matter what school district you attend. Meals will be available Monday - Friday from June 2 to August 1 . Hot lunch meals will be available daily with a breakfast given for the next day. On Friday children will get a breakfast & lunch for Saturday and Sunday and breakfast for Monday. Tornado Takeout will be closed on June 19 and July 4.
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Tornado Takeout summer meals are available beginning Monday, June 2! Summer meals are available for all children from birth to 18 years old, no matter what school district you attend. Meals will be available Monday - Friday from June 2 to August 1 . Hot lunch meals will be available daily with a breakfast given for the next day. On Friday children will get a breakfast & lunch for Saturday and Sunday and breakfast for Monday. Tornado Takeout will be closed on June 19 and July 4.
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.
Paducah Public Schools is proud to share McNabb Elementary School Librarian Genia Buchanan is the United Way of Western Kentucky Live United honoree for education! Ms. Buchanan was nominated and selected by a committee of community members. The accolade recognizes one person throughout the region who excels in promoting learning. Ms. Buchanan leads McNabb's academic team. She is always leveraging resources to expand the library's collection. Recently, through the support of a donor, Ms. Buchanan was able to upgrade the library's seating area for students. Congratulations, Ms. Buchanan! Thank you for all you do for your students!
Preschool screening for the 2025-26 school year will be held at Paducah Head Start Preschool, 2200 Washington Street, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 2, 2025. You may register your child for a preschool screening if they will be three or four years old by August 1, 2025. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins will be screened as time allows. To register, scan the QR code on the attached flyer. For more information, please call 270-444-5780. ......... La evaluación preescolar para el año escolar 2025-26 se llevará a cabo en Paducah Head Start Preschool, 2200 Washington Street, el viernes 2 de mayo de 2025. Puede inscribir a su hijo/a para una evaluación preescolar si cumplirá tres o cuatro años para el 1 de agosto de 2025. Se recomienda programar una cita. Se evaluará a quienes acudan sin cita previa, según el tiempo disponible. Para inscribirse, escanee el código QR del folleto adjunto. Para más información, llame al 270-444-5780.
Preschool screening for the 2025-26 school year will be held at Paducah Head Start Preschool, 2200 Washington Street, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 2, 2025. You may register your child for a preschool screening if they will be three or four years old by August 1, 2025. Appointments are encouraged. Walk-ins will be screened as time allows. To register, scan the QR code on the attached flyer. For more information, please call 270-444-5780. ......... La evaluación preescolar para el año escolar 2025-26 se llevará a cabo en Paducah Head Start Preschool, 2200 Washington Street, el viernes 2 de mayo de 2025. Puede inscribir a su hijo/a para una evaluación preescolar si cumplirá tres o cuatro años para el 1 de agosto de 2025. Se recomienda programar una cita. Se evaluará a quienes acudan sin cita previa, según el tiempo disponible. Para inscribirse, escanee el código QR del folleto adjunto. Para más información, llame al 270-444-5780.
🎉 HUGE congrats to our West Kentucky Star Teacher of the Month Emily Morris from McNabb Elementary! She received $75 from contest sponsor Scott Walker Construction after being voted top teacher for the month of March. 🎉
We are lucky to have Mrs. Morris inspiring and shaping young minds everyday. Her dedication, passion, and creativity make learning an adventure for her students. Thank you, Mrs. Morris, for all you do! 🍎📚 A big shout-out and thank you to West Kentucky Star and to sponsor Scott Walker Construction for making this special recognition possible. Your support for our educators is truly appreciated. 🙌 #TeacherOfTheMonth #McNabbElementary #ScottWalkerConstruction
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.
