Today, MCHS Educators Rising students explored the many opportunities available through Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College as they prepare for future careers in education. Students toured campuses, connected with current students, and met with professors to learn more about the next steps toward becoming outstanding educators.
Join us for an evening celebrating the incredible creativity and hard work of our AP Art students:
📅 Friday, May 15
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Clemmons Fine Arts Center
This is a free event with light refreshments, and everyone is welcome—bring your friends and family! Come as you are and enjoy a special end-of-year celebration of student artistry. Our students have been eagerly anticipating this night and would love to see familiar faces from our school community.
Can’t make the reception? No problem! The show will be on display starting Tuesday, May 5, so you can stop by and view the artwork anytime leading up to the event.
📅 Friday, May 15
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Clemmons Fine Arts Center
This is a free event with light refreshments, and everyone is welcome—bring your friends and family! Come as you are and enjoy a special end-of-year celebration of student artistry. Our students have been eagerly anticipating this night and would love to see familiar faces from our school community.
Can’t make the reception? No problem! The show will be on display starting Tuesday, May 5, so you can stop by and view the artwork anytime leading up to the event.
Sophomores and Juniors - It is a big testing week! Charge your Chromebook!
Mustang Weekly Update
5/4 - 5/9
Mustang Weekly Update
5/4 - 5/9
We are proud to celebrate our McCracken County High School FBLA students who placed in the Top 4 at the Kentucky State FBLA Competition and have officially qualified for the National FBLA Competition!
Congratulations to:
• Nolan Goode & Luke Whiteside – 4th Place, Data Analysis
• Ansh Shah – 3rd Place, Marketing
• Katelyn Dillon – 3rd Place, Financial Planning
• Warren Sheppard – 3rd Place, Business Law
• Charlie Beckner – 2nd Place, Management Information Systems
Way to go, Mustangs!
Congratulations to:
• Nolan Goode & Luke Whiteside – 4th Place, Data Analysis
• Ansh Shah – 3rd Place, Marketing
• Katelyn Dillon – 3rd Place, Financial Planning
• Warren Sheppard – 3rd Place, Business Law
• Charlie Beckner – 2nd Place, Management Information Systems
Way to go, Mustangs!
Happy National Principals Day!
Today we proudly celebrate and thank our incredible principal, Mr. Jonathan Smith—our very own Coach Smith—for all that he does each and every day for the students and staff of McCracken County High School. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make on our students and staff each day. We appreciate you, Coach Smith! #SelfiesWithSmith
Today we proudly celebrate and thank our incredible principal, Mr. Jonathan Smith—our very own Coach Smith—for all that he does each and every day for the students and staff of McCracken County High School. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the positive impact you make on our students and staff each day. We appreciate you, Coach Smith! #SelfiesWithSmith
🎓🧁 Fridays are a little sweeter for our McCracken County High School seniors! Thank you to Murray State University for helping us celebrate our seniors and make these final weeks even more memorable. Seniors: We are so proud of each and every one of you and can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next!
A group of McCracken County High School history students, selected by their teachers, had the opportunity to attend the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Forum this week—the first of three events in the Chamber’s Public Policy Spring Mini Series.
Students heard from U.S. Senate Democratic candidates Charles Booker, Amy McGrath, and Leader Pamela Stevenson, as they discussed key issues impacting our region. The forum gave students a firsthand look at the political process as candidates responded to questions before a live audience.
Experiences like this help our students connect classroom learning to real-world conversations and civic engagement. We’re proud of these Mustangs for taking part in such a meaningful opportunity!
Students heard from U.S. Senate Democratic candidates Charles Booker, Amy McGrath, and Leader Pamela Stevenson, as they discussed key issues impacting our region. The forum gave students a firsthand look at the political process as candidates responded to questions before a live audience.
Experiences like this help our students connect classroom learning to real-world conversations and civic engagement. We’re proud of these Mustangs for taking part in such a meaningful opportunity!
Big congratulations to MCHS’s own Miles Woodfork, named the UK HealthCare Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Male Player of the Month for April! 🏀 Miles was a key leader on the court, helping lead the team to a historic No. 7 state ranking—the highest in school history. His talent, work ethic, and leadership continue to set the standard. Way to go, Miles!
KSA begins next week for our Sophomore and Junior students at McCracken County High School!
McCracken County High School students Andrew Byrne and Brynleigh Sullivan have been accepted into the prestigious The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky Class of 2028!
This highly competitive program, located on the campus of Western Kentucky University, provides students with the opportunity to complete their final two years of high school while earning college credit and engaging in advanced STEM learning.
We are incredibly proud of Andrew and Brynleigh for this outstanding achievement!
🔗 Read the full press release here: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2851279
This highly competitive program, located on the campus of Western Kentucky University, provides students with the opportunity to complete their final two years of high school while earning college credit and engaging in advanced STEM learning.
We are incredibly proud of Andrew and Brynleigh for this outstanding achievement!
🔗 Read the full press release here: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2851279
Big congratulations to West Kentucky Star April Teacher of the Month, Mr. Drake Williams!
McCracken County High School is proud to celebrate Mr. Williams on this well-deserved recognition. A dedicated social studies teacher and leader in our building, he continues to inspire students both in the classroom and beyond—creating opportunities for real-world learning through travel and unique experiences. This marks his second time earning this honor, a true testament to the lasting impact he has on our students and school community. Thank you, Mr. Williams, for your passion, leadership, and commitment to making learning meaningful every day.
McCracken County High School is proud to celebrate Mr. Williams on this well-deserved recognition. A dedicated social studies teacher and leader in our building, he continues to inspire students both in the classroom and beyond—creating opportunities for real-world learning through travel and unique experiences. This marks his second time earning this honor, a true testament to the lasting impact he has on our students and school community. Thank you, Mr. Williams, for your passion, leadership, and commitment to making learning meaningful every day.
Reminder: McCracken County High School invites families to an important Dual Credit Meeting tonight at 5:30 PM in the CPlant Auditorium.
If your student plans to take Dual Credit courses in 2026–2027, this meeting is for you! We’ll share key updates, including changes to scholarship availability. We hope to see you there!
If your student plans to take Dual Credit courses in 2026–2027, this meeting is for you! We’ll share key updates, including changes to scholarship availability. We hope to see you there!
🎓✏️ Future Educators Signing Day!
McCracken County High School is proud to recognize Shelby Turner, Sarah Kate Houser, and Sophia Moss for signing with Murray State University’s Teacher Education Program!
These students are taking the next step toward making a difference in the lives of future generations, and we couldn’t be more excited to see where this journey takes them.
McCracken County High School is proud to recognize Shelby Turner, Sarah Kate Houser, and Sophia Moss for signing with Murray State University’s Teacher Education Program!
These students are taking the next step toward making a difference in the lives of future generations, and we couldn’t be more excited to see where this journey takes them.
Congratulations to MCHS junior Luke Whiteside on an outstanding achievement!
Luke has qualified for the Regional Semi-Finals of the Presidential 1776 Award Competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.
This prestigious competition honors the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, and Luke earned one of the highest scores in the state of Kentucky! He is now one of approximately 200 students nationwide—and just four from Kentucky—to advance from the first round.
Luke will represent MCHS as he travels to Grand Rapids on May 2 to compete at the regional level.
We’re proud of your hard work and dedication, Luke—good luck in the next round!
Luke has qualified for the Regional Semi-Finals of the Presidential 1776 Award Competition, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation.
This prestigious competition honors the upcoming 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, and Luke earned one of the highest scores in the state of Kentucky! He is now one of approximately 200 students nationwide—and just four from Kentucky—to advance from the first round.
Luke will represent MCHS as he travels to Grand Rapids on May 2 to compete at the regional level.
We’re proud of your hard work and dedication, Luke—good luck in the next round!
Mustang Weekly Update
4/27 - 5/2
4/27 - 5/2
From preparing food boxes and clearing tables to connecting with customers and assisting with trays, our Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) students were hard at work during Quilt Week!
Students had the opportunity to gain hands-on job experience at Kirchhoff's Bakery and Deli, helping support the increased number of visitors while building valuable workplace skills. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing MCHS so well! A special thank you to Kirchhoff’s and Ms. Shaquita Garrett for making this impactful opportunity possible.
Students had the opportunity to gain hands-on job experience at Kirchhoff's Bakery and Deli, helping support the increased number of visitors while building valuable workplace skills. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing MCHS so well! A special thank you to Kirchhoff’s and Ms. Shaquita Garrett for making this impactful opportunity possible.
McCracken County High School is proud to recognize our own Savannah Fallis, Choir Director, for being named High School Music Teacher of the Year by the First District Kentucky Music Educators Association for the 2025–2026 school year.
This prestigious honor reflects Ms. Fallis’s dedication to her students, her passion for music education, and the meaningful impact she makes in our classrooms and on our stage each day. Through her leadership, students are inspired to grow as musicians, performers, and confident individuals.
We are incredibly proud of Ms. Fallis and grateful for the excellence she brings to MCHS each day. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
This prestigious honor reflects Ms. Fallis’s dedication to her students, her passion for music education, and the meaningful impact she makes in our classrooms and on our stage each day. Through her leadership, students are inspired to grow as musicians, performers, and confident individuals.
We are incredibly proud of Ms. Fallis and grateful for the excellence she brings to MCHS each day. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!
McCracken County High School is proud to recognize juniors Mason Clements and Caroline Presswood for being named finalists for the KHSAA Student Advisory Group for the 2026–27 school year. This prestigious statewide program selects just 16 student-athletes to represent their peers while promoting leadership, sportsmanship, and a positive culture in athletics. As finalists, Mason and Caroline have demonstrated outstanding character, commitment, and leadership both on and off the field.
The Student Advisory Group focuses on addressing current topics in education-based athletics while empowering students to grow as leaders and understand the impact they can make in their schools, communities, and across Kentucky. Participants engage in meaningful opportunities such as the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit and play active roles in planning and leading initiatives like the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences.
We are incredibly proud of Mason and Caroline for representing McCracken County High School at such a high level and look forward to seeing the continued impact they will make.
The Student Advisory Group focuses on addressing current topics in education-based athletics while empowering students to grow as leaders and understand the impact they can make in their schools, communities, and across Kentucky. Participants engage in meaningful opportunities such as the NFHS National Student Leadership Summit and play active roles in planning and leading initiatives like the KHSAA HYPE Student Leadership Conferences.
We are incredibly proud of Mason and Caroline for representing McCracken County High School at such a high level and look forward to seeing the continued impact they will make.
Congratulations to Our GSP Scholars!
We are proud to share that 15 juniors from McCracken County High School have been selected for the prestigious Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP)—a highly competitive honor recognizing some of the top students across the state!
These students will take part in an incredible summer experience focused on leadership, learning, and personal growth alongside peers from across Kentucky.
Join us in celebrating their achievement and wishing them the best this summer!
🔗 Read the full press release and see the complete list of students here: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2840358
We are proud to share that 15 juniors from McCracken County High School have been selected for the prestigious Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP)—a highly competitive honor recognizing some of the top students across the state!
These students will take part in an incredible summer experience focused on leadership, learning, and personal growth alongside peers from across Kentucky.
Join us in celebrating their achievement and wishing them the best this summer!
🔗 Read the full press release and see the complete list of students here: https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/2840358
The McCracken County High School Bass Fishing Team is set to compete at Regionals this weekend! Wishing our anglers the best of luck as they hit the water and represent MCHS. Go, Mustangs!
