Paducah Middle seventh graders Sam Marcum and Calleigh Oldja are among 20 finalists who have been selected to participate in the Western Kentucky Regional Civics Bee. The competition will take place on April 22 at the Carson Center in Paducah.
The civics bee is an initiative by the Civic Trust of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
Congratulations and Good Luck, Sam and Calleigh!
Head Start Preschool Screening for the 2023-24 school year will be offered on two dates: Friday, April 28 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon and Friday, May 5 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 Noon. You can register for an appointment here: https://bit.ly/40JTwsm
Screenings will be at Paducah Head Start Preschool, 1350 South 6th St.
Please see the flyer for more information.
Online Registration for PPS students who are returning for the 2023-24 school year opens April 1. Save the date!
The Paducah Tilghman Student Equity Advisory Council (SEAC) will host a student-led parent forum Tuesday, April 11, 5:00 PM at the Seaman's Church Institute, 129 South Water Street. All PPS parents are welcome. Please see the flyer for more information.
Paducah Middle students competed in the Murray State Phi Alpha Theta annual History Day competition where regional middle and high schools come to Murray State to compete for prizes in World and U.S. history. These 8th-grade students completed a 150-question examination and took 3rd place in the US History competition and Caroline Adkins finished 2nd place overall.
Online Registration for PPS students who are returning for the 2023-24 school year opens April 1. Save the date!
Here are the calendars for the 2023-24 school year.
Online Registration for PPS students who are returning for the 2023-24 school year opens April 1. Save the date!
Reminder: There's no school for students tomorrow (Friday, March 17). It's a professional development day for teachers. Enjoy the long weekend!
Eighth grade parents and students, please join us at the PTHS Auditorium on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:00 PM for 8th Grade Transition Night. Auditorium doors open at 5:45.
You will have the opportunity to learn about your 9th grade schedule, meet your teachers, and explore career pathways, clubs and activities.
There will be an AP information session prior to the event at 5:30 PM in the PT Library. There will be a greeter at the auditorium entrance to let parents in for the AP session.
Best wishes to the Paducah Middle Boys and Girls Soccer teams as they begin their season. Here's a photo of the soccer schedule.
There will be a Winter Sports end-of-year banquet for Paducah Middle School Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Wrestling and Cheerleaders on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:00 PM at the Paducah Middle School Cafeteria.
Coach Hamilton requests the help of parent volunteers to help decorate and also clean up after the event. Volunteers for decorating should be present at 4:00 PM on March 2.
Congratulations and safe travels to our students who were selected by audition as members of the National American Choral Directors Association Honor Choirs:
Celia Veal (Clark Elementary, 5th Grade)
Eliza Veal (Clark Elementary, 5th Grade)
Celia and Eliza were the first students from Clark Elementary to be selected for the ACDA National Honor Choir!
Max Canlas (Paducah Middle School, 8th Grade)
Alayna Watkins (Paducah Tilghman HS, 12 Grade)
Amarie Smith (Paducah Tilghman HS, 12 Grade)
The group will be traveling to Cincinnati February 22-25 for the honor choir rehearsal and performance.
The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) has declared February 15th as School Resource Officer Appreciation Day.
From the classroom, to the hallway, the football field and everywhere in between, thank you all for making our schools safe places to learn and thrive!
A group of Paducah Middle students are traveling to Louisville today to participate in the Kentucky Music Educator’s Association’s All State Choirs. Here are the students that were selected by audition to participate:
(Kentucky All State Children’s Choir, 6th Graders)
Thomas Dorsey, Izabella O’Brien, & Thea Shurley
(Kentucky Junior High All State Choir, 7th and 8th Graders)
Caroline Adkins, Sasha Black, Max Canlas, Cruz Franklin, Amaria Holmes, Tate Housman, Abigail Ingram, Charlotte LeNeave, LaKarrion Mendiola, Emmett Morehead, Sophia Panor, Kamren Patterson, & Sloane Yates
Good luck, and safe travels!
Our Family Resource Youth Services (FRYSC) directors and support staff gathered at the Hub today for an appreciation luncheon held in their honor. Family Resource and Youth Services Centers remove the non-academic barriers to student achievement, bridge the gaps the needed resources, and collaborate the resources of schools and communities for the success of students, families and communities. Join us in celebrating February 6-10 as "FRYSC Coordinators Appreciation Week"! #whateverittakes #kybuilt #fryscstrong
The Paducah African American Leadership Club will host a Black History Presentation on Friday, February 24, 5:30 PM at the Paducah Tilghman High School Auditorium. Admission is $5.00. There will be a Soul Food Dinner Plate option available for an additional $5.00.
The event is open to the community. For information, vendors, and sponsorships please contact Shonda Hollowell-Burrus at 270-444-5600 ext. 1070 or via e-mail at shonda.burrus@paducah.kyschools.us
PPS parents and students: We will be in school tomorrow (Friday, February 3). Please prepare accordingly. Let's finish the week with momentum!
Postponement:
Paducah Middle 8th Grade parents, the informational session on selecting classes for 9th grade that was scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 5:30 PM in the Paducah Middle School Cafeteria has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.
Paducah Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 2. There will be no in-person instruction; it will be an NTI Day. While schools will be closed, students are expected to follow their school's NTI Day plan and complete their assignments as provided to them by their teachers. Expect that school will be in session on Friday. Stay warm, and stay safe!
