🎉 Happy School Principals’ Day to the AMAZING leaders of McCracken County Schools! 🎉 Your dedication and hard work uplift our students and staff every single day, and we couldn't be more grateful for all that you do! ❤️ Let's celebrate our McCracken County Principals - you make us #McCrackenProud! 🌟👏
Huge congratulations to Athena Yang, a 7th-grade student at Lone Oak Middle School, for achieving a perfect score of 36 on the math section of the ACT! With an impressive composite score of 32, Athena's accomplishment is truly remarkable. Well done, Athena! #McCrackenProud
⚡️Today, we celebrated the newly remodeled Lone Oak Intermediate School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. ⚡️ #McCrackenProud
McCracken County High School (MCHS) Principal Jonathan Smith announced Dylan Sonnek as the newest addition to the MCHS leadership team, stepping into the role of assistant principal.
With a wealth of experience as the Director of Exceptional Children Programs for McCracken County Schools, Sonnek brings a proven track record of dedication and innovation to his new position. His leadership and commitment to student success make him an ideal candidate to fill the shoes of current MCHS Assistant Principal Angie Woods, who will be retiring on July 1st. #McCrackenProud
https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1568961
McCracken County High School students Addi Dover and Brooks Wolfe have been selected to attend the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE). #McCrackenProud
https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1567938
On April 18, 2nd graders from Lone Oak and Reidland Elementary Schools were visited by Forest Ranger Laura Mehlbauer and her special guest, Smokey Bear! The students learned about wildfire prevention, the duties of forest rangers, and the history of Smokey Bear. Everyone was able to greet Smokey with a high five or fist bump, and two lucky students were selected to model Ranger Mehlbauer's fire response gear for their peers. We would like to thank the Kentucky Division of Forestry for making this exciting experience possible. #McCrackenProud
Twelve McCracken County High School Students Selected For Governor’s School for the Arts
McCracken County High School students, Lauren Bogaczyk (Visual Art), Nova Carter (Design), Ian Cunningham (Instrumental Music), Anna Farris (Drama), Delaney Green (Visual Art), Kaitlyn Kinser (Visual Art), Amelie Lundberg (Visual Art), Jack Nelson (Musical Theatre), Jaya Nesler (Drama), Emily Schlei (Vocal Music), Logan Sullivan (Vocal Music), and Miranda Tovar (Vocal Music) have been selected as participants in the 2024 Governor's School for the Arts (GSA).
The MCHS students designated as alternates for Governor's Schools for the Arts are Eden Neihoff (Drama), Sofia Rinella (Film and Photography), and Makenzie Wilcher (Film and Photography). #McCrackenProud
https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1565579
EL Family Night- May 7
MCHS Students Selected To Attend 2024 Governor's Scholars Program
MCHS juniors Eden Bridges-Hayes, Alexa Brower, Ella Chuppe, Audrey Haley, Sophie Hollowell, Savannah McDowell, Pratha Patel, Daniel Crouse, Preston Harper, and Matthew King have been selected to participate in this year's Kentucky Governor's Scholars Program. Mossy Manea was selected as an alternate. #McCrackenProud
https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1563301
Congrats Braeden! #McCrackenProud
Congratulations to the McCracken County Academic Team! "McCracken County High School took third place in the Governor’s Cup academic competition’s state contest, held March 8-11 at The Galt House in Louisville." #McCrackenProud
Team Awards
4th - Future Problem Solving
5th - Quick Recall
Individual Awards
1st Place - Social Studies
- Owen Cody (12)
2nd Place - Arts & Humanities
- Owen Cody (12)
6th Place - Language Arts
- Eden Bridge-Hayes (11)
9th Place - Math
- Garret Greenwell (12)
Paducah Sun Article
McCracken County places third in the state in Governor’s Cup
https://www.paducahsun.com/news/mccracken-county-places-third-in-state-in-governor-s-cup/article_8dec0de1-9bdd-57ea-b04d-99b868494d74.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2OCaAu4RPZsyGUjqPVhB3aYem4_8yQR0N__h6pIAsWdHBmqDWhArjbc6I_aem_ATopAofGvZMZnuYcu7NQkizDSYFkAfnLQ5z8J-qzjNNgbj90MikWDmdqRmyu9vzRq-gbDbMuPm_s6uvvm8gnrGOX
News from West Kentucky Community & Technical College
McCracken County High School teacher recognized for KCTCS award
Chris Jones, a history teacher at McCracken County High School, was recently honored with a 2024 KCTCS Pathfinder Award for his dedication to student success. Representing one of 16 Kentucky high school teachers or counselors recognized by the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), Jones was surprised with the award during a special ceremony in his classroom on April 19, by representatives from West Kentucky Community and Technical College.
"This award means everything. It means that I'm making a difference to students' futures, their careers," said Jones. "Education is about academics, yes, but also it's about character development, and you try to create good people that are educated, and try to inspire them to have a better life and a better future."
Jones, a graduate of Reidland High School, class of 1993, continued his education at Paducah Community College (now WKCTC), where he excelled academically and athletically. Jones continued his education at Murray State University, graduating in 1999, and began his teaching career at Lone Oak Middle School that fall. He moved to Reidland Middle School in 2009, before eventually finding his teaching home at McCracken County High School in 2014.
Throughout his career, Jones has been dedicated to creating an environment where students feel valued, empowered, and inspired to reach their full potential. By teaching and modeling good character-building traits, he strives to instill in his students a sense of responsibility, integrity, and empathy, shaping them into not only better learners but better individuals.
Congrats Carson! #McCrackenProud
Congrats Pratha! #McCrackenProud
At last night's April Board of Education meeting, we had the honor of recognizing the outstanding achievements of the McCracken County High School Girls Basketball team. We are so proud of their remarkable season, culminating in their exceptional performance as the runner-up in the 2024 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Sweet 16 Tournament. #McCrackenProud
Congrats Ella! #McCrackenProud
Congrats Eden! #McCrackenProud
A heartfelt thank you goes out to Billy Wilson and Lowe's Home Improvement-Southside for their generous donation of appliances to McCracken County High School. This thoughtful contribution will greatly enhance our Life Skills instruction in our special education classrooms.
Your support and generosity are invaluable to us, as they enable us to provide our students with the tools and resources they need to succeed. The appliances donated will not only facilitate hands-on learning experiences but also empower our students to develop essential life skills that will benefit them now and in the future.
We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our students. Thank you, once again, for your kindness and generosity. #McCrackenProud
Congrats Audrey! #McCrackenProud
Congrats Addison! #McCrackenProud
