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Parents of 8th Graders, there will be an informational meeting hosted by PTHS staff on selecting classes for the freshman year for your student. The meeting will be Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM in the Paducah Middle School Cafeteria. Note: This is an informational meeting only about high school and the upcoming registration process. No classes will be selected at this meeting.
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Parents of 8th Graders, there will be an informational meeting hosted by PTHS staff on selecting classes for the freshman year for your student. The meeting will be Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM in the Paducah Middle School Cafeteria. Note: This is an informational meeting only about high school and the upcoming registration process. No classes will be selected at this meeting.
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Parents of 8th Graders, there will be an informational meeting hosted by PTHS staff on selecting classes for the freshman year for your student. The meeting will be Tuesday, February 4 at 6:00 PM in the Paducah Middle School Cafeteria. Note: This is an informational meeting only about high school and the upcoming registration process. No classes will be selected at this meeting.
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Congratulations to our 8th Grade Girls Basketball players Faith Moss Menser, Jalayah Vaughn, Kemarea Payton and 8th Grade Cheerleaders Alayah Thompson, Jakiyah Waldon, Lilly Humphries, Kayla Eubanks, and Callie Ramer! Thanks for your on the court and in the classroom!
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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.
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Students in grades 6-12 are invited to Loqui, which will be held at the McCracken County Library on Wednesday, January 8. Enjoy snacks and drinks at 4:30 p.m. followed by a session at 5:00 p.m. Loqui is an opportunity for students to have conversations about belonging, community, mental health and empowering students' voices.
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Parents and Guardians, As we begin our winter sports seasons, please be reminded that all students from kindergarten through 8th grade, regardless of school district, must be accompanied by an adult at all PPS school and athletic events. Students from kindergarten through 8th grade will not be admitted to games without an adult in attendance. Thank you for working with us to keep the safety of our students and fans a top priority. Go Big Blue!
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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.
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It was a thrill so see so many talented musicians perform at the Paducah Middle Bands and Orchestra December Concert! If you'd like to see the performances by the Beginning Strings, Advanced Strings, Beginning Band, 7th Grade Band, and 8th Grade Band, you can find them on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/fwmpjhGMyY0
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The Paducah Middle and Paducah Tilghman band, choir, and orchestra have been practicing for their holiday concerts. Join us to celebrate the season!
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The Paducah Middle and Paducah Tilghman band, choir, and orchestra have been practicing for their holiday concerts. Join us to celebrate the season!
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It's amazing to see how much our middle school choirs have blossomed this year! Their voices are blending beautifully. Experience the magic at this Youtube link to their Winter Concert! https://youtu.be/KjfuN6nAfmY
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The Paducah Middle and Paducah Tilghman band, choir, and orchestra have been practicing for their holiday concerts. Join us to celebrate the season!
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The Paducah Middle and Paducah Tilghman band, choir, and orchestra have been practicing for their holiday concerts. Join us to celebrate the season!
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The community is invited to join emcee George Wilson as we celebrate with the PT football team, cheer team, and Band of Blue at Dinning Gym on Friday, December 13 at 5:00 p.m. There will be time for photos and autographs. See you there!
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Tickets for the PT vs. Franklin County 4A State Football Championship can be purchased here:
https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA
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Congratulations to Paducah Tilghman High School football team! They play in the 4A State Championship this Friday in Lexington.
All schools will be closed Friday, December 6 with many staff needed to support the team. No make-up day will be needed later in the school year.
Go Big Blue!
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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
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Join us at Paducah Middle School on Saturday, November 16 at 7:45 a.m. as we give a community sendoff to the Paducah Middle 8th Grade football team. They will be leaving for Lexington at 8:00 a.m. to play Corbin in the 8th Grade State Football Championship!
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