MUSTANGS — IT’S GOLD RUSH TIME! For the next TWO WEEKS, visit Gold Rush and order the STUDENT SPECIAL!
🏆 Student Special: “The Golden Sausage Fritter” - Smoked sausage dipped in pancake-style batter, deep fried to crispy perfection, served with maple syrup, potatoes, and two eggs your way.
Our MCHS Culinary students were challenged to create an innovative breakfast dish — and the winning team delivered! This student-created special will be available for the next two weeks — and we hope our Mustang community shows up hungry! Come taste the creativity of MCHS and support the next generation of culinary talent!
🏆 Student Special: “The Golden Sausage Fritter” - Smoked sausage dipped in pancake-style batter, deep fried to crispy perfection, served with maple syrup, potatoes, and two eggs your way.
Our MCHS Culinary students were challenged to create an innovative breakfast dish — and the winning team delivered! This student-created special will be available for the next two weeks — and we hope our Mustang community shows up hungry! Come taste the creativity of MCHS and support the next generation of culinary talent!
We are #McCrackenProud to see our MCHS Paxton Scholars represented at the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Power in Partnership Breakfast last week! Opportunities like this allow our students to connect with community leaders and see firsthand the power of partnership, purpose, and possibility. We’re proud of our Scholars and grateful for a community that invests in their future.
Pictured L to R: Cheyanne Caldwell, Donteona Shumpert, Jewelious Farmer, Lezharia Bolen, Rahkaela Davis
Pictured L to R: Cheyanne Caldwell, Donteona Shumpert, Jewelious Farmer, Lezharia Bolen, Rahkaela Davis
🏆 Science Bowl Champions!
We are #McCrackenProud of the McCracken County High School Science Bowl Team for earning 1st place at the West Kentucky Regional Science Bowl! This win brings a $1,200 check for our science program. What an amazing opportunity to represent our school on a national stage!
Congratulations to our outstanding team members:
Sam Dobson
Koda Dwyer
Colin McCurren
Addy Richards
Caroline Robers
And Science Bowl Team Coach: Mr. Matthew Shelton.
Way to go, Mustangs!
We are incredibly proud to recognize McCracken County High School senior Brody Miller for being selected as a Co-Op Champion Scholarship recipient by Kentucky Electric Cooperatives! Please join us in congratulating Brody on this outstanding achievement! #McCrackenProud
🎳 STRIKE UP THE CELEBRATION! 🎳
Congrats to the 2026 Lady Mustangs Bowling Team—your 🏆 REGION 1 CHAMPIONS! And shoutout to our Mustangs Boys Bowling Team for battling their way to the Final Four—an incredible run! Now it’s on to the KHSAA State Tournament! Our boys, girls, and unified teams will be competing Monday–Wednesday this week. #McCrackenProud
Congrats to the 2026 Lady Mustangs Bowling Team—your 🏆 REGION 1 CHAMPIONS! And shoutout to our Mustangs Boys Bowling Team for battling their way to the Final Four—an incredible run! Now it’s on to the KHSAA State Tournament! Our boys, girls, and unified teams will be competing Monday–Wednesday this week. #McCrackenProud
This coming week, show your Mustang pride by dressing up each day as we celebrate SGA’s DanceBlue Mini Marathon at McCracken County High School! This marks their third year hosting a UK DanceBlue Mini Marathon, and our students are dancing for a legacy of hope, joy, and support for children battling cancer.
✨ Don’t forget: You can still sign up to attend DanceBlue this Sunday! Join SGA as they dance to raise money, awareness, and smiles. (Link in Comments)
DanceBlue is a student-run organization at the University of Kentucky that raises funds for pediatric cancer research and patient support through the Golden Matrix Fund at Kentucky Children's Hospital. If you cannot attend, you can still donate! (Link in Comments)
👕 Dress up. 💃 Show up. 💛 Dance for a cause.
Let’s stand together in the fight against pediatric cancer—FTK (For The Kids)!
✨ Don’t forget: You can still sign up to attend DanceBlue this Sunday! Join SGA as they dance to raise money, awareness, and smiles. (Link in Comments)
DanceBlue is a student-run organization at the University of Kentucky that raises funds for pediatric cancer research and patient support through the Golden Matrix Fund at Kentucky Children's Hospital. If you cannot attend, you can still donate! (Link in Comments)
👕 Dress up. 💃 Show up. 💛 Dance for a cause.
Let’s stand together in the fight against pediatric cancer—FTK (For The Kids)!
We loved welcoming industry leaders to MCHS this week!
Joel Crider with Associated General Contractors and Eric DeFew with Plumbers/Steamfitters spoke with our Freshman Academy and JAG students about the wide range of trade careers available right here in our region. They also shared insight into opportunities connected to our new welding and electrical programs launching next year at McCracken.
Real-world experience, real career pathways, and real connections—this is what preparing Mustangs for the future looks like. Thank you for investing in our students!
Joel Crider with Associated General Contractors and Eric DeFew with Plumbers/Steamfitters spoke with our Freshman Academy and JAG students about the wide range of trade careers available right here in our region. They also shared insight into opportunities connected to our new welding and electrical programs launching next year at McCracken.
Real-world experience, real career pathways, and real connections—this is what preparing Mustangs for the future looks like. Thank you for investing in our students!
Senior Spotlight – McCracken County Swim Team
Help us congratulate seniors Hadley Martin and Becca Alsip! We’re #McCrackenProud of all you’ve accomplished as Mustangs and can’t wait to see what’s next!
Help us congratulate seniors Hadley Martin and Becca Alsip! We’re #McCrackenProud of all you’ve accomplished as Mustangs and can’t wait to see what’s next!
If you head to The Freight House during Paducah Main Street Burger Week, you might see some familiar Mustang faces in the kitchen! 👩🍳🍔 These McCracken Culinary students who started as interns with Chef Sara Bradley and are now thriving. Graclyn is now a Junior Sous Chef, Preston has moved up to the line, and Jaleah, a current MCHS student, just started as a new intern in cold prep.
Pictured with Culinary Teacher Mrs. Ashley Woodruff
From classroom to career—this is what authentic learning looks like. We are #McCrackenProud of the paths our students are creating!
Last weekend, senior Aidan DeFrance went on the air with Eric Chumbler, Jimmie Garrett, and the 99.5 The Fan crew—and crushed it! Aidan has been a PA announcer since his freshman year and is now our newest radio broadcasting intern. A senior at MCHS who loves McCracken sports, he’s been preparing for this moment while learning from Mrs. Griffith and Mr. Madison in the MCHS Media Department.
You’ll keep hearing Aidan calling parts of basketball games this season and baseball games this spring. Picture: Deena Kuntz-Photography
You’ll keep hearing Aidan calling parts of basketball games this season and baseball games this spring. Picture: Deena Kuntz-Photography
Save the Date: Incoming Freshman Night!
RMS: February 19th 5:00 - 6:00 PM
HMS: February 19th 7:00 - 8:00 PM
LOMS: March 2nd 5:00 - 6:00 PM
RMS: February 19th 5:00 - 6:00 PM
HMS: February 19th 7:00 - 8:00 PM
LOMS: March 2nd 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Mustang Weekly Update
2/2 - 2/7
2/2 - 2/7
Friday, January 30, will be NTI Day 5 (A Day).
Mustangs: Stay safe, stay warm, do your work! Check in with your teachers through email and Google Classroom!
Mustangs: Stay safe, stay warm, do your work! Check in with your teachers through email and Google Classroom!
Thursday, January 29, will be NTI Day 4 (B Day)
Mustangs: Our hallways are empty—and we miss you! Keep up with your schoolwork, stay safe, and we’ll see you soon.
Mustangs: Our hallways are empty—and we miss you! Keep up with your schoolwork, stay safe, and we’ll see you soon.
Wednesday, January 27, will be NTI Day 3 (A Day).
Mustangs: Make sure you’re staying on top of your assignments and checking in with your teachers! Take care, bundle up, and make smart choices!
Mustangs: Make sure you’re staying on top of your assignments and checking in with your teachers! Take care, bundle up, and make smart choices!
McCracken County High School Homecoming Update
🏀 Game & Coronation:
Friday, January 30 — Coronation begins at 5:30 p.m., prior to the girls’ basketball game.
💃 Homecoming Dance:
Saturday, January 31 | 8:00–10:00 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets on sale through Friday at 10:00 p.m. via the Infinite Campus School Store.
📝 Outside guest forms accepted until the start of the dance.
🚪 Dance entry through the House 2/3 doors.
🏀 Game & Coronation:
Friday, January 30 — Coronation begins at 5:30 p.m., prior to the girls’ basketball game.
💃 Homecoming Dance:
Saturday, January 31 | 8:00–10:00 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets on sale through Friday at 10:00 p.m. via the Infinite Campus School Store.
📝 Outside guest forms accepted until the start of the dance.
🚪 Dance entry through the House 2/3 doors.
Congratulations to MCHS sophomore Jakob Guajardo, who was named the winner of the Department of Energy’s West Kentucky Regional Science Bowl T-Shirt Artwork Contest! His design earned $500 for MCHS and will be worn at next month’s regional competition. Way to represent the Mustangs with creativity and STEM excellence! #McCrackenProud
Read his WPSD article here: https://bit.ly/4q3Yj3w
Read his WPSD article here: https://bit.ly/4q3Yj3w
Tuesday, January 27, will be NTI Day 2 (B Day).
Mustangs, please stay safe, stay warm, and be sure to check in with your teachers through email and Google Classroom!
Mustangs, please stay safe, stay warm, and be sure to check in with your teachers through email and Google Classroom!
Before the snow rolled in, our MCHS HOSA students headed to Gaither Suites at West Park to help clean bingo chips—doing their part to keep residents safe and healthy. Our future health professionals put their knowledge into action through service. We are #McCrackenProud of these Mustangs for caring for our community in meaningful ways!
Mustangs: NTI Day 1 (A Day)
"Due to the ongoing winter storm and hazardous conditions across our area, McCracken County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26; Tuesday, January 27; and Wednesday, January 28, 2026...Please stay warm, safe, and weather-aware during this extended closure."
See Message from MCPS:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/186iasbreR/
"Due to the ongoing winter storm and hazardous conditions across our area, McCracken County Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26; Tuesday, January 27; and Wednesday, January 28, 2026...Please stay warm, safe, and weather-aware during this extended closure."
See Message from MCPS:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/186iasbreR/
