Paducah Middle 8th Graders Case Simmons, Easton Smith, Grayden Snyder, and C.J. Ware were honored for their contributions to Paducah Middle Baseball at 8th Grade Recognition on September 16. Thank you, Case, Easton, Grayden, and C.J. for your efforts on the baseball diamond and in the classroom!
Parents and Guardians,
As we begin our fall 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. We look forward to seeing you this fall. Go Big Blue!
Since rain is predicted to arrive lat this afternoon, here are the changes we know of to the schedule for tonight's games.
Baseball is canceled. Football and softball are still on at this point (11:45 a.m). Here are the changes to the schedule for 8th grade recognitions: Baseball 8th grade recognition will be at Monday, September 16 at 5:20 p.m. Softball 8th grade recognition will be Monday, September 16 at 5:50 p.m. Football and Cheer 8th grade recognition will be Saturday, September 28 following the 7th grade game, which begins at 1:30 p.m.
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to Loqui, which will be held at Etcetera on Wednesday, September 11 at 4:30 p.m. There will be free drinks and snacks. Join us for conversation about belonging, community, mental health and empowering young voices.
Baptist Health will provide a free Flu Vaccine Clinic Monday, October 14, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Paducah Middle School gymnasium at 342 Lone Oak Road. This event is available to everyone at no cost, regardless of insurance.
All are welcome!
Parents and Guardians,
As we begin our fall 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. We look forward to seeing you this fall. Go Big Blue!
Paducah Middle House Leaders, Paducah Middle faculty members Emily Goehman and Lynnette Harris, Student Board member KJ Wade, and Director of Pupil Personnel Troy Brock attended the August 27 meeting of the Paducah City Commission to participate with Mayor George Bray in proclaiming September as Attendance Awareness Month. The proclamation reads:
Whereas, our nation is experiencing a school absenteeism crisis, making good attendance more essential than ever to student achievement and education; and
Whereas, students and families are more likely to show up with positive conditions for learning at school , including a sense of connection, support, academic challenges, and motivation; and
Whereas taking daily attendance in a consistent manner is essential to identifying when students miss too much school and reaching out as soon as possible to students and their families with needed support and resources; and
Whereas reducing chronic absence requires commitment to a plan that begins with prevention, early intervention, and identifying and addressing barriers to being in school; and
Whereas improving attendance and engagement takes schools, families, elected leaders and other community partners working together to affirm the importance of education and attendance.
Now therefore I, George P. Bray, Mayor of Paducah, Kentucky, hereby proclaim the month of September 2024 as Attendance Awareness Month.
Tomorrow is such a big day for our Assistant Superintendent, we're getting an early start celebrating. Please join us in wishing Mr. Will Black a very happy birthday! Mr. Black is always proud of our district students. We hope you enjoy seeing them perform as much as we know he will. Happy "Golden" Birthday, Mr. Black! https://youtu.be/hYnpRKO51rc
Football update:
We are changing the order of play for the MS football game against Owensboro Catholic on Saturday, 8/31 home at Paducah Middle School from what was originally scheduled:
8th Grade plays first at 12:00PM
7th Grade follows at 1:30PM
Softball update: The softball game vs. Marshall scheduled for Thursday, 8/29, has been cancelled. A home game vs. Mayfield has been added for Tuesday, September 3 at 6:00 p.m.
The 7th grade football game on Saturday, 8/24 has been cancelled. We will play ONE 8th grade game against Bowling Green starting at 12:00PM AT Paducah Middle School. If 7th grade players are playing up on the 8th grade team they'll be notified by the coaches. Thank you.
Parents and Guardians,
As we begin our fall 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. We look forward to seeing you this fall. Go Big Blue!
The Paducah Middle School baseball and softball games that were scheduled for tonight at Carlisle County have been canceled due to excessive heat.
Here are schedules for Paducah Middle fall sports.
Parents and Guardians,
As we begin our fall 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. We look forward to seeing you this fall. Go Big Blue!
Do you have kids that need sports physicals for the upcoming school year?
In preparation for the 2024-25 school year, Baptist Health Urgent Cares and many Baptist Health Medical Group Primary Care practices are offering sports physicals for your child for $35. This offer is valid May 1 to August 31. Physicals will be billed to insurance.
Have you registered your children for school? Online Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open for new and returning students. You can find instructions for online registration at this link - https://www.paducah.kyschools.us/page/pps-olr-24-25
Have you registered your children for school? Online Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open for new and returning students. You can find instructions for online registration at this link - https://www.paducah.kyschools.us/page/pps-olr-24-25
Tornado Takeout serves its last summer meal Wednesday, July 31. We look forward to serving your student on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 14!
You're invited!
The Paducah Board of Education has its monthly meeting Monday. This is always a great opportunity to learn how decisions are made across the district. Former Student Board Member Bryleigh Heal shows you what to expect when you attend a meeting. https://fb.watch/s1_LreHP78/
You can find the link to Monday's agenda on our district website or by following this link: https://5il.co/2s9fg
We hope you'll join us at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, at 5 pm!