Mustang Weekly Update
8/19 - 8/25
Go Mustangs!
Meet the Mustangs was a success, and we have YOU to thank! Our McCracken County community never fails to show up and show out. From our youngest athletes to our high school stars, your support makes all the difference. We're always proud to be Mustangs, and it's because of this incredible community! #McCrackenProud
Congratulations to McCracken County High School FFA!
The Arc Welding Team is the Reserve State Champions!
These students each earned a scholarship to the Kentucky Welding Institute:
Carter Churchwell - $2,000 scholarship to KWI
Bailey Heider - $1,750 scholarship to KWI
Parker Mansfield - $1,500 KWI scholarship
Cole Neihoff - $1,250 KWI scholarship
Congrats! We are #McCrackenProud of these students!
Mrs. Griffith's Intro to Media Class is learning about the different types of video camera and how they work. Students practiced their skills by creating scenes with toys, capturing the magic on film. #opportUNITY #McCrackenProud
Mustang Nation: Vote Once Per Day!
MCHS Social Studies Teacher Mr. Drake Williams is nominated for West Kentucky Star Teacher of the Year! Mr. Williams was a monthly winner for the 2023-24 school year and now up for the BIG PRIZE!
Vote Here:
https://westkentuckystar.secondstreetapp.com/TEACHER-OF-THE-YEAR-2023-2024/gallery/
SPONSORED BY: SCOTT WALKER CONSTRUCTION & West Kentucky Star!
Parent/Student: Dual Credit Meeting
If your student is enrolled in a Dual Credit Class at McCracken County High School, you are invited to attend the informational Dual Credit Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:30 pm. Students are also encouraged to attend. If you cannot attend, a recording will be made available.
McCracken Weekly Newsletter
8/12 - 8/16
Go, Mustangs!
Over the summer, McCracken Junior Brooks Wolf and his GSE Rebound team were runner-ups in the UK Summer Startup Session 2! At Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), they recognized the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals and created a website offering education and employment opportunities to help them rebuild their lives. We're #McCrackenProud of our students' innovative spirit and their drive to make a difference. Congrats, Brooks!
https://www.facebook.com/KentuckyGSE
https://kentuckygse.com/
Today, our MCHS SENIORS gathered for an important meeting with the administration. Key topics included dress code, tardies, hall passes, and the cell phone policy. Our College and Career Coach, provided a handout with essential dates for upcoming SENIOR events. Students also received their Class of 2025 Google Classroom and Remind codes. (Senior Parents: ask your students about this handout!) Counselors reminded everyone about the credits needed to graduate and how to request transcripts. Plus, each senior received a free Mustang #OpportUNITY t-shirt, generously donated by Aloha Pools and Spas!
Let's make this year one to remember, Class of 2025!
The McCracken County High School Manchikanti Library will have new operating hours. Please be aware of these changes and make the necessary arrangements.
Today, Mrs. Sutton's Freshman Fundamentals class had a tour of the McCracken County High School facilities. At each stop, students learned about the teachers in each house, classes that are offered, and all the opportunities here at MCHS! #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY
MCHS Trap Team member and Senior, Aiden Nace, won Kentucky Junior Singles Champion at the Kentucky State Trap Shoot in July and will be shooting in the Champion of Champions event at the Grand American World Trapshooting Championships TODAY, Wednesday, August 7th. Aiden will be representing ALL Junior Category shooters for the state of Kentucky! Way to go, Aiden! And, good luck! #McCrackenProud
Welcome Back Mustangs!
Happy First Day of School!
Summer has ended for our dedicated MCHS teachers, and they're back in action, attending professional development to make this school year the best one yet for our Mustangs! 🐎 #McCrackenProud
Congratulations to incoming Junior Mason Atnip! His team at Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) are the winners of Summer Startup! #McCrackenProud
https://www.facebook.com/KentuckyGSE
https://kentuckygse.com/summer-startup/
McCracken Golf Update:
The MCHS Girls Golf Team was busy last week. The girls finished the weekend with a tournament in Shelbyville, KY. Sophie Hollowell earned her third Top 10 finish!
MCHS Girls Golf played at the Lady Spartan at Park Mammoth Golf Club yesterday. Sophie Hollowell took 7th place finishing with a 76.
The MCHS Boys Golf Team competed in the Hopkinsville Invitational at Hopkinsville Country Club yesterday. The McCracken group of Landon Hunt, Jack Farmery, Dallas Vinson, Tanner Kight, and Brently Gregory came away with the TEAM WIN at 305! Individually Landon Hunt finished in the Top 10 with a 72!
Over the weekend, McCracken Golf had two teams compete in the Ballard County Invitational at Ballard County Country Club. McCracken A Group of Landon Hunt, Jack Farmery, Dallas Vinson, Tanner Kight, and Brently Gregory came away with the TEAM WIN at Even Par 288! Individually, Landon Hunt finished 1st with a 67! Dallas Vinson and Tanner Kight both shot 72 with Dallas Vinson taking 2nd individually and Tanner Kight 4th on a scorecard playoffs!
Congrats to MCHS Girls Golf Team for a great day at the Lady Bruin in Elizabethtown, KY.
Sophie Hollowell shot a 75 and took 7th place in the field. #McCrackenProud
The team will travel to Shelbyville, KY on Saturday, July 27th to play in the Lady Titan. Good luck girls!
New Student In Person Registration is today!
If you missed your day to complete registration, please come see us today from 8-12.
We are #McCrackenProud of the Lady Mustang Golf Team!
McCracken County Lady Mustangs Golf finished 2nd in the Marshall County Invitational. McKenna Ringstaff finished 1st in 9 hole division.
MCHS Girls Golf has a bright future. With 15 rostered players, this is a team to watch!
#McCrackenProud of the McCracken County Golf Team!
"Second tournament of the season and again the boys had two teams compete in the Hopkins County Central Storm Invitational at Madisonville Country Club.
McCracken A group of Landon Hunt, Jack Farmery, Dallas Vinson, Tanner Kight, and Brently Gregory came away with the TEAM WIN at 296! Individually Jack Farmery finished 1st with a 69 (won playoff)…Landon Hunt was 2nd individually with a 70. Dallas Vinson was in the top 5 with a 74.
McCracken B group of Jack Conway, Preston Morgan, Brady McKinnon, Wilks Livingston, and Luke Whiteside also played well shooting a team score of 338!
Continued Great start to the season boys!
McCracken will be playing at The Trigg County Invitational at Boots Randolph on July 25th! Good luck!"
