Our AP Psychology students put their creativity and knowledge of the brain on display with their Iconic Brain Projects! From artistic details to original concepts, these projects were truly one-of-a-kind.
🏆 Most Artistic: Elise Huang
💡 Most Original Concept: Malakai Fulfer
⭐ Most Iconic Brain: Jonathon Boggs
A big congratulations to all of our AP Psychology students for their hard work, creativity, and dedication!
⛳️🏆 MUSTANG GOLF | TOP 5 IN THE STATE!
The Mustangs finished the 2026 KHSAA Boys State Golf Championship with a 5th-place finish, posting a team score of 623!
State Championship Individual Results:
⛳ Jack Farmery – 29th (152)
⛳ Evan Hack – 32nd (153)
⛳ Brently Gregory – 53rd (157)
⛳ Peyton Courtney – 60th (161)
⛳ Cooper Webb – 82nd (172)
Congratulations to our players and coaches on an outstanding season!
Katelyn's dedication to academics, leadership, and community service is just one example of the amazing things our Mustangs are accomplishing both inside and outside the classroom!
We are #McCrackenProud of Katelyn and excited to see what the future holds for her!
Check out her feature in The Paducah Sun to learn more about her accomplishments and future goals!
A special thank you to Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 184 for supporting the Welding Program at McCracken County High School! Their generosity and partnership are helping provide our students with valuable hands-on learning, career-ready skills, and opportunities for their future.
We are proud to have a community that believes in our students and supports the programs that prepare them for what comes next.
Thank you, Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 184, for investing in Mustang Nation!
Congrats to Senior Jaiden Harris, Golden Ticket Winner of the Week!
MCHS faculty and staff give Golden Tickets to recognize students who make positive choices and represent our Mustang expectations. A special thank you to Marco’s Pizza and Texas Roadhouse for generously providing gift certificates for our winner!
We also want to give a special shout-out to Mrs. Kristy Griffith and Mrs. Christina Looper for submitting the most Golden Tickets in September!
As a thank-you for helping us recognize and encourage our students, they will each receive a gift card from Oscar’s Taco Shop and a gift from Texas Roadhouse!
We are proud of current MCHS senior Lucia Martin, who attended Georgetown University’s Foreign Policy Academy this summer as part of the Hoya Summer High School Sessions.
Through lectures, simulations, group discussions, embassy visits, and presentations from policymakers and industry leaders, Lucia explored U.S. foreign policy and international relations while experiencing hands-on learning in Washington, D.C.
At MCHS, we love celebrating the incredible things our students are doing while also sharing opportunities that may inspire others to explore new experiences beyond the classroom.
Interested in Hoya’s High School Summer Sessions at Georgetown University? Check out their website to learn more about the programs and opportunities available.
Way to represent Mustang Nation, Lucia!
https://summer.georgetown.edu/
Last week, Freshman Academy students kicked off their program and pathway exploration with Welding and Electrical, giving students an up-close look at the skills, opportunities, and careers connected to each field. They heard from current MCHS students and teachers, learned about course sequences and certification opportunities, participated in hands-on activities, and connected with industry professionals to learn more about real-world careers in each field.
And this is just the beginning! Throughout the year, students in the Freshman Academy will continue exploring the many pathways available at MCHS as they begin thinking about the opportunities that best fit their interests, strengths, and future goals.
Big THANK YOU to our Panel Speakers for Welding and Electrical Career Exploration Week:
Eric DeFew, Training Coordinator for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 184 JAC
Hector Rojas, Construction Manager-Paducah for Beltline Electric
Jarrod Shadowen, Training Director for Paducah Electrical JATC
Congratulations to MCHS senior Sophie Schoot, named the Associated General Contractors of Western Kentucky’s Technical Centers Student of the Week!
Sophie is completing the carpentry program at the Paducah Area Technology Center, where she has stood out for her work ethic, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn. She also earned first place in a SkillsUSA cabinetmaking and design competition where she designed and constructed her own makeup vanity!
After graduation, Sophie plans to double major in business and construction management, with hopes of managing large construction projects and eventually starting her own business.
We are proud of you, Sophie!
We’re glad to have Executive Principal Jonathan Smith back at MCHS this week, but we’re also incredibly proud that he had the opportunity to represent our school as part of the 2026 Paducah Chamber DC Fly-In Delegation!
Having our principal included in this important community initiative means that McCracken County High School—and most importantly, our students—had a voice in conversations about the future of Paducah and McCracken County.
We are proud to partner with the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce and even prouder that MCHS was invited to be part of this work. Strong schools and strong communities go hand in hand, and opportunities like this help us continue building connections that can open doors for our students—today and long after graduation.
We’re excited about the future of Paducah-McCracken County, excited about the future of our students, and committed to doing our part to make a difference in both.
We are proud to have MCHS represented. Even prouder that our students are at the heart of why we’re there.
Photo: Executive Principal Jonathan Smith and MCPS Chief Academic Officer Jon Reid
9/27 - 10/3
Congrats to Senior Macey McDowell, Golden Ticket Winner of the Week!
MCHS faculty and staff give Golden Tickets to recognize students for making positive choices and representing our Mustang expectations.
🍕 A special thank you to Marco’s Pizza for generously providing gift certificates for our winners!
A group of McCracken culinary students recently attended a food vendor expo, where they sampled breakfast, snack, and lunch options that meet federal school nutrition guidelines.
From ramen to barbecue to breakfast egg rolls, students tasted a variety of potential menu items and shared their feedback—helping make school meals both nutritious and something students can actually get excited about!
We’re wrapping up our August Academy Students of the Month by celebrating the outstanding students from The Academy of Technology, Business, and Hospitality!
Congratulations to our August honorees:
⭐ 10th Grade: Violet Bergman & Micah Shirley
⭐ 11th Grade: Chloe Dalton & Desmond Hill
⭐ 12th Grade: Izzy Bonnell & Sam Lynn
We’re proud to recognize these Mustangs for the hard work, leadership, positive attitude, and commitment they bring to their Academy and our school community.
Congratulations, Mustangs!
These Mustangs were recognized for their hard work, leadership, positive attitude, and the way they represented their academy during the first month of school.
Congratulations to our August honorees:
10th Grade: Lucy Farmery & Collin Mitchell
11th Grade: Taylor Partin & Griffin Strout
12th Grade: Charlee Taylor & Jewelious Farmer
We are proud to celebrate these students as part of this new Academies of McCracken County tradition!
Next up, we’re celebrating our outstanding students from the Academy of Agriculture, Engineering, and Skilled Trades!
These Mustangs were recognized for their hard work, leadership, positive attitude, and commitment to making their academy stronger.
Congratulations to our honorees!
10th Grade: Chloe Beavers & Chayton Dwyer
11th Grade: Anna Hammonds & Holden Hagan
12th Grade: Amelia Hutchison & Chris Luciano
We are proud to celebrate these students and all they bring to The Academies of McCracken County!
Strong Schools. Strong Community. Strong Future.
We know it’s almost the end of September, but we couldn’t let the month get away without recognizing the students who kicked off this brand-new tradition as our Academy Students of the Month!
We’re starting with our Freshman Academy and celebrating students who stood out during the first month of school for their hard work, positive attitude, leadership, and Mustang spirit.
Congratulations to our August honorees!
Pinnacle: Januari Burnett, Chance Bryant
Summitt: Sarah Marcum, Alex Petersen
Zenith: Charley Saladino, Quincy Newbern
Spanish 1 students have been learning the Spanish alphabet. After practicing the letters and their pronunciation, they took it to the next level by spelling the letters in human form!
It’s a fun, hands-on way to reinforce pronunciation, letter recognition, and teamwork while bringing Spanish to life in the classroom.
¡Buen trabajo, Mustangs!
McCracken Seniors: Sam Dobson, Zek Dossett, and Jake Thaggard.
These students were selected by MCHS faculty and have the opportunity to attend the Rotary Club of Paducah meetings during their designated month. This recognition celebrates students who demonstrate strong character, leadership, service, and a commitment to excellence both in and out of the classroom.
Congratulations, Mustangs! We are proud of you and the way you represent MCHS!
Last week, our Mustangs spent time learning what it means to be an informed and engaged citizen.
During Senior HERD, students received important information about voter registration, Selective Service, jury duty, and income taxes. Our 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students learned more about the required high school civics exam. Students also took part in a special Constitution Day activity on Thursday, September 17.
Thanks to Senior Grant Seaton, who organized a Voter Registration Drive, students who will be 18 by Kentucky’s November 3 General Election also had the opportunity to register to vote.
A big thank you to Mr. Drake Williams and our Social Studies Department for helping students better understand the responsibilities, opportunities, and importance of being engaged citizens!
9/21 - 9/26
