Hello Eighth Grade Families!
We're thrilled to invite you to our Eighth Grade Transition Night at PTHS on Thursday, March 20th, at 5:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Let's make this important step into high school a smooth and exciting one as you learn all about your 9th grade schedule, meet our dedicated teachers, and explore the many clubs, activities, and career pathways that PTHS has in store for you.
If you're curious about Advanced Placement, join us for an informative session at 5:00 p.m. in Room 111. A welcoming face will be at the auditorium entrance to direct parents to the AP session. We can't wait to meet you!
Congratulations to PTHS senior DJ Perry, who signed a scholarship to play football at Kentucky Wesleyan on March 7!
Here is the Paducah Sun story: https://www.paducahsun.com/sports/tilghmans-perry-continuing-football-career-at-kentucky-wesleyan/article_b5ff3827-2fee-521c-acd8-8452d3ab40d6.html
Here is the video by PTTV of signing: https://youtu.be/JcjcnCxUlTk
9th Street Church of Christ will host their annual ACT prep class for students in grades 8-12 on Saturday April 26 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The instructor is Mrs. Kelly Walden, co-owner and lead teacher for ACT Prep. The class is free and lunch will be provided. Please register for the class using the QR code on the flyer. Registration deadline is April 11. We look forward to seeing you!
Bullseye! 🎯 Paducah Tilghman archer Emme Haus has hit the mark again! She's qualified for the NASP Kentucky State Tournament for the second year running, showcasing her incredible archery skills.
Haus qualified at the Madison North Hopkins tourney with a shoot of 284 out of 300 and finished second in the girls division out of 232 archers. She currently ranks 127th in the state out of more than 2700 female archers active in competition.
Emme will compete at the the KY NASP state tournament in Louisville on March 14. We're so excited to see her compete at state! Best of luck, Emme! #PTHS #KentuckyNASP #StateQualifier
Congratulations to the PT Lady Tornado! They advanced to the 2nd Round of the Region 1 Basketball tournament, defeating Carlisle County 65-57. It was their first win in the Region 1 tournament since 2016.
The LadyTornado will play Calloway County in the Region 1 semifinals Friday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. at the CFSB Center in Murray.
Congratulations, Josh!
(graphic credit: Russell Hancock)
The PT Lady Tornado take on Carlisle County in Round 1 of the Region 1 tournament. Tip off is set for Tuesday, March 4, 7:30 p.m. at the CFSB Center in Murray. Go Big Blue!
Paducah Tilghman senior CoryOn Brooks won the Pearse and Deirdre Lyons First-Place Undergraduate Award and Scholarship at the 20th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition in Lexington, Kentucky. The award includes a full scholarship plus $10,000 cash for a total scholarship valued between $75,000 and $125,000.
One of the largest vocal competitions of its kind in the world, the Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition has awarded more than $12 million in scholarships and prizes to University of Kentucky students since its inception.
This year’s competition awarded more than $700,000 in scholarships and prizes, giving winners the opportunity to attend the University of Kentucky and join the UK Opera Theatre program to pursue their musical dreams.
The Paducah Tilghman Tornado are District 2 tournament champions, defeating St. Mary 70-64. Congratulations! While the Lady Tornado fell to McCracken County in the championship game, they finished the tournament as runner-up and also advanced to the Region 1 tournament. Good luck to both teams as they play in the regional tournament next week!
It was thrilling to see over 40 students from PTHS and Paducah Middle School lead a celebration of Black History Month for our students. Join us at the PTHS auditorium at 5:30 p.m. tonight to see the show!
Our Tilghman students made our Friday even better with Steam on the Go. Thanks for spreading the joy!
District 2 Basketball Championship Game Day!
Lady Tornado vs. McCracken County 6:00 p.m.
Tornado vs. St. Mary 8:00 p.m.
Both games are at St. Mary. Go Big Blue!
The Tornado defeat defeat McCracken County 59-53 to advance to the District 2 Championship! They play St. Mary for the district crown Thursday, February 27, 8:00 p.m. at St. Mary High School. See you there!
The Tilghman Lady Tornado defeat St. Mary 60-45 to advance to the District 2 Championship! They play McCracken County for the district crown Thursday, February 27, 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary High School. See you there!
Congratulations to the PTHS Class of '25 Senior Superlatives:
Most Likely to Succeed: Terrance Robinson and Erica Wurth
Best Dressed: JaKeriyon Glispie and Teriel Edwards
Best Smile: Matthew Robinson and Myrikal Boyd
Most Athletic: Joshua Campbell and Victoria Wheeler
Most Likely to Bleed Blue: Dawson Black and Ellie Farley
Most Talented: CoryOn Brooks and Tessa Martin
Class Clown: Brayden Wilson and Khadence Moore
Most Likely to Become Famous: Landon Perkins and Audreya White
Most Changed Since Freshman Year: Kenya Wade and Olivia Enlow
Most Likely to Become President: Whitson McNeill and Madalynn Dochniak
Most Likely to Win a Peace Prize: Ryan Bidwell and Madeline Peck
Most Studious: Horace Page and Madelyn Duwe
Best Hair: Blain Oliver and Hannah Long
Most Friendly: Tanner Siegle and Sierra Sharp
Biggest Flirt: Jakevion Perry and Ivy Wenzel
Most Likely to Become a Teacher: Dontae Ellis Maxwell and Kennedy Franklin
Most Artistic: Ethan Wainscott and Cierra Franklin
Most Likely to be Late to Graduation: Austin Brazzell and Jeslee Johnson
Most Talkative: Jatayvion Rouse and Autumn Gregg
Mr. and Miss Tilghman: Jack James and Audreya White
District Game
Girls
🆚 St Mary
⏰6:00pm
📍St Mary High School
Boys
🆚 McCracken County
⏰ 7:30pm
📍St Mary High school
Theme: ⬛️BLACKOUT⬛️
#gobigblue #paducahtilghman
#seconddistrict #regionone
Congratulations to our incredibly talented art students on their outstanding achievements at the 2025 KyAEA All-State Purchase/Pennyrile Regional High School Art Exhibition! This year saw a record-breaking 458 entries.
Out of those 458 entries, Tilghman High School had 15 works accepted into the show – and six of our students received awards for their exceptional artwork.
Artwork by Alexa Stubblefield and Cierra Franklin
Enjoy some yummy Swirls Frozen Yogurt on Sunday, February 23 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and support the PTHS Interact Club and Starfish Orphan's Ministry's service learning trip to El Salvador! 20 % of the day's sales will go toward the trip.
9th Street Church of Christ will host their annual ACT prep class for students in grades 8-12 on Saturday April 26 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The instructor is Mrs. Kelly Walden, co-owner and lead teacher for ACT Prep. The class is free and lunch will be provided. Please register for the class using the QR code on the flyer. Registration deadline is April 11. We look forward to seeing you!
The PTHS Girls and Boys Basketball game scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, 2/21, is cancelled due to weather.
