📅 Reminder for Families:
There will be no school on Monday, March 16. This is a scheduled day off on the 2025–2026 district calendar.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, March 17.
There will be no school on Monday, March 16. This is a scheduled day off on the 2025–2026 district calendar.
Students will return to school on Tuesday, March 17.
We’re Hiring a Welding Teacher!
McCracken County High School is looking for a Welding Teacher who is ready to help students build real-world skills and prepare for high-demand careers in the skilled trades.
This is an opportunity to work with students who are eager to learn hands-on skills that lead directly to careers in manufacturing, construction, and industry.
Applicants must hold a current Kentucky Teaching Certificate.
📍 Learn more or apply: https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
McCracken County High School is looking for a Welding Teacher who is ready to help students build real-world skills and prepare for high-demand careers in the skilled trades.
This is an opportunity to work with students who are eager to learn hands-on skills that lead directly to careers in manufacturing, construction, and industry.
Applicants must hold a current Kentucky Teaching Certificate.
📍 Learn more or apply: https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
🎭🐇 Don’t Be Late for This Very Important Date!
Reidland Intermediate Performing Arts presents Alice in Wonderland Jr.
📅 March 12 & 13
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎬 Show Begins: 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets (sold at the door):
• $10 Adults
• $5 Students
🎉 Come early for preshow fun!
📸 Photo Booth | 🍿 Concessions | 🎯 Yard Games | 🎨 Crafts | 🧺 Silent Auction
Our amazing cast and crew have been working hard for months to bring Wonderland to life! Even more exciting—Reidland Intermediate students run the costumes, tech, and front-of-house crews, making this a truly student-centered production.
✨🐰 Join us as we go down the rabbit hole for a magical night of theater!
Reidland Intermediate Performing Arts presents Alice in Wonderland Jr.
📅 March 12 & 13
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎬 Show Begins: 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets (sold at the door):
• $10 Adults
• $5 Students
🎉 Come early for preshow fun!
📸 Photo Booth | 🍿 Concessions | 🎯 Yard Games | 🎨 Crafts | 🧺 Silent Auction
Our amazing cast and crew have been working hard for months to bring Wonderland to life! Even more exciting—Reidland Intermediate students run the costumes, tech, and front-of-house crews, making this a truly student-centered production.
✨🐰 Join us as we go down the rabbit hole for a magical night of theater!
Congratulations to these MCPS students for representing our district as participants in the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Middle School All-State Bands. Last weekend they performed alongside 200 of their peers from across the Commonwealth at the Eastern Kentucky University Center for the Arts in Richmond.
Pictured (L to R)
Caidan Hammonds, alto saxophone (LOMS)
Liam Dotson, trumpet (LOMS)
Leah Olson, euphonium (RMS)
Zoey Williams, oboe (LOMS)
Pictured (L to R)
Caidan Hammonds, alto saxophone (LOMS)
Liam Dotson, trumpet (LOMS)
Leah Olson, euphonium (RMS)
Zoey Williams, oboe (LOMS)
🎭🐇 Don’t Be Late for This Very Important Date!
Reidland Intermediate Performing Arts presents Alice in Wonderland Jr.
📅 March 12 & 13
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎬 Show Begins: 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets (sold at the door):
• $10 Adults
• $5 Students
🎉 Come early for preshow fun!
📸 Photo Booth | 🍿 Concessions | 🎯 Yard Games | 🎨 Crafts | 🧺 Silent Auction
Our amazing cast and crew have been working hard for months to bring Wonderland to life! Even more exciting—Reidland Intermediate students run the costumes, tech, and front-of-house crews, making this a truly student-centered production.
✨🐰 Join us as we go down the rabbit hole for a magical night of theater!
Reidland Intermediate Performing Arts presents Alice in Wonderland Jr.
📅 March 12 & 13
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎬 Show Begins: 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets (sold at the door):
• $10 Adults
• $5 Students
🎉 Come early for preshow fun!
📸 Photo Booth | 🍿 Concessions | 🎯 Yard Games | 🎨 Crafts | 🧺 Silent Auction
Our amazing cast and crew have been working hard for months to bring Wonderland to life! Even more exciting—Reidland Intermediate students run the costumes, tech, and front-of-house crews, making this a truly student-centered production.
✨🐰 Join us as we go down the rabbit hole for a magical night of theater!
Now Hiring: Bus Monitors
Join the McCracken County Schools team and make a difference in the lives of our students each day!
✔ Family-friendly schedule
✔ On-the-job training provided
✔ Full-time benefits
✔ Summers off
Bus monitors play an important role in helping ensure a safe and positive experience for students on their way to and from school.
Apply today and become part of our team! https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
Join the McCracken County Schools team and make a difference in the lives of our students each day!
✔ Family-friendly schedule
✔ On-the-job training provided
✔ Full-time benefits
✔ Summers off
Bus monitors play an important role in helping ensure a safe and positive experience for students on their way to and from school.
Apply today and become part of our team! https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
Tim Bundren has been named the next Principal of Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School, beginning July 1.
Bundren has served the past eight years at Lone Oak Intermediate and brings a strong passion for student success and building positive school communities. He says he is excited for the opportunity to work with Hendron’s youngest learners and help build a strong foundation for their future.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Bundren on his new role!
Read the full announcement: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2753423
Bundren has served the past eight years at Lone Oak Intermediate and brings a strong passion for student success and building positive school communities. He says he is excited for the opportunity to work with Hendron’s youngest learners and help build a strong foundation for their future.
Please join us in congratulating Mr. Bundren on his new role!
Read the full announcement: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2753423
🌟 March McCracken MVP: Shaun Thomas 🌟
We’re proud to recognize Shaun Thomas, Principal of Reidland Intermediate School, as our March 2026 McCracken MVP!
Mr. Thomas is known for going above and beyond to support both students and staff. Whether he’s helping teachers find the resources they need, stepping in when help is needed, or encouraging students to be their best, he leads with dedication, positivity, and a servant’s heart.
His leadership has helped create a welcoming and supportive environment at Reidland Intermediate, where students know they are valued and staff know they are supported. From reviving the beloved Reidland Day tradition to being a constant presence in the hallways and classrooms, Mr. Thomas works every day to make Reidland a special place for the entire school community.
Thank you, Mr. Thomas, for your leadership and commitment to our students, staff, and families!
We’re proud to recognize Shaun Thomas, Principal of Reidland Intermediate School, as our March 2026 McCracken MVP!
Mr. Thomas is known for going above and beyond to support both students and staff. Whether he’s helping teachers find the resources they need, stepping in when help is needed, or encouraging students to be their best, he leads with dedication, positivity, and a servant’s heart.
His leadership has helped create a welcoming and supportive environment at Reidland Intermediate, where students know they are valued and staff know they are supported. From reviving the beloved Reidland Day tradition to being a constant presence in the hallways and classrooms, Mr. Thomas works every day to make Reidland a special place for the entire school community.
Thank you, Mr. Thomas, for your leadership and commitment to our students, staff, and families!
National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day
Today we recognize and celebrate the incredible maintenance team that keeps our schools running smoothly every single day. From early mornings to late nights, they work behind the scenes to ensure our buildings are safe, clean, and ready for learning.
Whether it's fixing a problem, preparing spaces for events, or responding quickly when something breaks, their hard work often goes unseen—but it never goes unappreciated.
Thank you to our dedicated maintenance staff for everything you do to support our students, staff, and schools. We appreciate you today and every day!
Today we recognize and celebrate the incredible maintenance team that keeps our schools running smoothly every single day. From early mornings to late nights, they work behind the scenes to ensure our buildings are safe, clean, and ready for learning.
Whether it's fixing a problem, preparing spaces for events, or responding quickly when something breaks, their hard work often goes unseen—but it never goes unappreciated.
Thank you to our dedicated maintenance staff for everything you do to support our students, staff, and schools. We appreciate you today and every day!
Dawson Hayden, a student at McCracken County High School, wins the Class 3A Boys’ Pole Vault with a mark of 14-6 at the 2026 Indoor Track & Field State Championships presented by UK HealthCare!
McCracken County Public Schools is proud to announce Nathan Metzger as the next Principal of Heath Middle School. Metzger, who began his career at HMS, brings 19 years of experience in education and a strong commitment to student success.
He will succeed Matthew Blackwell, who will retire at the end of the school year after years of dedicated service to the HMS community.
🔗 Read the full announcement: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2747014
He will succeed Matthew Blackwell, who will retire at the end of the school year after years of dedicated service to the HMS community.
🔗 Read the full announcement: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2747014
McCracken County Students Compete at JAG KY State Conference
Students from Heath Middle School and Reidland Middle School recently represented McCracken County Public Schools at the 2026 JAG KY State Career Development Conference in Lexington.
Heath Middle School
Rosie Watson – 1st Place, Prepared Speaking
Audrey Mulligan – 1st Place, Employability Skills
Reidland Middle School
Wesley Reams – 1st Place, Financial Literacy
Amyah Pearson – Prepared Speech competitor
We are also proud to share that RMS JAG Teacher, Mr. John Howard was recognized as the New JAG KY Specialist of the Year.
Congratulations to these students and to Mr. Howard for their accomplishments and for representing our district well.
Students from Heath Middle School and Reidland Middle School recently represented McCracken County Public Schools at the 2026 JAG KY State Career Development Conference in Lexington.
Heath Middle School
Rosie Watson – 1st Place, Prepared Speaking
Audrey Mulligan – 1st Place, Employability Skills
Reidland Middle School
Wesley Reams – 1st Place, Financial Literacy
Amyah Pearson – Prepared Speech competitor
We are also proud to share that RMS JAG Teacher, Mr. John Howard was recognized as the New JAG KY Specialist of the Year.
Congratulations to these students and to Mr. Howard for their accomplishments and for representing our district well.
Welcome to Kindergarten!
If your child will be 5 years old on or before August 1 and you plan to enroll in McCracken County Public Schools, please complete the Kindergarten Intent Form.
🌐 Visit this link to complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_Vg_c2cpmSSxXFP9gn_SzLw0PhkhNXc3Ttes4c5n5Hnlv3Q/viewform?usp=header
Completing the form allows us to communicate with you and share important information about registration, screening, and next steps.
Whether you are already part of our district or new to our community, we are excited to welcome your family to Kindergarten!
📅 Screening dates are listed on the image.
Individual schools will contact you with your child’s specific screening time.
If your child will be 5 years old on or before August 1 and you plan to enroll in McCracken County Public Schools, please complete the Kindergarten Intent Form.
🌐 Visit this link to complete the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_Vg_c2cpmSSxXFP9gn_SzLw0PhkhNXc3Ttes4c5n5Hnlv3Q/viewform?usp=header
Completing the form allows us to communicate with you and share important information about registration, screening, and next steps.
Whether you are already part of our district or new to our community, we are excited to welcome your family to Kindergarten!
📅 Screening dates are listed on the image.
Individual schools will contact you with your child’s specific screening time.
Current 5th–8th graders — don’t miss this opportunity to get a jump start on preparing for middle and high school cheer tryouts!
🗓 Tuesday, March 17
🕔 5:15 PM – Registration
📣 5:30–7:45 PM – Prep Clinic
This clinic is a great way to build skills, boost confidence, and learn what to expect at tryouts.
Register here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J9ZtOW5QRbCykdnmWSxHtRGtsTsL7G2jf81qRLY-wzg/viewform?edit_requested=true
🗓 Tuesday, March 17
🕔 5:15 PM – Registration
📣 5:30–7:45 PM – Prep Clinic
This clinic is a great way to build skills, boost confidence, and learn what to expect at tryouts.
Register here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1J9ZtOW5QRbCykdnmWSxHtRGtsTsL7G2jf81qRLY-wzg/viewform?edit_requested=true
✨ Celebrating Our GSA Finalists! ✨
McCracken County High School is proud to have 10 finalists selected across the visual and performing arts for the 2026 Governor’s School for the Arts!
From drama and dance to music, visual art, and creative writing — our students continue to shine at the highest level.
Congratulations to each of these incredibly talented students! Best of luck as you head into the interview round — we are cheering you on every step of the way!
McCracken County High School is proud to have 10 finalists selected across the visual and performing arts for the 2026 Governor’s School for the Arts!
From drama and dance to music, visual art, and creative writing — our students continue to shine at the highest level.
Congratulations to each of these incredibly talented students! Best of luck as you head into the interview round — we are cheering you on every step of the way!
Lone Oak Intermediate’s Drama Club presents Mary Poppins Jr. this week! 🎩☂️
Join us for a magical performance on:
📅 Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30 PM
📅 Thursday, February 26th at 6:45 PM
You won’t want to miss this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious show! 💫
🎟️ Tickets available at the door:
• $10 Adults
• $5 Students
Come support our talented students and enjoy a night of music, magic, and fun! 🎶
Join us for a magical performance on:
📅 Tuesday, February 24th at 6:30 PM
📅 Thursday, February 26th at 6:45 PM
You won’t want to miss this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious show! 💫
🎟️ Tickets available at the door:
• $10 Adults
• $5 Students
Come support our talented students and enjoy a night of music, magic, and fun! 🎶
🎒✨ McCracken County Preschool is Enrolling Now for the 2026-2027 School Year! ✨🎒
Give your child a strong start in a fun, nurturing, play-based learning environment at McCracken County Schools!
📍 Applications can be picked up at:
• Any McCracken County elementary school
• The Board of Education
• Or completed online here:
👉 https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/o/mcps/page/preschool-application
🗓 Preschool screenings will be held this spring.
We can’t wait to play, learn, and grow together!
A few weeks ago, McCracken County middle school Gifted leadership and drama students showcased their “soft skills” in our district’s Amazing Shake! Competition — and we are so proud!
Since December, 45 students have been building communication and leadership skills through strategic practice sessions. Five finalists advanced through real-world challenges including a roundtable discussion, a kindergarten lunch gauntlet task, working the room with Central Office staff, and a live final question session.
2026 Amazing Shake Winners:
Grand Champion – Ali Warmath (LOMS)
1st Runner-up – Eli Hughes (LOMS)
2nd Runner-up – Audrey Mulligan (HMS)
Finalist – Kason Gray (HMS)
Finalist – Ryann Abell (HMS)
Winning students will move on to compete in the Ron Clark AMAZING SHAKE! National Competition March 27–29 in Atlanta, GA.
We are proud of these students for demonstrating confidence, professionalism, and leadership while representing McCracken County Schools!
Since December, 45 students have been building communication and leadership skills through strategic practice sessions. Five finalists advanced through real-world challenges including a roundtable discussion, a kindergarten lunch gauntlet task, working the room with Central Office staff, and a live final question session.
2026 Amazing Shake Winners:
Grand Champion – Ali Warmath (LOMS)
1st Runner-up – Eli Hughes (LOMS)
2nd Runner-up – Audrey Mulligan (HMS)
Finalist – Kason Gray (HMS)
Finalist – Ryann Abell (HMS)
Winning students will move on to compete in the Ron Clark AMAZING SHAKE! National Competition March 27–29 in Atlanta, GA.
We are proud of these students for demonstrating confidence, professionalism, and leadership while representing McCracken County Schools!
🏀 2026 2nd District Basketball Tournament
📍 @ McCracken County High School – Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Arena
🎟 IMPORTANT:
Student passes, adult passes, and teacher passes DO NOT work for postseason play.
Everyone must purchase a ticket.
Buy in advance at gofan.co or use a credit card at the gate.
NO CASH accepted.
📅 Monday, February 23
🎫 https://gofan.co/event/6145786?schoolId=KY13133
• Girls – 5:30 PM | MCHS vs CCA
• Boys – 7:00 PM | MCHS vs CCA
📅 Tuesday, February 24
🎫 https://gofan.co/event/6145819?schoolId=KY13133
• Girls – 5:30 PM | St. Mary vs Paducah Tilghman
• Boys – 7:00 PM | Paducah Tilghman vs St. Mary
📅 Thursday, February 26
🎫 https://gofan.co/event/6145836?schoolId=KY13133
• Girls Championship – 5:30 PM
• Boys Championship – 7:30 PM
📍 @ McCracken County High School – Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Arena
🎟 IMPORTANT:
Student passes, adult passes, and teacher passes DO NOT work for postseason play.
Everyone must purchase a ticket.
Buy in advance at gofan.co or use a credit card at the gate.
NO CASH accepted.
📅 Monday, February 23
🎫 https://gofan.co/event/6145786?schoolId=KY13133
• Girls – 5:30 PM | MCHS vs CCA
• Boys – 7:00 PM | MCHS vs CCA
📅 Tuesday, February 24
🎫 https://gofan.co/event/6145819?schoolId=KY13133
• Girls – 5:30 PM | St. Mary vs Paducah Tilghman
• Boys – 7:00 PM | Paducah Tilghman vs St. Mary
📅 Thursday, February 26
🎫 https://gofan.co/event/6145836?schoolId=KY13133
• Girls Championship – 5:30 PM
• Boys Championship – 7:30 PM
🏆 Keep the Nominations Coming! 🏆
The McCracken County Schools Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations, and we want to continue recognizing outstanding alumni who have excelled in academics and athletics.
Do you know someone who made a lasting impact? A record-setting athlete? An academic standout? Now is the time to nominate them.
✔️ Nominations are open to the public
🗓 Deadline: June 1, 2026
🏆 Inaugural induction: August 2026
Submit a nomination today at https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/page/hall-of-fame
The McCracken County Schools Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations, and we want to continue recognizing outstanding alumni who have excelled in academics and athletics.
Do you know someone who made a lasting impact? A record-setting athlete? An academic standout? Now is the time to nominate them.
✔️ Nominations are open to the public
🗓 Deadline: June 1, 2026
🏆 Inaugural induction: August 2026
Submit a nomination today at https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/page/hall-of-fame
