MCHS Mini Cheer Clinic- December 7
🍂🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from McCracken County Schools! 🦃🍂
Our schools will be closed Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28 for Thanksgiving break. We hope all students, families, and staff enjoy a safe and joyful holiday filled with gratitude, good food, and time with loved ones.
Classes resume Monday, December 1.
McCracken County High School Softball Winter Camp- December 6
Congratulations to Aiden Armstrong, the first student from McCracken County High School to be selected for the KMEA All-State Orchestra!
Aiden has studied violin privately since 7th grade, served as first chair in the Paducah Symphony All-District Honor Orchestra, participated in marching band for three years, and balances all of this with working HVAC during school breaks. His dedication, talent, and hard work make him a true standout in our district!
We are so proud of this historic milestone for Aiden and our growing orchestra program!
Aiden has studied violin privately since 7th grade, served as first chair in the Paducah Symphony All-District Honor Orchestra, participated in marching band for three years, and balances all of this with working HVAC during school breaks. His dedication, talent, and hard work make him a true standout in our district!
We are so proud of this historic milestone for Aiden and our growing orchestra program!
🚍 Drive Your Way to a Rewarding Career!
✨ Competitive Pay:
Regular Drivers: $120–$165/day (184-day contract)
Preschool Drivers: $102–$140/day (136-day contract)
📈 Experience-Based Raises – just like teachers!
🎓 No experience? No problem – we’ll train you!
💖 Make a real difference in students’ lives every day.
📲 Apply now and join the McCracken County Schools bus team!
https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
✨ Competitive Pay:
Regular Drivers: $120–$165/day (184-day contract)
Preschool Drivers: $102–$140/day (136-day contract)
📈 Experience-Based Raises – just like teachers!
🎓 No experience? No problem – we’ll train you!
💖 Make a real difference in students’ lives every day.
📲 Apply now and join the McCracken County Schools bus team!
https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
Big News for McCracken County Schools!
The 24–25 Kentucky Summative Assessment results highlight the outstanding work happening across McCracken County Public Schools. With six Blue-rated schools, strong state rankings, and continued growth, our district remains focused on academic excellence. Congratulations to our students, staff, and school communities!
https://reportcard.kyschools.us/kysrc?organization=20242025:395:395000
The 24–25 Kentucky Summative Assessment results highlight the outstanding work happening across McCracken County Public Schools. With six Blue-rated schools, strong state rankings, and continued growth, our district remains focused on academic excellence. Congratulations to our students, staff, and school communities!
https://reportcard.kyschools.us/kysrc?organization=20242025:395:395000
We’re excited to announce that MCHS has been awarded a Family Friendly Schools Certification from the Prichard Committee! We are committed to ensuring every family feels welcomed, connected, and valued as an equal partner in education.
We’re proud to announce that two MCHS coaches have been named to the NFHS State Coach of the Year Honorees list!
⚾ Zack Hobbs – Baseball
📣 Jennifer McKenzie – Cheer
These coaches represent the very best of Mustang Nation—leading with passion, dedication, and a commitment to helping students excel on and off the field.
Join us in congratulating Coach Hobbs and Coach McKenzie on this outstanding statewide honor
⚾ Zack Hobbs – Baseball
📣 Jennifer McKenzie – Cheer
These coaches represent the very best of Mustang Nation—leading with passion, dedication, and a commitment to helping students excel on and off the field.
Join us in congratulating Coach Hobbs and Coach McKenzie on this outstanding statewide honor
Thank You, CFSB!
Community Financial Services Bank has donated $1,875 to McCracken County Schools Resource Centers through its Purchase with a Purpose program!
From August 18–September 30, every CFSB Discover Debit transaction generated a $1 donation to support School Resource Centers across our region—and we’re grateful for the impact right here in McCracken County.
These funds help provide school supplies, clothing, hygiene products, and other essential resources that remove barriers to learning and support student success.
🎶 McCracken County Schools were well represented at the annual KMEA First District Honor Choir at Murray State University! Out of 392 talented students selected from grades 5-8, 103 of them were from McCracken County.
👏 We're so proud of our students from Concord Elementary, Heath Middle, Lone Oak Intermediate, Lone Oak Middle, Reidland Intermediate, and Reidland Middle for their hard work and dedication!
👏 We're so proud of our students from Concord Elementary, Heath Middle, Lone Oak Intermediate, Lone Oak Middle, Reidland Intermediate, and Reidland Middle for their hard work and dedication!
🏫✨ State Representative Randy Bridges Visits McCracken County High School!
State Representative Randy Bridges spent some time at McCracken County High School as part of the Principal for a Day program!
“Principal for a Day” is a statewide initiative organized by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) that allows legislators and community leaders to shadow a school principal and gain a firsthand look at school operations and the challenges of educational leadership. Created through House Concurrent Resolution 25, the program helps strengthen understanding and support for Kentucky’s public schools.
Thank you, Representative Bridges, for visiting MCHS and for your continued commitment to supporting public education!
State Representative Randy Bridges spent some time at McCracken County High School as part of the Principal for a Day program!
“Principal for a Day” is a statewide initiative organized by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) that allows legislators and community leaders to shadow a school principal and gain a firsthand look at school operations and the challenges of educational leadership. Created through House Concurrent Resolution 25, the program helps strengthen understanding and support for Kentucky’s public schools.
Thank you, Representative Bridges, for visiting MCHS and for your continued commitment to supporting public education!
Don’t miss Meet the Mustangs tomorrow night!
🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Today, we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served—and continue to serve—our country with courage, sacrifice, and dedication.
To our veterans within the McCracken County Schools family, and throughout our community, thank you for your service. Your commitment protects the freedoms we cherish, and your example inspires our students every day.
We are grateful for you—today and always. ❤️💙
Today, we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served—and continue to serve—our country with courage, sacrifice, and dedication.
To our veterans within the McCracken County Schools family, and throughout our community, thank you for your service. Your commitment protects the freedoms we cherish, and your example inspires our students every day.
We are grateful for you—today and always. ❤️💙
Congratulations Mustangs All Girl Cheer - 2025 Region Champions!
Congratulations Mustangs Coed Cheer - 2025 Region Champions!
🚍 Hey, parents! Want real-time info on your student’s bus?
Check out our new Bus Status menu on the Transportation page of our district website!
https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/page/transportation
This live feature is updated daily with the latest details on morning & afternoon routes.
For preschool bus info, visit the Preschool page on our site. https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/o/mcps/page/bus-status
Check out our new Bus Status menu on the Transportation page of our district website!
https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/page/transportation
This live feature is updated daily with the latest details on morning & afternoon routes.
For preschool bus info, visit the Preschool page on our site. https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/o/mcps/page/bus-status
🌟 McCracken MVP: November 2025 🌟
We’re proud to announce that Lacy Halligan, School Nurse at Lone Oak Middle School, has been named the McCracken MVP for November!
Nurse Lacy’s dedication, expertise, and compassion make her an irreplaceable part of the LOMS community. She rises to every challenge with grace and confidence—whether caring for students daily, responding to emergencies, or leading through health protocols.
She’s known for her kindness and her ability to make every student and family feel seen, cared for, and supported. Her selflessness and genuine compassion strengthen not only Lone Oak Middle, but our entire district.
Her colleagues said it best: “Nurse Lacy is not only an outstanding nurse, but a true hero in our school community.”
👏 Join us in congratulating Nurse Lacy Halligan, our November McCracken MVP!
We’re proud to announce that Lacy Halligan, School Nurse at Lone Oak Middle School, has been named the McCracken MVP for November!
Nurse Lacy’s dedication, expertise, and compassion make her an irreplaceable part of the LOMS community. She rises to every challenge with grace and confidence—whether caring for students daily, responding to emergencies, or leading through health protocols.
She’s known for her kindness and her ability to make every student and family feel seen, cared for, and supported. Her selflessness and genuine compassion strengthen not only Lone Oak Middle, but our entire district.
Her colleagues said it best: “Nurse Lacy is not only an outstanding nurse, but a true hero in our school community.”
👏 Join us in congratulating Nurse Lacy Halligan, our November McCracken MVP!
A huge thank you to Leadership Paducah Class 39 for visiting Lone Oak Middle School today!
We loved the opportunity to showcase our district and highlight the amazing work happening in our classrooms every day. We're proud to share how education is making a positive impact across our community and truly value the chance to connect with such an inspiring group of leaders.
We loved the opportunity to showcase our district and highlight the amazing work happening in our classrooms every day. We're proud to share how education is making a positive impact across our community and truly value the chance to connect with such an inspiring group of leaders.
Meet the Mustangs!
Congratulations to our McCracken County High School students selected for Class #15 of Youth LEAD!
We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding Mustangs chosen to represent MCHS in this year’s leadership program:
Mollie Canter • Paxton Carver • Mason Clements • Ethan Dillon • Katelyn Dillon • Sam Dobson • Anna Grace Everett • Nolan Goode • Lilly Hamilton • Brennen Hartman • Meimei Manea • Neely Nyberg • Addy Richards • Caroline Roberts • Kole Robertson • Gavin Schooley • Grant Seaton • Ansh Shah • Ashton Wallace • Luke Whiteside • Brock Wilson
The Youth LEAD program is designed to develop and prepare students for future community support and leadership roles in Paducah–McCracken County. Youth LEAD targets high school juniors in Paducah Independent, McCracken County Public Schools, and private and home‐school systems.
Students spend one day each month for six months exploring human needs and service learning, communication and career development, business and economy, law and government, and healthcare in McCracken County.
Selection is based on leadership potential, school and community involvement, and diversity among schools, backgrounds, and experiences.
Way to go, Mustangs!
We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding Mustangs chosen to represent MCHS in this year’s leadership program:
Mollie Canter • Paxton Carver • Mason Clements • Ethan Dillon • Katelyn Dillon • Sam Dobson • Anna Grace Everett • Nolan Goode • Lilly Hamilton • Brennen Hartman • Meimei Manea • Neely Nyberg • Addy Richards • Caroline Roberts • Kole Robertson • Gavin Schooley • Grant Seaton • Ansh Shah • Ashton Wallace • Luke Whiteside • Brock Wilson
The Youth LEAD program is designed to develop and prepare students for future community support and leadership roles in Paducah–McCracken County. Youth LEAD targets high school juniors in Paducah Independent, McCracken County Public Schools, and private and home‐school systems.
Students spend one day each month for six months exploring human needs and service learning, communication and career development, business and economy, law and government, and healthcare in McCracken County.
Selection is based on leadership potential, school and community involvement, and diversity among schools, backgrounds, and experiences.
Way to go, Mustangs!
