
Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️
Join us in recognizing the importance of Head Start programs and the impact they have on building strong, vibrant communities.
Your passion and efforts continue to make a lasting impact on countless lives!
#HeadStartLove


The PTHS African American Leadership Club presents "Black History Showcase and Dinner Celebration" Friday, February 23, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the WKCTC Gymnasium. All are welcome. Admission is $10 at the door. For more information please contact Shonda Hollowell at shonda.hollowell@paducah.kyschools.us


It was a joy to see PPS Chief Equity Officer Shonda Hollowell speak with heart and strength at today's meeting of the Paducah Professional Women's Group about the value of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in our community. Thank you, Ms. Hollowell!



PT Wrestling had a big day at the KHSAA Region 1 tournament. DJ Wilson, Uriah Virzi, Jack James and Jimmy Mooney took first place, becoming regional champions. Case Simmons, Jayven Williams, Amari Williams, Jayden Morris and Ben Hall took second place. Ethan O’Malley and Hank James took 3rd. Jaylin Bellamy took fourth place and DeWayne Wills finished in 5th place. The guys scored 269 team points, earning second place as a team. The top four placers qualified for the state tournament happening this Thursday and Friday in Lexington.


Inside Head Start programs, love and learning go hand in hand. Together, we grow communities filled with love, laughter, and endless possibilities. ❤️
Explore the benefits of Head Start programs here: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/programs/article/head-start-approach
#HeadStartLove


Here's a link to the entire press conference with PM Head Football Coach Randy Wyatt, if you would like to see it.
https://youtu.be/O2p_3q_Ksfw


Join us this coming week as we celebrate all things Head Start!! We ❤️ our children, families, staff, and community!!! Together we support School Readiness for all!!! #HeadStartLove


8th Grade Parents,
Please join us on Monday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Paducah Middle cafeteria for an informational session on selecting classes for 9th grade. While no classes will be selected, we will talk with you about high school and the upcoming registration process. For more information, please contact Rebecca Rogers at rebecca.rogers@paducah.kyschools.us


The Paducah Board of Education will meet Monday, February 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Paducah Innovation Hub. Here is a link to the agenda- https://5il.co/2ejfs

Paducah Tilghman Band of Blue director James O. Gregory received two awards at the 2024 KMEA Music Educators Conference in Louisville. Mr. Gregory was recognized for 25 years of teaching music education and was also the state award recipient for Citation of Service. The Citation honors an individual in the field of music education who has given continuous and exceptional service to the Kentucky Music Educators Association. Congratulations, Mr. Gregory!




We're super excited for all our choir students who participated in the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) All State Choir in Louisville, Kentucky.
6th Grade:
Charlotte Headrick
Gabriel Horton
Emory Masthay
Lenny Page
Harrison Romain
Celia Veal
Eliza Veal
7th Grade:
Deuce Benberry
Thomas Dorsey
Thea Shurley
8th Grade:
Jack Coale
Cruz Franklin
Amaria Holmes
Tate Housman
Charlotte LeNeave
Solomon McKeel
LaKarrion Mendiola
Chayse Minter
Wilson Page
Sophie Panor
Kamren Patterson
Adrienne Romain
Ali Snelling
Thank you for representing Paducah Middle School in such fine fashion!

We're celebrating members of our Tornado Family that are essential to Paducah Public Schools. Two vital groups of professionals are being celebrated this week. Our incredible FRYSC (Family Resource and Youth Services Center) coordinators and staff work every day to connect home, school and community for the good of our students. Our awesome school counselors dedicate themselves to improving student achievement and mental health. We're also celebrating our hardworking bus drivers during #LoveTheBus month as we celebrate the free, safe, and eco-friendly transportation that our drivers provide! Thank you!




8th Grade Parents,
Please join us on Monday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Paducah Middle cafeteria for an informational session on selecting classes for 9th grade. While no classes will be selected, we will talk with you about high school and the upcoming registration process. For more information, please contact Rebecca Rogers at rebecca.rogers@paducah.kyschools.us


The Tornado Wrestling team are state tournament champions for 2024! Below are the placements for the state competition. Congratulations to our team and coaches for their hard work in this accomplishment.
70- Patrick Flaherty (4th)
89- Josh Waufle (CHAMP)
108- Case Simmons (CHAMP)
115- Chris Grissom (4th)
129- Titan Henderson (6th)
129- Jaylin Bellamy (CHAMP)
210- Rage Henderson (CHAMP)
HWT- Prosper Livingston-Holmes (CHAMP)



Allen Treece and Marc Mavigliano, district directors of the Kentucky Community Schools Initiative for Paducah Public Schools and McCracken County Schools, will present at the next meeting of the Community Services Coalition on Thursday, February 15 at 8:45 a.m. The meeting will be held in Room 109 at the WKCTC Emerging Technology Center. The meeting is free and open to the public. The Community Services Coalition is a group of non-profit organizations in the Purchase Area that meet quarterly for networking and a presentation.


On behalf of the Paducah Independent Board of Education, the Local Planning Committee will convene a third Public Forum for the purpose of soliciting public input for the new District Facility Plan. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2024, at 5:30 PM local time at the Central Office located at 500 South 25th. Paducah KY 42001, room 204.

The PTHS Speech Team competed at Regionals on February 3 and students earned these honors:
Leyton Morris: District Champion - POI ...District Champion - Prose
Bailey Beyer: District Champion - Storytelling
Bailey Beyer and Leyton Morris: District Champions - Duo Improv
Ava Russell and Lucy LeBuhn: Runner Up to District Champion - Duo Interpretation
The PTHS Speech Team is State bound and will compete March 8-9.
We are so proud of them!



Congratulations to the Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for January 2024! Auto Tech/Ethan Burdette....Auto Body/Kenley Ligons...Carpentry/Jaxon Potter....Health Science/Ben Myers...Phlebotomy/Guadalupe Molina...Welding/A.J. Parkinson...Media Arts/Atleigh Stanley...Computer Science/Hayden Mitchell
You can learn more about the Paducah Area Technical Center at https://paducahinnovationhub.com/









We're please to welcome Crystal Ware as our new Paducah Innovation Hub receptionist and Central Office secretary!
Born in Jackson, Tennessee, Crystal spent most of her adult years in Union City, Tennessee before moving to Paducah. Crystal is married to her husband Cheo Ware. They have four children and four grandchildren.
Crystal has diverse work experience spanning 12 years in administrative and entry-level accounting roles.
Crystal enjoys showing love though cooking for family and friends as she experiments with new recipes. She also loves attending sporting events with her family.
"I'm excited about building a community in Paducah," Crystal said. "I look forward to getting involved, volunteering my time, and making meaningful connections with fellow residents. We are eager to explore all that Paducah has to offer!"


8th Grade Parents,
Please join us on Monday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Paducah Middle cafeteria for an informational session on selecting classes for 9th grade. While no classes will be selected, we will talk with you about high school and the upcoming registration process. For more information, please contact Rebecca Rogers at rebecca.rogers@paducah.kyschools.us
