McCracken County Schools

Congratulations Mustangs Women's Tennis - 2025 Region Champions!! They beat PT 3-0 to win the region!

McCracken County High School Honors Seniors for College Scholarship Signings and Accomplishments- https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2212529

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉 Make plans to attend the Lone Oak Alumni and Community Breakfast on May 17th from 8:00 - 10:00 AM! 🥞☕ It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and community members. Don’t miss out on this chance to reunite and share memories! We can’t wait to see you there!

McCracken County High School Recognizes 22 Performing and Visual Arts Seniors for Achievements and Scholarship Signings https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2209229

Click the link for more information and registration regarding our summer meal program! https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2167530

🎉 Congratulations to MCHS Junior Jack Thompson! 🎉 The MCPS Board of Education recognized Jack at the May Board meeting for achieving a perfect 36 composite score on the ACT! This incredible accomplishment places him among the top students in the nation. Way to go, Jack — you make McCracken County proud! 👏📚

As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, students from the 21st Century Car Club at Reidland Middle School, led by Julio Estrada, rolled up their sleeves to host a Teacher Appreciation Car Wash—and it was a shining success! 🙌 Teachers from Reidland Intermediate and Reidland Middle were treated to free car washes, complete with suds, smiles, and lots of school spirit. The Car Club, an after-school program, teaches students valuable tool skills and encourages interest in vocational pathways. We’re so proud of these students for giving back in such a meaningful way!

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉 Make plans to attend the Lone Oak Alumni and Community Breakfast on May 17th from 8:00 - 10:00 AM! 🥞☕ It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and community members. Don’t miss out on this chance to reunite and share memories! We can’t wait to see you there!

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Theatre! 🎭 We are thrilled to announce that the MCHS Production of Big Fish has received 8 nominations for the Bradley Awards, Kentucky and Southern Indiana’s branch of the National High School Theatre Awards! 🌟 This is the first year of these prestigious awards, and we are so proud of our talented students and their hard work. The nominations are as follows: 1️⃣ Outstanding Technical Execution 2️⃣ Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Sam Lynn 3️⃣ Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Evie Robertson 4️⃣ Outstanding Dance Execution 5️⃣ Outstanding Ensemble Performance 6️⃣ Best Actor in a Leading Role - Carson Chesnut 7️⃣ Best Actress in a Leading Role - Abigail Scheer 8️⃣ Best Overall Musical Production The cast will represent MCHS at the awards ceremony in Louisville on June 1st! We wish them the best of luck and celebrate their outstanding accomplishments. Let’s continue to support and celebrate the incredible talent in our schools! 🎉👏

🎉 Big Congratulations! 🎉 McCracken County High School is proud to announce that Audrey Estes, Ethan Dillon, Katelyn Dillon, and Ansh Shaw have been selected for the 2025 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE)! 💡🚀 👏 We also celebrate Dawson Beyer, Braden French, Kush Patel, and Marlee Harbison for being named alternates—an outstanding achievement! These students will join other young innovators from across Kentucky for a 3-week entrepreneurial experience this summer at the University of Kentucky! 🏫📈 https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2204346

🇩🇪🎉 Celebrating Excellence in German at MCHS! Congratulations to August Munoz and Andrew Estes for their outstanding performances on the National German Exam! August earned a Bronze medal (Level 3) and Andrew earned a Gold medal (Level 2). Both students are recognized on the American Association of Teachers of German Honor Roll! 🏅📜 We’re also proud to announce the induction of Gray Woods, August Munoz, Krish Patel, and Keegan O'Connor into the National German Honor Society – Delta Epsilon Phi on May 8. These students completed German I–III with a 4.0 GPA and have maintained a 3.0+ overall GPA. 🎓 Each was awarded an honor cord and certificate of membership.

🎉 McCracken County High School Students Selected for Commonwealth Honors Academy! 🐎🎓 We’re proud to announce that eight MCHS juniors have been recognized for their academic excellence and selected for the prestigious Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA) at Murray State University! 👏 Congratulations to: MaKenzie Burgett, Isabella Maxfield, Landon Nichols, Madilyn Shelby, Calyssa Stallings, and Conner Campbell – officially selected to attend this summer! ✨ Also recognized as alternates: Isaac Arant and Alexandra Leslie CHA is a competitive, three-week summer program that brings together top juniors from Kentucky and beyond to grow academically, personally, and socially. Students who complete the program earn 6 hours of college credit and receive a 4-year full tuition scholarship to Murray State University! We’re so proud of these outstanding students and can’t wait to see all they accomplish! 💫📚 https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2196996

💉🩺 Happy School Nurse Day! 🩺💉 Today we celebrate the caring hearts and steady hands that help keep our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn. From daily care to emergency support, school nurses do it all—and we are so grateful! 💙👏 Thank you for your compassion, dedication, and the calm you bring to every school day. You truly make a difference! 💛

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎 This week, we proudly celebrate the incredible educators who make a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community. From early mornings to late nights, your dedication, creativity, and heart do not go unnoticed. 💛📚 You inspire, uplift, and lead with compassion—and we are so grateful for everything you do. Thank you, teachers! 👏👏👏

🥳 McCracken Monday- TODAY! 🐔 Students—wear your McCracken County Public Schools gear to Chick-fil-A and score: ✔️ 1 FREE chicken biscuit (breakfast) OR ✔️ 1 FREE original chicken sandwich (lunch/dinner) With purchase. Limit 1 per student. Let’s show our school spirit and support this awesome partnership!

🥦🦸‍♀️ Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🦸‍♂️🥕 Today we celebrate the real heroes behind the scenes — our amazing school nutrition staff! From preparing delicious meals to creating a welcoming cafeteria environment, they nourish bodies and brighten days. 🍎🍽️ Thank you for your kindness, hard work, and the smiles you serve with every tray. You truly make a difference in the lives of our students! Give a shoutout to your favorite lunch hero in the comments below! 🙌💚

🥳 McCracken Monday is May 5! 🐔 Students—wear your McCracken County Public Schools gear to Chick-fil-A and score: ✔️ 1 FREE chicken biscuit (breakfast) OR ✔️ 1 FREE original chicken sandwich (lunch/dinner) With purchase. Limit 1 per student. Let’s show our school spirit and support this awesome partnership!

📚🎉 Happy National School Principals’ Day! 🎉📚 Today, we honor the incredible leaders at the heart of our schools — our principals! 👏 Your dedication, vision, and tireless work make a difference every single day. From early mornings to late nights, you ensure that our schools are safe, welcoming, and thriving places for learning. 🏫💙 Thank you for being role models, problem-solvers, and champions for students, staff, and families alike.

📣 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

🏆 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!