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.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will host their annual "Paducah's Got Talent" talent show on Friday, May 9 at 6:00 p.m. at the Paducah Tilghman Auditorium. The show will feature students currently enrolled in elementary, middle, and high school, with cash prizes being awarded for first, second, and third place. Entry applications at available at your student's FRYSC office. All funds received from the talent show will be applied to the Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Fund.
Paducah Storm Watch Step Teams have been given a unique opportunity to participate in the Derby City National Step Show on April 19 in Louisville, KY. Paducah Public Schools will be represented in the elementary school division by Tornado FUSION, which is composed of members from Clark (ELITE), McNabb (MAGIC) and Morgan (UNITE). Tornado PRIME from Paducah Middle School will represent the middle school division; Tornado SURGE will represent the high school division.
The teams will compete for a trophy and anywhere from $250 to $1000 in cash prizes. In addition, they will have the opportunity to share the stage with step teams from across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
The students have been practicing diligently since February, learning their competition routines and their regular team routines. Talk about dedication!
If you are unable to attend the show in Louisville, our students will be performing on Friday, April 18 at PTHS for Morgan's Got Talent at 6:00 p.m. They will also have their final showcase on Saturday, April 26 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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!
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!
Dr. Dennis Dickerson, Professor of History Emeritus at Vanderbilt University, will present "William Stuart Nelson: The Origins of the Nonviolence Movement in the United States" on Saturday, March 29th, at 1:00 PM at the Clemens Fine Arts Center, WKCTC campus. The event is free and open to the public.
Dr. Dickerson will explore Nelson’s pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Nelson, who graduated from Lincoln High School, collaborated with Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to advance nonviolent activism and interfaith unity.
In addition to the Saturday lecture, Dr. Dickerson will meet with Paducah Tilghman and McCracken County High School students, on Friday, offering them a unique chance to engage with a scholar of his caliber.
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!
Paducah Middle School is thrilled to announce the incredible success of our students in the recent honor choir selections. These talented young musicians have demonstrated exceptional dedication and skill throughout a demanding audition process.
A massive congratulations to Thomas Dorsey, Celia Veal, and Eliza Veal for their selection to the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) National Honor Choir! Their upcoming performance in Dallas at the 2025 ACDA National Conference is a remarkable achievement, placing them among the top young singers in the country.
We also celebrate the outstanding accomplishment of Duece Benberry, Thomas Dorsey, Lenny Page, Harrison Romain, Celia Veal, and Eliza Veal, who represented Paducah Middle with distinction in the KMEA All-State Junior High Choir earlier this year. Their hard work at the district level and beyond has truly paid off.
And a special cheer for our phenomenal sixth graders, Ava Coffey, Peyton Crockett, Hansen Okerson, Eloise Paschall, and Carter Rains, for their beautiful contribution to the KMEA All-State Children's Choir! Their participation in this prestigious ensemble is a fantastic start to their honor choir journey.
Congratulations to all of our honor choir participants! Your passion for music inspires us all. 🌟
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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!
Reminder: There will be no school for students Friday, March 14. It is a professional development day for our staff. Enjoy the weekend!
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!
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!
Here is a copy of the Paducah Middle Soccer schedule for Spring 2025. Good luck to both teams as they play open the regular season at Reidland tonight! Girls play at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Boys game at approximately 6:30 p.m.
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 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!
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!
Due to inclement weather, Paducah Public Schools will use non-traditional instruction (NTI) tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th.
Your child's school or teacher will send instructions for online or at-home learning.
The NTI day does not change the school calendar. The last day for students is still Thursday, May 22.
Thank you for helping your child learn from home tomorrow!
Paducah Middle will dismiss one hour early today due to the forecast for snow this afternoon. Dismissal is moved to 1:40 p.m. After-school activities are also cancelled tonight districtwide.
Thank you for working with us to keep your student safe!
