🍳🏆 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
🎬 Last week, Mrs. Griffith’s Film Studies class had an amazing opportunity to learn from a pro! Chelsea Adewunmi, VP of Development (Nonfiction) at Harper Road Films, shared her insights on careers in TV and film with both MCHS and Murray State students.
Her impressive credits include Goliath (PBS), Salt (PBS), Seen & Heard: The History of Black TV (HBO), and The Me You Can’t See (Apple TV). She also gave tips on breaking into the film industry and highlighted careers students might not have known existed. #OpportUNITY
🎄✨ Join us for Crimson Christmas! ✨🎄
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of dance, drama, and music—a showcase of incredible Mustang talent that’s sure to make your season bright!
Wednesday, 12/10 • 7:00 PM
📍 CPlant Performing Arts Center
🎟 Admission: FREE
Don’t miss this magical Mustang tradition!
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of dance, drama, and music—a showcase of incredible Mustang talent that’s sure to make your season bright!
Wednesday, 12/10 • 7:00 PM
📍 CPlant Performing Arts Center
🎟 Admission: FREE
Don’t miss this magical Mustang tradition!
Congratulations to the following seniors for their accomplishments and signing college scholarships!
Kendrick Dunning - Baseball - John A Logan College
Will Fox - Baseball - University of Louisville
Joshua Penrod - Baseball - John A Logan College
Caden Kern - Baseball - John A Logan College
Grant Vinyard - Baseball - Wabash Valley College
Landon Hunt - Golf - Murray State University
Tanner Kight - Golf - Kentucky Wesleyan College
Dallas Vinson - Golf - Monmouth University
Macy Butler - Softball - Oklahoma Baptist University
Ava Knight - Softball - Union University
Alyssa Knight - Softball - Union University
Olivia Lee - Softball - Mineral Area College
Addley Leidecker - Softball - Frontier Community College
Kiera Tynes - Girls Soccer - Kentucky Wesleyan College
Penny Kirkham - Volleyball - University of Tennessee at Martin
Kendrick Dunning - Baseball - John A Logan College
Will Fox - Baseball - University of Louisville
Joshua Penrod - Baseball - John A Logan College
Caden Kern - Baseball - John A Logan College
Grant Vinyard - Baseball - Wabash Valley College
Landon Hunt - Golf - Murray State University
Tanner Kight - Golf - Kentucky Wesleyan College
Dallas Vinson - Golf - Monmouth University
Macy Butler - Softball - Oklahoma Baptist University
Ava Knight - Softball - Union University
Alyssa Knight - Softball - Union University
Olivia Lee - Softball - Mineral Area College
Addley Leidecker - Softball - Frontier Community College
Kiera Tynes - Girls Soccer - Kentucky Wesleyan College
Penny Kirkham - Volleyball - University of Tennessee at Martin
Scarf in the Park - All Girl Cheer is spreading some holiday warmth! They are collecting scarves, gloves, hats, and socks for our community. Students: drop off your donations at the student entrance doors each morning starting TOMORROW through WINTER BREAK. (12/9 - 12/19)
At The Kentucky Art Education Association 80th Fall Conference at Bellarmine University, our McCracken County High School Mustangs made us incredibly proud!
🥉 Delaney Green — 3rd Place in 3-D Art
🏅 Layla Nichols — Honorable Mention for her 2-D Inktober artwork
🏅 Audrey Richards — Honorable Mention in 3-D Art
Please join us in congratulating these talented artists! Way to represent MCHS! #McCrackenProud
🥉 Delaney Green — 3rd Place in 3-D Art
🏅 Layla Nichols — Honorable Mention for her 2-D Inktober artwork
🏅 Audrey Richards — Honorable Mention in 3-D Art
Please join us in congratulating these talented artists! Way to represent MCHS! #McCrackenProud
Mustang Weekly Update
12/8 - 12/13
12/8 - 12/13
Mark Your Calendars, Mustangs!
Join us for an evening of beautiful music at the MCHS Orchestra Holiday Concert! Our talented student musicians have been working hard to bring the magic of the season to the stage.
📅 December 18
📍 MCHS CPlant Auditorium
⏰ 7:30 PM
Come support our McCracken Music Department and enjoy a night of festive performances that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit! #McCrackenProud
Join us for an evening of beautiful music at the MCHS Orchestra Holiday Concert! Our talented student musicians have been working hard to bring the magic of the season to the stage.
📅 December 18
📍 MCHS CPlant Auditorium
⏰ 7:30 PM
Come support our McCracken Music Department and enjoy a night of festive performances that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit! #McCrackenProud
Last week, JAG students had the honor of hearing from Reese Bell, a 2022 MCHS graduate and current First Class Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Cadet Bell visited as part of USMA’s hometown outreach program, sharing his experiences and offering insight into service academies and military pathways. He credits MCHS for preparing him well and is excited to give back to his home school. Thank you, Cadet Bell, for inspiring our Mustangs and highlighting another incredible post-secondary option! #McCrackenProud
Mustang Weekly Update
12/1 - 12/6
12/1 - 12/6
Thank you to the Yeiser Art Center for featuring our talented Mustang artist! We are #McCrackenProud to see our students’ creativity showcased in our community.
If you haven’t visited the exhibition yet, there’s still time!
Exhibition Dates: Nov. 15 – Dec. 7
Reception: Dec. 7 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stop by, enjoy the artwork, and support our incredible young artist!
If you haven’t visited the exhibition yet, there’s still time!
Exhibition Dates: Nov. 15 – Dec. 7
Reception: Dec. 7 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Stop by, enjoy the artwork, and support our incredible young artist!
On Friday, November 14th, McCracken County High School HOSA competed at the Southwest Kentucky Regional Conference. Over 400 students competed in 23 events and attended hands on educational symposiums. Below are the results. Congratulations, MCHS HOSA!
CERT Skills
Jada Cornelius - 1st place
Jade Cornelius - 1st place
Maddy ledgerwood - 2nd place
Jeremiah Wilson - 2nd place
Clinical Laboratory Science
Ashvi Patel - 1st place
Sam Dobson - 2nd place
Brynleigh Sullivan - 3rd place
World Health Diversities and Disparities
Ansh Shah - 1st place
Epidemiology
Penny Kirkham - 1st place
Elise Huang - 2nd place
Health Informatics
Charles Beckner - 3rd place
Addilyn Hobbs - Top 5
HOSA BOWL (team event)
Mallory Turner, Annie Pirtle, Grace Roberts, & Abigail Roberts - Top 5
Mariah West, Claire Felker, Drew Birman, & Kennedy Williams - Top 5
Human Growth & Development
Riya Patel - 2nd place
Rachel Joles - Top 5
Medical Mathematics
Caroline Roberts- 1st place
Om Patel - 2nd place
Medical Assisting
Donteona Shumpert - 2nd place
Jaiden Herzog - 3rd place
Medical Law and Ethics
Lauren Bundren - 1st Place
Angel Patel - Top 5
Medical Spelling
Phoenix Norment - 3rd place
Medical Terminology
Madelyn Shelby - Top 5
Nursing Assisting
Meimei Manea - 2nd Place
Lily Gaugler - Top 5
Pathophysiology
Aurora Sanders - 2nd place
Zek Dossett - Top 5
Pharmacology
Ella Dehart - 2nd place
Kylar Scott - 3rd place
Pharmacy Science
Addy Richards - 1st place
Madeline Pierce - Top 5
Phlebotomy
Brooklin Preston - Top 5
Biotechnology
Camryn Rodgers - 1st place
Sloan Arnold - 2nd Place
Behavioral Health
Brennen Hartman - 2nd place
Gavin Schooley - 3rd place
Emergency Medical Technician:
Ella Kyle & Aislynn Sullivan - 2nd place
Harper Barabas & Warren Sheppard - 3rd place
CERT Skills
Jada Cornelius - 1st place
Jade Cornelius - 1st place
Maddy ledgerwood - 2nd place
Jeremiah Wilson - 2nd place
Clinical Laboratory Science
Ashvi Patel - 1st place
Sam Dobson - 2nd place
Brynleigh Sullivan - 3rd place
World Health Diversities and Disparities
Ansh Shah - 1st place
Epidemiology
Penny Kirkham - 1st place
Elise Huang - 2nd place
Health Informatics
Charles Beckner - 3rd place
Addilyn Hobbs - Top 5
HOSA BOWL (team event)
Mallory Turner, Annie Pirtle, Grace Roberts, & Abigail Roberts - Top 5
Mariah West, Claire Felker, Drew Birman, & Kennedy Williams - Top 5
Human Growth & Development
Riya Patel - 2nd place
Rachel Joles - Top 5
Medical Mathematics
Caroline Roberts- 1st place
Om Patel - 2nd place
Medical Assisting
Donteona Shumpert - 2nd place
Jaiden Herzog - 3rd place
Medical Law and Ethics
Lauren Bundren - 1st Place
Angel Patel - Top 5
Medical Spelling
Phoenix Norment - 3rd place
Medical Terminology
Madelyn Shelby - Top 5
Nursing Assisting
Meimei Manea - 2nd Place
Lily Gaugler - Top 5
Pathophysiology
Aurora Sanders - 2nd place
Zek Dossett - Top 5
Pharmacology
Ella Dehart - 2nd place
Kylar Scott - 3rd place
Pharmacy Science
Addy Richards - 1st place
Madeline Pierce - Top 5
Phlebotomy
Brooklin Preston - Top 5
Biotechnology
Camryn Rodgers - 1st place
Sloan Arnold - 2nd Place
Behavioral Health
Brennen Hartman - 2nd place
Gavin Schooley - 3rd place
Emergency Medical Technician:
Ella Kyle & Aislynn Sullivan - 2nd place
Harper Barabas & Warren Sheppard - 3rd place
The Superstar Bus Award has been presented for several years and recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding behavior on the bus. Each month, bus drivers can nominate students who consistently show respect, kindness, and responsibility during their rides.
Bus Driver Scott Parmer has recently has nominated two MCHS students for the award:
Urijah Williams – for being respectful and following directions on the bus.
Gracie Griffin – for always being cheerful, positive, and respectful of those around her.
Congratulations to both students for their excellent behavior and leadership! #McCrackenProud
Bus Driver Scott Parmer has recently has nominated two MCHS students for the award:
Urijah Williams – for being respectful and following directions on the bus.
Gracie Griffin – for always being cheerful, positive, and respectful of those around her.
Congratulations to both students for their excellent behavior and leadership! #McCrackenProud
Congratulations to Mrs. Lang’s AP Seminar students!
Our 2024–2025 AP Seminar class recently celebrated a major achievement. As part of the Advanced Kentucky Program, each student who passed received a $100 check for their hard work and success. The class celebrated together with cupcakes and Mustang pride!
Our 2024–2025 AP Seminar class recently celebrated a major achievement. As part of the Advanced Kentucky Program, each student who passed received a $100 check for their hard work and success. The class celebrated together with cupcakes and Mustang pride!
Congratulations to Aiden Armstrong, the first student from McCracken County High School to be selected for the KMEA All-State Orchestra!
Aiden has studied violin privately since 7th grade, served as first chair in the Paducah Symphony All-District Honor Orchestra, participated in marching band for three years, and balances all of this with working HVAC during school breaks. His dedication, talent, and hard work make him a true standout in our district!
We are so proud of this historic milestone for Aiden and our growing orchestra program!
Aiden has studied violin privately since 7th grade, served as first chair in the Paducah Symphony All-District Honor Orchestra, participated in marching band for three years, and balances all of this with working HVAC during school breaks. His dedication, talent, and hard work make him a true standout in our district!
We are so proud of this historic milestone for Aiden and our growing orchestra program!
McCracken County High School is proud to announce outstanding performance results from the 2024–2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment, reflecting the exceptional work of our students, teachers, administrators, and support staff.
We are also excited to share that McCracken County High School is a Blue-Ranked School for the 2nd year in a row!
Congratulations to our incredible Mustangs—teachers, students, parents, and community—for your hard work, support, and commitment to excellence. This achievement belongs to ALL of us!
We are also excited to share that McCracken County High School is a Blue-Ranked School for the 2nd year in a row!
Congratulations to our incredible Mustangs—teachers, students, parents, and community—for your hard work, support, and commitment to excellence. This achievement belongs to ALL of us!
