One additional candidate for PTHS SBDM parent representative was inadvertently left off the sample ballot that was sent out earlier today. The corrected ballot is attached. The election for a parent representative to the Paducah Tilghman High School SBDM will be Thursday, May 18. You can vote in the lobby 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Parents of PTHS students are eligible to vote. PTHS parents will staff and run Thursday's election. We are grateful for their work on behalf of Paducah Tilghman!
We appreciate the track crew from Hellas Construction for their work on resurfacing the PTHS track. It looks great!
Paducah Tilghman Band of Blue director James Gregory has been recognized with the Citation of Service Award by the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) District One membership. The Citation honors an individual in the field of music education who has given continuous and exceptional service to KMEA. Congratulations, Mr. Gregory!
Some of the candidates for the PTHS SBDM parent representative were inadvertently left off the sample ballot that was sent out yesterday. The corrected ballot is attached. The election for a parent representative to the Paducah Tilghman High School SBDM will be Thursday, May 18. You can vote in the lobby 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Parents of PTHS students are eligible to vote. PTHS parents will staff and run Thursday's election. We are grateful for their work on behalf of Paducah Tilghman!
We're looking forward to having the PTHS Class of '23 seated on our new turf field for the first time for Friday's graduation! The PTHS Class of '23 Commencement will be Friday, May 19, at 7:00 PM at McRight Field. If there's rain, the ceremony will be held in Dinning gymnasium.
Erin Morehead and Victor Bolton were honored with the Whitlow Commitment to Excellence Award at the May meeting of the Paducah Board of Education. Mrs. Morehead teaches the Abilities class at Paducah Tilghman High School. Mr. Bolton is a diesel mechanic with the PPS Transportation Department.
The Whitlow Commitment to Excellence Award was created in 2016 and was named for Mark Whitlow, who retired that year as the board attorney and served as the Paducah Public Schools Foundation president and volunteered for more than 20 years with the Paducah Tilghman High School mock trials team. Whitlow is in the PTHS Hall of Fame. The award honors those who demonstrate similar dedication and service to Paducah schools.
Junior board members CoryOn Brooks and Jayda Reed reviewed their year with the Paducah Board of Education at last night's meeting. CoryOn and Jayda have been a great asset to the Paducah Board of Education. We appreciate their service to the district this past school year and wish them well!
The election for a parent representative to the Paducah Tilghman High School SBDM will be Thursday, May 18. You can vote in the lobby 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Parents of PTHS students are eligible to vote.
A sample ballot is attached.
Paducah Tilghman is seeking a Head Cheer Coach for 2023-24. If you're interested or if you know someone who might be interested, you can see the job description here: https://paducah.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3718
Thanks to all of you who helped make #Tilghman Signing Day a great celebration of the PTHS Class of '23. Photos will be posted to the PTHS Facebook page on Monday. Enjoy the weekend!
Join us for the 93rd Annual Paducah Tilghman Band of Blue Ice Cream Festival on Saturday, May 13 at 11:30 a.m. in Dinning Gymnasium. Enjoy some delicious ice cream and treats along with performances by the PTHS Band of Blue and the Paducah Middle 6th, 7th, and 8th grade bands.
Join us as we celebrate the PTHS Class of 2023 on Senior Signing Day, Friday, May 12 at 12 Noon. Check in at the main entrance, then proceed to Dinning Gym for the celebration!
PTHS Summer School Info
Dates: June 5th - June 23rd
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Choices, 800 Caldwell Street
Registration Day: June 5th at Choices (it is not necessary to contact the school, just show up and register on the 5th)
Bus Sign Up: June 5th (buses will start on June 6th)
*Grab and Go breakfast and lunch will be provided.
*Students who are not on grade level or who have failed a class, should plan on attending summer school.
*Students must bring their own device/charger.
*Summer school will NOT be in session on Monday, June 19th for the Juneteenth Holiday.
If you have questions, email casaundra.newsome@paducah.kyschools.us
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for April 2023! Carpentry- Nate Kiebler (not pictured) Auto Body- Bryson Matheny Welding- Devan Morris Auto Tech- Max Petty Health Science- Kate Wade Phlebotomy- Chase Patterson
Paducah Tilghman baseball plays McCracken County tonight at Brooks Stadium. The Junior Varsity game begins at 4:30 PM. Senior baseball players will be honored between the JV and Varsity games. The varsity game will follow. Go Big Blue!
$12.2 Million in offered scholarships! Congratulations, PTHS Class of '23!
The PTHS vs. McCracken County (V/JV) Softball game scheduled for today has been postponed due to poor field conditions until Wednesday, May 10. Game time is 6:00 PM.
Join us in the PTHS Auditorium as we announce scholarships, university acceptances, and academic awards for the PTHS Class of 2023 on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:00 PM.
Join us for coffee and conversation at Etcetera on Wednesday May 10 at 5:00 PM!
Paducah Head Start Parents-
All preschool classes will resume as normal tomorrow (Monday, May 8). All maintenance issues have been resolved.