Paducah Tilghman High School

We are thrilled to introduce SchoolCash Online, our new, easy-to-use digital payment system for all school-related fees. From field trips to spirit wear, you can now pay for everything in just a few clicks!

Why you’ll love it:

Convenience: Pay from your phone, anywhere, anytime.

Peace of Mind: No more worrying about money getting lost at the bottom of a backpack.

Stay Organized: Receive email notifications for upcoming fees and view your payment history in one place.

Get a head start! Register your account today so you’re ready to go for the upcoming season: SchoolCashOnline.com

4 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

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The 25th Annual Peggy and Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities continues! From now until August 28th, you can support our students and schools through our Paducah Public Schools Foundation. Donations are match-eligible until the end of the challenge. Click the link below to donate.
https://cfwk.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=1498

4 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Paducah Tilghman Football season box-seat ticket renewals are open! Last year's season ticket holders get first priority to renew.

To renew your season box-seat tickets for the 2026 season or to join the wait list for box-seats please reach out to Elisha Walker at elisha.walker@paducah.kyschools. us or David Dobbins at david.dobbins@paducah.kyschools.us.

Credit/debit cards and checks are accepted. Season tickets that are not renewed by August 1 will be released for wait list purchase.

6 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

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Construction of the Paducah Public Schools solar field project is in its final phase. The project began with the demolition of the old Forest Hills School in March 2026. The solar field’s construction is funded by an $875,000 Department of Energy grant received in the fall of 2024.

At the February meeting of the Paducah Board of Education Superintendent Donald Shively said the solar field, which will feed into the Paducah Power System grid, will provide a practical learning experience for students.

“There’s a revenue source for us, but really the focus is on teaching electricity,” Shively said. “Engaging kids in electrical engineering, becoming electricians, and having a real-world site to take them to for hands-on learning. It’s right in Forest Hills, so that’s four minutes from here, and it’ll be our real-world teaching spot. We got awarded this grant in the fall of ‘24, and when you think through what’s going on at the DOE site with not only nuclear enrichment, but now the AI data center that looks to be announced here in the next few weeks, all of that revolves around electricity.”

(Note: The Paducah Sun story "Paducah BOE approves demo contract ahead of solar field project" by Ben Overby on February 17, 2026 was used with permission as the basis for this summary.)

Photo credits: Russ Litsinger, Ascendent Facility Partners

9 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

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A construction site with a yellow excavator and a large, open area. A brick building with a chimney.

Multiple solar panels in a row on a dirt field, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

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Solar panels under construction in an outdoor area surrounded by a chain-link fence and trees.

Solar panels installed on metal stands in a dirt field, surrounded by trees and greenery.

A solar farm under construction. A car is parked in front of the fence. Green grass and trees are in the background.

Solar panels are installed on a metal structure next to a fenced yard with a car parked in the background.

The Paducah Public Schools Board of Education approved the first phase of a renovation project to bring a culinary arts program to Paducah Tilghman High School and demolition of the existing space has begun. The first phase of the renovation project will focus on bringing gas stove equipment up to date.

At the May meeting of the Paducah Board of Education, Superintendent Donald Shively told the board that while the district hadn’t seen the need for a culinary arts program in the past, demand has been growing from the school’s business partners and student surveys have revealed interest. The goal is to add a culinary program as part of Paducah Tilghman's family consumer science pathway.

“We want our children to be able to go out and easily transition into the workforce, and that is a viable opportunity here in Paducah, which is kind of the center spot of Western Kentucky and Southern Illinois and Western Tennessee,” Shively said. “What we need in order to give our students the opportunities and the hands-on training that they would need to transition in today's workforce is a little different than the lab we had.”

The projected cost for the renovated culinary lab is $850,000. The culinary lab is set to open in August 2027.

(Note: The WPSD story "Paducah Schools approve renovations for culinary lab, tentative budget with 2% raises" by Ben Overby on May 18, 2026 was used with permission as the basis for this summary.

Photo credits: Russ Litsinger, Ascendent Facility Partners

10 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

An unfinished room with green walls, gray floor, exposed brick walls, and a plastic-covered item in the corner.

An empty room with brick walls, ducts on the ceiling, and equipment covered in tarps. One wall is green, another white.

A room under construction with unfinished brick walls and green and white painted walls. A table is covered in plastic.

A commercial kitchen with tiled floor, white cabinets, and stainless steel appliances. Fluorescent lights on the ceiling.

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The 19th Annual Paducah Public Schools Foundation Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, July 31, at Paxton Park. Registration at 8 am, shotgun start at 9 am.

The entry fee per team is $400. Prizes will be awarded, and lunch is included. All proceeds support the after school & summer camps at our Innovation Hub Makerspace, which remain free to all district students.

Businesses are encouraged to become a hole or event sponsor. For more information, contact Lisa Chappell lisa.chappell@paducah.kyschools.us

You can download the registration form here- https://aptg.co/dNQclQ

11 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

An advertisement with a green background shows a golf event. It reads "Paducah Schools Foundation Golf Scramble" and "Friday, July 31, 2026 at Paxton Park."

A flyer for the 19th Annual Charity Golf Scramble at Paxton Park on July 31, 2026. It includes entry fees, hole sponsorships, and team participation details.

13 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Six weeks until football!

13 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

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⛳️ Calling All Future Lady Tornado Golfers! ⛳️

We are excited to begin adding to our girl's team for the upcoming fall golf season!

If you are an upcoming 7th grader through senior (current 6th through 11th grade) female with an interest in golf—whether you're experienced or just getting started—we would love to connect with you.

For more information or to get involved, please reach out to:
📧 Michaela Wood – michaela.wood@paducah.kyschools.us
📧 Barry Wood – barry.wood@paducah.kyschools.us

We’re looking forward to a great season and can’t wait to meet our future Lady Tornado golfers! 💙

27 days ago, Paducah Public Schools

Nine individuals, dressed in matching golf attire, stand on a golf course. They pose for a photograph with a woman holding a check.

Congratulations to Brendan Mira (PTHS '26)- he will be continuing his athletic and academic career at Rend Lake College !

about 1 month ago, Paducah Public Schools

A baseball player in white and blue stands on a field. The player wears a blue cap, a baseball glove, and number 10.

Player in baseball uniform walks on a field. Name "Tilghman" and number "10" on the jersey. Cap with letters "BT". Trees in the background.

A baseball pitcher winds up on the mound, ready to throw the ball, with an umpire in the background.

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Congratulations to Brandon Dutton (PTHS '26) who will continue his athletic and academic career at Southeastern Illinois College!

about 1 month ago, Paducah Public Schools

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A baseball player in a blue cap winds up for a pitch on a baseball field. Behind them is a blurred background with banners and trees.

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Baseball player in blue and white uniform pitches from the mound; an umpire watches from behind, with a green fence and trees in the background.

Congratulations Paducah Tilghman players (Left to Right): Landon Hinz, Stone Crowe, Brendan Mira, who were named to the 2026 KHSAA Region 1 All-Tournament Team!

about 1 month ago, Paducah Public Schools

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Free summer meals will be available for anyone 0 - 18 years old through Tornado Takeout, Mondays and Thursdays, June 8 - August 2. Please see the attached flyers for info about times and places.

about 2 months ago, Paducah Public Schools

An announcement for free summer meals for children ages 0-18. Pick up at Paducah Middle Cafe from June 8 to August 2.

Poster with blue background and white text. It reads "Free Summer Meals! June 8-August 2. Anyone 0-18 years old."

about 2 months ago, Paducah Public Schools

⛳️ Calling All Future Lady Tornado Golfers! ⛳️

We are excited to begin adding to our girl's team for the upcoming fall golf season!

If you are an upcoming 7th grader through senior (current 6th through 11th grade) female with an interest in golf—whether you're experienced or just getting started—we would love to connect with you.

For more information or to get involved, please reach out to:
📧 Michaela Wood – michaela.wood@paducah.kyschools.us

We’re looking forward to a great season and can’t wait to meet our future Lady Tornado golfers! 💙

about 2 months ago, Paducah Public Schools

Nine women and girls in matching shirts and skirts pose on a golf course, with a large check in the middle.

Paducah Tilghman Baseball defeats Hickman County 4-2 to advance to the Region 1 championship game! The Tornado will play McCracken County tonight at 6:00 PM at McCracken County. Good luck, and Go Big Blue!