Paducah Middle School

8th Grade Parents, Please join us on Monday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Paducah Middle cafeteria for an informational session on selecting classes for 9th grade. While no classes will be selected, we will talk with you about high school and the upcoming registration process. For more information, please contact Rebecca Rogers at rebecca.rogers@paducah.kyschools.us

Paducah Tilghman Band of Blue director James O. Gregory received two awards at the 2024 KMEA Music Educators Conference in Louisville. Mr. Gregory was recognized for 25 years of teaching music education and was also the state award recipient for Citation of Service. The Citation honors an individual in the field of music education who has given continuous and exceptional service to the Kentucky Music Educators Association. Congratulations, Mr. Gregory!

We're super excited for all our choir students who participated in the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) All State Choir in Louisville, Kentucky. 6th Grade: Charlotte Headrick Gabriel Horton Emory Masthay Lenny Page Harrison Romain Celia Veal Eliza Veal 7th Grade: Deuce Benberry Thomas Dorsey Thea Shurley 8th Grade: Jack Coale Cruz Franklin Amaria Holmes Tate Housman Charlotte LeNeave Solomon McKeel LaKarrion Mendiola Chayse Minter Wilson Page Sophie Panor Kamren Patterson Adrienne Romain Ali Snelling Thank you for representing Paducah Middle School in such fine fashion!

8th Grade Parents, Please join us on Monday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Paducah Middle cafeteria for an informational session on selecting classes for 9th grade. While no classes will be selected, we will talk with you about high school and the upcoming registration process. For more information, please contact Rebecca Rogers at rebecca.rogers@paducah.kyschools.us

The Tornado Wrestling team are state tournament champions for 2024! Below are the placements for the state competition. Congratulations to our team and coaches for their hard work in this accomplishment. 70- Patrick Flaherty (4th) 89- Josh Waufle (CHAMP) 108- Case Simmons (CHAMP) 115- Chris Grissom (4th) 129- Titan Henderson (6th) 129- Jaylin Bellamy (CHAMP) 210- Rage Henderson (CHAMP) HWT- Prosper Livingston-Holmes (CHAMP)

8th Grade Parents, Please join us on Monday, February 12, at 6:00 p.m. in the Paducah Middle cafeteria for an informational session on selecting classes for 9th grade. While no classes will be selected, we will talk with you about high school and the upcoming registration process. For more information, please contact Rebecca Rogers at rebecca.rogers@paducah.kyschools.us

Middle School Boys soccer tryouts will be Monday January 29th through Wednesday January 31st from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Please bring clothes and shoes to go inside or outside depending on weather (no spikes in gym).

The Amazing Shake has a new date! Monday, February 19, 8:00 a.m. - 12 Noon Paducah Middle School If you would like to Volunteer please contact jennifer.tucker@paducah.kyschools.us To sponsor please contact john.newsome@paducah.kyschools.us

The updated bracket for the Middle School district basketball tournament link is posted below. The girls tournament will be held at Lone Oak Middle on Bleich Road and the boys tournament will be held at Reidland Middle School. Tournament play begins Monday, January 22. 7/8 Girls play Reidland at Lone Oak Monday, 1/22 at 5:30/7:00 PM 7th Girls Winner plays Lone Oak Tuesday, 1/23 5:30PM 8th Girls Winner plays Saint Mary Tuesday, 1/23 7:00PM 7th Boys play Lone Oak at Reidland 5:30PM Thursday, 1/23 8th Boys play Reidland at Reidland 7:00PM Tuesday, 1/23 Girls Championship – Monday, 1/29 5:30 7th/7:00 8th Boys Championship – Tuesday, 1/30 5:30 7th/7:00 8th

PPS student families, due to changing weather and road conditions, the decision has been made to switch from in-person to a NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) Day for today, Friday, January 19. Thank you for working with us as we adjust to the changing weather conditions.

Good evening, Paducah Public School families. We plan to see your student in school tomorrow (Friday, January 19)! There is a slight chance of precipitation overnight that could impact morning travel. We will notify you if there is a change to the regular school day schedule.

Hey, Tornado Family! Here is a reminder about the plan of action that we follow when we have winter weather.

The updated bracket for the Middle School district basketball tournament link is posted below. The girls tournament will be held at Lone Oak Middle on Bleich Road and the boys tournament will be held at Reidland Middle School. Tournament play begins Monday, January 22. 7/8 Girls play Reidland at Lone Oak Monday, 1/22 at 5:30/7:00 PM 7th Girls Winner plays Lone Oak Tuesday, 1/23 5:30PM 8th Girls Winner plays Saint Mary Tuesday, 1/23 7:00PM 7th Boys play Lone Oak at Reidland 5:30PM Thursday, 1/23 8th Boys play Reidland at Reidland 7:00PM Tuesday, 1/23 Girls Championship – Monday, 1/29 5:30 7th/7:00 8th Boys Championship – Tuesday, 1/30 5:30 7th/7:00 8th https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1AwFIurNIUuPTKE30kvEnMDmpU7ExNrJQLQESF3bX4vQ/edit?usp=sharing

Paducah Public School families, Putting staff and student safety first, the district will be using non-traditional instruction (NTI) tomorrow, January 18th. Some side road conditions along bus routes are still unsafe. In addition, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory forecasting freezing rain for tomorrow at 10 am that could make midday and afternoon travel hazardous for buses, students and staff. Your student’s school has shared expectations for NTI days. School leaders will send reminders, as well. The last two snow days and tomorrow’s NTI day do not impact the board-approved school calendar this year. The last day for students is still Wednesday, May 22nd, as scheduled.

PPS Parents: Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th, all Paducah City Schools will be closed due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.This will be a regular Snow Day, not an NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) Day.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16th, all Paducah City Schools will be closed due to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions.This will be a regular Snow Day, not an NTI (Non-Traditional Instruction) Day.

Here is the Paducah Public Schools district calendar from the 2024-25 school year. You can download the calendars using these links: 2024-25 text calendar https://5il.co/2c5sn 2024-25 color coded calendar https://5il.co/2c6nd

Mayor George Bray and Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Wilson were with us at last night's board meeting to honor members of our school community with the Duke and Duchess of Paducah Award for their quick thinking and prompt action that saved lives. We're more than grateful for these students, staff, and medical professionals for their efforts! L to R: Catherine Blair, RN, Daphne Rouse, Dr. Lauren Jackson-Kepsel, Megan Falder, CRNA, Hope Morris, Dr. Scott Bridges, Dr. Van Meeks, Mayor George Bray, Tabitha Donaldson, Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Wilson, Dr. Allison Rains, Dr. Martin Rains (not pictured)

On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day we are grateful to officers Zane White (PTHS), Cassandra Ravens (PM), Robert Beach (McNabb), Scotty Davis (Morgan) and Gretchen Morgan (Clark) for all that they do each day to protect and serve our students and staff. Thank you!

For 160 years the city of Paducah has valued quality education for our children as a fundamental foundation for success in life. We are grateful to Felix Akojie, Carl LeBuhn, Mary Hunter Hancock, Janice Howard, and James Hudson for their contributions to our community through their service on the Paducah Board of Education. Thank you!