McCracken County Schools

📣 Congratulations to the MCHS PaxtonScholars! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Rahkaela Davis, Cheyenne Caldwell, and Donteona Shumpert, outstanding juniors from McCracken County High School, have been selected as Class XV participants in the 2024 PaxtonScholars Program! These scholars will receive scholarships, mentorship, and resources to support their academic journey through high school and into college. Each will also be presented with an HP Pro laptop and backpack to help them achieve their goals. Special thanks to the McCracken County Community Career Endowment, Inc. (MCCCE) and the Fred and Peggy Paxton Endowment for making this program possible. https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1888425

🎉 ESL Night: Come Celebrate Holidays Around the World! 🌍✨ 🎉 Join us for an exciting ESL Night at the McCracken County Extension Service Office on December 2nd as we explore Holidays Around the World! 🎄🕎🎉 🗓 Date: December 2 🕒 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. 📍 Location: McCracken County UK Extension Service Office 2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY 42001 Dinner will be provided! 🍽️

🎨🏆 Reidland Greyhounds Shine at the Kentucky Art Education Association Student Exhibition & Competition! 🏆🎨 We are beyond excited to announce that Reidland Middle School students dominated the 2024 KyAEA Conference in every category of the middle school division! Under the expert guidance of our incredible visual art teacher, Dr. Woodruff, our students showcased their outstanding creativity and talent. Here are the winners: ✨ 1st Place 2D: Myra Collins ✨ 2nd Place 2D: Sophie Sandefur ✨ 3rd Place 2D: Teagen Culver ✨ 1st Place 3D: Salome Gonzalez Garcia ✨ 2nd Place 3D: Kira Rhea ✨ 1st Place Exceptional Ed: Jeremiah Wiggins A huge congratulations to all our talented Greyhounds! Your hard work and dedication to the arts are truly inspiring. 🎨👏

State Representative Randy Bridges made a special stop at McCracken County High School on Monday as part of the Principal for a Day program! 🏫✨ This initiative, created through House Concurrent Resolution 25, gives legislators a first-hand look at what it’s like to lead a school and understand the challenges faced by educators and staff. Thank you, Representative Bridges, for your commitment to supporting our schools and educators! 👏

🎉 Congratulations to the McCracken County High School JAG (Jobs for America’s Graduates) Program on today’s ribbon-cutting ceremony! 🎉 JAG Kentucky is dedicated to helping students succeed in high school and beyond by focusing on Project-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Care, and Employer Engagement—the pillars of the JAG Advantage. This event celebrated the incredible work being done to empower students and prepare them for a bright future. 🌟 For more information or to learn how you can support this amazing program, visit jagky.org or contact Miranda Hunt, MCHS JAG Specialist, at miranda.hunt@mccracken.kyschools.us. https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1882333

Congratulations Mustangs Dance Team - 2024 KHSAA Region Champions in Jazz and Game Day!

🎉 ESL Classes for Parents & EL Students – Success! 🌟 This week, we wrapped up 5 weeks of English as a Second Language classes for parents and EL students at Central Office. 📚✨ A huge thank you to Romina Maldonado for leading these impactful sessions! Students were gifted with a bilingual-visual dictionary and a binder filled with all the lesson materials. To celebrate their hard work, each student received a Certificate of Achievement for completing the program! 🎓👏 Congratulations to all who participated — your dedication to learning is truly inspiring! 💪

🎉 McCracken County High School Earns College Success Award! 🎓🏆 We’re proud to announce that McCracken County High School has been recognized with the College Success Award by GreatSchools.org! This honor highlights our commitment to preparing students for college and beyond, with a focus on graduation, college enrollment, and persistence in higher education. “We’re incredibly proud of this achievement,” said Principal Jonathan Smith. “It reflects the hard work of our students, staff, and community.” Thank you to everyone who helps make our students’ success possible. https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1876899

☕👮‍♂️ Coffee with a Cop 👮‍♀️☕ On November 12, students from Mr. Wentworth's Criminal Justice classes had the unique opportunity to attend the third annual Coffee with a Cop event at McCracken County High School. They gathered for coffee and pastries, generously provided by students from Mrs. Woodruff's culinary classes, and engaged in meaningful conversations with officers from the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, Paducah Police Department, Kentucky State Police, FBI, and McCracken County Campus Police. The event allowed students to meet and interact with a wide range of law enforcement professionals, including detectives, patrol officers, school resource officers, and administrators. True to the mission of the Coffee with a Cop national initiative, this event helped break down barriers between law enforcement and the community, fostering open dialogue and understanding. A big thank you to all the officers and students who made this event a success! ☕👮‍♂️

🌾🐄 Fall on the Farm with MCHS FFA! 🍂🌱 The MCHS FFA students hosted an amazing Fall on the Farm event, with hands-on stations showcasing Animal Science, Horticulture, and Ag Mechanics! 🐑🌻🔧 All Ag classes had the chance to explore and learn in a fun, interactive environment.

🎉 Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary Earns Purple Star Award! 🎖️ We’re excited to share that Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary has been honored with the Purple Star Award for outstanding support of military-connected students and their families! 🇺🇸 This recognition reflects our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for all students, especially those with military ties. Thank you to our incredible staff and military families for helping make this possible! 💜 https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1870633

This morning, our Campus Police veterans participated in the Veterans Day parade. Thank you to these incredible individuals for their service, both to our country and to our schools. 🇺🇸SRO Frommeyer, MCHS: Army 🇺🇸SRO Rudd, LOES: Army 🇺🇸SRO French, HLOES: Marines 🇺🇸SRO Kopischke, MCHS: Marines Your dedication and sacrifice inspire us every day.

🌟 National School Psychology Week: November 11-15, 2024 🌟 This week, we celebrate the dedicated professionals who make a lasting impact on students' lives—our school psychologists! From supporting mental health and academic growth to promoting well-being at home and in the community, school psychologists play a vital role in helping children thrive both in and out of the classroom. Let's take a moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible work school psychologists do to create positive, supportive environments where every student can succeed. 🙌

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸 Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifices have paved the way for the freedoms we hold dear. We are incredibly grateful for your service and commitment to our nation. To all veterans, thank you for your strength, your resilience, and your unwavering patriotism. We also extend our appreciation to the families of veterans, whose support is a cornerstone of their service.

Congratulations Mustangs Coed Cheer - 2024 Region Coed Champions! Congratulations Mustangs All Girl Cheer - 2024 Game Day Large Region Champions! #McCrackenProud

Congratulations Mustangs Volleyball - 2024 KHSAA State Quarterfinalists!

Winter Softball Camp @ MCHS

🥳🍔 Congratulations to the MCHS Advanced Foods and Nutrition Class! 🍔🥳 We’re excited to announce that our students have won Burger of the Week for the Week of October 28th in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) Farm to School Month Burger Battle! 🎉 The challenge? To create a delicious burger using Kentucky Proud ingredients from across the state. These talented students crafted a mouthwatering burger featuring: ⭐️Wood Brothers beef from McCracken County ⭐️Kirchhoff’s bread ⭐️Starnes BBQ and Patti's BBQ sauce ⭐️Homemade pickles made by the students 🥒 ⭐️Mustard & cheese sourced from Kentucky producers 🧀 Not only did they create a burger that supports local agriculture, but they also showcased the best of our community’s flavors. #McCrackenProud

McCracken County Schools were proud to participate in this morning’s Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership Breakfast! The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Kim Schatzel, President of the University of Louisville, and was sponsored by Baptist Health Paducah. The program included the Chamber’s annual “Salute to Education,” where local schools showcased their programs and achievements. Students and faculty from McCracken County Schools were on hand to represent our district and highlight the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. #McCrackenProud

🎃👻 Happy Halloween 👻🎃 Wishing you all a spooky and fun-filled Halloween! Enjoy your costumes, trick-or-treating, and all the treats that come your way. Stay safe and have a blast tonight! 🍬🕷️