Fall Sport Practice/Tryout Info & Girls Basketball Tryouts:
Here's a link to the KHSAA Middle School Physical Form
https://5il.co/1yyx9
Baseball - Open field for baseball will begin on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, July 11 at Stuart Nelson Field #2 for rising 5th-8th graders. These sessions will be from 3PM-5PM. Baseball tryouts will be Monday, July 31 from 5:15PM-7:15PM. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Basketball (Girls) - Tryouts for girls basketball will be Thursday, July 13 and Sunday, July 16 from 5:30PM-7:00PM for rising 6th-8th graders at the Paducah Middle Gym. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Cheer - Cheer practices resume 9AM-11AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays resuming Tuesday, July 11. Coach will be in touch for further details.
Football - Practice for football will be held from 8AM-10AM on Monday-Thursday beginning Monday, July 10. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Softball - Softball tryouts will take place Monday, 7/17-Tuesday, 7/18 from 6PM-8:30PM for rising 5th-8th graders. Please wear pants and a t-shirt. Also girls must bring their own glove and helmet. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Volleyball - Girls volleyball will have open gym from 4:00PM-5:30PM on M, TU, WE, F starting on Monday, July 10 for rising 5th-8th graders. Tryouts will be from 7/17-7/19 from 4:00PM-5:30PM. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Purchase District Health Department will be hosting physicals (Non-sport) and vaccinations for children of KY Medicaid and Uninsured KY residents on Thursday, July 13. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270-444-9631
Purchase District Health Department will be hosting physicals (Non-sport) and vaccinations for children of KY Medicaid and Uninsured KY residents on Thursday, July 13. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270-444-9631
Tornado Family,
We want to let you know that start and end times for some of our schools will change in the 2023-24 school year. We believe these changes will contribute to the well-being of our students and help our bus routes move more efficiently.
The longer school day at Paducah Middle School will allow us to offer seven academic periods instead of six. This will help prepare our students for high school. It will also allow additional elective opportunities so students who want to take band, choir and orchestra will be able to take all three classes.
We understand that even small changes to our school schedules deeply impact our community and particularly our families who are juggling multiple work, school and family members’ schedules. We’re grateful for your patience as we implement these schedule changes.
Look for more details from your school principal before school starts. We look forward to seeing you August 9!
For each and every child,
Dr. Donald Shively
Superintendent, Paducah Public Schools
DRESS CODE POLICY The unified dress code policy of Paducah Middle School and Paducah Tilghman is designed to create a safe, non-distracting learning environment that will allow the students some flexibility in expressing themselves. Students whose appearance does not conform to the dress code policy will be asked to change clothing to meet this code. If a staff member suspects that a student is in violation of the code, the student will be sent to Tornado STAR/Family Resource to change and then return to class. Students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to phone their parents for a change of clothing. The decision of the school administrator shall be final. PM dress code policy includes, but is not limited to the following: • Keep your head clear: No hoods on head, hats, picks, combs, curlers, cat ears, head wraps/doo rags, sunglasses, tiaras, wave caps, nor bandanas. Head coverings will be confiscated and returned to the student at the end of the school day. (Exceptions given for religious or medical reasons) • With arms held at one’s side, no flesh nor undergarments should be visible at any time between the area of the thumb and the armpit. This includes but is not limited to… o Holes in pants that reveal flesh or undergarments. o Undergarments shown when “sagging” o Cleavage o Midriff • Pajama attire is not permitted – this includes pajamas pants, slippers, house shoes, etc. • Blankets are not permitted. • Tank-tops must completely cover undergarments and must not reveal flesh at armpit level or below. • Decals, slogans, pictures, or sayings that are rude, vulgar and obscene, advertise alcohol or alcoholic beverages or promote illegal drugs or are overtly racially or sexually suggestive/offensive or reference illegal or immoral behavior are not allowed. • Leggings, yoga pants, biker shorts, or tights must be worn with a skirt, dress or tunic that is at least midthigh length. • School administration reserves the right to make dress code decisions/limit specific items at their professional discretion. Failing to adhere to the dress code will incur a minor behavior infraction and follow school rules regarding minor/major infractions.
Fall Sport Practice/Tryout Info & Girls Basketball Tryouts:
Here's a link to the KHSAA Middle School Physical Form
https://5il.co/1yyx9
Baseball - Open field for baseball will begin on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Tuesday, July 11 at Stuart Nelson Field #2 for rising 5th-8th graders. These sessions will be from 3PM-5PM. Baseball tryouts will be Monday, July 31 from 5:15PM-7:15PM. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Basketball (Girls) - Tryouts for girls basketball will be Thursday, July 13 and Sunday, July 16 from 5:30PM-7:00PM for rising 6th-8th graders at the Paducah Middle Gym. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Cheer - Cheer practices resume 9AM-11AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays resuming Tuesday, July 11. Coach will be in touch for further details.
Football - Practice for football will be held from 8AM-10AM on Monday-Thursday beginning Monday, July 10. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Softball - Softball tryouts will take place Monday, 7/17-Tuesday, 7/18 from 6PM-8:30PM for rising 5th-8th graders. Please wear pants and a t-shirt. Also girls must bring their own glove and helmet. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Volleyball - Girls volleyball will have open gym from 4:00PM-5:30PM on M, TU, WE, F starting on Monday, July 10 for rising 5th-8th graders. Tryouts will be from 7/17-7/19 from 4:00PM-5:30PM. Students must have an updated KHSAA physical to participate.
Here's a copy of the 23-24 School year calendar for parents and students. We're looking forward to seeing you August 9!
Purchase District Health Department will be hosting physicals (Non-sport) and vaccinations for children of KY Medicaid and Uninsured KY residents on Thursday, July 13. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270-444-9631
Purchase District Health Department will be hosting physicals (Non-sport) and vaccinations for children of KY Medicaid and Uninsured KY residents on July 13. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270-444-9631
The track at McRight Field has been resurfaced and painted- it looks fantastic. Thanks to Transportation Director Steve Spraggs for the photos!
DON'T FORGET TO VISIT YOUR FAVORITE TORNADO TAKEOUT LOCATION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 29, THIS WILL BE OUR LAST DELIVERY DAY UNTIL AFTER THE JULY 4TH HOLIDAY!
*IMPORTANT: OUR NEXT DELIVERY DAY WILL BE THURSDAY, JULY 6*
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SUMMER MEALS at no charge for anyone 0-18!
*All children welcome, no matter what school district you attend!*
June 6 - July 27
Delivery to community sites each Tuesday and Thursday
Pickup also available at Paducah Middle Cafe
(Located behind Paducah Middle School)
Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 AM -12:30 PM
Tuesday: Pick up 3 days of meals
Thursday: Pick up 4 days of meals
Here's a copy of the 23-24 School year calendar for parents and students. We're looking forward to seeing you in August!
Here's a copy of the 23-24 School year calendar for parents and students. We're looking forward to seeing you in August!
A local summer camp is on a mission to expose students to new career paths by teaching fun and innovative classes. Thursday's lesson was on drones. Paducah Public Schools is hosting the camp, and middle school students learned basic drone flying skills for a career path that is reaching new heights. https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local-summer-camp-prepares-students-for-careers-of-the-future/article_95d960d8-0652-11ee-96da-9bb5f303cb30.html
Purchase District Health Department will be hosting physicals (Non-sport) and vaccinations for children of KY Medicaid and Uninsured KY residents on June 13 and July 13. You can schedule an appointment by calling 270-444-9631
Hey Blue Tornado fans! Escape from rough bleachers with our June feature drop: personalized stadium chairs. Catch the game in luxury and style with a stadium chair that's ready for every season. Grab yours today! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/
The Blue Tornado Sideline Store is open for business! Choose the design and make it yours. Open 24/7. Buy one of anything! https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/kentucky/paducah/paducah-tilghman-high-school
The PTHS Tornado Boys Basketball Team will host their annual summer basketball camp from Tuesday, May 30th through Thursday, June 01. The camp is for any boy grades 2nd - 7th.The camp will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 10:00 a.m. for 2 - 4. The camp will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 11:30 a.m. for grades 5 - 7. The cost for camp this year is $25. Registration will be at the door on May 30.
The Lady Tornado Basketball Team will host their annual summer basketball camp from Tuesday, May 30th through Thursday, June 01. The camp is for any girl grades K-8th.The camp will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m. The cost for camp this year is $30. To register, follow this link https://forms.office.com/r/RZgGM4g5rx or scan the attached QR code.
Paducah Middle School's 8th grade promotion ceremony will be Monday, May 22, 6:00 PM at Heartland Church.