Paducah Middle School

Calling ALL RISING 6th Graders coming to PMS for the ‘24-‘25 school year! Band & Choir sign ups are MONDAY, MAY 20th from 4-7pm. Students who want to be in the Paducah Middle Band Program &/or the Paducah Middle Choir Program need to park in the back of Paducah Middle and follow the signs to the back band room doors. It is a “free-flowing” sign up— come any time between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. and depending on how many people are in front of you, it could take 10-20 minutes. A parent/guardian must accompany the incoming 6th grader. The 6th grader must be present to sign up. If you cannot attend Monday, please contact Ms. Williams lindsey.williams@paducah.kyschools.us or Ms. Veal at samantha.veal@paducah.kyschools.us before Monday. Thank you! Hope to see you there!

Do you know a rising 9th grader who might be interested in exploring CTE (Career & Technical Education) pathways in Auto Tech, Carpentry, Health Science, or Welding? The Paducah Innovation Hub will offer a three-day CTE Summer Academy to rising 9th graders. The CTE Summer Academy will be held June 25-27 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. The Summer Academy is free, but registration is required. To register, use the QR code on the attached graphic. For more information, contact Erin Morehead at erin.morehead@paducah.kyschools.us

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Paducah Football Association Golf Scramble. Proceeds from this event support our Tornado League, middle school, and high school football programs. This year’s scramble will be held at Paxton Park Golf Course on Saturday, May 18th. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below. For more information, contact Elisha Winslow, 270-556-1271 or ewinslow2003@gmail.com https://forms.gle/dWawscARhk5r8Ycu8

Middle school students (including rising sixth graders) are invited to participate in Harrison Street Serves, a middle school tennis program. The four week program is free. Participants will receive a free tennis racquet, t-shirt, water bottle, and tennis instruction. Please see the flyer for sign-up instructions. Everyone is invited to a kick-off event for National Tennis Month on Saturday, May 18 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Harrison Street Baptist Church. Please see the attached flyers for more information.

Paducah Public Schools will dismiss early today due to inclement weather. Dismissal Schedule: PTHS, Choices and Paducah Middle: 11:30 a.m. Clark and Morgan: 12:15 p.m. McNabb and Head Start: 1:00 p.m. There will be no afternoon Head Start. All after school activities are canceled. This will insure that all our students and staff are safely home by 2:00 p.m.

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Paducah Football Association Golf Scramble. Proceeds from this event support our Tornado League, middle school, and high school football programs. This year’s scramble will be held at Paxton Park Golf Course on Saturday, May 18th. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below. For more information, contact Elisha Winslow, 270-556-1271 or ewinslow2003@gmail.com https://forms.gle/dWawscARhk5r8Ycu8

Today we celebrate our Nutrition Services staff, who strive each day to provide our students and staff with healthy, tasty, meals and snacks. Thank you for all the ways you take care of us!

Paducah Middle School social worker Shay Tyler and PTHS senior leader Fiona Caywood were honored for their impact on the community at the United Way Victory Celebration held at Walker Hall on April 30. The Victory Celebration recognizes the impact that United Way and its partners made in 2023. Shay Tyler received the LIVE UNITED Education Award. Fiona Caywood received the LIVE UNITED youth award. Tyler and Cawood were two of twelve partners and individuals who were recognized for their action in support of United Way's causes. "We are recognizing people who have really been game-changers for our community over the past year," said United Way of West Kentucky CEO Betsy Burkeen. "This is our celebratory event where we really just give those people who have gone above and beyond to put service over self a shout out and tell them just how grateful we are."

Happy Principal Appreciation Day! Our principals give themselves heart and soul in pursuit of our mission to know each and every student by name and need. Thank you for your leadership!

Do you know a rising 9th grader who might be interested in exploring CTE (Career & Technical Education) pathways in Auto Tech, Carpentry, Health Science, or Welding? The Paducah Innovation Hub will offer a three-day CTE Summer Academy to rising 9th graders. The CTE Summer Academy will be held June 25-27 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. The Summer Academy is free, but registration is required. To register, use the QR code on the attached graphic. For more information, contact Erin Morehead at erin.morehead@paducah.kyschools.us

Paducah Middle is the regional tournament host for girls soccer. Here is the schedule: Tonight - Tuesday, 4/30 Paducah (1) vs. Calloway (2) 5:30PM North Marshall (1) vs. St. Mary (2) 7:00PM Wednesday, 5/1 Girls Regional Championship 5:30PM

Paducah Middle 8th graders Elliott Bidwell and Tate Housman recently donated some volunteer hours to help weed the Bioswale at the Paducah Innovation Hub. The volunteer hours will help them earn a Scout Badge in Conservation. Thanks, Elliott and Tate!

In each of our schools, our office staff keep our schools running as they answer phones, take attendance, keep books, and a million other tasks each day. Thank you all for your dedication, your expertise, and for being the ones who can answer all our questions!

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Paducah Football Association Golf Scramble. Proceeds from this event support our Tornado League, middle school, and high school football programs. This year’s scramble will be held at Paxton Park Golf Course on Saturday, May 18th. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below. For more information, contact Elisha Winslow, 270-556-1271 or ewinslow2003@gmail.com https://forms.gle/dWawscARhk5r8Ycu8

Do you know a rising 9th grader who might be interested in exploring CTE (Career & Technical Education) pathways in Auto Tech, Carpentry, Health Science, or Welding? The Paducah Innovation Hub will offer a three-day CTE Summer Academy to rising 9th graders. The CTE Summer Academy will be held June 25-27 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon each day. The Summer Academy is free, but registration is required. To register, use the QR code on the attached graphic. For more information, contact Erin Morehead at erin.morehead@paducah.kyschools.us

It was awesome to recognize the accomplishments of the Paducah Middle Wrestling Club at the Paducah Board of Education meeting on April 15. Thanks for your work on the mat and in the classroom!

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Paducah Football Association Golf Scramble. Proceeds from this event support our Tornado League, middle school, and high school football programs. This year’s scramble will be held at Paxton Park Golf Course on Saturday, May 18th. Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking the link below. For more information, contact Elisha Winslow, 270-556-1271 or ewinslow2003@gmail.com https://forms.gle/dWawscARhk5r8Ycu8

Community Open House and Dedication – All are welcome! Join us as we celebrate the opening of our Paducah Head Start Preschool on Friday, May 10 at 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at 2200 Washington Street, adjacent to Paducah Tilghman High School. Please feel free to share this invitation with your friends. For More Info: kristy.lewis@paducah.kyschools.us

We are honored to have the Paducah Innovation Hub featured in a publication by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Institute for Economic Equity. This year's analysis, "2024 State of Economic Equity", includes a section on the Paducah Innovation Hub and how it provides an innovative approach for young people to explore career paths. You can see the publication at: https://bit.ly/StLouisFedReserveMag The Institute for Economic Equity promotes a more equitable economy for households and communities in the Eighth Federal Reserve District and beyond. It works to support an economy that works for all, regardless of race or ethnicity, gender or where they live.

8th grade recognition for soccer will be Thursday, April 11, between the girls and boys games at Paducah Middle vs. Massac.