Paducah Public Schools Board of Education appointed Amina Watkins to board member tonight at a special called meeting. She will serve the remainder of Dr. James Hudson's term after a relocation took him outside the city limits. The board interviewed five other candidates before selecting Watkins. Board Member Janice Howard says, "During the selection process, we were really impressed by how much each candidate loves our schools. And we thank them for their support. We are fortunate to live in a community that values our kids’ education. We found Amina Watkins to be exceptionally passionate about education and how it can make students happy, healthy, and successful." Watkins's first regular board meeting will be Monday, May 12.
Our volunteers help in many different ways big and small! Today, volunteers offered their veins so Ms. Harmon's Phlebotomy class at the Paducah Innovation Hub could practice drawing blood. Thank you! You can find out more about the Health Science career pathway at the Paducah Area Technology Center here- https://paducahinnovationhub.com/atc/#
Second year Health Science students have been learning about different types of wounds, the signs and symptoms of infection, and the appropriate treatment. Today, they attended a wound lab, where they learned how to make different types of fake wounds.
Members of the Kentucky Association of Economic Development stopped by to tour the Paducah Innovation HUB as part of the Kentucky Collaboration Conference. Recognized by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis as a national best practice for advancing economic equity among young adults, this $30 million state-of-the-art facility is redefining workforce training. With cutting-edge programs in technology, healthcare, transportation, and advanced manufacturing, the HUB is shaping the future of education and opportunity in Kentucky.
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Students of the Month for March 2025!
Ethan Burdette, Auto Tech....Will Hughes, Auto Body...Tyrone J. Johnson, Welding... Nic Mavigliano, Carpentry...Kimani Stephens, Health Science...JaVianna Willis, Phlebotomy...Matthew Lee, Computer Science ...Ryan Merritt, Media Arts ...Aiden Hamilton, Fire Science
More than 1,000 students from across Kentucky gathered in Louisville March 24-27 to demonstrate skills that can help them land high-demand jobs. A total of 98 competitions allowed students to demonstrate their skills in career areas such as manufacturing, transportation, construction, hospitality and human services.
Paducah Area Technical Center students competed at the SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference. Students with top five finishes included:
Will Denkins - T-Shirt Design (Second place)
Landon Perkins- Related Technical Math (Second place)
Owen Schmidt- Job Skill Demonstration A (First place)
Ash Triplett and Jaxon Potter- Debate (Third place)
Gavin Vance- Carpentry 1 (Third Place)
Gavin Vance- Construction Tool Identification (Second Place)
The competitions are run with the help of industry experts, trade associations and labor organizations. Test competencies are set by professional industry standards.
SkillsUSA is the No. 1 workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA Kentucky serves more than 3,500 students and instructors each year in middle schools, high schools and postsecondary schools.
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for February 2025! Candace Bibb, Health Science...Desmond Turner, Auto Tech...Gabby Ault, Auto Body...Harry Lynn, Fire Science...Jaxon Potter, Carpentry...Laniya Rouse, Phlebotomy...Tre' Newbern, Welding...Jett Palmer (NP), Media Science...Davis Young (NP), Computer Science.
The Paducah Area Technology Center (PATC) offers welding, carpentry, auto tech, auto body, and health sciences to all students in Paducah, McCracken, Livingston and Graves counties as well as private schools such as Saint Mary and Community Christian and homeschool students.
You can find out more about the Career & Technical Pathways that are offered through the PATC at https://paducahinnovationhub.com/atc/
Our Tilghman students made our Friday even better with Steam on the Go. Thanks for spreading the joy!
Paducah Public Schools will use non-traditional instruction (NTI) tomorrow, Friday, February 21. Today's expectations will continue tomorrow. If anything changes, your child's school or teacher will send a message. The NTI day does not change the school calendar. The last day for students is still Thursday, May 22. Thank you for supporting your children as they complete their school work!
Paducah Public Schools will use non-traditional instruction (NTI) tomorrow, Thursday, February 20.
Today's expectations will continue tomorrow. If anything changes, your child's school or teacher will send a message.
The NTI day does not change the school calendar. The last day for students is still Thursday, May 22.
Thank you for supporting your children as they complete their school work!
Due to inclement weather, Paducah Public Schools will use non-traditional instruction (NTI) tomorrow, Wednesday, February 19th.
Your child's school or teacher will send instructions for online or at-home learning.
The NTI day does not change the school calendar. The last day for students is still Thursday, May 22.
Thank you for helping your child learn from home tomorrow!
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for January 2025! Alex Smith/Auto Tech....Caleb Melton/Carpentry...Chloe Jones/Health Science...Landon Perkins/Welding...Logan Walston/Auto Body...Madalynn Dochniak/Phlebotomy...Makenna Brown/Media Arts (NP)....TD Kirkham/Fire Science (NP)
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for December! Auto Tech/Devin Moore...Auto Body/Brian Shaffer...Welding/Aiden Hilton...Carpentry/Kip Siener...Health Science/Stone Crowe....Phlebotomy/Dontae Maxwell...Fire Science/Josheona Garnett...Computer Science/Nicholas Sokolov (not pictured)...Media Arts/Briana Hite (not pictured)... Find out more about what the Paducah Area Technical Center offers at https://paducahinnovationhub.com/atc/
Paducah Public Schools families: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning. As a result of the forecast, all schools will use non-traditional instruction (NTI) tomorrow, January 10.
Teachers will send instructions for online or at-home learning.
Tonight's (January 9) after-school activities will continue as scheduled.
The NTI day does not change the school calendar. The last day for students is still Thursday, May 22.
Paducah Public Schools families: Due to inclement weather, instruction will resume tomorrow, January 6, online using non-traditional instruction (NTI).
A NTI day does not change the school calendar. The last day for students is still Thursday, May 22, as scheduled.
Hands-on learning at its finest! Danya Overstreet and Johannah Moran are developing crucial surgical skills like suturing. Interested in a career in medicine? Explore our Allied Health career pathway! https://paducahinnovationhub.com/atc/allied-health/
We were glad to see the STEAM on the Go team drop by with some yummy drinks this morning! Thanks!
Congratulations to our Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for November! Auto Tech/Keshaun Overstreet...Auto Body/Tyler Chandler...Welding/Evan Whitler...Carpentry/Kamdyn Sullivan...Health Science/Donovan Hernandez...Patient Care Technician/Myrikal Boyd...Media Arts/Nolen Patterson...Computer Science/Keegan Graves (not pictured) Find out more about what the Paducah Area Technical Center offers at https://paducahinnovationhub.com/atc/
Please help the STAY Program help you and our district by filling out this housing survey. We look forward to hearing from you! https://bit.ly/3Oj0Zd6
