Paducah Innovation Hub

Mindful Soul Day is a free community health and wellness event for all ages infused with music, food, entertainment, art, yoga, vendors, panel discussions, and more! Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/paducah-mindful-soul-day/985107302956796/ Location: Paducah Middle School Event Time: Saturday, July 13, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Presenting Sponsor: Paducah Middle School The Mindful Soul team is partnering with Paducah Middle School to make this event happen ! Mindful Soul Day Founding Members: Lauren Muir, Martin and Muir Counseling Kimberly Warren, KD Cares LLC Erica Gay, Morning Star Counseling Mindful Soul Day Lead Team: Geco Ross, PMS Principal Allen Treece, Paducah City Schools, Community Schools Director Wes Newsome, PMS, Assistant Principal Shay Tyler , PMS , School Social Worker Debbie Acree, Lead Counselor, Sperro Health Doralyn Warren, Nursing Instructor at West Kentucky Community and Technical College Sharon Overstreet, Home Healthcare Provider Grant & Sandra Hughes Contact our founding team at mindfulsoul098@gmail.com with any questions on how to get involved!

We were excited to host a talented group of rising 9th graders at the Paducah Innovation Hub for the first-ever CTE (Career & Technical Education) Summer Academy. Attending students had an opportunity to discover Paducah Area Technical Center pathways in Carpentry, Welding, and Health Occupations. You can see more of what the PATC offers at https://paducahinnovationhub.com/

Save the Date: The window for online registration for the Paducah Public Schools 2024-25 school year will open July 1. We hope our Tornado family is enjoying a fun summer!

*Note change in pickup time for Paducah Middle School* TORNADO TAKEOUT summer meals are available at no charge for anyone from 0 to 18 years of age! *All children welcome, no matter what school district you attend!* June 3-August 2 Delivery to community sites on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. See attached flyer for locations. Pickup also available at Paducah Middle Cafe (Located behind Paducah Middle School)

The 23rd Annual Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities is back! June 1 through August 31 is the ideal time to donate to our Paducah Public School Foundation. Thanks to the Challenge, your gift will be matched for even more impact! Ever dollar directly impacts our students. Unless otherwise designated, all proceeds support our Paducah Innovation Hub Makerspace programs and camps. Make your gift online at https://bit.ly/PaxtonChallenge or mail your check to PPS Foundation, P O Box 2550, Paducah KY 42002-2550. We appreciate your continued support!

The PTHS classes of '74 & '75 took a tour of the Paducah Innovation Hub this past Saturday as a part of their reunion activities. We love having the opportunity to share about the Hub and the innovative programs that happen there! If your group would like a tour, please contact Principal Steve Ybarzabal at steve.ybarzabal@paducah.kyschools.us.

Save the Date: The window for online registration for the Paducah Public Schools 2024-25 school year will open July 1. We hope our Tornado family is enjoying a fun summer! We're looking forward to seeing you in August!

Paducah Innovation Hub principal Steve Ybarzabal presented the creative strategies being used at the Paducah Innovation Hub at "Pathways to Progress: Workforce Strategies for Kentucky's Emerging Adults". The seminar was hosted by the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Thanks for representing the Paducah Innovation Hub, Mr. Ybarzabal!

TORNADO TAKEOUT meals will begin Monday, June 3! -------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMER MEALS at no charge for anyone from 0 to 18 years of age! *All children welcome, no matter what school district you attend!* June 3-August 2 Delivery to community sites on Monday, Wednesday, Friday. See attached flyer for locations. Pickup also available at Paducah Middle Cafe (Located behind Paducah Middle School) Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM Monday: Pick up 2 days of meals Wednesday: Pick up 2 days of meals Friday: Pick up 3 days of meals This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

TORNADO TAKEOUT meals will begin Monday, June 3! -------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMER MEALS at no charge for anyone 0-18! *All children welcome, no matter what school district you attend!* June 3-August 2 Delivery to community sites on Monday, Wednesday, Friday Pickup also available at Paducah Middle Cafe (Located behind Paducah Middle School) Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM Monday: Pick up 2 days of meals Wednesday: Pick up 2 days of meals Friday: Pick up 3 days of meals This institution is an equal opportunity provider

Paducah Innovation Hub Principal Steve Ybarzabal will be presenting at "Pathways to Progress: Workforce Strategies for Kentucky's Emerging Adults" on Monday, June 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 ET in Louisville. The event will be hosted by the Louisville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Here's a link for more info- https://www.stlouisfed.org/events/louisvill

The PATC Health Science Program held a pinning ceremony for students who received certifications that will allow them to work in healthcare on Monday, May 6 at the Paducah Innovation Hub. Ten students became Certified Phlebotomy Technicians and 13 became Certified Patient Care Technicians. They took national exams to receive these certifications. To honor their hard work, they were awarded pins by their instructors and celebrated with family and loved ones in attendance. Pictured from left to right: Back row: Joannah Crivello (instructor), Toree Purchase, Kaiden Rodgers, Guadalupe Molina, Andrea Harmon (instructor), Kayla Duong Middle row: Weslyn Durfee, Alexandria Copper, Jeslee Johnson, Madeline Peck, Caroline Crice, Jamilah Alfaro, JaLeal Morris Front row: Arrianna Cope, Mahalia Hicks, Reagan Hartman, Kayla O’Malley, Baylee Delk, Emma Durbin, Bryleigh Heal, and Sydnee Harris Not pictured: Nevaeh Troupe and DaJanai Mason

Paducah Public Schools will dismiss early today due to inclement weather. Dismissal Schedule: PTHS, Choices and Paducah Middle: 11:30 a.m. Clark and Morgan: 12:15 p.m. McNabb and Head Start: 1:00 p.m. There will be no afternoon Head Start. All after school activities are canceled. This will insure that all our students and staff are safely home by 2:00 p.m.

Today we celebrate our Nutrition Services staff, who strive each day to provide our students and staff with healthy, tasty, meals and snacks. Thank you for all the ways you take care of us!

Congratulations to the Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month! Auto Tech- Max Petty....Auto Body- Blake Strong...Welding- Emma Campbell....Carpentry-Caleb Melton.....Health Science- Audreya White....Body Structures and Functions-Hannah Meyer....Computer Science- Jacob Hequembourg (not pictured)...Media Arts- Jett Palmer

Brody Yarbrough, an Auto Tech student at the Paducah Area Technical Center, brought in his 2021 MasterSbilt Late Model dirt track racer for some maintenance today. Brody has been racing for almost a year on dirt tracks and said he likes everything about it. You can catch him this summer at Paducah International Raceway!

Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Our principals give themselves heart and soul in pursuit of our mission to know each and every student by name and need. Thank you for your leadership!

Paducah Middle 8th graders Elliott Bidwell and Tate Housman recently donated some volunteer hours to help weed the Bioswale at the Paducah Innovation Hub. The volunteer hours will help them earn a Scout Badge in Conservation. Thanks, Elliott and Tate!

"It was really fun. I'm really considering it as a career option. I'm glad Tilghman has an opportunity to bring kids out to do this, it was really fun," - PTHS Sophomore Cooper Cunningham on Paducah Power's "Amped Up" career event. https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local-power-company-works-to-keep-the-younger-generation-interested-in-careers-as-linemen/article_9deda784-029b-11ef-9c24-77f70014b0ac.html Photo credit: Taylor Bryan, WPSD

In each of our schools, our office staff keep our schools running as they answer phones, take attendance, keep books, and a million other tasks each day. Thank you all for your dedication, your expertise, and for being the ones who can answer all our questions!