Morgan Elementary's Youth Coding League team finished first in the regular season standings. There were 47 teams competing in the YCL 5th/6th grade division. Congratulations! Thanks to the McCracken County Public Library for their support of our YCL teams.
On behalf of the Paducah Independent Board of Education, the Local Planning Committee will convene a third meeting for the new District Facilities Plan. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at 4:30 PM local time at the Central Office located at 500 South 25th Street, Paducah KY 42001, Room 204.
Here's a link to the video of the PTHS Band & Orchestra Christmas concert, along with the tribute to Mr. Van Fleet. Thanks to everyone who contributed to make it such a memorable evening! https://youtu.be/quslRklKO-Q
Congratulations, Mr. Van Fleet! We appreciate your 40 years of service to the students of Paducah Public Schools!
https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/kentucky-news/former-musical-educator-receives-hall-dedication-at-paducah-tilghman-high/article_a8692d52-9570-11ee-b8d1-1b492482f903.html
The Paducah Board of Education will have its regular meeting Monday, December 11, at 5:00 p.m. in the seminar room of the Paducah Innovation Hub. Agenda link -
https://5il.co/2alca
Come dashing through the snow with us as we enjoy the holiday concerts that our schools will offer this Christmas season!
The PTHS art department is selling student-glazed mugs and planters to raise money for art supplies for the department. The mugs are Tilghman Blue and White and the planters are a variety of glazes. Everything is selling for $25. Please contact Mr. Romang at john.romang@paducah.kyschools.us if you would like to purchase.
The Paducah Board of Education will be dedicating the Band Room at Paducah Tilghman High School in honor of our longtime music educator, Doug Van Fleet at the PTHS Band & Orchestra concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 7, 2023.
Help celebrate Mr. Van Fleet's decades of service to our schools and enjoy the performances to kick off to your holiday season.
The Kentucky High School Athletics Association (KHSAA) honored the golden anniversary of Paducah Tilghman’s 1973 2A state championship football team. Paducah Tilghman (now a Class 4A competitor) was recognized during halftime of the 4A state final game on December 1 at Kroger Field on UK Campus in Lexington.
Front row left to right: Ed McFarland, Terry Young, Kevin Pascall, Teresa Breidert, James Young, Allen Chumbler, Darrell Anderson, Wesley Noss, Alan Usher, Kevin Chatellier. Back row: Thaddeus Teague, Bob Blackmon
Photo Credit: Cara Blackmon
Hey, Tornado! December 4th - 8th is National Influenza Vaccination Week. This week serves as a reminder to everyone 6 months and older that there is still time to get vaccinated against the flu. Don't spend your winter break with the flu. Get your flu vaccine today! To learn more visit https://www.cdc.gov/flu/resource-center/index.htm
The PTHS Student Equity Advisory Council invites all parents of PPS students to join us for a student-led Parent Forum Tuesday, December 5, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The forum will be at the Murray State University Paducah Extension at 4430 Sunset Avenue.
PESPA has an Angel Tree located inside the HUB. Please help this holiday season as we add cheer to some of our Blue Tornado! Pick a tornado from the tree, purchase the wish list items, and return your gifts to Paducah Head Start by Monday, December 19, 2023. Please ask for Ms. Winter Rawlins when dropping off your purchases.
Thank you,
PESPA membership
Come dashing through the snow with us as we enjoy the holiday concerts that our schools will offer this Christmas season!
Here's a link to tickets for the PTHS at Covington Catholic Class 4 Semifinal on Friday, November 24, at 7:30 p.m. EST. Tickets are $8.00
https://www.covcath.org/athletics/athletics-tickets
If you are unable to attend, the game will be livestreamed here: https://www.covcath.org/athletics/can
The radio broadcast of the game can be heard at 94.3 WKYX
LOCAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
On behalf of the Paducah Independent Board of Education, the Local Planning Committee will convene two orientation meetings for the new District Facilities Plan. The meetings will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, starting at 4:30 PM local time at the Central Office located at 500 South 25th, Paducah KY 42001, room 204. A Public Forum will be held at 6:00 PM local time (same date and location) for the purpose of soliciting public input for the new District Facility Plan.
At last night's Paducah Board of Education meeting we were pleased to honor our Paducah Middle 8th Grade Football State Champions, along with head coach Ben Seig, who was Region One 7th Grade Coach of the Year.
The PTHS Cross Country team, who won region and placed 3rd at the State Class 2A Cross Country Championship, was on hand to be recognized for their standout season.
We were happy to recognize GoTeachKY Ambassadors Dylan Howard and Laura Pratt for their efforts to encourage high school students across the commonwealth to consider education as a career.
Here's a link to tickets for the PTHS at Covington Catholic Class 4 Semifinal on Friday, November 24, at 7:30 p.m. EST. Tickets are $8.00
https://www.covcath.org/athletics/athletics-tickets
If you are unable to attend, the game will be livestreamed here: https://www.covcath.org/athletics/can
The radio broadcast of the game can be heard at 94.3 WKYX
Here’s a quick look at items on tonight’s Paducah Board of Education meeting at 5:00 p.m.
The meeting is public, so anyone may attend. It takes place in the Seminar Room at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street.
See the full regular meeting agenda here: http://bit.ly/PPSNovAgenda
You can watch the PTHS vs. Spencer County regional final football game at the PT Athletics Youtube page. We appreciate Mike Spissinger and our Video Studio Fundamentals class students for their work this season! https://www.youtube.com/live/Lje8Tj-SSmE?si=2dRW_ayGcxVjun_l
The PTHS Choral Department presents "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" November 17 and 18 at 7:00 PM with a Sunday matinee on November 19 at 2:30 PM at the PTHS Auditorium.
Tickets are available at www.showtix4u.com or at the door.
Reserved Seats: $15
General Admission: Adults $10 Students $5
