⛳️ Mustangs Make History!
McCracken County High School hosted its first-ever Boys Golf Invitational on July 27 at Rolling Hills Country Club, welcoming 70 golfers!
McCracken A finished first overall with an even-par 288. Jack Farmery also earned first place individually with a 5-under 67, while Evan Hack finished second with a 2-under 70. McCracken B placed fifth, and McCracken C finished eighth.
Congratulations to all of our golfers on a great day of competition and growth! Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting our boys and girls golf programs.
For more results and updates throughout the season, follow the McCracken County Golf Facebook page!
McCracken County High School hosted its first-ever Boys Golf Invitational on July 27 at Rolling Hills Country Club, welcoming 70 golfers!
McCracken A finished first overall with an even-par 288. Jack Farmery also earned first place individually with a 5-under 67, while Evan Hack finished second with a 2-under 70. McCracken B placed fifth, and McCracken C finished eighth.
Congratulations to all of our golfers on a great day of competition and growth! Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting our boys and girls golf programs.
For more results and updates throughout the season, follow the McCracken County Golf Facebook page!
A big THANK YOU to our local business and community partners for supporting MCHS during in-person registration last week!
Paducah Power System, Church 0419, and Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation generously provided meals for our staff during busy registration days. Their kindness allowed our team to remain on campus and focused on welcoming and assisting our students and families. We truly appreciate your kindness and continued support of McCracken County High School!
STRONG SCHOOLS. STRONG COMMUNITY. STRONG FUTURE.
Paducah Power System, Church 0419, and Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation generously provided meals for our staff during busy registration days. Their kindness allowed our team to remain on campus and focused on welcoming and assisting our students and families. We truly appreciate your kindness and continued support of McCracken County High School!
STRONG SCHOOLS. STRONG COMMUNITY. STRONG FUTURE.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Freshman Orientation Night! We loved welcoming our newest students and families to McCracken County High School. We are excited for an amazing year with the Class of 2030! Welcome to Mustang Nation!
🏆 National Recognition for MCHS FCCLA! 🏆
MCHS FCCLA recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for the National Leadership Conference, where students competed in several STAR Events.
Congratulations to Kaci Davis, who placed 3rd in the nation in National Programs in Action! Kaci created and donated multiple sensory bins to local childcare centers.
Congratulations also to Alaina Ramsey, who placed 6th in the nation in Career Investigation after researching a variety of law-related careers.
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing MCHS on the national stage!
MCHS FCCLA recently traveled to Washington, D.C., for the National Leadership Conference, where students competed in several STAR Events.
Congratulations to Kaci Davis, who placed 3rd in the nation in National Programs in Action! Kaci created and donated multiple sensory bins to local childcare centers.
Congratulations also to Alaina Ramsey, who placed 6th in the nation in Career Investigation after researching a variety of law-related careers.
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing MCHS on the national stage!
Freshman Orientation is tonight from 5:00–7:00 PM at McCracken County High School. We’re excited to meet our newest Mustangs and help you get ready for a great school year!
Please enter through the main doors and report to the Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Arena.
Please enter through the main doors and report to the Strawberry Hills Pharmacy Arena.
Mustang Nation: In-Person Registration
Juniors: July 22 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mustang Nation: In-Person Registration
Sophomores: July 21 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sophomores: July 21 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Mustang Nation: In-Person Registration starts tomorrow!
Seniors: July 20 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Seniors: July 20 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Congratulations to McCracken tennis players Luke Braboy and Holden Hagan on outstanding performances at the Joe Creason Kentucky State Championship in Louisville!
🎾 Luke Braboy placed 3rd
🎾 Holden Hagan placed 4th
Both competed in the 18U A Division Singles Tournament and represented McCracken extremely well. Congrats!
🎾 Luke Braboy placed 3rd
🎾 Holden Hagan placed 4th
Both competed in the 18U A Division Singles Tournament and represented McCracken extremely well. Congrats!
Mustang Nation: In-Person Registration is Next Week!
We are excited to welcome our students and families back! Be sure to review the registration dates and important information before arriving.
✅ Reminder: Online registration must be completed before attending in-person registration.
Complete your registration through the Campus Parent Portal:
🔗 https://mccrackencpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/.../registra...
Let’s get ready for an amazing school year. We can’t wait to see you!
Seniors: July 20 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sophomores: July 21 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Juniors: July 22 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Freshman Orientation: July 23 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
New Students: July 24 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
We are excited to welcome our students and families back! Be sure to review the registration dates and important information before arriving.
✅ Reminder: Online registration must be completed before attending in-person registration.
Complete your registration through the Campus Parent Portal:
🔗 https://mccrackencpsky.sites.thrillshare.com/.../registra...
Let’s get ready for an amazing school year. We can’t wait to see you!
Seniors: July 20 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sophomores: July 21 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Juniors: July 22 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Freshman Orientation: July 23 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
New Students: July 24 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Be a part of Mustang Nation! We’re looking for dedicated educators to join McCracken County High School and help our students learn, grow, and prepare for success beyond graduation.
We are currently hiring teachers for:
⚡ Electrical
🩺 Health Science
🧬 Biology
📚 Social Studies / Freshman Academy
📍 Learn more and apply at: https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
We are currently hiring teachers for:
⚡ Electrical
🩺 Health Science
🧬 Biology
📚 Social Studies / Freshman Academy
📍 Learn more and apply at: https://mccracken.schoolspring.com
You’ll find McCracken County High School Media students—both current and former—all over the field at Paducah Chiefs games this summer!
Aidan DeFrance ’26 is serving as the current play-by-play announcer for both home and away games. You can hear his calls on 99.5 The Fan! While at MCHS, Aidan served as an announcer for our athletic teams before joining Eric Chumbler for broadcasts at the end of basketball season and then for baseball and softball.
Chloe Dalton, junior, and Lily Hegg ’26 are serving as the Chiefs’ photography interns! They are capturing photos on and off the field for social media and more.
Kane Hulen, senior, is serving as a Fan Experience Intern, helping bring the fun to life before, during, and after the game!
We are proud to see our Media students gaining real-world experience and representing MCHS!. Check out their work in person or on Instagram and Facebook by following the Paducah Chiefs!
Aidan DeFrance ’26 is serving as the current play-by-play announcer for both home and away games. You can hear his calls on 99.5 The Fan! While at MCHS, Aidan served as an announcer for our athletic teams before joining Eric Chumbler for broadcasts at the end of basketball season and then for baseball and softball.
Chloe Dalton, junior, and Lily Hegg ’26 are serving as the Chiefs’ photography interns! They are capturing photos on and off the field for social media and more.
Kane Hulen, senior, is serving as a Fan Experience Intern, helping bring the fun to life before, during, and after the game!
We are proud to see our Media students gaining real-world experience and representing MCHS!. Check out their work in person or on Instagram and Facebook by following the Paducah Chiefs!
Congratulations to Miss McCracken County Fair 2026, Anna Grace Everett! We know you will represent our community with poise, kindness, and Mustang pride. Congratulations on this exciting honor!
McCracken County High School’s front office will be closed this week as our building undergoes cleaning and floor waxing.
Please also note that Friday, July 3, is the Independence Day holiday observance.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as our custodial team works diligently to prepare the building for the upcoming school year.
Please also note that Friday, July 3, is the Independence Day holiday observance.
We appreciate your understanding and patience as our custodial team works diligently to prepare the building for the upcoming school year.
Congratulations to the McCracken Mane Tale Yearbook staff on their outstanding award-winning work! We are incredibly proud of these talented student journalists, photographers, designers, and editors who have dedicated countless hours to capturing the memories, stories, and spirit of McCracken County High School. Their hard work, creativity, and commitment to excellence have earned well-deserved recognition. A special congratulations to their teacher and advisor, Mrs. Stephanie Rathgeber!
🔧⚙️ Congratulations to Ethan Dillon on being selected for the prestigious 2026 Summer Engineering Exploration KAMP (SEEK) at the University of Kentucky!
SEEK is a highly competitive residential program that gives rising seniors the opportunity to explore civil engineering through hands-on projects, field experiences, mentorship, and interactions with industry professionals.
We are proud of Ethan for earning this outstanding opportunity and representing MCHS in the next generation of STEM leaders!
Additional Information about SEEK: https://civil.engr.uky.edu/seek
SEEK is a highly competitive residential program that gives rising seniors the opportunity to explore civil engineering through hands-on projects, field experiences, mentorship, and interactions with industry professionals.
We are proud of Ethan for earning this outstanding opportunity and representing MCHS in the next generation of STEM leaders!
Additional Information about SEEK: https://civil.engr.uky.edu/seek
🎭🏆 SEVEN Bradley Awards for MCHS Theatre! 🏆🎭
McCracken County High School's production of Oklahoma! earned statewide recognition at the Kentucky Performing Arts Bradley Awards, bringing home:
⭐ Outstanding Technical Execution
⭐ Outstanding Dance Execution
⭐ Outstanding Ensemble Performance
⭐ Best Supporting Actor – Emmett Rathgeber
⭐ Best Supporting Actress – Clara Pierce
⭐ Best Leading Actor – Jack Nelson
⭐ Best Overall Musical Production
Congratulations to all of our talented students, directors, musicians, and crew members!
A special congratulations to Jack Nelson, who will represent Kentucky and Southern Indiana at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards) in New York City this summer! 🎉
McCracken County High School's production of Oklahoma! earned statewide recognition at the Kentucky Performing Arts Bradley Awards, bringing home:
⭐ Outstanding Technical Execution
⭐ Outstanding Dance Execution
⭐ Outstanding Ensemble Performance
⭐ Best Supporting Actor – Emmett Rathgeber
⭐ Best Supporting Actress – Clara Pierce
⭐ Best Leading Actor – Jack Nelson
⭐ Best Overall Musical Production
Congratulations to all of our talented students, directors, musicians, and crew members!
A special congratulations to Jack Nelson, who will represent Kentucky and Southern Indiana at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmy Awards) in New York City this summer! 🎉
☀️ Summer Office Hours at McCracken County High School ☀️
The MCHS Front Office will be open throughout the summer:
📅 Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📅 Friday: 8:00 AM – Noon
Please note that the office will be closed in observance of the following holidays: June 19 and July 3.
📚 Missed a Final Exam?
Students who were unable to complete a final exam may report to the front office to make up exams:
📝 June 1–12
⏰ 8:00 AM – Noon
The MCHS Front Office will be open throughout the summer:
📅 Monday–Thursday: 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📅 Friday: 8:00 AM – Noon
Please note that the office will be closed in observance of the following holidays: June 19 and July 3.
📚 Missed a Final Exam?
Students who were unable to complete a final exam may report to the front office to make up exams:
📝 June 1–12
⏰ 8:00 AM – Noon
Congratulations to the Lady Mustang Softball Team and Mustang Baseball Team on becoming 2026 District Champions! ⚾️🏆
Follow McCracken County Mustangs and Lady Mustangs Sports Updates on Facebook for continued postseason coverage and updates!
Follow McCracken County Mustangs and Lady Mustangs Sports Updates on Facebook for continued postseason coverage and updates!
McCracken County High School is proud to be recognized by the West Kentucky Education Cooperative during their "Recognition Road Trip" for our work in supporting students through strong social-emotional-behavioral systems.
We were honored to receive a banner recognizing our commitment to PBIS implementation and our ongoing efforts to build systems that support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral success. Congratulations to our PBIS Leadership Team for accepting this award!
Thank you to our administrators, teachers, and staff for the hard work, collaboration, and dedication shown each day to create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment for all students.
We were honored to receive a banner recognizing our commitment to PBIS implementation and our ongoing efforts to build systems that support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral success. Congratulations to our PBIS Leadership Team for accepting this award!
Thank you to our administrators, teachers, and staff for the hard work, collaboration, and dedication shown each day to create a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment for all students.
