
There will be an informational Parent Meeting/Meet the Coach event for those interested in playing boys basketball for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting will be in the PTHS Blue Room at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21.


There will be a press conference to introduce PTHS Girls Basketball Coach Howard Dillard Jr. and PTHS Boys Basketball Coach David Davis on Wednesday, May 21 at 2:30 p.m. in the PTHS Main Lobby. All are welcome. Please enter through the front entrance to Paducah Tilghman.


PTHS Boys Soccer will host Open Fields at on Mondays and Wednesdays, Jane 2 - June 27, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. at Jetton Soccer Fields. Please see the attached graphic for more information.


There will be a press conference to introduce PTHS Girls Basketball Coach Howard Dillard Jr. and PTHS Boys Basketball Coach David Davis on Wednesday, May 21 at 2:30 p.m. in the PTHS Main Lobby. All are welcome. Please enter through the main entrance to PTHS.


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.


There will be an informational Parent Meeting/Meet the Coach event for those interested in playing boys basketball for the 2025-26 school year. The meeting will be in the PTHS Blue Room at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21.


PTHS Girls Soccer will hold tryouts at Jetton Soccer Field on Thursday, July 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please see the graphic for more information.

PTHS Girls Soccer will host Open Fields at Jetton Soccer Fields on Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 27-June 12, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Please see the attached photo for more info.


Paducah Tilghman Tennis made a strong showing in the regional tournament, capturing a team boys title along with boys singles and boys doubles individual titles.
The Paducah Tilghman Boys tennis team won the Region One Team Championship on May 10, defeating McCracken County by a score of 3-2 in the championship match. The Paducah Tilghman Girls team finished as region runner-up.
Whitson McNeill is the Boys Singles regional champion for a second time. The Tilghman senior claimed his title with a 6-3, 1-6, 10-8 win over McCracken County’s Luke Brayboy.
The PT Boys Doubles team of T.J. Duwe and Leyton Morris won the regional championship for Doubles, defeating Asher Shanks and Hayden Taylor of McCracken County 6-2, 5-7, 10-8.
The PT Girls Doubles team of Maddie Duwe and Alex Anderson finished as region runner-up, losing to McCracken County in the championship match.
All champions and runners-up will represent the region in Lexington starting May 27.




THE GRAND REVEAL!
The PTHS Yearbook staff is proud to present our Yearbook Cover for the 2024-2025 school year. TOMORROW, 05/16 IS THE LAST DAY TO PRE-ORDER! We are running out of books available for pre-order, so don't miss out on securing your copy full of the year's memories. The year may be coming to a close, but remember, #TheBeatGoesON
Order Here: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1069279/Paducah-Tilghman-High-School/2025-Yearbook/20240611041731750133/CATALOG_SHOP or have your student pick up an order form and turn it in with their cash or check (made out to Paducah Tilghman High School) to Ms. Gallagher in Room 101.
Books are expected to be here next week, and details regarding distribution, specifically senior pick-up, will be announced once the books have arrived on campus. For all other yearbook information, please contact megan.gallagher@paducah.kyschools.us or call 270-444-5650 ext. 2101


Hands of Hope, a local non-profit foundation, has partnered with Paducah Tilghman High School to create a new program called “Road to Excellence”. The purpose of the "Road to Excellence" is to take things back to basics focusing on being present at school, building camaraderie between fellow students, zero tolerance for bullying, and keeping a clear channel of communication between teachers and students.
Since the program began in November of 2024 PTHS has had a near record increase in attendance.
Students will be entered for the chance to win a car at the end of the school year based on their attendance, behavior, and academics!
Hands of Hope has a fundraising goal of $7,000. If you would like to contribute, you can do so at the Road to Excellence GoFundMe- https://bit.ly/4i6esSe


Join us Wednesday, May 14 at 12:45 p.m. on Facebook or Youtube as we announce the winner of the Road to Excellence Car Giveaway! Our students have been collecting tickets for Attendance, Good Behavior, and Academic Excellence all year- we're excited to see who wins! Join us on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/pthsofficial or our PPTV Youtube livestream at https://www.youtube.com/live/lzuSLmX4J30?si=nBvZH1zHOYUarapX


It was a joy to celebrate graduates Sergio Granado and Nakori Woods today at the Paducah Innovation Hub. Best wishes, Sergio, and Nakori! You will be missed!

Yearbook BOGO Sale: Buy this year's 2024-2025 yearbook, get last year's 2023-2024 yearbook for half price (that's $100 for BOTH yearbooks, with a total savings of $25)! Pre-orders for the 2024-2025 yearbooks end on May 16th (this is the last day to order online or through a payment plan)
The 2025 yearbooks are expected to be in before the end of the school year, but there are no guarantees that there will be any copies left after pre-orders, so order yours TODAY!
Note: there are limited copies of both books, and they are sold on a first-come basis!


Senior Signing Day is Friday, May 9th at 12:00 p.m. in the PTHS Gym lobby. Seniors will be recognized for their post-secondary commitments including college, military, internships, etc. If you have questions, please casaundra.newsome@paducah.kyschools.us


Every year, Kentucky Art Education Association (KyAEA) hosts an art competition beginning at the regional level and culminating in a state-wide show celebrating Kentucky's talented student artists. This year Paducah Tilghman has two 1st place winners: Eleanor Hammonds in Fiber Arts and Cierra Franklin in Jewelry/Metal Arts. These students will be receiving their acknowledgements at the University of Kentucky on May 24th.



🎉 Huge congratulations to our amazing Health Science students who have earned their Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Phlebotomy Technician certifications! 💉🩺 Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off. We're especially proud of the many students who are planning to pursue their passion for healthcare by majoring in nursing in college. Your future is bright, and we can't wait to see all that you accomplish! #PCT #Phlebotomy #FutureNurses #PaducahInnovationHUB #PaducahTilghman


Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Paducah Football Association Golf Scramble. Proceeds from the event support the high school, middle school, and Tornado League football programs. To register, click the link below or contact Elisha Winslow at elisha.winslow@paducah.kyschools.us
https://forms.gle/1KNYmRML9fL1DZkq5


Congratulations, PTHS Class of '25!


🍎 Happy National School Nurse Day to our incredible Nurse Murdock! 💙 Your caring nature, unwavering professionalism, and dedication to the well-being of each and every student make a world of difference here at Paducah Tilghman. Thank you for always being there to help with a smile and for keeping our students healthy and safe! We appreciate you so much! #NationalSchoolNurseDay #SchoolNurse
