McCracken County Schools

🏆 McCracken County High School brought home BIG wins from the 2025 STLP State Finals at Rupp Arena! 🎨 Sofia Rinella placed 1st in Manipulated Image (Ambiguous) and 2nd in Tutorial Video (Using QuickTime to Screen Record). 🎨 Amelia Lundberg placed 1st in Digital Element Design (Angel Studios). 📸 Parker Leet placed 1st in Digital Photography (Canadian Landscape). 🎥 Mustang TV placed 2nd in Best Newscast with presenters Nolen Patterson, Ella Chuppe, and Makenzie Wilcher. 🎬 Cinemania Team placed Top 8 in the 72-hour film challenge with their short film Keep Off the Grass – watch it here! 🎥 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUkMwu3IqqU A huge congratulations to all of our talented students, and a special thank you to coaches Kristy Griffith, Mark Madison, and Kayla Greene!

📣 Exciting News! Please join us in welcoming Mr. Wes Newsome as the new Principal of Concord Elementary School! 🎉🍎 Mr. Newsome brings years of leadership experience, a passion for student success, and a commitment to building strong school communities. He most recently served as Assistant Principal and Dean of Students at Paducah Middle School, where he led efforts to improve school culture and student outcomes. We’re thrilled to have him join the McCracken County School District and lead Concord into a bright future! 💙📚 https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2180810

Campus Police Spotlight: Officer Dana Rudd We are excited to spotlight Officer Dana Rudd for her outstanding contributions as the Campus Police Officer at Lone Oak Elementary! Since joining McCracken County Schools, Officer Rudd has fully immersed herself in the Lone Oak Elementary community, taking extra time to introduce herself to students, staff, and parents. She is consistently present during key moments of the school day, ensuring safety while building positive relationships. Her proactive approach to school security—improving communication systems, surveillance, and entry/exit procedures—has greatly enhanced the physical safety of the school. Her kindness and commitment are reflected in the way she interacts with everyone, from students to staff and parents. Officer Rudd goes above and beyond in her role, helping with preschool transitions, assisting with carpool, and even setting up lunch trays for young students. She has built strong relationships with the children, making them feel safe and valued while easing any fears they may have about law enforcement. Staff members consistently praise her visibility, attentiveness, and dedication, from her support at school events to her regular checks on doors and safety procedures. She truly exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional Campus Police Officer. We are grateful for Officer Rudd’s service and the positive impact she continues to make at Lone Oak Elementary! 👏

📣 Exciting News from Lone Oak Middle! McCracken County Public Schools is thrilled to announce Matt Houser as the next principal of Lone Oak Middle School, effective July 1, 2025! Houser brings nearly 20 years of experience in education, including leadership roles at Lone Oak High and McCracken County High School. His strong connection to the community and passion for student success make him a great fit for LOMS. Welcome, Mr. Houser! We’re excited for what’s ahead. 👏

🎉 14 McCracken County Students Selected for Governor’s School for the Arts! 🎭🎨🎶 We are proud to announce that 14 talented McCracken County students have been chosen for the prestigious 2025 Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA). GSA provides intensive instruction in 9 artistic disciplines, including Dance, Drama, Music, and more, helping students grow as artists and leaders. Congratulations to Carson Chesnut (Musical Theatre), Isabella Galloway (Visual Art), Ashlyn Garner (Drama), Brennen Hartman (Vocal Music), Pierce Jones (Drama), Madigan Lindsey (Dance), Aaron Munoz (Creative Writing), Dagny Page (Vocal Music), Grace Peoples (Creative Writing), Clara Pierce (Drama), Cesilia Soto (Drama), Abraham Taylor (Brass Instrumental Music), Benjamin Trevino (Vocal Music), and Grey Vessels (Vocal Music) for this amazing achievement! 🌟

🌟 Big shoutout to Madilyn Shelby for crushing the ACT with a PERFECT 36 on the English section! 🎯📚 Your hard work, focus, and determination are inspiring — way to go, Madilyn! 🚀 We’re cheering you on every step of the way!

👏 Huge shoutout to Gracie Griffin for scoring a PERFECT 36 on the English section of the ACT! 📚✏️ Your dedication and focus have truly paid off — we’re excited to celebrate this incredible achievement with you, Gracie! Keep aiming high! 🌟

🎉 Big congratulations to Mikell Fischer for achieving a PERFECT 36 on the English section of the ACT! ✍️📚 Your hard work and commitment have truly paid off — we are so proud of you, Mikell! Keep up the amazing work! 🌟

🌟 Help Us Spread the Word! 🌟 McCracken County Schools is hiring Grounds Workers! 🛠️🌿 If you or someone you know is looking for a great opportunity to join our team and help keep our campuses beautiful, apply today! 📄 Visit our website for more information and to submit your application! https://mccracken.schoolspring.com

🎉 Congratulations to Colin McCurren for earning a perfect 36 on the English section of the ACT! ✍️📚 A great accomplishment that reflects his dedication and strong skills — way to go, Colin! 👏

👏 Congratulations to Josie Green for earning a perfect 36 on the English section of the ACT! Way to go, Josie — your focus and determination truly paid off! 🌟

📚 Congratulations to Hadley Martin for earning a perfect 36 on the Reading section of the ACT! Your hard work and dedication are something to be proud of — great job, Hadley! 👏

🌟 A huge shoutout to Josie Green for scoring a PERFECT 36 on the Reading section of the ACT! 👏 Josie, your hard work and dedication have truly shined — we’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see what the future holds! 📚💫

🎉 Twelve MCHS Juniors Recognized for Governor’s Scholars Program! 🎓 McCracken County High School is proud to recognize twelve exceptional juniors who have been selected to attend or named as an alternate for the prestigious 2025 Governor’s Scholars Program! 👏 Congratulations to: Jack Adreon, Conner Campbell, Mikell Fischer, Reagan Hill, Alexandra Leslie, Colin McCurren, Landon Nichols, Clara Pierce, Brooklin Preston, Jack Thompson, Jaiden Walker, and Ella DeHart (alternate). The Governor’s Scholars Program is a highly competitive five-week summer residential experience designed to cultivate Kentucky’s future leaders. Held at Centre College, Morehead State University, and Murray State University, the program is offered tuition-free to rising seniors who show exceptional academic performance, leadership, and service. Each year, more than 2,000 students apply, and only around 1,000 are chosen statewide. Selection includes an in-depth application with academic records, extracurricular involvement, teacher and community recommendations, and a personal writing sample. We are incredibly proud of these students for earning this opportunity through their hard work and commitment. They truly represent the best of MCHS! 🌟

🍽️ Summer Meals Are Back in McCracken!

📚✨ The countdown is on! The LAST DAY of school for McCracken County Public Schools is Wednesday, May 21! 🎉 We’re so proud of all our students and staff for an incredible year of growth, learning, and memories. Let’s finish strong! 💪

🌟 Big congratulations to Colin for achieving a PERFECT 36 on the Science section of the ACT! 👏 Your commitment and perseverance have truly paid off, Colin — we’re so proud and can’t wait to see all the amazing things ahead! 🚀

👏 A huge congratulations to Jack Thompson for scoring a PERFECT 36 composite on the ACT! Jack also earned perfect scores in English, Math, and Science! 🌟 Your hard work and dedication truly paid off, Jack — we are so proud of you! Keep reaching for the stars! 🚀

🌾 Lone Oak Middle School FFA Achieves Success at Murray State FFA Field Day 🌾 Lone Oak Middle School proudly had five students compete for the first time at the Murray State FFA Field Day, an event that welcomed over 1,400 students from 94 schools across Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Alabama. LOMS was the only middle school participating, with all students competing against high school students — and achieving outstanding results! 🎯 • Chloe Poat (6th grade) earned 6th place 🏅 in the Weed ID competition. • Cale Leonard (8th), Jentry King (8th), Cash Goodwin (7th), and Thomas Jackson (7th) earned 15th place 🔧 in the Small Power Equipment competition. 🎉 Congratulations to these outstanding students for their exceptional performance and for representing Lone Oak Middle School with excellence!

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 McCracken County Public Schools is proud to announce Stacy Thomas as our new District Grant Writer, effective July 1, 2025! With 20+ years of experience in leadership, grant management, and community engagement, Stacy brings incredible expertise to support and expand opportunities for our students and staff. "I am honored to continue serving McCracken County Schools in this new capacity," said Thomas. Please join us in welcoming Stacy to her new role! 🎉 https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2157168