McCracken County High School

Big Congratulations to Coach Andy Poore! 2023-24 NFHS/KHSAA State Coach of the Year: Boys Tennis The National Federation of State High School Coaches Association (NFHS) and KHSAA have awarded Coach Andy Poore the Boys Tennis Coach of the Year! 🏆🎾 This well-deserved honor highlights Coach Poore’s dedication, leadership, and the outstanding impact he has had on our Mustang athletes. Join us in celebrating Coach Poore for this achievement! #McCrackenProud https://khsaa.org/11-18-24-khsaa-awards-2023-24-nfhs-state-coaches-of-the-year/

Sophomores - These applications are open for you! Gatton Academy Gatton website: www.wku.edu/academy Online application due February 1, 2025 Governor's School for the Arts GSA website: www.kentuckygsa.org Online application due January 12, 2025 Governor's School for the Entrepreneur GSE website: www.kentuckygse.com/summer-startup/# Online application due January 21, 2025

Congrats, Alex Smith: Future Automotive Technician! Alex Smith was AGC of Western Kentucky: Student of the Week Currently, Alex is enrolled in the auto technology program at the Paducah Area Technology Center, where he has already earned several ASE certifications. He is working hard to complete the remaining ones this year! When he’s not in the classroom, you can find Alex at car shows, racing, or even competing in Skills USA competitions. Congratulations, Alex! #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY Check out Alex's Paducah Sun article HERE: https://www.paducahsun.com/news/local/alex-smith-pursues-career-in-automotive-technology/article_51ff7683-970b-53bc-86b3-3f16bac5c143.html

🎉 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

Juniors - Did you hear the Mustang Memo? All applications are open! For Juniors: Murray State's Commonwealth Honors Academy CHA Website: www.murraystate.edu/cha Online application due March 1, 2025 Governor's School for the Arts GSA website: www.kentuckygsa.org Online application due January 12, 2025 Governor's School for the Entrepreneur GSE website: www.kentuckygse.com/summer-startup/# Online application due January 21, 2025 Governor's Scholar Program GSP website: www.gsp.ky.gov Application due to counselors December 2, 2024

Congratulations, Mustangs Dance Team! 2024 KHSAA Region Champions in Jazz and Game Day! #McCrackenProud

🎉 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

Congratulations to Ben Trevino (11th) and Abby Scheer (10th) for their acceptance to the ACDA National Honor Choirs in 2025. They will sing with the best singers from across our nation. This is the highest honor a choir student can receive in the US. We look forward to hearing you represent MCHS Choirs in Dallas! #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY

MCHS FFA - Fall on the Farm This week, the MCHS FFA hosted a Fall on the Farm event, filled with hands-on stations highlighting Animal Science, Horticulture, and Ag Mechanics! Students from Ag classes had the chance to explore, learn, and engage with real-world applications in a fun and interactive setting. #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY

☕👮‍♂️ 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! ☕👮‍♂️

Shoutout to Junior Ashton Ollivierre! Not only is he featured in FCCLA's national promotion for #GivingTuesday, but he’s also starring in a powerful commercial about the dangers of vaping, drugs, and alcohol that will be running on Hulu and YouTube! Thank you, Ashton for your dedication to making a difference and spreading awareness about important issues! #McCrackenProud https://fcclainc.org/donate

Meet the Paducah Sun's Murray State Teen of the Week! Rylee Ronna! 🌟 Week of October 15th Congratulations to Rylee Ronna, a talented senior from McCracken County High School! With a perfect 4.0 GPA, Rylee is not only a dedicated student but also a passionate performer aiming for Broadway! From teaching dance to younger students at the Academy of Performing Arts to being on the leadership team in the choir and theater department at McCracken County High School, Rylee is truly a force of creativity and inspiration. Rylee reminds us all that with hard work and determination, dreams can become reality. Keep shining, Rylee! ✨ Read her article in the Paducah Sun here: https://www.paducahsun.com/news/fueled-by-love-of-dance-mccrackens-rylee-ronna-aims-for-broadway/article_6754f29e-ab4c-5f09-a799-64b5c61be7d8.html

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

GOOD LUCK to the Lady Mustangs Volleyball Team at the KHSAA Elite 8 TODAY! Lady Mustangs vs Assumption! Go Mustangs! 1:30pm Eastern /12:30 Central

FCCLA members enjoyed the Fall Disney Leadership Institute this past week in Anaheim Ca. They are networking with members from across the country to implement new and exciting programs in our local chapter! #McCrackenProud

The Lady Mustangs Volleyball Team are your 2024 DISTRICT CHAMPS! Way to go, Lady Mustangs! And, congratulations to Elizabeth Gilbert, Penny Kirkham, Taylor Dugan, and Addison Hart for making the All District Team! #McCrackenProud Come support them THIS week at the Regional Volleyball Tournament! Monday, Oct. 28th 5:30 @ Ballard Memorial Middle School- Theme: Crimson Pride Tuesday, Oct. 29.th 5:30 @ Ballard Memorial High School - Theme: Black Out Wednesday, Oct. 30th 6:00 @ Ballard Memorial High School (CHAMPIONSHIP Game) - Theme: Costumes

Surprise, Mustangs! Did you catch on? The faculty of McCracken County High School have been secretly celebrating a Spirit Week in style! 🤫 They’ve been having their very own Underground Spirit Week with surprise themes each day! Can you guess the days? #McCrackenProud

Congratulations to Mrs. Lang's AP Seminar Students! With a 100% pass rate, they all received a $100 check from the AdvanceKentucky College Readiness Program and celebrated this week! #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY "AdvanceKentucky's College Readiness Program was proud to kick off AP Qualifying Score celebration season with McCracken County High School’s AP Seminar students! QS earner Ella DeHart spoke to current students about her experiences in Mrs. Lang’s class and how what she learned there continues to inform her thinking today."

🌟 Important Dates to Remember in November! 🌟