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Proficient in Reading:
Elementary 28% | Middle 25% | High 24%
Distinguished in Reading:
Elementary 22% | Middle 16% | High 14%
Proficient in Math:
Elementary 29% | Middle 24% | High 13%
Distinguished in Math:
Elementary 13% | Middle 9% | High 10%
We welcomed members of the current Paducah Chamber Leadership Class #38 to our regular meeting of the Paducah Board of Education on September 17. They were attending a board meeting as part of the program requirements in community outreach. Leadership Paducah is a leadership development program coordinated by the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce. If you would like to know more about Paducah Public Schools, we encourage you to visit a board meeting.
All high school students and parents from across the region are invited to the Western Kentucky Regional College Expo at Paducah Tilghman High School on Tuesday, September 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dozens of colleges and universities will be happy to talk with you about the college application process. Save the date!
The Paducah Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 5 pm Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Paducah Innovation Hub, 500 South 25th Street, Paducah.
Here is a link to the agenda- https://5il.co/2wl6t
Everyone is welcome! Here is video by student board members Madalynn Dochniak and KJ Wade that explains what to expect at board meeting. https://5il.co/2wnbf
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!
PTHS clubs are beginning to meet! Here's a reminder of club meetings this week. It's also an opportunity to introduce you to PTHS Communications intern Russell Hancock. Russell is working with PPS Communications on graphics and marketing- the attached graphic is an example of his work. Welcome, Russell!
All high school students and parents from across the region are invited to the Western Kentucky Regional College Expo at Paducah Tilghman High School on Tuesday, September 17 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Dozens of colleges and universities will be happy to talk with you about the college application process. Save the date!
It's Mayfield Week! If you're traveling to Mayfield for Friday's game, here's what you need to know.
We had the special opportunity to celebrate the work of the Paducah Public Schools Foundation at the 2024 Fred Paxton Challenge for Charities Celebration. The Foundation raised $277,490 between June 1 and August 31 and received a $10,000 match from the Community Foundation of West Kentucky. Our Foundation has ‘won’ the Challenge (with most funds raised) the last eight years.
To all who donate during the Challenge and all throughout the year, we thank you!
Our Foundation Board:
Chris Black, Lisa Chappell, Angela Copeland, Amanda Esper, Kim Ford, Jane Gamble, Julie Harris, Janice Howard, Danette Humphrey, Donald Shively, Mark Whitlow
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!
It's Mayfield Week! If you're traveling to Mayfield for Friday's game, here's what you need to know.
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!
With the heat outside we are extra thankful for the brand-new indoor practice facility at Paducah Head Start. It is an indoor play space for our Head Start students during the school day, and an indoor practice facility for our high school students after school!
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.
The PTHS Boys Golf team competed at the Christian County Invite on August 24. The team placed 5th overall with career-low rounds had by Evan Hack and Gray Edwards. Evan Hack placed 3rd with a score of 69.
PTHS golfer McCall Moore played at the Massac County Invitational this weekend. She played her way to a Top-10 finish.
A couple weeks ago both boys and girls competed at Drake Creek in the Graves Invite. The boys placed 5th overall with Evan Hack leading the way with a 72.
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
All Paducah Tilghman students who plan to take Dual Credit classes in the Fall 2024 semester should attend an informational meeting Wednesday, August 28, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 111. For more information, please contact the PTHS Counseling Center at 270-444-5650 ext. 2307
The Paducah Tilghman Blue Tornado shut out St. Mary on the pitch Monday night when they won by a score of 8-0. The Tornado did not let up the whole game, controlling the ball and creating shots to overwhelm the St. Mary defense.
https://www.paducahsun.com/sports/paducah-tilghman-routs-st-mary-in-8-0-contest/article_759ca769-deb5-5428-b6a8-f7238a457c69.html
While Friday night officially kicked off the 2024 high school football season, Saturday night was the start for Paducah Tilghman and McCracken County. They competed in the 11th annual Rumble on the River at McRight Field where the Blue Tornado won their sixth straight over the Mustangs in a 41-16 victory.
https://www.paducahsun.com/sports/tilghman-dominates-sixth-straight-rumble-on-the-river/article_cad8a3e4-628a-11ef-845e-7fcc45156d08.html
The Paducah Independent Board of Education will hold a public hearing in the Paducah Innovation Hub located at 500 S. 25th Street at 5:00 ppm Wednesday, August 28, 2024, to hear public comments regarding a proposed general fund tax levy of 87.4 cents on real property and 86.4 cents on personal property.
A brief special meeting will immediately follow the hearing. Agenda at the link- https://5il.co/2uqvk
Paducah Tilghman Golf is off to an exciting start to the season. Here are some recent highlights:
The PTHS Boys Team placed 3rd overall with a team low score of 316 in the Marshall County Invitational. They were led by senior Peyton Toon shooting a 73 and earning 3rd as an individual. For the PTHS Girls, McCall Moore shot a 84 and finished in the top ten.
McCall Moore had a season highlight traveling to the South Warren Invitational at Park Mammoth. She shot a 78 and gained another top ten finish.
Peyton Toon shot a 1-under par 71, good enough for a 4th place finish in the next event at Hopkinsville Country Club. The team tied the team low score of 316 and finished 6th. For the PTHS Girls, McCall Moore shot a 79 and finished in the Top-20.
At the 2A Regional Qualifier at Miller Memorial GC, the boys came in first place in front of Murray High. They were led by freshmen Evan Hack shooting a 1-under par 34. (The event was cut to 9-holes due to heat.) For the PTHS Girls McCall Moore finished in 3rd individually. PTHS will compete in the 2A State at Owensboro CC next month.
PTHS traveled to the Greenwood Invite to play at Bowling Green Country Club. The boys were led by freshmen Evan Hack shooting a 1-over par, 73. He earned a 2nd place finish. McCall Moore placed in the Top-20 out of 80 individuals shooting 82.