As we look toward school next week following the winter storm, here's a reminder about how we will let you know about weather-related changes to our school schedule.
PTHS sophomore Elliott Bidwell received his award for placing third in the high school argumentative essay division of the Paducah-McCracken County NAACP Fredericka Hargrove Poster and Essay Contest on January 18.
Elliott and his fellow Paducah Public Schools student winners centered their entries around the theme of being agents of change in their communities.
The group is pictured with school board member, Amina Watkins, superintendent Dr. Donald Shively, and assistant superintendent Will Black.
Congratulations, Elliott!
Elliott and his fellow Paducah Public Schools student winners centered their entries around the theme of being agents of change in their communities.
The group is pictured with school board member, Amina Watkins, superintendent Dr. Donald Shively, and assistant superintendent Will Black.
Congratulations, Elliott!
The PTHS Girls Basketball vs. Fulton City varsity game scheduled for Thursday, January 22, has been canceled.
It's Basketball Homecoming Week this week as PTHS Boys JV and Varsity host Marshall County Friday, January 23 at Dinning Gymnasium. JV Boys begin at 6:00 p.m. The homecoming ceremony will be between games. Varsity will follow at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets at GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/5300805?schoolId=KY13135
Paducah Tilghman Wrestling seniors Aiden Hilton, Ben Hall, Christian Prieto-Bottom, DJ Wilson, and Elias McPike were honored prior to the PTHS vs. Murphysboro Duals on January 15. Thanks to you all for your work in the classroom and on the mat!
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technology Center Students of the Month for December 2025:
Auto Tech - Dewayne Wills Jr.
Auto Body – Caden Flemons
Welding – Michael Pelech
Carpentry – Peyton Pierson
Health Science – Lily Coomer
Phlebotomy – Jamari Johnson
Computer Science – London McDowell
Media Arts – Kane Hulen (Not Pictured)
Thank you, Rhodes Convenience Stores, for your support!
Auto Tech - Dewayne Wills Jr.
Auto Body – Caden Flemons
Welding – Michael Pelech
Carpentry – Peyton Pierson
Health Science – Lily Coomer
Phlebotomy – Jamari Johnson
Computer Science – London McDowell
Media Arts – Kane Hulen (Not Pictured)
Thank you, Rhodes Convenience Stores, for your support!
Paducah Tilghman Boys Basketball plays Graves County at home tonight. The Junior Varsity game will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Varsity game at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets at GoFan- https://gofan.co/event/5780872?schoolId=KY13135
Congratulations to the 2026 Paducah Tilghman Basketball Homecoming Court:
Row 1, l to r: Myiesha Smith, Olivia Uhlik, Jillian Slaughter, Bailey Faulkner, May Birdsong, Laniya Rouse, Milly Oblea, Angelique Hernandez
Row 2, l to r: Leyton Morris, Ian Swenson, Aiden Forthman, Creighton Wade, Julian Washington, Brenden Brown, Gannon Massey, Brenden Mira
The homecoming ceremony will be held after the Junior Varsity vs. Marshall County game at approximately 7:00 p.m. The Varsity vs. Marshall County game will follow.
Row 1, l to r: Myiesha Smith, Olivia Uhlik, Jillian Slaughter, Bailey Faulkner, May Birdsong, Laniya Rouse, Milly Oblea, Angelique Hernandez
Row 2, l to r: Leyton Morris, Ian Swenson, Aiden Forthman, Creighton Wade, Julian Washington, Brenden Brown, Gannon Massey, Brenden Mira
The homecoming ceremony will be held after the Junior Varsity vs. Marshall County game at approximately 7:00 p.m. The Varsity vs. Marshall County game will follow.
We've got a full night of basketball tonight as PTHS hosts Murray High School. Games begin at 5:00 p.m. with JV Boys, Varsity Girls, and Varsity Boys on tap. Get your tickets at GoFan: https://kycde5.infinitecampus.org/campus/paducah.jsp
We've got lots of basketball and wrestling action this week. Join us for a home game or meet! #GoBigBlue
PT Seniors, send us your photo to be included in the PTHS Senior Slideshow that will be featured at the end of the year. See the graphic for more info.
Tilghman senior Christian Prieto Bottoms signed his paperwork and was sworn in to the Army National Guard today by Senior Naval Science Instructor Daniel Outcalt. Christian plans to pursue training as a medic. Congratulations, Christian!
There is a schedule change with PT Boys Basketball.
Boys Basketball will host Hopkins County Central Friday, January 9th. JV plays at 6 PM followed by Varsity at 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball will travel to Hopkins County Central on Monday, February 2nd. JV plays at 6 PM followed by Varsity at 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball will host Hopkins County Central Friday, January 9th. JV plays at 6 PM followed by Varsity at 7:30 p.m.
Boys Basketball will travel to Hopkins County Central on Monday, February 2nd. JV plays at 6 PM followed by Varsity at 7:30 p.m.
Join us at the PT Wrestling vs. Murphysboro next Thursday, January 15 at 5:45 p.m. as we honor seniors Christian Prieto-Bottoms, Ben Hall, DJ Wilson, Aiden Hilton, and Elias McPike.
Paducah Tilghman Boys Basketball plays Hopkins Central at home Friday, January 8. The Junior Varsity game will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Varsity game at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets at GoFan- https://gofan.co/app/school/KY13135
Paducah Tilghman High School is accepting nominations for the PTHS 2025-26 Hall of Fame class. This honor is bestowed on Lincoln High School/ Augusta Tilghman High School/Paducah Tilghman High School graduates to recognize outstanding accomplishments and to provide role models for current students. Criteria include excellence in the individual's chosen career, community service, and overall integrity
The recipient will be recognized at graduation and a portrait with a biography will hang in the Wall of Fame Hallway at Paducah Tilghman. The honor may not be bestowed posthumously. A committee will choose the recipient.
Use this link to access the nomination form- https://form.jotform.com/243303957952059
The deadline for nominations is February 1, 2026.
The recipient will be recognized at graduation and a portrait with a biography will hang in the Wall of Fame Hallway at Paducah Tilghman. The honor may not be bestowed posthumously. A committee will choose the recipient.
Use this link to access the nomination form- https://form.jotform.com/243303957952059
The deadline for nominations is February 1, 2026.
We were delighted to celebrate four mid-year graduates from Choices Educational Center at our board meeting on December 18. Congratulations to Jada Carter, Retavion Copeland, Ken Edward Mendiola, and Nevaeh Rednour and best wishes as you go forward!
Students are taking the wheel on the Road to Excellence!
Congratulations to sophomore Parker Woodford for winning one of our random drawings rewarding students for good attendance, behavior and grades. Parker won a HP laptop computer, thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor!
Now in its second year, the Road to Excellence, in partnership between Paducah Tilghman High School and Hands of Hope 501 – c3, is a program where students earn chances throughout the year for prizes including the grand prize… a CAR!
Congratulations to sophomore Parker Woodford for winning one of our random drawings rewarding students for good attendance, behavior and grades. Parker won a HP laptop computer, thanks to a generous donation from an anonymous donor!
Now in its second year, the Road to Excellence, in partnership between Paducah Tilghman High School and Hands of Hope 501 – c3, is a program where students earn chances throughout the year for prizes including the grand prize… a CAR!
Students are taking the wheel on the Road to Excellence!
Congratulations to freshman LaKenzie Arnold for winning one of our random drawings rewarding students for good attendance, behavior and grades. LaKenzie won an Insignia Fire TV, thanks to a generous donation from Tara Wise Sawvel!
Now in its second year, the Road to Excellence, in partnership between Paducah Tilghman High School and Hands of Hope 501 – c3, is a program where students earn chances throughout the year for prizes including the grand prize… a CAR!
Paducah Tilghman High School is looking for your help! Our career and technical education teachers want to revitalize our advisory committees. Advisory committees are composed of industry partners, teachers, students, parents, and administrators. They meet twice a year to help teachers better understand the skills students need to be successful in specific pathways and as an employee. If you are interested in serving as an industry partner for any of the following pathways, please email susie.nguyen@paducah.kyschools.us and let her know which pathway you would like to help with.
• Administrative Support Services
• Automation Engineering
• Cinematography and Video Production
• Computer Programming
• Consumer and Family Services
• Digital Design and Game Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Fashion and Interior Design
• Information Support and Services
• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management
Thank you for your help as we strive to make our programs the best they can be!
• Administrative Support Services
• Automation Engineering
• Cinematography and Video Production
• Computer Programming
• Consumer and Family Services
• Digital Design and Game Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Fashion and Interior Design
• Information Support and Services
• Management and Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management
Thank you for your help as we strive to make our programs the best they can be!
