Paducah Tilghman High School

Community Open House and Dedication – All are welcome! Join us as we celebrate the opening of our Paducah Head Start Preschool on Friday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at 2200 Washington Street, adjacent to Paducah Tilghman High School. Please feel free to share this invitation with your friends. For More Info: kristy.lewis@paducah.kyschools.us

We are honored to have the Paducah Innovation Hub featured in a publication by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Institute for Economic Equity. This year's analysis, "2024 State of Economic Equity", includes a section on the Paducah Innovation Hub and how it provides an innovative approach for young people to explore career paths. You can see the publication at: https://bit.ly/StLouisFedReserveMag The Institute for Economic Equity promotes a more equitable economy for households and communities in the Eighth Federal Reserve District and beyond. It works to support an economy that works for all, regardless of race or ethnicity, gender or where they live.

PTHS Parents and Students: TWO DAYS REMAINING FOR SPECIAL YEARBOOK OFFER!! This is the last chance to order your student's 2024 yearbook before prices increase. The current price is $70.00 for online yearbook orders completed by Friday, April 12th. Prices will increase to $75.00 through May 15th or until all copies are sold! Yearbooks are expected to be distributed to students on May 22nd, the last day for classes. Click the link to order yours before we are SOLD OUT...https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1069279/PADUCAH-TILGHMAN-HIGH-SCHOOL/Yearbook/2023091204243479362/CATALOG_SHOP/Yearbook/2023091204243481362#design/0 For questions or assistance, please contact Megan Gallagher at megan.gallagher@paducah.kyschools.us Thank you!

The PTHS Student Equity Advisory Council (SEAC) will host an Application & Information Meet and Greet Wednesday, April 10 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Paducah Innovation Hub Seminar Room. If you are a rising 8th - 11th grade student, join us for more info about SEAC and the application process.

Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for March 2024! Auto Tech/Bennett Wilke...Auto Body/Macen Pierce...Welding/Daniel Lundberg....Carpentry/Wyatt Greer...Health Science/Kadence Robertson..Phelbotomy/Asia Wright...Computer Science/Oliver Cox (not pictured)...Media Arts/Zachary Poat.

We hope you have a refreshing Spring Break! Remember: There's no school on Monday, April 8 due to the Solar Eclipse. Parents, your student will be bringing their eclipse glasses home. Here's some info from NASA about how to safely view the Solar Eclipse. https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/future-eclipses/eclipse-2024/safety/

On Friday March 8th, 2024, PTHS NJROTC Naval Science 3 and 4 cadets visited Discovery Park of America for the annual Military Symposium. The symposium,titled "Military Past, Present, and Future Expo" included presentations, demonstrations of military equipment, reenactments, and a temporary exhibit. Colleges and Universities with Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs such as Murray State and University of Tennessee Martin, as well as Tennessee National Guard and others were present.

The Paducah Tilghman Art department has paired with local artist Char Downs to help complete a new instillation work that will be a fundraiser for the Yeiser Art Center. Char has made over 400 life masks that include community members and beyond. The Life Masks will be on display this year at the Yeiser Art Center from May 21 through June 21. Participating Students include Trey Tucker, Azlyn Goodyke, Cierra Franklin, Mackenzie Patterson, Addison Winklepleck, Sierra Sharp, Bri Sims, Keyona Copeland, Issac Bailey, Fran Hodge, Bella Brown, Jayne Peters, Ethan Wainscott, and MaKel Ridgeway

Paducah Tilghman High School is accepting nominations for the PTHS Hall of Fame. 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.  The deadline for nominations is March 29, 2024. Use this link to download the nomination form- https://5il.co/1nk7m Nomination letters should include contact information on the person being nominated; contact information on the person making the nomination; nominee's high school activities, honors, and awards; post secondary education/training; occupation; civic activities; and honors and awards. Please include a paragraph on why this person should be included in the PTHS Hall of Fame.    Nomination letters should be mailed to Ashley Adkins, Assistant Principal, Paducah Tilghman High School, 2400 Washington St., Paducah, KY 42003. The deadline for nominations is March 29, 2024.

Best wishes to Paducah Tilghman freshman archer Emme Haus as she competes Friday at the NASP (National Archery in Schools) Kentucky State Championship in Louisville. Emme qualified for state by scoring 285 at the Graves County HS Tournament for a third place finish overall out of 95 competitors. Emme has been on the PTHS Archery team since sixth grade and is the only team member who qualified for state. Congratulations, Emme, and Good Luck!

Eighth grade transition night (and UK basketball) are underway at PTHS!

Anne Hess, Health Career Coordinator at the Purchase Area Health Education Center at MSU, spoke with our Health Science students today about careers in respiratory therapy. The students also got some hands-on introduction to the intubation procedure.

We've got Softball and Baseball in action at home tonight. Go Big Blue!

We've got home games for softball and baseball tomorrow- Tuesday, March 19. Come and get an early season look at both teams! Get your tickets at GoFan- gofan.co/app/school/KY13135

Paducah Tilghman High School is accepting nominations for the PTHS Hall of Fame. 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.  The deadline for nominations is March 29, 2024. Use this link to download the nomination form- https://5il.co/1nk7m Nomination letters should include contact information on the person being nominated; contact information on the person making the nomination; nominee's high school activities, honors, and awards; post secondary education/training; occupation; civic activities; and honors and awards. Please include a paragraph on why this person should be included in the PTHS Hall of Fame.    Nomination letters should be mailed to Ashley Adkins, Assistant Principal, Paducah Tilghman High School, 2400 Washington St., Paducah, KY 42003. The deadline for nominations is March 29, 2024.

Did you know that there is a Student Tech Help Desk for Middle and High School students? Parents and students can access the Help Desk two ways: 1) Call 270-558-6165 and leave a voicemail, or 2) Type "Student Assist" in Helpbot on Teams.

Did you know that there is a Student Tech Help Desk for Middle and High School students? Parents and students can access the Help Desk two ways: 1) Call 270-558-6165 and leave a voicemail, or 2) Type "Student Assist" in Helpbot on Teams.

The PTHS Student Equity Advisory Committee(SEAC) will host a student forum on Social Interaction Wednesday, March 20, 9:25 - 11:00 AM. If you would like to participate, please RSVP to Ms. Hollowell on Teams.

The PTHS Student Equity Advisory Council (SEAC) will host an Application & Information Meet and Greet Wednesday, April 10 from 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Paducah Innovation Hub Seminar Room. If you are a rising 8th - 11th grade student, join us for more info about SEAC and the application process.

Reminder: Color Guard Clinic begins today!