Reminder, McCracken County families! There will be no school for students on:
• Monday, November 2: Staff In-Service Day
• Tuesday, November 3: Election Day
We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 4!
• Monday, November 2: Staff In-Service Day
• Tuesday, November 3: Election Day
We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 4!
Ready to take aim? Join the McCracken County Mustangs Archery Team!
Students in grades 7–12 are invited to archery tryouts!
November 5
6–7:30 p.m.
Mustangs Athletics Indoor Tennis Center
5705 US-60, Paducah, KY 42001
Students will be evaluated on basic shooting technique, safety, official NASP rules and scoring, coachability, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Scan the QR code or click the link to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhoZ6gR1kApN8aGskw0c0tYCYqrCFzLdApdIXVuySfDfJ70Q/viewform
Questions? Contact Brett Lewis at brett.lewis@mccracken.kyschools.us or 270-748-7772.
Students in grades 7–12 are invited to archery tryouts!
November 5
6–7:30 p.m.
Mustangs Athletics Indoor Tennis Center
5705 US-60, Paducah, KY 42001
Students will be evaluated on basic shooting technique, safety, official NASP rules and scoring, coachability, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Scan the QR code or click the link to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhoZ6gR1kApN8aGskw0c0tYCYqrCFzLdApdIXVuySfDfJ70Q/viewform
Questions? Contact Brett Lewis at brett.lewis@mccracken.kyschools.us or 270-748-7772.
ATTN: Preschool Families
As a reminder, preschool will not be in session November 2–5, as scheduled on the preschool calendar.
As a reminder, preschool will not be in session November 2–5, as scheduled on the preschool calendar.
Join us for our first-ever Track or Treat at MCHS!
MCHS FCCLA and the Health, Education, and Public Safety Academy invite children and families from across our community to an evening of games, candy, prizes and photo booth fun! MCHS clubs, groups and classes will host activity tables around the top of Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Arena.
October 29
5–7 p.m.
MCHS- Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Arena
Free dinner for the first 100 people!
Everyone is welcome!
MCHS FCCLA and the Health, Education, and Public Safety Academy invite children and families from across our community to an evening of games, candy, prizes and photo booth fun! MCHS clubs, groups and classes will host activity tables around the top of Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Arena.
October 29
5–7 p.m.
MCHS- Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Arena
Free dinner for the first 100 people!
Everyone is welcome!
👻 One Final Night at the RIS Haunted Gym! 👻
Looking for some spooky fun before Halloween? Join Reidland Intermediate School for one final night of thrills and chills on Friday, October 30!
6–8 p.m.
Reidland Intermediate School
5349 Benton Road, Paducah
$5 per person, cash only
The Haunted Gym is open to the public and welcomes students and families of all ages. The experience includes dark spaces, scary sounds, strobe lights and jump scares, so it may be too frightening for very young children.
All proceeds support students at Reidland Intermediate School. Come out for a frightfully fun night!
Looking for some spooky fun before Halloween? Join Reidland Intermediate School for one final night of thrills and chills on Friday, October 30!
6–8 p.m.
Reidland Intermediate School
5349 Benton Road, Paducah
$5 per person, cash only
The Haunted Gym is open to the public and welcomes students and families of all ages. The experience includes dark spaces, scary sounds, strobe lights and jump scares, so it may be too frightening for very young children.
All proceeds support students at Reidland Intermediate School. Come out for a frightfully fun night!
We’re hiring a full-time school nurse! Join McCracken County Public Schools and help support the health and well-being of our students.
Applicants must hold a valid Registered Nurse license. The position is available immediately.
Apply today at https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
Applicants must hold a valid Registered Nurse license. The position is available immediately.
Apply today at https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
Ranked Among Kentucky’s Best!
McCracken County Public Schools earned top honors in the 2027 Niche Rankings among 158 Kentucky school districts:
No. 2 — Best School Districts
No. 2 — Best Places to Teach
No. 3 — Districts with the Best Teachers
Five elementary schools also ranked among Kentucky’s top 20, all three middle schools placed in the top 50, and MCHS ranked No. 16 statewide!
Congratulations to our students, teachers, school leaders and support staff!
Read the full story: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/3213659
McCracken County Public Schools earned top honors in the 2027 Niche Rankings among 158 Kentucky school districts:
No. 2 — Best School Districts
No. 2 — Best Places to Teach
No. 3 — Districts with the Best Teachers
Five elementary schools also ranked among Kentucky’s top 20, all three middle schools placed in the top 50, and MCHS ranked No. 16 statewide!
Congratulations to our students, teachers, school leaders and support staff!
Read the full story: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/3213659
Reminder, McCracken County families! There will be no school for students on:
• Monday, November 2: Staff In-Service Day
• Tuesday, November 3: Election Day
We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 4!
• Monday, November 2: Staff In-Service Day
• Tuesday, November 3: Election Day
We look forward to welcoming students back on Wednesday, November 4!
BIG OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MUSTANGS!
McCracken County High School is excited to partner with Murray State University to bring even more college opportunities directly to our students!
Through this partnership, Murray State will offer in-person dual credit courses in core academic subjects right here at MCHS!
What does this mean for our Mustangs? Students can earn BOTH high school and college credit, experience college-level coursework, and get a head start on their college degrees—all before graduating from high school!
This opportunity can help our students save time, reduce future college costs, and take the next step toward their goals!
Strong Schools. Strong Community. Strong Future.
McCracken County High School is excited to partner with Murray State University to bring even more college opportunities directly to our students!
Through this partnership, Murray State will offer in-person dual credit courses in core academic subjects right here at MCHS!
What does this mean for our Mustangs? Students can earn BOTH high school and college credit, experience college-level coursework, and get a head start on their college degrees—all before graduating from high school!
This opportunity can help our students save time, reduce future college costs, and take the next step toward their goals!
Strong Schools. Strong Community. Strong Future.
Congratulations to Shand Stamper on being named the KyAEA Secondary Level Art Teacher of the Year!
We are proud to celebrate this recognition of your dedication to art education at McCracken County High School! Thank you for inspiring creativity, encouraging artistic exploration and helping students find their passion through art.
Your impact reaches beyond the classroom, and we are grateful for all you do for our students and McCracken County Schools!
We are proud to celebrate this recognition of your dedication to art education at McCracken County High School! Thank you for inspiring creativity, encouraging artistic exploration and helping students find their passion through art.
Your impact reaches beyond the classroom, and we are grateful for all you do for our students and McCracken County Schools!
We’re proud to recognize Kaitlyn Scrivner, Cafeteria Manager at Reidland Elementary School, as our October 2026 McCracken MVP!
Kaitlyn goes above and beyond every day to make sure students feel welcomed, valued, and loved. From creating fun cafeteria themes and celebrating special occasions to sharing smiles, laughter, and encouragement, she makes lunchtime something students look forward to!
Her creativity, positive attitude, and genuine love for students make a lasting impact on the entire Reidland Elementary community. As one colleague shared, “She not only feeds our bellies but also our hearts EVERY DAY!”
Thank you, Kaitlyn, for the joy, kindness, and dedication you bring to your students and staff each day!
Kaitlyn goes above and beyond every day to make sure students feel welcomed, valued, and loved. From creating fun cafeteria themes and celebrating special occasions to sharing smiles, laughter, and encouragement, she makes lunchtime something students look forward to!
Her creativity, positive attitude, and genuine love for students make a lasting impact on the entire Reidland Elementary community. As one colleague shared, “She not only feeds our bellies but also our hearts EVERY DAY!”
Thank you, Kaitlyn, for the joy, kindness, and dedication you bring to your students and staff each day!
Happy Boss’s Day!
Today, we celebrate our superintendent, Board of Education members, principals and leaders across McCracken County Public Schools!
From encouraging staff to creating opportunities for students, your leadership makes a difference every day. Thank you for the time, care and dedication you give to our schools and for keeping students at the heart of your work.
We appreciate all you do for our McCracken community!
Today, we celebrate our superintendent, Board of Education members, principals and leaders across McCracken County Public Schools!
From encouraging staff to creating opportunities for students, your leadership makes a difference every day. Thank you for the time, care and dedication you give to our schools and for keeping students at the heart of your work.
We appreciate all you do for our McCracken community!
Celebrating strong results across McCracken County Schools!
On the 2025–2026 Kentucky Summative Assessment, all three MCPS middle schools ranked in the top third statewide, and five elementary and intermediate schools placed in the top 20%!
Four schools earned Blue, Kentucky’s highest rating: Concord Elementary, Lone Oak Elementary, Lone Oak Middle and Reidland Intermediate.
Additional highlights:
Lone Oak Elementary ranked 10th among Kentucky’s 715 elementary schools.
McCracken County High School achieved a 97.8% graduation rate.
Congratulations to our students, teachers, school leaders and support staff! Thank you to our families and community for supporting student success.
Read the full story: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/3195958
On the 2025–2026 Kentucky Summative Assessment, all three MCPS middle schools ranked in the top third statewide, and five elementary and intermediate schools placed in the top 20%!
Four schools earned Blue, Kentucky’s highest rating: Concord Elementary, Lone Oak Elementary, Lone Oak Middle and Reidland Intermediate.
Additional highlights:
Lone Oak Elementary ranked 10th among Kentucky’s 715 elementary schools.
McCracken County High School achieved a 97.8% graduation rate.
Congratulations to our students, teachers, school leaders and support staff! Thank you to our families and community for supporting student success.
Read the full story: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/3195958
We’re hiring Food Service Assistants to help serve nutritious meals and fuel our students’ day!
• Lone Oak Middle School: 7 hours per day
• District-wide floater: 6.5 hours per day
View job details and apply at www.mccracken.kyschools.us.
• Lone Oak Middle School: 7 hours per day
• District-wide floater: 6.5 hours per day
View job details and apply at www.mccracken.kyschools.us.
OUR CAFETERIAS ARE SERVING UP A WORLD OF FLAVOR!
Our Food Service team is bringing new foods and flavors to students through a Passport Competition in all McCracken County school cafeterias! Throughout the school year, students will “travel” to different countries right from their cafeterias, trying new menu items and stamping their passports along the way.
Reidland Elementary, Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary and Heath Elementary were the first to begin their adventures, and students loved collecting stamps as they explored new flavors!
Thank you to our cafeteria teams for making school meals a delicious adventure for our students!
Our Food Service team is bringing new foods and flavors to students through a Passport Competition in all McCracken County school cafeterias! Throughout the school year, students will “travel” to different countries right from their cafeterias, trying new menu items and stamping their passports along the way.
Reidland Elementary, Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary and Heath Elementary were the first to begin their adventures, and students loved collecting stamps as they explored new flavors!
Thank you to our cafeteria teams for making school meals a delicious adventure for our students!
Join the McCracken County High School Dance Team on October 30 for some Halloween fun! Students can dress in their Halloween costumes, learn a Thriller-inspired routine and perform that evening at the home football game!
Grab your costume and get ready to shine under the Friday night lights!
Grab your costume and get ready to shine under the Friday night lights!
The RIS Haunted Gym is BACK!
A favorite community Halloween tradition returns with a longer haunting adventure, new props and even more spooky surprises!
October 23, 24 & 30
6–8 p.m. each night
Reidland Intermediate School
5349 Benton Road, Paducah
$5 per person — CASH ONLY
Explore the RIS gym, the old Reidland High School locker rooms and the Haunted Hallways! With more than 30 animatronics, student actors and creepy props, this family-friendly experience offers spooky sights, eerie sounds and plenty of jump scares.
There will be no gore, weapons or physical contact. Guests should expect dark spaces, strobe and black lights, spooky music and some props with fake blood. Parental discretion is advised for younger children.
All proceeds support RIS students! Bring the family and join us for a hauntingly fun evening!
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZ9Dbh3QL/
A favorite community Halloween tradition returns with a longer haunting adventure, new props and even more spooky surprises!
October 23, 24 & 30
6–8 p.m. each night
Reidland Intermediate School
5349 Benton Road, Paducah
$5 per person — CASH ONLY
Explore the RIS gym, the old Reidland High School locker rooms and the Haunted Hallways! With more than 30 animatronics, student actors and creepy props, this family-friendly experience offers spooky sights, eerie sounds and plenty of jump scares.
There will be no gore, weapons or physical contact. Guests should expect dark spaces, strobe and black lights, spooky music and some props with fake blood. Parental discretion is advised for younger children.
All proceeds support RIS students! Bring the family and join us for a hauntingly fun evening!
Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CZ9Dbh3QL/
Students in grades 7–12 are invited to the McCracken County Mustangs Archery Camp! Meet the MCHS Archery team and learn shooting techniques, safety, competition rules and scoring using official NASP equipment. No experience necessary!
October 22 & 23
6–7:30 p.m.
Mustangs Athletics Indoor Tennis Center
5705 US-60, Paducah
$25
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
Questions? Contact Brett Lewis at Brett20050@gmail.com or 270-748-7772.
October 22 & 23
6–7:30 p.m.
Mustangs Athletics Indoor Tennis Center
5705 US-60, Paducah
$25
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!
Questions? Contact Brett Lewis at Brett20050@gmail.com or 270-748-7772.
Today, we celebrate the dedicated custodians who keep our schools clean, safe and welcoming! From early mornings to busy evenings, their hard work and care help create spaces where students can learn and staff can do their best.
Thank you to our custodians for everything you do. You make a difference every day!
Join us in giving our custodians a well-deserved THANK YOU!
Thank you to our custodians for everything you do. You make a difference every day!
Join us in giving our custodians a well-deserved THANK YOU!
A sweet surprise for an outstanding team!
Last week, our Transportation Department surprised our bus drivers and monitors with slushies and cookies “Out of the Blue” as a small way to say THANK YOU!
Each day, our drivers and monitors build relationships with students, create a safe and welcoming ride, and make a difference in the lives of the children they serve.
Check out a few photos from this fun celebration! We’re grateful for everything our drivers and monitors do for our McCracken family!
Last week, our Transportation Department surprised our bus drivers and monitors with slushies and cookies “Out of the Blue” as a small way to say THANK YOU!
Each day, our drivers and monitors build relationships with students, create a safe and welcoming ride, and make a difference in the lives of the children they serve.
Check out a few photos from this fun celebration! We’re grateful for everything our drivers and monitors do for our McCracken family!
