AP Seminar students attended a review session at Murray State’s Paducah Campus. Students were able to meet with expert teachers through the Advance Kentucky Program. #McCrackenProud
“AP Seminar rekindles the curiosity of youth and fortifies it with transferable skills with which students can engage in deeper learning about problems and issues of interest to them. Research suggests that more than any other AP course, AP Seminar positively influences the number of AP courses students take and qualifying scores they earn. Additionally, AP Seminar students are more likely than their peers to pursue advanced educational opportunities in college. Kentucky students are uniquely situated to take advantage of this opportunity as AP Seminar can serve as the English 10 credit.”s A
Congratulations to the Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for April 2024! #McCrackenProud
Auto Body - Blake Strong
Carpentry - Celeb Melton
Media Arts - Jett Palmer
You can learn more about the Paducah Area Technical Center at: https://paducahinnovationhub.com/
Congratulations to the 2024 CFSB Scholarship Recipients! 🎉🎉
🎓2024 McCracken County High School Recipients🎓
Owen Cody and Miller Green
Out of over 240 applicants, 16 students were chosen to receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their endeavors after high school. CFSB, believes in investing into the students who are the future of our communities.
#McCrackenProud
Last year's winning KSA testing group, the Pink Team, was rewarded with a trip to Super Bowl! They achieved the highest GROUP average KSA score, and what better way to celebrate their hard work and dedication than with a day filled with bowling, pizza, and arcade games?
Congratulations to the Pink Team on their achievement! 🎉 Let's continue to support and encourage our students as they gear up for the KSA next week!
As our Seniors' days draw to a close at McCracken County High School, we're seizing every opportunity to celebrate their journey. Today, the Class of 2024 was treated to cupcakes as part of our "Sweet" Send-Off tradition, generously donated by Westlake Chemical. 🧁🎓 Thank you for helping us send off our Mustang Seniors!
Congratulations to these Journalism students! They are keeping the Quill and Scroll tradition! #McCrackenProud
Yesterday they inducted: Meah Nesler, Emmy Seaton, Jalynn Mardis, Lydia Vaughn, Krissy Overstreet, Bree Downs, Madison Mahan, Jensen Fowler, Hannah Ormes, Jaiden Herzog, Willow Burkholder, Delaney Green, and Eden Neihoff.
Congratulations to McCracken's McBig Band! They traveled to Scott County High School on Monday for the State Jazz Assessment where they received a DISTINGUISHED score! The McBigBand was the TOP SCORE for ALL Jazz Bands making them #1 in the State! #McCrackenProud
McBig Band Members: Bailey Beard, Nora Brown, Owen Cody, Brandon Cook, Ian Cunningham, Owen Dawson, Ethan Fletcher, Alonna Fluharty, Emily Gray, Kylah Hawkins, Meg Kitchen, Cole Neihoff, Sofia Rinella, Bennett Routen, Briley Smith, Joshua Suttles, Abraham Taylor, Anderson Tinin, Gabriel Whitley, Langston Wilkins, Nathan Yancey, Jaden Yarbro
The Manchikanti Library has been hosting trivia for the past few days! Teachers were able to sign up their classes and compete in "Face the Music" Trivia. While music might strike a chord, the trivia isn't just about tunes and melodies. For instance, the category might be Taylor "Swift" but students could be asked to calculate how FAST a giraffe can run. #SmartStangs
Congratulations to McCracken County High School Seniors Aiden Clarke and Colton Blackwell! On April 25, the Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky recognized 29 local students chosen to be 'Student of the Week' this academic school year. During the banquet, students received a plaque, a laminated copy of their article, and a Milwaukee drill set.
Aiden Clarke - Collision
Colton Blackwell - Carpentry
"The Technical Center Student of the Week is an initiative sponsored by the AGC of Western Kentucky to highlight the achievements of students enrolled in technical and trade programs of Ballard County Career and Technical Center, Marshall County Technical Center, Paducah ATC, Fulton County ATC, Mayfield-Graves County ATC, Murray-Calloway County ATC and Caldwell County ATC. A vocational student is recognized over 29 weeks during the school year from one of the seven tech centers in the region as Student of the Week. Most of these students will be ready to join the workforce in the coming months and have been chosen by their instructors as having qualities that make them outstanding."
https://www.agcwky.org/student%20of%20the%20week
Thanks to Paducah Power for hosting our McCracken County High School students and others at their "Amped Up Career Event"! It was a fantastic opportunity for our juniors and seniors to explore the world of linemen. Events like these inspire our youth and empower future careers. Thanks again to Paducah Power for their commitment to shaping tomorrow's leaders! #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
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
Last night, 2024 Mustang Track and Field Seniors were recognized! 🎓 Congratulations!
From the crack of the starting gun to the finish line, these athletes have shown unparalleled dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship throughout their time at McCracken County High School. #McCrackenProud
Congratulations to the following McCracken Senior Kiwanis Scholarship recipients! #McCrackenProud
Ross Aldridge, Quinterious Bailey, Reese Barnhill, Kadie Bondurant, Owen Cody, Adison Cunningham, Grace England, Landon Grace, Addy Green, Grace Henderson, Jules Mayhew, Cameron McDowell, Addy Morgan, Emmy Seaton, Ellie Shoulders, Karleigh Walker
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
The Class of 2024 received their cap and gowns marking another milestone on their journey towards graduation! #McCrackenProud
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
