Paducah Middle School

PPS Parents and Guardians, We are beginning preparations for Online Registration for the 2022-23 school year. Please be aware that the friends and family members you have listed as emergency contacts in Infinite Campus may be contacted to verify their date of birth. This is not a scam. The call will be from a Paducah Public Schools number and the caller will identify themselves as an employee of Paducah Public Schools. We are requesting this information for security purposes. The additional information will aid us in confirming the identity of designated friends or family members who come to pick your child up at school. If you are contacted and are unsure about giving us information over the phone, please contact us at 270-444-5600. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to make our schools safe and secure. Sincerely, Troy Brock, Director of Pupil Personnel Paducah Public Schools

Dear PPS Parents and Guardians, Beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 2, 2022, Paducah Public Schools is relaxing masking requirements. Masks will be optional in all school settings, including on buses. On Monday, district leadership received an updated recommendation from the Kentucky Department for Public Health regarding masking from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on COVID-19 community levels. Combined with the new recommendations, our district leadership has reviewed the local positivity rates, the Kentucky Incidence Rate Map, the number of COVID patients in our local hospitals, and our total number of positive cases in McCracken County. There is a significant decrease in all these measures compared to a month ago. We also see significant decreases in the number of COVID positive students and staff compared to a month ago. As outlined in the guidance, our schools will maintain the following baseline strategies: Students and staff are encouraged to remain up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations - 5-day isolation followed by 5-day masking for individuals with COVID-19 - Sick individuals should stay home - On-site testing remains available for sick or exposed persons Thank you for your support and encouragement as we continue to work together for the health and safety of each and every child. Sincerely, Dr. Donald Shively, Superintendent Paducah Public Schools

Starting Feb 21. We will have a new schedule to make up the time lost during the recent Snow days. School will start at 7:20 and end at 2:15 pm.

Paducah Tilghman High School Orchestra Director and retired band director Douglas Van Fleet was inducted into the Psi Chapter of the Phi Beta Mu International Bandmaster Fraternity Hall of Fame on Friday February 4, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Van Fleet is the second band director from PTHS inducted into the Psi Chapter of Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame. Legendary PTHS band director Floyd Burt was the first inducted in 1999.

PTHS and Paducah Middle School Orchestra Director Douglas Van Fleet received the 2022 Presidential Award and Clark Elementary Music Teacher Dale Julian was named 2022 Elementary Music Teacher of the Year at the annual meeting of the Kentucky Music Educators Association. Congratulations! (Photo credit: Lindsey Williams)

The Paducah Middle School 8th Grade Choir has been selected to perform at the 2022 Kentucky Music Educators Association State Conference. This is the first time a choir from Paducah Middle has been selected for this honor! We will be holding a preview concert at St Francis DeSales in Historic Downtown Paducah on Sunday, January 30th at 3pm. The doors will open at 2:30pm. All families and community members are welcome! Thank you for your support!

As we enter the winter weather season, here are some reminders about what to expect regarding school in the event of wintry weather. You can find the snow routes for buses here: https://5il.co/13r9h

Here's a link to the Paducah Middle Winter Choir Concert held at Immanuel Baptist Church on December 6. It was wonderful to be part of a heartfelt, joyful performance! https://youtu.be/cftYQ4S4Ku8

Reminder: Wild Health will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Paducah Middle School in partnership with Team Kentucky. This vaccination clinic is for ages 5-11. Here is the link to register: https://bit.ly/3dedLHe Clinic dates: Friday, December 3, 2021, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, December 10, 2021, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Appointments are in 10-minute increments. You WILL NOT be charged any out-of-pocket expense for the vaccine. If you have any other questions, please refer to our Wildhealth Help Desk Line: (859) 217-4679

Reminder: Wild Health will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Paducah Middle School in partnership with Team Kentucky. This vaccination clinic is for ages 5-11. Here is the link to register: https://bit.ly/3dedLHe Clinic dates: Friday, December 3, 2021, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday, December 10, 2021, 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Appointments are in 10-minute increments. You WILL NOT be charged any out-of-pocket expense for the vaccine. If you have any other questions, please refer to our Wildhealth Help Desk Line: (859) 217-4679

Reminder: Wild Health will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Paducah Middle School today (Friday, November 19) from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. This vaccination clinic is for ages 5-11. You can register for an appointment and find more information about the clinic here: https://5il.co/122wk

Healthworks Family Medicine will host a Children's COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for children ages 5-11 on Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at their clinic on 2331 New Holt Road. Pre-register at 270-441-4777. Walk-ins are welcome.

Healthworks Family Medicine will host a Children's COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for children ages 5-11 on Saturday, November 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at their clinic on 2331 New Holt Road. Pre-register at 270-441-4777. Walk-ins are welcome.

You are invited to Paducah Middle’s production of High School Musical Junior this weekend! Show dates and times are as follows: Friday, November 5th at 6pm Saturday, November 6th at 6pm Sunday, November 7th at 2:30pm in the Paducah Middle Cafeteria. Tickets can be purchased at the Gym entrance of the school- $10 adults, $5 students. Doors open 30 minutes before show times.

Here's a copy of the Paducah Middle Boys and Girls Basketball schedule for 2021-22 https://5il.co/11ag3

Join us for the Paducah Middle Instrumental Department Annual Costume Concert on Tuesday, October 26. The concert will be held at the Paducah Tilghman High School Auditorium. Admission is free. Here's the schedule: 6th Grade Band & Orchestra warm up & tune at 5:30pm 6th Grade Band & Orchestra concert at 6:00pm 7th Grade Band & 8th Grade Band warm up & tune at 6:40pm 7th Grade Band & 8th Grade Band perform at 7:00pm

If you're interested in being a substitute teacher, we would like to meet you! For more information, see https://paducah.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=700 or give us a call at 270.444.5600

Dear Paducah Community members, You are invited to click the link below to complete a survey of the Paducah Public School District. The survey was created by the University of Kentucky and Civil Rights Institute for community members. The goal of the survey is to continue to gather information on how to better serve students from the community’s perspective. The survey is anonymous, and no names are needed to complete the paper or online copy. There is also a paper copy of the survey that can be completed as well. We are in the process of providing five lockbox locations in the community where paper surveys can be submitted. We will have those locations available as soon as possible if you want to complete a paper survey. https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Isgnv85tp93ejI

The 8th grade recognition for football and cheer that was scheduled for Thursday, September 23 has been postponed. The recognition will be held Thursday, 9/30 between the 7th and 8th grade games at the Paducah Middle vs. Union County game.

Here's an updated schedule for Paducah Middle Football. https://5il.co/ytk6