McCracken County High School

Congratulations, Dr. Lisa Stephenson! McCracken College and Career Counselor, Dr. Lisa Stephenson, has been awarded the 2024 Outstanding College/Career Counselor Award by the Kentucky Counseling Association! 🏆 This prestigious award recognizes Dr. Lisa for her professional excellence and distinguished service in guiding students toward their future careers and college opportunities. Her dedication and passion for helping students succeed truly make a difference in our community. Join us in celebrating Dr. Lisa's achievement! We are #McCrackenProud to have her as part of our Mustang family!

🎥 Media Workshop at Lone Oak Elementary! Last week, on December 12th and 13th, students from Mrs. Griffith's Media Arts Pathway had the opportunity to work with 3rd graders, teaching them essential skills in video production. The young learners explored the exciting world of media by learning how to: - Capture videos using cameras 🎬 - Conduct interviews 🎤 - Edit their footage ✂️ - Write engaging scripts 📝 - Anchor their segments 📺 This hands-on experience, taught by MCHS students in Advanced Studio and Studio Directing classes, not only sparked creativity but also helped develop valuable skills. The Media Workshop was planned by Senior Sofia Rinella. #McCrackenProud

Mustang Weekly Update 12/16 - 12/21

🎉🏆 Way to Go, McCracken Dance Team! 🏆🎉 🩶 Game Day: Runner-Up 🥈 🩶 Jazz: 4th Place We are #McCrackenProud of you, Stangettes! Congratulations!

🎉🏆 Congratulations to the Mustangs Coed Cheer Team – 2024 State Champions! 🏆🎉

Congratulations to MCHS All Girl Cheer Team for placing 5th out of the 21 teams who competed in the KHSAA State Cheer Competition for Game Day Large. We are #McCrackenProud of you!

Let’s cheer on our ALL GIRL CHEER team as they compete this weekend at the 2024 KHSAA State Competitive Cheer Championships! #McCrackenProud

Congratulations to MCHS senior Pratha Patel for being named Murray State University Teen of the Week! 🎓 Pratha's love for math fuels her ambition to become a Certified Public Accountant. She's an accomplished academic and tennis player, a leader in FBLA, and a dedicated member of the Governor’s Scholars Program and Youth LEAD. From winning state math competitions to inspiring her peers with her leadership and determination, Pratha is a true Mustang trailblazer. We are #McCracken proud of you, Pratha! Read her Paducah Sun article here: https://www.paducahsun.com/news/for-mccrackens-patel-love-of-math-fuels-cpa-career-goals/article_f5b0a92f-2e00-528f-a2e6-b8a80219cb5b.html

"The McCracken County swim team competed in their first meet of the season on Tuesday in Hopkinsville. They brought home two top finishes, with Noah Reed claiming first place in the 100 yard fly and Hadley Martin finishing first in the 50 yard free. This was Martin’s first top finish in a high school meet." #McCrackenProud Paducah Sun Link: https://www.paducahsun.com/sports/mustangs-swim-team-competes-in-first-meet-of-the-season/image_852ad9c5-c3b4-5aac-8736-f854cf3b3783.html

🎉🎄 Christmas Parade Highlights! 🎄🎉 Congratulations to the McCracken County High School Band for taking home 1st Place in their parade category! Also, congrats to McCracken County FFA for securing 2nd Place! We are #McCrackenProud of our talented students and their hard work! And a special shout out to MCPS for their fantastic 1st PLACE win!

FCCLA members represented McCracken County High School at the local ASAP meeting yesterday! #McCrackenProud

The Chess Club hosted a tournament on Saturday, December 7 at McCracken County High School. The MCHS Chess Team WON 1st place in the K-12 Division! Individually, Daniel Crouse placed 1st, Ella Chuppe placed 2nd, and Caleb Phillips placed 5th. The plaques and medals for the tournament were made by the MCHS FFA. #McCrackenProud

🎄🎉 Holiday Spirit Week is HERE! 🎉🎄 The Mustang Main Tale Yearbook invites all McCracken students to join us in spreading holiday cheer with a week of festive dress-up days! Let’s show off that Mustang spirit as we countdown to winter break.

McCracken County High School Athletes Make Their College Commitments Official- https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1906974

Mariane Puertollano: Teen of the Week! Mariane Puertollano, a McCracken County High School senior, is Murray State’s Teen of the Week! With a perfect 4.0+ GPA, she’s not just a top student, but also co-president of the FBLA club, a performer in the drama club, a talented photographer, and part of the Mustang media team. Mariane’s entrepreneurial spirit shines through her journey with Roblox, where she learned valuable business skills by creating her own virtual store. Inspired to pursue a degree in economics, she dreams of opening her own business one day! Her advice to fellow students? "Don’t be afraid to take a leap of faith!" We are so proud of Mariane and can't wait to see what she accomplishes next! #McCrackenProud Read her Paducah Sun article here: https://www.paducahsun.com/news/for-mccrackens-puertollano-roblox-shop-leads-to-entrepreneurial-dreams/article_e8283a56-c93b-5644-9c23-e31efa2485ed.html

McCracken County High School Senior Achieves Perfect ACT Score Daniel Crouse, a senior at McCracken County High School, has earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. This remarkable achievement highlights Daniel’s exceptional academic abilities and sets him apart as an outstanding student. Daniel plans to pursue a degree in chemistry or biology and has already demonstrated significant academic promise. In addition to his academic success, Daniel is an active leader at McCracken County High School. He serves as president of the chess club and is a member of several other organizations, including the Student Government Association, DanceBlue, National Honor Society, Beta Club, and the Science Bowl. His hobbies include reading, playing chess, and running—he completed a half-marathon last spring. Daniel is the son of Michael and Carrie Crouse.

McCracken JAG Students Explore WKCTC! 🎓 Last week, our McCracken JAG (Jobs for American Graduates) students toured the WKCTC campus! They explored a variety of certificate and degree programs, gaining insight into future college and career opportunities. It was a fun and informative day of exploration and growth. #McCrackenProud

Congrats to the MCHS Chess Team! The Chess Team came in 1st Place at the Blue Knights Scholastic Tournament in Crittenden County on Saturday, November 23. Ella Chuppe came in 1st place individually. The Chess Team will host a tournament at MCHS on Saturday, December 7.

Congratulations to our talented MCHS singers! 20 students have been selected for KMEA All-State Choirs! We are #McCrackenProud of these Mustangs who will represent us in Louisville this February, singing alongside the best voices from across Kentucky. Way to go, MCHS Choir!

🎉 Huge congratulations to Audrey Barrett, Senior, for scoring a PERFECT 36 on the English section of the ACT! 🏅📚 Her dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. Way to go, Audrey—this is just the beginning of all the amazing things you're going to achieve! ✨🙌