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!
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 Middle 8th Grade Promotion will be Wednesday, May 21, 11:00 a.m. at Southland Baptist Temple, 927 Yarbro Lane. Join us as we celebrate our 8th graders!
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!
