Paducah Tilghman High School

Ninth grade and New Student schedule pick up and orientation will be 8:00 - 12:00 Noon on Thursday, July 27 in the Blue Room at Paducah Tilghman.

The Digital Literacy/Health Bootcamp for PTHS students will be Monday, July 24 - Thursday, July 27, in the Paducah Innovation Hub from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Here is the registration link- https://forms.office.com/r/ukWEPFELyV

This month's issue of Kentucky Teacher magazine features how the district is using Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all students and staff. Well done! https://www.kentuckyteacher.org/features/2023/07/paducah-independent-uses-esser-funding-to-promote-diversity-equity-inclusion-and-belonging/

Purchase District Health Department will be hosting physicals (Non-sport) and vaccinations for children of KY Medicaid and Uninsured KY residents on Thursday, July 13. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270-444-9631

"We believe that the future of our Activities Department depends on teaching our students who we have been, who we are and who we strive to be." The recently launched True Blue Project has opened up a limited number of exclusive advertising opportunities across the campus of Paducah Tilghman High School. Opportunities include: -Stadium partnerships at our beautiful, newly renovated McRight Field and Memorial Stadium -Otis Dining Gymnasium -Paducah Tilghman Auditorium -Innovation Hub classroom partnerships We also have openings at other facilities such as The Chad Gamble Tennis Center and our incredible wresting facility, where State Champions train! If your business is interested in advertising to crowds of potentially over 8,000 local fans, here is your opportunity. For more information, please contact: Elisha Winslow at 270-444-5600 (o) or 270-556-1271 (m) elisha.winslow@paducah.kyschools.us Deatrik Kinney 270-444-5650 deatrik.kinney@paducah.kyschools.us Jay Burgett 270-444-5650 jay.burgett@paducah.kyschools.us

Purchase District Health Department will be hosting physicals (Non-sport) and vaccinations for children of KY Medicaid and Uninsured KY residents on Thursday, July 13. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270-444-9631

DRESS CODE POLICY The unified dress code policy of Paducah Middle School and Paducah Tilghman is designed to create a safe, non-distracting learning environment that will allow the students some flexibility in expressing themselves. Students whose appearance does not conform to the dress code policy will be asked to change clothing to meet this code. If a staff member suspects that a student is in violation of the code, the student will be sent to Tornado STAR/Family Resource to change and then return to class. Students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to phone their parents for a change of clothing. The decision of the school administrator shall be final. PM dress code policy includes, but is not limited to the following: • Keep your head clear: No hoods on head, hats, picks, combs, curlers, cat ears, head wraps/doo rags, sunglasses, tiaras, wave caps, nor bandanas. Head coverings will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day. (Exceptions given for religious or medical reasons) • With arms held at one’s side, no flesh nor undergarments should be visible at any time between the area of the thumb and the armpit. This includes but is not limited to… o Holes in pants that reveal flesh or undergarments. o Undergarments shown when “sagging” o Cleavage o Midriff • Pajama attire is not permitted – this includes pajamas pants, slippers, house shoes, etc. • Blankets are not permitted. • Tank-tops must completely cover undergarments and must not reveal flesh at armpit level or below. • Decals, slogans, pictures, or sayings that are rude, vulgar and obscene, advertise alcohol or alcoholic beverages or promote illegal drugs or are overtly racially or sexually suggestive/offensive or reference illegal or immoral behavior are not allowed. • Leggings, yoga pants, biker shorts, or tights must be worn with a skirt, dress or tunic that is at least midthigh length. • School administration reserves the right to make dress code decisions/limit specific items at their professional discretion. Failing to adhere to the dress code will incur a minor behavior infraction and follow school rules regarding minor/major infractions.

Tornado Family, We want to let you know that start and end times for some of our schools will change in the 2023-24 school year. We believe these changes will contribute to the well-being of our students and help our bus routes move more efficiently. The longer school day at Paducah Middle School will allow us to offer seven academic periods instead of six. This will help prepare our students for high school. It will also allow additional elective opportunities so students who want to take band, choir and orchestra will be able to take all three classes. We understand that even small changes to our school schedules deeply impact our community and particularly our families who are juggling multiple work, school and family members’ schedules. We’re grateful for your patience as we implement these schedule changes. Look for more details from your school principal before school starts. We look forward to seeing you August 9! For each and every child, Dr. Donald Shively Superintendent, Paducah Public Schools

Here's a copy of the 23-24 School year calendar for parents and students. We're looking forward to seeing you August 9!

Purchase District Health Department will be hosting physicals (Non-sport) and vaccinations for children of KY Medicaid and Uninsured KY residents on July 13. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270-444-9631

Purchase District Health Department will be hosting physicals (Non-sport) and vaccinations for children of KY Medicaid and Uninsured KY residents on Thursday, July 13. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270-444-9631

Former student board members Dasia Garland (PTHS ’23) and Synia Shaw Laster (PTHS ’23) received the Student Board Member Scholarship Award at the June meeting of the Paducah Board of Education. The scholarship is presented to junior board members in recognition of their service to Paducah Public Schools. Congratulations and best wishes, Dasia and Synia!

The track at McRight Field has been resurfaced and painted- it looks fantastic. Thanks to Transportation Director Steve Spraggs for the photos!

DON'T FORGET TO VISIT YOUR FAVORITE TORNADO TAKEOUT LOCATION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 29, THIS WILL BE OUR LAST DELIVERY DAY UNTIL AFTER THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY! *IMPORTANT: OUR NEXT DELIVERY DAY WILL BE THURSDAY, JULY 6* -------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMER MEALS at no charge for anyone 0-18! *All children welcome, no matter what school district you attend!* June 6 - July 27 Delivery to community sites each Tuesday and Thursday Pickup also available at Paducah Middle Cafe (Located behind Paducah Middle School) Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 AM -12:30 PM Tuesday: Pick up 3 days of meals Thursday: Pick up 4 days of meals

Now thru Thursday, summer on with 20% OFF Paducah Tilghman tees, shorts, hats, backpacks and more. You’ve only got 72 hrs. to save so get going!

Paducah Tilghman High School has a limited number of exclusive advertising opportunities across our campus. The "True Blue" project includes options like stadium partnerships, gymnasium partnerships, naming rights opportunities across the campus, and more. If your business is interested in more information, please contact: Elisha Winslow (o) 270-444-5600 (c) 270-556-1271 elisha.winslow@paducah.kyschools.us Deatrik Kinney, Principal, 270-444-5650 deatrik.kinney@paducah.kyschools.us Jay Burgett, Athletic Director, 270-444-5650 jay.burgett@paducah.kyschools.us

Get ready to cheer the loudest, Paducah Tilghman! 📣 The 2023-2024 Cheerleading Squad is here and already bringing that EF5 energy and excitement! Congratulations to nineteen talented athletes that are fired up and ready to work hard. Let's go Tornado! - Coach Frye 🌪️ #PTcheer #teamworkmakesdreamwork"

Here's a copy of the 23-24 School year calendar for parents and students. We're looking forward to seeing you in August!

Say hello to this 72-hour flash sale️ ! Start your summer off right and visit the Paducah Tilghman Sideline store now. Save 20% OFF your entire order with code SUN23. Don’t wait—sale ends 6/23. https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/kentucky/paducah/paducah-tilghman-high-school

Here's a copy of the 23-24 School year calendar for parents and students. We're looking forward to seeing you in August!