📢 Important Update from McCracken County Schools 📢
We plan to be back in school tomorrow, Friday, April 4, 2025, but will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if anything changes.
We can’t wait to see everyone for the last day before spring break! 🎉
Due to severe storms that moved through tonight and ongoing power outages, McCracken County Schools will have a Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) day on Thursday, April 3, 2025 to allow time for damage assessment across the district.
📢 Attention Parents/Guardians of Incoming Kindergarteners! 🎒✨
If your child will be five (5) by August 1st (or plans to complete an early entry exam) and you’re enrolling them in McCracken County Public Schools, we want to hear from you!
✅ Please fill out the Kindergarten Intent Form so we can keep you updated with all the important info you need to know. The school you select will reach out with details about Kindergarten Registration!
We can’t wait to welcome your little one to Kindergarten in McCracken County! ❤️📚
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen74Cx8R-Ld7Cv4vHYddDbreeym-TVZsJ9trKUsrrutAshWw/viewform?usp=header
📢 Attention McCracken County Families! 📢
McCracken County Schools WILL be in session on Monday, January 13, 2025, following a normal schedule. Get ready for a great start to the week! 😊📚
❄️ McCracken County Schools - Winter Weather Update ❄️
Due to the forecasted winter weather for Friday, January 10, McCracken County Schools will be closed. This will be NTI Day 1.
Please note: All after-school activities on Thursday, January 9 will still proceed as scheduled.
Stay safe and warm!
Dear Lone Oak Elementary Families,
We are excited to share an update regarding the passport system used for picking up students in Preschool, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. The Transportation Department has added a new option to make the process more flexible while ensuring student safety. Please review the important details below:
Passport Guidelines and New Option
Passports are still required for pick-up.
New Option: If the passport is not available, the approved person may provide:
The student’s name and
The last six digits of the student’s ID number.
The student ID number option may only be used three times per school year as an emergency alternative.
If the passport is unavailable, the student ID number must be provided immediately at drop-off. Drivers will not wait for phone calls to the school or other individuals to obtain the number.
This second option is designed to serve as an emergency backup for families.
How to Find Your Child’s Student ID Number
To access your child’s student ID number:
Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Select your child’s profile.
The student ID number will be visible on the main profile page or under the “Student Information” tab.
If you have questions about accessing the Parent Portal, please contact the school office for assistance.
Important Reminder
Parents are responsible for ensuring that anyone picking up their child knows how to access the student ID number. The Transportation Department will not provide student ID numbers to anyone.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to make the pick-up process secure and efficient for all families.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,
Jennifer Scism
Principal, Lone Oak Elementary
Dear Lone Oak Elementary Families,
We are preparing for potential Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) days due to inclement weather and want to ensure your child has the resources needed for success. On Thursday, Jan 9th, we will send home NTI work packets with all students.
Key Information About NTI Work Packets:
The packet contains five days’ worth of work to be completed at home during NTI days.
Please keep this packet at home and ready to use as needed.
Your child’s homeroom teacher will communicate instructions via Class Dojo and will be available from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on NTI days to assist with any questions.
How You Can Help:
Keep the NTI packet in a safe place until it is needed.
On NTI days, follow the instructions provided by your child’s teacher through Class Dojo.
If you have any questions about the packet or NTI days, feel free to:
Email me directly jennifer.scism@mccracken.kyschools.us, or
Contact your child’s teacher via Class Dojo.
Thank you for your support as we work to ensure learning continues seamlessly, even on unexpected weather days.
Warm regards,
Jennifer Scism
Principal, Lone Oak Elementary
Dear Lone Oak Elementary Preschool Parents and Guardians,
We want to inform you that, Monday, January 13th, preschool students will also pass through our weapons detection systems when entering school buildings. While these systems have been in place for several years to ensure safety across all grade levels, this is the first time they will be used for preschool students.
Our goal is to provide a safe, secure environment for all students, and we are committed to making this process as smooth and comfortable as possible for your child. Staff will be available to guide and support them through the system.
Thank you for your understanding and support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact myself or your preschool teacher.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Scism
Prinicpal Lone Oak Elementary
270-538-4120
McCracken County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, to allow additional time for safe travel. Buses will run two hours later than usual, and there will be no morning preschool. Afternoon preschool will continue as scheduled. Grab and go breakfast will be available at all schools.
Please be on the lookout for further information directly from your child’s school.
Adjusted Start Times:
• McCracken County High School: 9:20 a.m.
• Middle Schools: 9:20 a.m.
• Intermediate Schools: 10:15 a.m.
• Elementary Schools: 10:30 a.m.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
McCracken County Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 6, 2025 due to the forecasted winter weather which includes hazardous road conditions, and dangerously cold temperatures overnight into Monday morning. The ongoing winter storm is expected to create unsafe travel conditions, and we are prioritizing the safety of our students and staff. This will be a traditional snow day.
All classes and scheduled activities for Monday, January 6, 2025 are canceled.
Please stay safe and warm.
📅 After a well-deserved winter break, classes will resume on January 6 🎉 We hope you’re recharged and ready for an amazing start to the new year! 🌟
❄️ With winter weather on the horizon, here’s what you can expect regarding school operations: ❄️
✔️ Normal Schedule: Unless you hear otherwise, school will start on time.
✔️ Updates: If there are any changes, you’ll be notified through the MCPS website, Twitter, Facebook, and via calls, texts, and emails.
✔️ Safety First: Any decisions about delays or cancellations will prioritize student safety.
🎉 Happy New Year from McCracken County Schools! 🥳 Here’s to a bright and successful 2025! 🌟 Wishing all our students, staff, and families a year full of growth, learning, and new opportunities. Let’s make it an amazing year together! 💫
❄️ Winter Break Checklist:
✅ Snacks, snacks, and more snacks 🍪
✅ Playtime with friends and family 🧸⚽
✅ Cozy jammies all day, every day 🛏️
✅ Holiday movies on repeat 🎬
✅ Plenty of sleep to recharge for the new year 😴
Hope you're enjoying every moment of the break! 🎉 See you soon!
🎄✨ Happy Holidays from McCracken County Schools! 🎉 Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a joyful, relaxing, and well-deserved break. See you in the new year! 🎁❄️
❄️ Reminder! Winter Softball Clinic at McCracken County High School tomorrow from 10 AM to 1 PM! 🥎 Come out for skill-building and fun! See you there!
🎉 ESL Night: Come Celebrate Holidays Around the World! 🌍✨ 🎉 Join us for an exciting ESL Night at the McCracken County Extension Service Office on December 2nd as we explore Holidays Around the World! 🎄🕎🎉 🗓 Date: December 2 🕒 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. 📍 Location: McCracken County UK Extension Service Office 2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY 42001 Dinner will be provided! 🍽️
🎉 ESL Night: Come Celebrate Holidays Around the World! 🌍✨ 🎉
Join us for an exciting ESL Night at the McCracken County Extension Service Office on December 2nd as we explore Holidays Around the World! 🎄🕎🎉
🗓 Date: December 2
🕒 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 P.M.
📍 Location: McCracken County UK Extension Service Office
2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY 42001
Dinner will be provided! 🍽️
Winter Softball Camp @ MCHS
🌟 Important Dates to Remember in November! 🌟
