Paducah Tilghman High School

Volunteers from Paducah Tilghman Wrestling were honored to be a part of The Big Brown Truck Pull for Special Olympics on September 16. Teams of 15 people pulled a loaded UPS 18-wheeler across 12 feet at Heartland Church in Paducah to raise money in support of Special Olympics.

Paducah Tilghman NJROTC cadets stood watch at POW-MIA tables at PTHS and the Hub in honor of National POW-MIA Recognition Day. Many Americans across the United States pause to remember the sacrifices and service of those who were prisoners of war (POW), as well as those who are missing in action (MIA), and their families on POW-MIA Recognition Day. All military installations fly the National League of Families’ POW/MIA flag, which symbolizes the nation’s remembrance of those who were imprisoned while serving in conflicts and those who remain missing.

The PTHS Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, September 19 will feature the following: Back-to-School Open House inside Paducah Tilghman High School. Jazz on the Lawn which will provide free food and entertainment on the lawn. Regional College Expo in the gym so families can start planning for the future. All of these events will run from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. NOTE: We ask that any K-8 students that come be accompanied by an adult at all times.

We are honored to have the PTHS Class of '63 visit today. Enjoy your reunion weekend!

Students and parents from across the region are invited to the West Kentucky Regional College Expo at Dinning Gymnasium on the campus of Paducah Tilghman Tuesday, September 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Dozens of colleges and universities will be on hand to talk with students about the college application process.

Paducah Tilghman Golf played in the 2A State Championship on September 11 at Owensboro Country Club. The boys' team placed fifth out of eight teams. Peyton Toon led the way with a tied-12th finish shooting a score of 77. The rest of the team consisted of Whitson McNeill (83), Evan Hack (85), Gray Edwards (93) and Ford Black (97). In the Girls' competition, freshman McCall Moore finished just shy of top 10 and tied 11th with the top 10 being made up of mostly juniors and seniors. The next time the Tornado will tee it up will be in the Region 1 tournament next Tuesday (boys) at Drake Creek and next Wednesday (girls) at Paxton Park.

All football players and managers, coaches, drill corps members, band members, cheerleaders, and their families who were part of the 1973 PTHS football state championship are invited to join us for a 50th anniversary celebration at the PTHS vs. Hopkinsville football game at McRight Stadium on Friday, September 15. The evening will begin with a reception from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Paducah Innovation Hub. A wonderful menu of food and drinks has been planned for that evening. The PTHS vs. Hopkinsville game will follow at 7:30 PM, where the group will be recognized on the field at halftime. Tickets to the game can be purchased on GoFan at https://gofan.co/event/1056028?schoolId=KY13135 To RSVP for the reception or for more information, please contact Cara Blackmon at blackmoncara@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you there!

PTHS NJROTC presented the colors at the opening ceremony for the Western Kentucky Labor Management Conference on September 12. Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman and Kentucky Labor Cabinet Secretary Jamie Link were in attendance. The cadets did an outstanding job!

PTHS Back-to-School Night on Tuesday, September 19 will feature the following: >Back-to-School Open House inside Paducah Tilghman High School. > Jazz on the Lawn which will provide free food and entertainment on the lawn. > Regional College Expo in the gym so families can start planning for the future. All of these events will run from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. NOTE: We ask that any K-8 students that come be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for August 2023! Brody Yarbrough, Auto Tech...Tazhenay Walker, Auto Body...LaDarius Flemons, Welding...Colton Blackwell, Carpentry...Victoria Wheeler, Health Science...Audreya White, Body Structures.

Over the weekend NJROTC cadets marched in the “Veterans on Parade” parade in Marion, IL with SIU AFROTC cadets on Saturday and supported the First Responders Service at Bellview Baptist Church on Sunday. One of our 8th grade cadets, Baylee Foglesong, also supported.

Here are a couple of ways you can give back to the PT Cheer team if you appreciate all their work: There will be a McDonald's Night Fundraiser at the Jackson St. McDonald's tomorrow, Tuesday September 12, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Also, the "You've Been Pommed!" fundraiser is ongoing. See the flyers for details!

PTHS NJROTC cadets completed a vigil at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza this morning in observance of Patriot Day. Participating cadets included Chloe Brace, Levi Brown, Payten Fogelsong, Dalton Landwehr, Donovan Minyard-Barton, and Dakota Peral. Thank you, cadets, for helping us honor the observance of Patriot Day!

We would like to welcome PTHS Student Advocate Tim Meadows! Mr. Meadows is a familiar face at PTHS that has taken on this new role. He is available to help students and parents address academic, educational, or personal needs and make referrals as appropriate. See the flyer for more info.

The Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel have designated Wednesday September 13 as statewide “High Attendance Day” to emphasize that consistent attendance is essential for success in school. Paducah Public Schools are working hard on improving our district wide attendance, because we know that students who are at school on time have a higher success rate than those who aren't. On High Attendance Day, Kentucky’s public elementary, middle and high schools may compete in small-school or large-school categories. Six winners will be determined statewide based on each individual school’s performance, regardless of its district’s showing. The school in each category with the highest percentage attendance for September 13 will receive a minimum $500. If the school has more than 500 students, the award will increase based on enrollment.

The Paducah Tilghman African American Leadership Club will host a Meet and Greet information session for students, parents, and community members Monday, September 11, 4:00 PM at the Paducah Innovation Hub Seminar Room.

Tornado Family, We appreciate your attendance at Paducah Tilghman High School athletic events and your support of our student athletes. Our fall sports teams have had a great start highlighted by the Tornado Football victory over Mayfield to move to 3-0 on the season and a #4 ranking in the state. Moving forward we plan to implement a new policy with an emphasis on supervision and admission to games. This new policy will apply to all athletic events: All students from kindergarten through 8th grade, regardless of school district, must be accompanied by an adult at all school/athletic events. Students from kindergarten through 8th grade will not be admitted without an adult in attendance. We are also introducing a new app called Eventlink, where you will be able to find games, practices, and events for all members of our Paducah Tilghman family. You can download the app, create an account, and pick which school and athletic calendars you want to follow. We encourage you to get involved in this new and exciting way to be a part of PTHS Athletics. See the attached picture for more information on how to create an account from your phone or your desktop computer. Go Big Blue! Jay Burgett, Athletic Director Paducah Tilghman High School

All football players and managers, coaches, drill corps members, band members, cheerleaders, and their families who were part of the 1973 PTHS football state championship are invited to join us for a 50th anniversary celebration at the PTHS vs. Hopkinsville football game at McRight Field on Friday, September 15. The evening will begin with a reception from5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Paducah Innovation Hub. A wonderful menu of food and drinks has been planned for that evening. The group will also be recognized at halftime at the PTHS vs. Hopkinsville game, which starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets to the game can be purchased on GoFan at https://gofan.co/event/1056028?schoolId=KY13135 To RSVP for the reception or for more information, please contact Cara Blackmon at blackmoncara@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you there!

Students and parents from across the region are invited to the West Kentucky Regional College Expo at Dinning Gymnasium on the campus of Paducah Tilghman Tuesday, September 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Dozens of colleges and universities will be on hand to talk with students about the college application process.

The PTHS Football Boosters will host a Pancake Breakfast this Saturday, September 9 at the PTHS Cafeteria from 8:00 - 11:00 AM. Join us for some good food and fellowship!