🌾🐄 Fall on the Farm with MCHS FFA! 🍂🌱
The MCHS FFA students hosted an amazing Fall on the Farm event, with hands-on stations showcasing Animal Science, Horticulture, and Ag Mechanics! 🐑🌻🔧 All Ag classes had the chance to explore and learn in a fun, interactive environment.
This morning, our Campus Police veterans participated in the Veterans Day parade. Thank you to these incredible individuals for their service, both to our country and to our schools.
🇺🇸SRO Frommeyer, MCHS: Army
🇺🇸SRO Rudd, LOES: Army
🇺🇸SRO French, HLOES: Marines
🇺🇸SRO Kopischke, MCHS: Marines
Your dedication and sacrifice inspire us every day.
🌟 National School Psychology Week: November 11-15, 2024 🌟
This week, we celebrate the dedicated professionals who make a lasting impact on students' lives—our school psychologists!
From supporting mental health and academic growth to promoting well-being at home and in the community, school psychologists play a vital role in helping children thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Let's take a moment to recognize and appreciate the incredible work school psychologists do to create positive, supportive environments where every student can succeed. 🙌
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to recognize and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifices have paved the way for the freedoms we hold dear.
We are incredibly grateful for your service and commitment to our nation. To all veterans, thank you for your strength, your resilience, and your unwavering patriotism.
We also extend our appreciation to the families of veterans, whose support is a cornerstone of their service.
Congratulations Mustangs Coed Cheer - 2024 Region Coed Champions! Congratulations Mustangs All Girl Cheer - 2024 Game Day Large Region Champions! #McCrackenProud
Congratulations Mustangs Volleyball - 2024 KHSAA State Quarterfinalists!
Winter Softball Camp @ MCHS
🥳🍔 Congratulations to the MCHS Advanced Foods and Nutrition Class! 🍔🥳
We’re excited to announce that our students have won Burger of the Week for the Week of October 28th in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) Farm to School Month Burger Battle! 🎉
The challenge? To create a delicious burger using Kentucky Proud ingredients from across the state. These talented students crafted a mouthwatering burger featuring:
⭐️Wood Brothers beef from McCracken County
⭐️Kirchhoff’s bread
⭐️Starnes BBQ and Patti's BBQ sauce
⭐️Homemade pickles made by the students 🥒
⭐️Mustard & cheese sourced from Kentucky producers 🧀
Not only did they create a burger that supports local agriculture, but they also showcased the best of our community’s flavors. #McCrackenProud
McCracken County Schools were proud to participate in this morning’s Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership Breakfast! The event featured a keynote address by Dr. Kim Schatzel, President of the University of Louisville, and was sponsored by Baptist Health Paducah.
The program included the Chamber’s annual “Salute to Education,” where local schools showcased their programs and achievements. Students and faculty from McCracken County Schools were on hand to represent our district and highlight the hard work and dedication of our students and staff. #McCrackenProud
Congratulations Mustangs Volleyball - 2024 Region Champions! #McCrackenProud
🎃👻 Happy Halloween 👻🎃
Wishing you all a spooky and fun-filled Halloween! Enjoy your costumes, trick-or-treating, and all the treats that come your way. Stay safe and have a blast tonight! 🍬🕷️
🌟 Campus Police Spotlight: Officer Jeromy Hicks! 🌟
Meet Officer Jeromy Hicks, our amazing School Resource Officer at Reidland Elementary! 🎉 You’ll find him warmly welcoming our little Greyhounds each day and building lasting relationships with the students. He loves sharing Campus Police badge stickers, creating a sense of community and trust! To read more about Officer Hicks visit- https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1844174
🌟 Important Dates to Remember in November! 🌟
MCHS National Art Honor Society Community Project
By MCHS Junior- Delaney Green
McCracken County's chapter of the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is starting the school year off strong with a new community-based project. They are collaborating with the Public Library to bring beautiful artwork to their public spaces. On Oct 26, 2024, from 9am to 5pm, students will be hard at work creating student designed and executed koi pond mural located under the stairs in the lobby.
The mural itself was designed by McCracken Student Amel Lundberg. Amel is the exhibitions Chair for the school’s National Art Honor Society. They have been eagerly in charge of organizing and leading this event. “Koi fish mean a lot to me as a symbol of strength, courage, and peace, and this library has always been a staple of my childhood. It’s also an amazing opportunity for me, NAHS, and McCracken. I’m so grateful to have taken charge of it,” Lundburg states.
This will be a shining opportunity for student leadership and hands-on collaboration with local public establishments. Community members are encouraged to come see the work in progress and post photos. Other NAHS student members will also be in attendance to do complimentary face painting for any children in attendance..
NAHS member Isabella Weaver, applied and was accepted to the NAHS mural team. She states “By bringing art into our community, we can build relationships with the people around us. We get to spread a positive influence that can really make a difference”. Members like Weaver are excited to engage in such a project to cultivate community and be part of something the people of their city can enjoy.
🌟 Attention Lone Oak Families! 🌟
We’re excited to invite all students, families, and community members from Hendron Lone Oak Elementary, Lone Oak Elementary, Lone Oak Intermediate, and Lone Oak Middle to our 4th Annual Collaborative Event on October 29, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lone Oak Middle School. Attendance is FREE!
Join us for a night full of fun! 🎉
🏀 5:00 PM: Celebrate our basketball players and cheerleaders at Meet the Flash!
🏀 New this year: Don’t miss the LOMS Staff vs. Staff Basketball Game—cheer on your teachers for some friendly competition!
🎈 Outside, enjoy free games and inflatables for the kids!
🍕 Heartland Church will provide free food, and local community partners will be there to share their services and resources with families.
Come out for a night of fun and community spirit! We can’t wait to see you there!
What do you want students in your school to know about your culture?
I think the representation of the Mexican population is important. Since it is one of the largest within the Hispanic community in the United States. The Mexican influence is reflected in multiple aspects of American life, from food to cultural and linguistic traditions. We can highlight the high impact that the Mexicans who work here have in both countries. Mexico represents a fundamental part of the diversity within the Hispanic heritage. Celebrating Mexican culture helps highlight the richness and breadth of different Hispanic cultures, promoting greater inclusion and appreciation for cultural diversity.
Mexico has had a significant impact on the politics and economy of Latin America and the world, being a key actor in the international arena. Mexico is known for its vibrant traditions and festivities, such as the Day of the Dead, the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and the Grito de Dolores celebrations. These festivities offer a rich opportunity to educate others about Mexican customs and traditions. A very important one is the celebration of the Day of the Dead, one of the most recognized internationally. Not fearing death is typical of Mexican culture.
When we talk about our culture, phew! We don't stop! Since culture and art in our country have gone around the world and we are a reference for great movements in history. But without a doubt, what distinguishes us most is its people, good-hearted people, excellent hosts and a country that, although at times it seems divided, is actually one of the most united.- MCHS Freshman, Megan Martinez
#McCrackenProud
🍎🥗 Happy National School Lunch Week! McCracken County Schools are proud to serve over 5,500 nutritious lunches every day! In September, we achieved a record high, serving lunch to 85% of students district-wide! 🌟 Fueling our students with healthy options helps them thrive both in and out of the classroom. Thank you to our amazing food service team for all you do! #McCrackenProud
🏌️♂️🌟 Huge congratulations to the Mustangs Men’s Golf team for finishing 3rd in the 2024 KHSAA State Championship! 🎉 A special shoutout to Landon Hunt for his outstanding performance, finishing tied for 4th individually! Way to go, Mustangs! 🐎💪
We hope everyone had a fantastic fall break! 🎉 We can’t wait to see all our students back in school tomorrow! 🍂📚
