HMS brought in the highest number of donations of any school in the Paducah Power School Challenge for Christmas in the Park!
Their students collected an incredible 6,110 pounds of food — averaging 14.6 pounds per student — to support families in our community this holiday season.
A huge shout-out to the HMS Student Council for leading the effort, and to every student who donated. We are proud of your hard work and generosity!
Their students collected an incredible 6,110 pounds of food — averaging 14.6 pounds per student — to support families in our community this holiday season.
A huge shout-out to the HMS Student Council for leading the effort, and to every student who donated. We are proud of your hard work and generosity!
Winter Break has arrived! 🎄❄️
Enjoy time to rest, recharge, and make special memories. See you in the new year, McCracken County Schools family!
Enjoy time to rest, recharge, and make special memories. See you in the new year, McCracken County Schools family!
Way to go, Lucia Martin — perfect 36 on the ACT Reading section!
Congratulations to Brennen Hartman for earning a perfect 36 on the Science section of the ACT! Incredible achievement!
We proudly recognize Holden Hagan for achieving a perfect 36 on the Math portion of the ACT. Excellent work!
Congratulations to Gracie Griffin for earning a perfect 36 on the English section of the ACT! 🎉 Fantastic accomplishment!
The Mustangs Women’s Soccer Team was recognized at the December Board Meeting for their historic season and outstanding accomplishments. We are proud of these student-athletes for representing McCracken County with excellence on and off the field!
CES Construction Update:
Floor slabs are going in! Exciting progress happening on site.
It’s official! The 2026–2027 McCracken County Schools calendar has been approved.
Congratulations to Josie Green for earning a perfect 36 on the English section of the ACT! 🎉 Amazing achievement!
We proudly recognize Koda Dwyer for achieving a perfect 36 on the Math portion of the ACT. Outstanding work!
We are proud to recognize MCHS student, Sam Dobson for achieving a perfect 36 on the English, Math, and Science sections of the ACT. Outstanding work!
Congratulations to MCHS student Garrett Bone for earning a perfect 36 on the English portion of the ACT! 🎉 An incredible accomplishment—way to go, Garrett!
Our district had a wonderful time spreading holiday cheer at this year’s Christmas Parade! We loved celebrating the season with our community. 🎄❤️
McCracken County High School celebrated our senior Mustangs signing college scholarships!
Congratulations to:
⚾ Baseball: Kendrick Dunning, Will Fox, Joshua Penrod, Caden Kern, Grant Vinyard
⛳ Golf: Landon Hunt, Tanner Kight, Dallas Vinson
🥎 Softball: Macy Butler, Ava Knight, Alyssa Knight, Olivia Lee, Addley Leidecker
⚽ Soccer: Kiera Tynes
🏐 Volleyball: Penny Kirkham
Proud of their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments—on the field and in the classroom!
Congratulations to:
⚾ Baseball: Kendrick Dunning, Will Fox, Joshua Penrod, Caden Kern, Grant Vinyard
⛳ Golf: Landon Hunt, Tanner Kight, Dallas Vinson
🥎 Softball: Macy Butler, Ava Knight, Alyssa Knight, Olivia Lee, Addley Leidecker
⚽ Soccer: Kiera Tynes
🏐 Volleyball: Penny Kirkham
Proud of their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments—on the field and in the classroom!
🌟 December McCracken MVP: Michele Nelson! 🌟
We’re proud to celebrate Michele Nelson, Benefits Coordinator for McCracken County Schools, as our December McCracken MVP!
Michele goes above and beyond to support our employees—working long hours, meeting individually with staff, and ensuring everyone understands their benefits with patience, kindness, and genuine care. Her colleagues call her a “diamond” in Central Office, and we couldn’t agree more.
Thank you, Michele, for your dedication and the heart you bring to our district every day.
We’re proud to celebrate Michele Nelson, Benefits Coordinator for McCracken County Schools, as our December McCracken MVP!
Michele goes above and beyond to support our employees—working long hours, meeting individually with staff, and ensuring everyone understands their benefits with patience, kindness, and genuine care. Her colleagues call her a “diamond” in Central Office, and we couldn’t agree more.
Thank you, Michele, for your dedication and the heart you bring to our district every day.
Reidland Middle School’s 7th and 8th grade choir delivered a beautiful performance this morning at the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce December Power in Partnership Breakfast. They represented McCracken County Schools with talent and pride!
McCracken County Schools will operate on a one-hour delay on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, to allow additional time for safe travel. Buses will run one hour later than usual, and there will be no morning preschool. Afternoon preschool will continue as scheduled. Grab and go breakfast will be available at all schools.
❄️ Winter Weather Information ❄️
As winter arrives, remember: if you don’t hear from us, school is on time.
If schedules change, we’ll notify families through the MCPS app, website, social media, and by call, text, and email.
As winter arrives, remember: if you don’t hear from us, school is on time.
If schedules change, we’ll notify families through the MCPS app, website, social media, and by call, text, and email.
🌪️📚 Stormy Fun in Second Grade! 📚🌪️
Lone Oak Elementary second graders wrapped up a week of learning about extreme weather in the coolest way possible — with a special story time and Q&A session led by WPSD’s Chief Meteorologist, Trent Okerson!
They asked amazing questions, learned all about storms, and even got some insider weather tips from a real expert. ⛈️🌈
A huge thank you to Mr. Okerson for helping spark curiosity and making learning unforgettable! 💜✨
Lone Oak Elementary second graders wrapped up a week of learning about extreme weather in the coolest way possible — with a special story time and Q&A session led by WPSD’s Chief Meteorologist, Trent Okerson!
They asked amazing questions, learned all about storms, and even got some insider weather tips from a real expert. ⛈️🌈
A huge thank you to Mr. Okerson for helping spark curiosity and making learning unforgettable! 💜✨
