Paducah Tilghman High School

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The PTHS Softball vs. Calloway County game scheduled for tonight has been canceled due to field conditions. The Lady Tornado are back at it tomorrow (4/1) at Sheps field against Mayfield.

This Week on the Diamond 🥎⚾️ Tuesday 3/31: ⚾️Baseball⚾️ 🆚 McCracken ⏰ 6:00pm 📍 McCracken Co 🥎Softball🥎 🆚 Calloway ⏰ 6:00pm 📍 Calloway Tuesday 4/1: ⚾️BASEBALL⚾️ 🆚 Murray ⏰ 6:00pm 📍 Murray Middle 🥎Softball🥎 🆚 Mayfield ⏰ 5:30pm 📍Shepherds Field Thursday 4/3: 🥎SOFTBALL🥎 🆚 Hickman ⏰ 6:00pm 📍 Hickman Friday 4/4: ⚾️BASEBALL⚾️ 🆚 Munster, IN ⏰ 7:30pm 📍 Brooks Stadium Sunday 4/6: 🥎SOFTBALL🥎 🆚 Russellville 📍 Russellville

Congratulation to junior Jarvis Strickland on his commitment to play football at the University of Kentucky! https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/sports/paducah-tilghman-ol-jarvis-strickland-commits-to-kentucky/article_f5fe5a8b-de8c-4afe-9742-716677c60031.html

9th Street Church of Christ will host their annual ACT prep class for students in grades 8-12 on Saturday April 26 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The instructor is Mrs. Kelly Walden, co-owner and lead teacher for ACT Prep. The class is free and lunch will be provided. Please register for the class using the QR code on the flyer. Registration deadline is April 11. We look forward to seeing you!

On Saturday, March 22nd the Paducah Tilghman High School Chess Team placed 6th in the State Team Chess Championship out of 15 other teams from all over the state! The team ended up with 2.5 out of 4 team points placing 6th after USAT tie breaks were applied. Second year player and freshman Michael Nelson scored 3 out of 4 individual points, third year player and senior Dawson Black (acting team captain) scored 3 out of 4 individual points, first year player and freshman Aiden Hamilton scored 1.5 out of 4 individual points, and eighth year player and junior Preston Goodyke scored 2 out of 4 individual points. First year players and freshman Bailey Heath scored 1 out of 4 points in the alternates section. Pictured: Dawson Black, Aiden Hamilton, Preston Goodyke, Bailey Heath, Michael Nelson.

Dr. Dennis Dickerson, Professor of History Emeritus at Vanderbilt University, will present "William Stuart Nelson: The Origins of the Nonviolence Movement in the United States" on Saturday, March 29th, at 1:00 PM at the Clemens Fine Arts Center, WKCTC campus. The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Dickerson will explore Nelson’s pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Nelson, who graduated from Lincoln High School, collaborated with Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to advance nonviolent activism and interfaith unity. In addition to the Saturday lecture, Dr. Dickerson will meet with Paducah Tilghman and McCracken County High School students, on Friday, offering them a unique chance to engage with a scholar of his caliber. 

This Week on the Diamond 🥎⚾️ Tuesday 3/25: 🥎SOFTBALL🥎 🆚 Lyon County ⏰ 6:00pm 📍 Shepard Field Wednesday 3/26: ⚾️BASEBALL⚾️ 🆚 Crocket County ⏰ 6:45pm 📍 Union City, TN Thursday 3/27: ⚾️BASEBALL⚾️ 🆚 Peabody ⏰ 6:45pm 📍 Union City, TN 🥎SOFTBALL🥎 🆚 Carlisle County ⏰ 6:00pm 📍 Carlisle County Friday 3/28: ⚾️BASEBALL⚾️ 🆚 Halls ⏰ 6:45pm 📍 Union City, TN 🥎SOFTBALL🥎 Tournament 📍Marion, IL Saturday 3/29: ⚾️BASEBALL⚾️ LH Ladd Tournament 📍 Union City, TN

What a season for the Paducah Tilghman Lady Tornado! 14-14 overall, District Runner-Up, and a thrilling run to the Region 1 semifinals. We're incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. A special congratulations to Head Coach Stephani Gray, MaKeyah Carruthers, and Myiesha Smith on your post-season honors: Myiesha Smith 2025 Paducah Sun Girls All Purchase Team Region 1 All-Tournament Team MaKeyah Carruthers 2025 Paducah Sun Girls All Purchase Team Honorable Mention Region 1 All-Tournament Team Head Coach Stephani Gray 2025 Paducah Sun Girls All Purchase Coach Honorable Mention 🌪️🏀 #PTHS #LadyTornadoBasketball #Region1

Congratulations to the Paducah Tilghman boys basketball team on an outstanding season! District Tournament Champions, a strong run to the Region 1 semifinals, and a 17-12 overall record make this a season to be proud of! A special congratulations to Miles Woodfork and Ahmad Wilkins on their post-season honors: Miles Woodfork 2025 Paducah Sun Boys All Purchase Team Region 1 All-Tournament Team Ahmad Wilkins 2025 Paducah Sun Boys All Purchase Team Honorable Mention Region 1 All-Tournament Team 🌪️🏀 #PTHSBasketball #DistrictChamps #PTTornado

Woohoo! Tallulah Midyett is a winner of a Road to Excellence prize from PuR Bliss Salon! 🏆 Students, are you ready to win? Collect those tickets for Attendance, Good Behavior, and Academic Excellence for your shot at amazing prizes, including the grand prize – a CAR! #RoadToExcellence #CarGiveaway #ChipWynnMotors #ArnoldRealtyGroup

Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for February 2025! Candace Bibb, Health Science...Desmond Turner, Auto Tech...Gabby Ault, Auto Body...Harry Lynn, Fire Science...Jaxon Potter, Carpentry...Laniya Rouse, Phlebotomy...Tre' Newbern, Welding...Jett Palmer (NP), Media Science...Davis Young (NP), Computer Science. The Paducah Area Technology Center (PATC) offers welding, carpentry, auto tech, auto body, and health sciences to all students in Paducah, McCracken, Livingston and Graves counties as well as private schools such as Saint Mary and Community Christian and homeschool students. You can find out more about the Career & Technical Pathways that are offered through the PATC at https://paducahinnovationhub.com/atc/

Congratulations, Aiden Martin, on winning a Road to Excellence prize from Doe's Eat Place! 🥳 This is YOUR chance, students! Earn tickets for Attendance, Good Behavior, and Academic Excellence and you could be next! Prizes galore AND a chance to win a car from Chip Wynn Motors and Arnold Realty Group? Don't miss out! #RoadToExcellence #StudentOpportunities #ChipWynnMotors #ArnoldRealtyGroup

Hello Eighth Grade Families! We're thrilled to invite you to our Eighth Grade Transition Night at PTHS on Thursday, March 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Let's make this important step into high school a smooth and exciting one as you learn all about your 9th grade schedule, meet our dedicated teachers, and explore the many clubs, activities, and career pathways that PTHS has in store for you. If you're curious about Advanced Placement, join us for an informative session at 5:00 p.m. in Room 111. A welcoming face will be at the auditorium entrance to direct parents to the AP session. We can't wait to meet you!

Hello Eighth Grade Families! We're thrilled to invite you to our Eighth Grade Transition Night at PTHS on Thursday, March 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Let's make this important step into high school a smooth and exciting one as you learn all about your 9th grade schedule, meet our dedicated teachers, and explore the many clubs, activities, and career pathways that PTHS has in store for you. If you're curious about Advanced Placement, join us for an informative session at 5:00 p.m. in Room 111. A welcoming face will be at the auditorium entrance to direct parents to the AP session. We can't wait to meet you!

It was a thrill to see Briana Sims' winning wallpaper design in real life at the opening at the new Rhodes Convenience Store on Clarks River Road. Drop by and check it out!

Reminder: There will be no school for students Friday, March 14. It is a professional development day for our staff. Enjoy the weekend!

Let's give a round of applause for Luke Rix! 👏 Luke snagged a fantastic Road to Excellence prize from Chicken Salad Chick! This is just one of the amazing rewards you can earn by collecting tickets for Attendance, Good Behavior, and Academic Excellence. And yes, you could win a CAR, courtesy of Chip Wynn Motors and Arnold Realty Group! Keep striving for excellence! Your hard work pays off! #RoadToExcellence #StudentAchievement #ChipWynnMotors #ArnoldRealtyGroup

Huge congrats to Ansley Hamilton for winning a Road to Excellence prize from Bath & Body Works! 🎉 Way to shine! Remember, students, you can earn tickets for awesome prizes (including a CAR!) by showing up, being great, and working hard. Keep it up! #RoadToExcellence #StudentSuccess #ChipWynnMotors #ArnoldRealtyGroup

Hello Eighth Grade Families! We're thrilled to invite you to our Eighth Grade Transition Night at PTHS on Thursday, March 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Let's make this important step into high school a smooth and exciting one as you learn all about your 9th grade schedule, meet our dedicated teachers, and explore the many clubs, activities, and career pathways that PTHS has in store for you. If you're curious about Advanced Placement, join us for an informative session at 5:00 p.m. in Room 111. A welcoming face will be at the auditorium entrance to direct parents to the AP session. We can't wait to meet you!