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Celebrate the 88th Annual American Education Week - Nov. 15 -21 - Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility,

Live United!

The McCracken County Public School District has earned an excellent reputation for caring about our community. United Way of Paducah-McCracken County has a remarkable approach to fulfilling the community's needs. We are asking you to join us and support United Way during our district's campaign in November. Please check with your school or department coordinator to see how you can help the most people in our community through the United Way. Concord: Paula Grubbs; Farley: Kathy Steadham; Heath Ele.: Rita Pugh; Hendron-Lone Oak: Lauren Munsell and Danielle Smith; Lone Oak Ele.: Robin Grubbs; Reidland Ele.: Mary Paschall, Holli Watkins; Heath Middle, Patti Fletcher; Lone Oak Middle: Pam Fee; Reidland Middle, Nora Webb; Heath High: Lisa Hughes; Lone Oak High, Nancy Mornar; Reidland High: Terri Kirk; Transporation, Teresa Buzanis; Central Office: Johnna DeJarnett, Ellie Egner.

McCracken County
Public Schools

Focusing on success for the whole child...every child

435 Berger Road, Paducah, KY 42003

telephone: 270-538-4000 fax: 270-538-4001

Online Calendar Staff Calendar School Closing Information

What you need to know about the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine

Influenza Vaccine - Inactivated (the "flu shot")

Influenza Vaccine - Live, Attenuated (the nasal spray vaccine)

www.Flu.gov
Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about H1N1
Click here for McCracken County's Letter to Parents

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends four main ways you and your family may keep from getting sick with the flu at school and at home: Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder; not into your hands. Stay home if you or your child is sick for at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine). Keeping sick students at home means that they keep their viruses to themselves rather than sharing them with others. Get your family vaccinated for seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu when vaccines are available.

MRSA: Information regarding Community-Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). The CDC, along with parents and school officials, wants to do everything possible to protect students from MRSA skin infections

Frequently asked questions that will help parents and school officials prevent the spread of MRSA.
See video: Hand Washing 101 Parent Letter

MCCRACKEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ...

MOVING FORWARD!

Architects are pictured meeting with science teachers, agriculture teachers and administrators to refine plans for the new school. Architects are meeting regularly with all high school staff members as the new school moves forward.

The McCracken County Board of Education has approved the schematic design for the McCracken County High School. The design will has been submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education for approval. The architectural firm of Sherman, Carter, Barnhart presented the building schematic design following months of gaining input from McCracken County district and high school staff.

The Community Involvement Committee is working to finalize its recommendations to the board for a mascot and the school colors. Several thousand suggestions have been reviewed by the committee.

First Floor Schematic Second Floor Schematic
Small Learning Communities

Veterans' Day 2009 in our schools

Concord Elementary:

Concord Elementary honored veterans on November 11 with a Veterans Day Celebration. Brad Alexander, a U.S. Army veteran, was the guest speaker. John Floyd, Distinguished Veteran of the Year, was also recognized. Concord Singsations led the school in singing the National Anthem. All military branches were represented by parents and grandparents of Concord students

Paula Grubbs, assistant principal at CES, with son, Walker Grubbs, Air Force AC1. Walker is a former Concord student and Heath 2008 graduate.

Lone Oak Middle School:

Lily Clark, Payton Raney, and Sydney Duncan, Lone Oak Middle School eighth grade artists, recreated images of famous war monuments for Veterans Day.

Commonwealth Middle College students attend Paducah's Veterans' Day Parade

Veteran David Griffes of West Paducah talks with Commonwealth Middle College students Sarah Merges, Nick Dean and Gaven Oakley before the start of the Veterans' Day parade in downtown Paducah. Students received a live history lesson through talking with Mr. Griffes, who was stationed in Germany from 1960-63 with the Army. Griffes said the major conflicts during the time period were the building of the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missle Crisis. The students thanked him for serving our country.

Commonwealth Middle College student Sarah Galloway waves an American flag during the parade. Commonwealth Middle College students attended the parade and thanked veterans for their service.

Reidland High School Band

Heath High
School Band

Lone Oak
High School Band

Lone Oak High students, Bloom and Helton, honored by Berea college

Michelle Bloom and Seth Helton, Lone Oak High School students, were recently honored by Berea college for their accomplishments. Helton was honored for his accomplishments in the field of service, and Bloom was recognized for accomplishments in music.

This honor commemorates students' accomplishments and dedication in the fields of science, music or service. High school seniors from across the region were nominated for this award. Berea College faculty and staff reviewed the submissions and selected the top students to receive the award in each area. Berea College was overwhelmed by the number and caliber of students nominated this year. Michelle and Seth were chosen specifically out of more than 400 nominees and were honored at a formal awards ceremony earlier this month.

Christine Cash, Heath High School golfer, signs to play at Xavier University

Christine Cash signed a letter of intent on Nov. 15 to play golf at Xavier University in Cincinnati. She is a seven year member of the HHS Varsity golf team. Cash won the 2009 Paducah Tilghman Invitational and the All A Regional Tournament in 2008 and 2009.

Nov. 15-21 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 15-21 is Co-sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless and
National Student Campaign Against Hunger & Homelessness

Cindy Watson, McCracken County Homeless Education coordinator, and Sheila Forrest, Paducah Cooperative Ministry's Homeless Shelter Director are pictured at the Homeless Awareness Forum held at the Paducah City Hall on Monday, Nov. 1. Families with children make up the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. For information on how to support McCracken County's Homeless Education Program, H.E.R.O.E.S. contact Cindy Watson at 538-4033. Click here for information about the National Coalition for the Homeless.

Heath fifth graders celebrate DARE Graduation

Heath Elementary fifth graders have completed their DARE graduation. Pictured are McCracken County Sheriff's Deputy and Dare Officer, Colleen Pennebaker; DARE essay winners, Erik Hutto, April Riley, and Alec Tarry; and McCracken County Sheriff Jon Hayden.

Reidland softball players, Harrell and Layne, sign letters of intent

(L) Cassie Layne, Reidland High School, signed a letter of intent to play softball at Michigan State.

(R) Morgan Harrell, Reidland High School, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at the University of Tennessee at Martin.

Over 100 McCracken teachers and administrators
have visited or will visit the Ron Clark Academy this year

See videos from the Ron Clark Academy

Link to CNN Report during a McCracken County visit to the Academy

(L) RON CLARK signs his book Essential 55 for Rose-Marie Heine and Amy Crowe.

(R) Principal Mark Buchanan and teachers, Karen Wilson, Kim Nantz, Amy Crowe, Dorcas Thomason, Rose-Marie Heine, and Shannon Ballard were recent "students" at the Ron Clark Academy.

Concord Elementary students and parents enjoyed
Family Reading Night on Nov. 10

Reidland High student chosen 2009 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth District Winner

Hillary Page, a student at Reidland High School, has been chosen as the 2009 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth District Winner. Hillary’s speech on Farm Safety won her 1^st place in the Purchase Region District on October 17th. This has been her third year competing in the contest. Hillary will be heading to Louisville on December 3rd to compete at the state level. This contest is one of the major events of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s state annual meeting.

CLICK HERE TO SEE REIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL'S FIRST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL

HLOE students to star in Market House Christmas production

Three Hendron Lone Oak students will appear in the Market House Theatre Christmas Production of the Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Evelyn Dukes, first grade; Addi Kate Mills, second grade; and Erin Stafford, second grade, will appear in the holiday production.

Mallie Dodson, Heath Elementary, wins Veteran's Day Essay Contest 3rd- 5th grade

Mallie will be invited along with other winners to ride on the Daughters of the American Revolution float in the parade held on Nov. 11. The title of the essay was "Veterans and Community--United We Stand". 150-200 words. In conjunction with the annual Veteran's Day Parade, Paducah Parks Services and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted this essay contest for all students in Paducah and McCracken County Schools.

Reidland Middle seventh graders win in Veteran's Day essay contest

Haley Williams, a seventh grader at Reidland Middle School, has won a first place $100 Savings Bond prize in the annual Veteran's Day essay contest. Hannah Rhodes won a second place prize of a $50 Savings Bond. Winners will be invited to ride on the Daughters of the American Revolution float in the parade held on Nov. 11. The title of the essay was "Veterans and Community--United We Stand". 150-200 words. In conjunction with the annual Veteran's Day Parade, Paducah Parks Services and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted this essay contest for all students in Paducah and McCracken County Schools.

Nash Dingman, Heath High School, named a National Merit Semifinalist

Nash Dingman, a student at Heath High School, has been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit semifinalists will compete for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. The National Merit Scholarship Corp. is a not-for profit organization that operates without government assistance. Scholarships are underwritten with its own funds and by approximately 500 business organizations and higher education institutions.

Weston Harper wins in Veteran's Day Essay contest

Weston Harper, a third grader at Hendron/Lone Oak Elementary, has won second place in the Veteran's Day Essay Contest hosted by the Paducah Park Services and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Weston competed against third through fifth graders in both the city and county schools. He won a $50 savings bond and will attend the presentation ceremony on Nov. 11th. To top the day off, Weston will ride on a float during the parade!

2009 KCCT and NCLB scores released
Transition Index district score as reported by KASC
2009 Highlights KCCT 2009 Media Packet NCLB 2009 Media Packet

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Live United! The McCracken County Public School District has earned an excellent reputation for caring about our community. United Way of Paducah-McCracken County has a remarkable approach to fulfilling the community's needs. We are asking you to join us and support United Way during our district's campaign in November. Please check with your school or department coordinator to see how you can help the most people in our community through the United Way. Concord: Paula Grubbs; Farley: Kathy Steadham; Heath Ele.: Rita Pugh; Hendron-Lone Oak: Lauren Munsell and Danielle Smith; Lone Oak Ele.: Robin Grubbs; Reidland Ele.: Mary Paschall, Holli Watkins; Heath Middle, Patti Fletcher; Lone Oak Middle: Pam Fee; Reidland Middle, Nora Webb; Heath High: Lisa Hughes; Lone Oak High, Nancy Mornar; Reidland High: Terri Kirk; Transporation, Teresa Buzanis; Central Office: Johnna DeJarnett, Ellie Egner.	McCracken County Public Schools Focusing on success for the whole child...every child 435 Berger Road, Paducah, KY 42003 telephone: 270-538-4000 fax: 270-538-4001 Online Calendar Staff Calendar School Closing Information
What you need to know about the H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Influenza Vaccine - Inactivated (the "flu shot") Influenza Vaccine - Live, Attenuated (the nasal spray vaccine) www.Flu.gov Click here for answers to Frequently Asked Questions about H1N1 Click here for McCracken County's Letter to Parents The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends four main ways you and your family may keep from getting sick with the flu at school and at home: Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you don’t have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder; not into your hands. Stay home if you or your child is sick for at least 24 hours after there is no longer a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine). Keeping sick students at home means that they keep their viruses to themselves rather than sharing them with others. Get your family vaccinated for seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 flu when vaccines are available. MRSA: Information regarding Community-Associated Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA). The CDC, along with parents and school officials, wants to do everything possible to protect students from MRSA skin infections Frequently asked questions that will help parents and school officials prevent the spread of MRSA. See video: Hand Washing 101 Parent Letter MCCRACKEN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL ... MOVING FORWARD! Architects are pictured meeting with science teachers, agriculture teachers and administrators to refine plans for the new school. Architects are meeting regularly with all high school staff members as the new school moves forward. The McCracken County Board of Education has approved the schematic design for the McCracken County High School. The design will has been submitted to the Kentucky Department of Education for approval. The architectural firm of Sherman, Carter, Barnhart presented the building schematic design following months of gaining input from McCracken County district and high school staff. The Community Involvement Committee is working to finalize its recommendations to the board for a mascot and the school colors. Several thousand suggestions have been reviewed by the committee. First Floor Schematic Second Floor Schematic Small Learning Communities Veterans' Day 2009 in our schools Concord Elementary: Concord Elementary honored veterans on November 11 with a Veterans Day Celebration. Brad Alexander, a U.S. Army veteran, was the guest speaker. John Floyd, Distinguished Veteran of the Year, was also recognized. Concord Singsations led the school in singing the National Anthem. All military branches were represented by parents and grandparents of Concord students Paula Grubbs, assistant principal at CES, with son, Walker Grubbs, Air Force AC1. Walker is a former Concord student and Heath 2008 graduate. Lone Oak Middle School: Lily Clark, Payton Raney, and Sydney Duncan, Lone Oak Middle School eighth grade artists, recreated images of famous war monuments for Veterans Day. Commonwealth Middle College students attend Paducah's Veterans' Day Parade Veteran David Griffes of West Paducah talks with Commonwealth Middle College students Sarah Merges, Nick Dean and Gaven Oakley before the start of the Veterans' Day parade in downtown Paducah. Students received a live history lesson through talking with Mr. Griffes, who was stationed in Germany from 1960-63 with the Army. Griffes said the major conflicts during the time period were the building of the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missle Crisis. The students thanked him for serving our country. Commonwealth Middle College student Sarah Galloway waves an American flag during the parade. Commonwealth Middle College students attended the parade and thanked veterans for their service. Reidland High School Band Heath High School Band Lone Oak High School Band	Lone Oak High students, Bloom and Helton, honored by Berea college Michelle Bloom and Seth Helton, Lone Oak High School students, were recently honored by Berea college for their accomplishments. Helton was honored for his accomplishments in the field of service, and Bloom was recognized for accomplishments in music. This honor commemorates students' accomplishments and dedication in the fields of science, music or service. High school seniors from across the region were nominated for this award. Berea College faculty and staff reviewed the submissions and selected the top students to receive the award in each area. Berea College was overwhelmed by the number and caliber of students nominated this year. Michelle and Seth were chosen specifically out of more than 400 nominees and were honored at a formal awards ceremony earlier this month. Christine Cash, Heath High School golfer, signs to play at Xavier University Christine Cash signed a letter of intent on Nov. 15 to play golf at Xavier University in Cincinnati. She is a seven year member of the HHS Varsity golf team. Cash won the 2009 Paducah Tilghman Invitational and the All A Regional Tournament in 2008 and 2009. Nov. 15-21 is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 15-21 is Co-sponsored by the National Coalition for the Homeless and National Student Campaign Against Hunger & Homelessness Cindy Watson, McCracken County Homeless Education coordinator, and Sheila Forrest, Paducah Cooperative Ministry's Homeless Shelter Director are pictured at the Homeless Awareness Forum held at the Paducah City Hall on Monday, Nov. 1. Families with children make up the fastest growing segment of the homeless population. For information on how to support McCracken County's Homeless Education Program, H.E.R.O.E.S. contact Cindy Watson at 538-4033. Click here for information about the National Coalition for the Homeless. Heath fifth graders celebrate DARE Graduation Heath Elementary fifth graders have completed their DARE graduation. Pictured are McCracken County Sheriff's Deputy and Dare Officer, Colleen Pennebaker; DARE essay winners, Erik Hutto, April Riley, and Alec Tarry; and McCracken County Sheriff Jon Hayden. Reidland softball players, Harrell and Layne, sign letters of intent (L) Cassie Layne, Reidland High School, signed a letter of intent to play softball at Michigan State. (R) Morgan Harrell, Reidland High School, has signed a letter of intent to play softball at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Over 100 McCracken teachers and administrators have visited or will visit the Ron Clark Academy this year See videos from the Ron Clark Academy Link to CNN Report during a McCracken County visit to the Academy (L) RON CLARK signs his book Essential 55 for Rose-Marie Heine and Amy Crowe. (R) Principal Mark Buchanan and teachers, Karen Wilson, Kim Nantz, Amy Crowe, Dorcas Thomason, Rose-Marie Heine, and Shannon Ballard were recent "students" at the Ron Clark Academy. Concord Elementary students and parents enjoyed Family Reading Night on Nov. 10 . Reidland High student chosen 2009 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth District Winner Hillary Page, a student at Reidland High School, has been chosen as the 2009 Outstanding Farm Bureau Youth District Winner. Hillary’s speech on Farm Safety won her 1^st place in the Purchase Region District on October 17th. This has been her third year competing in the contest. Hillary will be heading to Louisville on December 3rd to compete at the state level. This contest is one of the major events of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s state annual meeting. *CLICK HERE TO SEE REIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL'S FIRST NINE WEEKS HONOR ROLL* HLOE students to star in Market House Christmas production Three Hendron Lone Oak students will appear in the Market House Theatre Christmas Production of the Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Evelyn Dukes, first grade; Addi Kate Mills, second grade; and Erin Stafford, second grade, will appear in the holiday production. Mallie Dodson, Heath Elementary, wins Veteran's Day Essay Contest 3rd- 5th grade Mallie will be invited along with other winners to ride on the Daughters of the American Revolution float in the parade held on Nov. 11. The title of the essay was "Veterans and Community--United We Stand". 150-200 words. In conjunction with the annual Veteran's Day Parade, Paducah Parks Services and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted this essay contest for all students in Paducah and McCracken County Schools. Reidland Middle seventh graders win in Veteran's Day essay contest Haley Williams, a seventh grader at Reidland Middle School, has won a first place $100 Savings Bond prize in the annual Veteran's Day essay contest. Hannah Rhodes won a second place prize of a $50 Savings Bond. Winners will be invited to ride on the Daughters of the American Revolution float in the parade held on Nov. 11. The title of the essay was "Veterans and Community--United We Stand". 150-200 words. In conjunction with the annual Veteran's Day Parade, Paducah Parks Services and the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosted this essay contest for all students in Paducah and McCracken County Schools. Nash Dingman, Heath High School, named a National Merit Semifinalist Nash Dingman, a student at Heath High School, has been named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. National Merit semifinalists will compete for some 8,200 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $36 million, that will be offered next spring. To be considered for a Merit Scholarship, semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the finalist level. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar title. The National Merit Scholarship Corp. is a not-for profit organization that operates without government assistance. Scholarships are underwritten with its own funds and by approximately 500 business organizations and higher education institutions. Weston Harper wins in Veteran's Day Essay contest Weston Harper, a third grader at Hendron/Lone Oak Elementary, has won second place in the Veteran's Day Essay Contest hosted by the Paducah Park Services and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Weston competed against third through fifth graders in both the city and county schools. He won a $50 savings bond and will attend the presentation ceremony on Nov. 11th. To top the day off, Weston will ride on a float during the parade! 2009 KCCT and NCLB scores released Transition Index district score as reported by KASC 2009 Highlights KCCT 2009 Media Packet NCLB 2009 Media Packet ARCHIVED NEWS PAGES Fall 2009 Summer 2009 Spring 2009 Winter 2009