Congratulations to Senior Colton Blackwell for being named ATC Technical Student of the Week! #McCrackenProud
PADUCAH ROTARY YOUTH SPEECH CONTEST
Congratulations to the participants and winners!
Scarlett Hernandez, 9th grade
Sophia Wang, 11th grade – placed 3rd in the contest
Jenna Bonnell, 11th grade
The contest was open to any high school student in Paducah/McCracken County. Students had to prepare a 5 – 8 minute speech on the Rotary theme of “Create Hope in the World”. Winners advance to the next level of competition. Each participant will receive a certificate and recognition at next week's Rotary meeting. #McCrackenProud
The countdown is on for the ACT! The first testing day is Tuesday, March 12th.
Students: Have you been attending the ACT Prep sessions? ALL grades can attend, but it's prime time for JUNIORS to take advantage of these study sessions.
Parents/Guardians: Students can also review at home with CERT. They can watch CERT corrections and explanation videos, and take the CERT quizzes for extra help and practice. https://certforschools.com/
Congratulations to Juniors Daniel Crouse, Carter Ivitts, Savannah McDowell, and Savannah Winscom. They were selected to attend the Jackson Purchase Energy/Kentucky Rural Electric Frankfort Youth Tour. #McCrackenProud
"Each year, Jackson Purchase Energy Cooperative selects high school juniors to represent the co-op and learn about leadership, cooperatives, and politics. The students spend a day at the state capitol in Frankfort, KY learning how Kentucky government works and meeting with legislators.
Students from the Frankfort, KY Youth Tour are then chosen to join students from around the country and enjoy a free trip to Washington, DC."
https://www.jpenergy.com/youth-tour/
Congratulations, to Lady Mustang Senior Claire Johnson and Mustang Senior Connor Miller!
On Friday, they were recognized as First Region Players of the Year! This qualifies them as finalists for the 2024 Mr. and Miss Basketball awards. #McCrackenProud
The Mr. and Miss Basketball winners will be announced during a ceremony scheduled for March 17 in Lexington.
Every Mustang Matters is a club devoted to making sure our exceptional Mustangs have a support system and feel included. On Friday, the Every Mustang Matters Club met before the JV Lady Mustangs team played Calloway and had a pizza party! Then all members watched the Varsity Lady Mustangs beat the Lakers ❤️ #McCrackenProud
Congratulations Mustangs Dance Team - 2024 KDCO State Championship in BOTH Team AND Jazz! #McCrackenProud
On Friday, McCracken County High School held its THIRD annual Black History Month Celebration Program. Thank you to the African-American Leadership Club students who worked hard to bring a program that celebrates black history, culture, and the arts. They included many Mustangs from the Fine Arts departments to bring poetry, song, and dance into the celebration. #McCrackenProud
- Mustang Media Pictures by: Sofia Rinella
The Black History theme this year selected by Carter Woodson's organization (founder of BHM), is "African-Americans & the Arts." MCHS was excited to welcome Anthony Walker, Professional Speaker and Pastor from Murfreesboro, TN, as the keynote speaker!
Yesterday, FCCLA members proudly unveiled newly installed infant changing stations in our school bathrooms. Now, families attending events can feel more welcome and supported. Thanks to FCCLA, MCHS is even more family-friendly! #McCrackenProud
Students in Mrs. Atnip’s Honors Biology classes used Oreos and sprinkles to depict the structures and stages of cell reproduction. #SmartStangs #McCrackenProud
On Wednesday, African American Leadership students from MCHS read to students at Concord Elementary and Heath Elementary for Black History Month. #McCrackenProud
Congratulations to the Paducah Area Technical Center Students of the Month for January 2024!
Auto Body - Kenley Ligons (10)
Carpentry - Jaxon Potter (11)
Welding - A.J. Parkinson (12)
Media Arts - Atleigh Stanley (12)
Computer Science - Hayden Mitchell (12)
You can learn more about the Paducah Area Technical Center at: https://paducahinnovationhub.com/
Every Mustang Matters is a club devoted to making sure our exceptional Mustangs have a support system and feel included. On Valentine's Day, the club held a party and made Valentine's Day crafts. #McCrackenProud
FFA members attended a Regional Leadership Conference yesterday at Marshall County High School. They got to learn many characteristics of leadership in smaller groups and listen to agribusiness leaders. #McCrackenProud
The McCracken Winter Guard competed this weekend and became finalists at WGI Avon Regional. #McCrackenProud
🎉 What a night at McCracken's SGA Dance Blue Mini Marathon Event! 🎉 Tonight students came together for a fantastic cause. They danced, played relay games, ate pizza and wings, and most importantly, they had a blast, all while supporting Dance Blue Hematology/Oncology Clinic! 💙
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, McCracken SGA is thrilled to announce they raised a total of $40,472.45! 🌟 A massive shoutout goes to the Richards family and Nate's Wish for their extraordinary $30,000 donation!
Tonight was a true testament to the power of unity and compassion. McCracken SGA would like to thank everyone who contributed, danced, and showed their support! #McCracken #ForTheKids #JoyPrevials 💙
Join us in celebrating McCracken County band senior Logan Henson on winning the Murray State Quad-State soloist of the year and earning a $10,000 scholarship! He will be performing in concert on Feb 22nd as a part of the Quad-State Band Festival. #McCrackenProud
MCHS celebrates Officers Brian Kopischke and Darrin Frommeyer. #McCrackenProud
MainStage School of Performing Arts hosted a special sensory-friendly performance of "Seussical the Musical" catered for several area school classrooms, specifically our McCracken S.H.I.N.E. students.
Many McCracken students were part of the MainStage cast, spreading joy and inclusivity through their talents on stage. Not only that, but McCracken Peer Tutors also joined and shared in the magic of theater. Together, they created a safe and welcoming space where everyone could experience the wonder of live performance.
👏 Let's give a huge round of applause to all the performers, volunteers, and organizers who made this unforgettable event possible. Your dedication to spreading joy and embracing diversity truly shines bright! 🌟 #McCrackenProud
McCracken County High School proudly announces that two of its outstanding students, Owen Cody and Garet Greenwell, have been named as National Merit Finalists. This prestigious recognition is a testament to their exceptional academic achievements, dedication, and leadership.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an esteemed academic competition that honors students across the United States for their outstanding performance on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). Being named a National Merit Finalist places Owen and Garet among the top students in the nation, a distinction that reflects their exceptional academic abilities and potential for future success. Owen and Garet have demonstrated exemplary performance both inside and outside the classroom, showcasing their commitment to academic excellence and their passion for learning. Congratulations! #McCracken Proud
