McCracken County Schools

McCracken County Public Schools has once again been recognized among the top school districts in Kentucky, earning several high rankings in the latest Niche 2026 Best Schools ranki...

McCracken County Public Schools is pleased to announce that Jennifer Scism has been named Assistant Principal at McCracken County High School, where she will serve as the administr...

McCracken County Public Schools is proud to announce that Amanda Turner has been named Assistant Principal of Heath Middle School. Turner brings 24 years of experience in Kentucky ...

The Paducah-McCracken Retired Teachers Association (PMCRTA) recently recognized Jackson Manning, a 5th-grade student at Concord Elementary School, as the County Winner in the AARP...

McCracken County Public Schools is proud to celebrate its educators and staff members who were recognized during the Regional Educators Awards and Scholarship Program (REASP), hel...

McCracken County Public Schools is proud to announce that Lori Hyde has been named the next principal of Lone Oak Intermediate School, effective for the 2026–2027 school year. Hyde...

Lone Oak Elementary School has been recognized by the American Red Cross as the largest Future Blood Donors blood drive partner in the Kentucky Region, celebrating more than 16 yea...

Seven talented singers from McCracken County High School were selected to perform with the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Southern Division National Honor Choirs in M...

Agenda- March 2026

Tim Bundren has been named the next Principal of Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School. Bundren will officially begin his new role on July 1. “Tim has demonstrated exceptional leader...

Heath Middle School (HMS) is excited to announce the appointment of Nathan Metzger as Principal. Metzger will assume the role following the retirement of current principal Matthew...

McCracken County Public Schools is excited to welcome our incoming Kindergarten students for the 2026–2027 school year! If your child will be five (5) years old on or before August...

McCracken County Preschool is now accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Families of 3- and 4-year-old children are encouraged to apply and take advantage...

By Alexandra Sherwood and Dr. Renee Fister Under the leadership of Principal Investigator and Associate Provost Dr. Renee Fister, Murray State University is utilizing a $1.5 ...

One of the many incredible opportunities in our Freshman Academy at MCHS is connecting students directly with industry professionals right here in our community. To wrap up their...

McCracken County High School Culinary students recently had the opportunity to put their skills to the test through a real-world partnership with Gold Rush Café — and the results ...

McCracken County Schools is proud to announce that our Board of Education member, Sheila Cruse Johnston, has been elected to serve on the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellenc...

We are incredibly proud to share that McCracken County High School has claimed 1st place at this year’s West Kentucky Regional Science Bowl, earning a trip to Washington, D.C. to ...

Board of Education Meeting- February 12, 2026

McCracken County Schools has opened applications for the first-ever McCracken County Schools Hall of Fame, with the inaugural class to be inducted in 2026. The Hall of Fame will r...