Mustang Weekly Update
1/19 - 1/24
1/19 - 1/24
Congratulations to Mrs. Boren’s Child Development Services 1 Class!
These students have successfully completed the Kentucky Early Care and Education Orientation Training and earned their certificates! They are also finishing up their Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Training and will receive that certification as well. Way to go for taking important steps toward careers in early childhood education and care! #McCrackenProud
These students have successfully completed the Kentucky Early Care and Education Orientation Training and earned their certificates! They are also finishing up their Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma Training and will receive that certification as well. Way to go for taking important steps toward careers in early childhood education and care! #McCrackenProud
Track Season Is Almost Here at MCHS!
McCracken County High School is excited to kick off another great Track & Field season! Parents and athletes are invited to attend the upcoming Parent & Athlete Meetings to receive important information for the season ahead.
📅 Thursday, January 29
Lady Mustangs: 5:30 PM
📍 MCHS Baptist Health Cafeteria
Mustangs: 7:00 PM
📍 Mustangs Indoor Tennis/Wrestling Facility
We look forward to cheering on our Mustangs as they prepare for a successful season!
McCracken County High School is excited to kick off another great Track & Field season! Parents and athletes are invited to attend the upcoming Parent & Athlete Meetings to receive important information for the season ahead.
📅 Thursday, January 29
Lady Mustangs: 5:30 PM
📍 MCHS Baptist Health Cafeteria
Mustangs: 7:00 PM
📍 Mustangs Indoor Tennis/Wrestling Facility
We look forward to cheering on our Mustangs as they prepare for a successful season!
Congratulations to Brian Shaffer, McCracken County senior, on being named Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky’s Technical Centers Student of the Week!
Brian has spent three years in the Paducah Area Technology Center’s auto body program, earning industry certifications and building hands-on skills that will carry him into a future career as a welder and pipefitter. From restoring vehicles to racing and building cars, Brian’s passion and work ethic truly shine. We’re #McCrackenProud of you, Brian, and excited to see what’s next!
Read his Paducah Sun article here: https://www.paducahsun.com/news/mccrackens-shaffer-builds-future-in-welding-auto-body-work/article_d99a16d7-f5bf-557d-b516-931e8ba3b24c.html
Brian has spent three years in the Paducah Area Technology Center’s auto body program, earning industry certifications and building hands-on skills that will carry him into a future career as a welder and pipefitter. From restoring vehicles to racing and building cars, Brian’s passion and work ethic truly shine. We’re #McCrackenProud of you, Brian, and excited to see what’s next!
Read his Paducah Sun article here: https://www.paducahsun.com/news/mccrackens-shaffer-builds-future-in-welding-auto-body-work/article_d99a16d7-f5bf-557d-b516-931e8ba3b24c.html
🎶 KMEA 1st District All-District Band Weekend 2026 🎶
McCracken County High School is proud of our band students who auditioned for the KMEA 1st District All-District Band! This is an outstanding opportunity, and we commend our Mustangs for their dedication, talent, and hard work.
Congratulations to our band students for representing MCHS with pride—great job, Mustangs!
McCracken County High School is proud of our band students who auditioned for the KMEA 1st District All-District Band! This is an outstanding opportunity, and we commend our Mustangs for their dedication, talent, and hard work.
Congratulations to our band students for representing MCHS with pride—great job, Mustangs!
Mustang Weekly Update
1/12 - 1/17
1/12 - 1/17
Rotary Students of the Month for January!
McCracken Seniors: Mason Atnip, Macy Butler, and Cameron Sullivan.
These students were selected by MCHS faculty and have the opportunity to attend the Rotary Club meetings during their designated month. We're thrilled to have Mason, Macy, and Cameron represent McCracken County High School this January #McCrackenProud
McCracken Seniors: Mason Atnip, Macy Butler, and Cameron Sullivan.
These students were selected by MCHS faculty and have the opportunity to attend the Rotary Club meetings during their designated month. We're thrilled to have Mason, Macy, and Cameron represent McCracken County High School this January #McCrackenProud
Good luck to the Mustangs Dance Team as they take the floor at the KHSAA State Competition this Sunday! Let's Go, Mustangs!
Good luck to Mustangs Coed Cheer as they compete on Friday, January 9th, at the KHSAA State Competition!
The MCHS All-Girl Cheer team will be competing at the KHSAA State Cheer Competition this weekend! Good Luck!
We were excited to welcome Natalie Elder from Yale University to McCracken County High School today!
During HERD time, our juniors and seniors had the opportunity to sign up and hear firsthand what postsecondary opportunities at Yale can look like. Thank you, Natalie, for taking the time to visit MCHS and for giving our students insight into life at Yale and the possibilities ahead.
Opportunities like this help our Mustangs dream big and plan for the future!
During HERD time, our juniors and seniors had the opportunity to sign up and hear firsthand what postsecondary opportunities at Yale can look like. Thank you, Natalie, for taking the time to visit MCHS and for giving our students insight into life at Yale and the possibilities ahead.
Opportunities like this help our Mustangs dream big and plan for the future!
January is School Board Recognition Month, and at McCracken County High School, we want to take a moment to say thank you! We are grateful for the McCracken County Schools Board of Education members whose leadership, dedication, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact on our Mustangs every day.
Teen Spirit Exhibition at the Yeiser Art Center
Congratulations to Jayda Vaughn for her Third Place Award “Chameleon” mixed media piece. Jayda also won the People’s Choice Award for her Inktober drawing “Rhino”. Lillian Bass won an Honorable Mention for her painting entitled “The Ache of Art”. #McCrackenProud
Congratulations to Jayda Vaughn for her Third Place Award “Chameleon” mixed media piece. Jayda also won the People’s Choice Award for her Inktober drawing “Rhino”. Lillian Bass won an Honorable Mention for her painting entitled “The Ache of Art”. #McCrackenProud
Real-World Learning in Action!
Mr. Garner’s Computer Science classes recently welcomed a special guest speaker from Murray State University! Dr. Michael Ramage spoke with students about the ever-growing field of cybersecurity, sharing insights into careers, challenges, and the importance of protecting data in today’s digital world.
Thank you to Dr. Ramage and Murray State University for connecting our students with real-world expertise!
Mr. Garner’s Computer Science classes recently welcomed a special guest speaker from Murray State University! Dr. Michael Ramage spoke with students about the ever-growing field of cybersecurity, sharing insights into careers, challenges, and the importance of protecting data in today’s digital world.
Thank you to Dr. Ramage and Murray State University for connecting our students with real-world expertise!
The MCHS Media Club had a big night Saturday at the Carson Center for the Performing Arts. They recorded the Paducah Symphony Orchestra's Christmas Concert. They will now spend the week editing the concert in order for it to be shown on WPSD Christmas morning. They had 5 cameras on the event and now Junior Nolen Patterson will put the 56 minute show together using his video editing skills. #McCrackenProud
Pictured: Grace Robinson, Jacob Hollingsworth, Charley Moore, Brayden Doom, Chloe Dalton, and Nolen Patterson.
🍳🏆 Culinary Creativity in Action! 🏆🍳
McCracken County High School culinary students partnered with Rhodes Convenience Stores for a real-world food development challenge—designing a convenience-store-ready breakfast item from concept to cost analysis!
The project culminated in a formal taste testing and focus group, where students presented their final products. Participants sampled each item without discussion until the end to ensure unbiased feedback. Scores from the tasting helped determine which student-created item could be featured as a future “Mustang Café” menu option at Rhodes Convenience Stores.
👏 Congratulations to the winners behind the Sweet & Spicy Maple Burrito: Grace Barragan, Nalayah Mackins, Jakiya Joy, and MarKeese Crittenden.
Their bold creation features maple bacon, maple sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, hashbrowns, and a sweet & spicy maple glaze. 🔥🥓🌯
Huge thanks to Rhodes Convenience Stores for investing in our students and to all MCHS culinary students who showcased incredible creativity, professionalism, and teamwork. We’re so proud of you!
McCracken County High School culinary students partnered with Rhodes Convenience Stores for a real-world food development challenge—designing a convenience-store-ready breakfast item from concept to cost analysis!
The project culminated in a formal taste testing and focus group, where students presented their final products. Participants sampled each item without discussion until the end to ensure unbiased feedback. Scores from the tasting helped determine which student-created item could be featured as a future “Mustang Café” menu option at Rhodes Convenience Stores.
👏 Congratulations to the winners behind the Sweet & Spicy Maple Burrito: Grace Barragan, Nalayah Mackins, Jakiya Joy, and MarKeese Crittenden.
Their bold creation features maple bacon, maple sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, hashbrowns, and a sweet & spicy maple glaze. 🔥🥓🌯
Huge thanks to Rhodes Convenience Stores for investing in our students and to all MCHS culinary students who showcased incredible creativity, professionalism, and teamwork. We’re so proud of you!
Mustangs Weekly Update
12/15 - 12/20
Don't forget - Holiday Spirit Week!
12/15 - 12/20
Don't forget - Holiday Spirit Week!
Save the Date: Sounds of the Season
Join us Monday night, December 15th at 7 PM in the C-Plant Auditorium for an evening of holiday music. Admission is FREE!
Enjoy performances from:
🎺 Concert Band
🥁 Percussion Ensemble
🎼 Symphonic Band
🌬️ Wind Ensemble
🎷 Jazz Band
🎵 Mass Band
Check out the Sounds of the Season Program: https://bit.ly/4pSipPf
Join us Monday night, December 15th at 7 PM in the C-Plant Auditorium for an evening of holiday music. Admission is FREE!
Enjoy performances from:
🎺 Concert Band
🥁 Percussion Ensemble
🎼 Symphonic Band
🌬️ Wind Ensemble
🎷 Jazz Band
🎵 Mass Band
Check out the Sounds of the Season Program: https://bit.ly/4pSipPf
MCHS Senior, Abby Casebier has been named Murray State University’s Teen of the Week! Abby aims to become a speech pathologist so she can empower others to speak with confidence—something she’s deeply passionate about after overcoming her own challenges. She plans to study Communication Disorders at WKU and hopes to return home to serve her community.
Congratulations! We are #McCrackenProud of you, Abby!
Read her Paducah Sun article here: https://bit.ly/48NSTTI
Congratulations! We are #McCrackenProud of you, Abby!
Read her Paducah Sun article here: https://bit.ly/48NSTTI
🎄✨ McCracken County High School is getting into the Holiday Spirit NEXT WEEK! ✨🎄
We’re excited to kick off our Home for the Holidays theme, and we want to see your best festive outfits! From cozy and cute to bright and bold—bring the holiday cheer, Mustangs!
Monday 12/15: Mom's Matching Christmas Jammies
Tuesday 12/16: All I Want for Christmas
Wednesday 12/17: Cousin Eddie's Christmas Party
Thursday 12/18: Christmas Card Pics
Friday 12/19: My Mom Made Me Wear It
