McCracken County High School

McCracken County FFA’s River Valley Ag Credit Greenhouses will be open from April 15th - May 10th (or until they sell out)! 📅 Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM 📅 Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Congrats to the Paducah Rotary Speech Competition Winners! First Place was Senior Sophie Hollowell and Second Place was Junior MaKenna Brown! #McCrackenProud Students received a certificate and a cash prize. First place winner moves on to the sectionals in Mayfield.

Mrs. Atnip and 10 of her AP Environmental Science students participated in Eco-Think, an event hosted by Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership, Sprocket, and UK College of Engineering, where they used collaboration and problem-solving with other local high school students to explore society’s integration of autonomous vehicles to reduce environmental impacts.  #McCrackenProud

Congrats to these students for winning a KyAEA Regional Awards! They will be moving on to compete at the state level! Best of luck to: Amel Lundberg Brandon Cook Lily Johnson Langston Wilkins Hadley Martin Clara Pierce We are #McCrackenProud of your creativity and hard work!

🏀🍔 MARCH MADNESS: FOOD EDITION! 🍕🏀 Mrs. Ford’s AP Lang and English III students are bringing the heat—debate style! 🔥 They created their own Food March Madness brackets to practice building arguments and counterclaims. From pizza vs. tacos to donuts vs. brownies, these students are sharpening their persuasive skills one delicious matchup at a time! #McCrackenProud

🥁 McCracken County Represented at West Kentucky Percussion Festival 🎶 Seniors Pluto Beal and Riley Clevidence were selected to be part of the Honor Drumline 🥁 at the West Kentucky Percussion Festival in Muhlenberg County this weekend. They spent two days learning from the legendary Ben Lupton, Battery Captain of Nashville’s Music City Mystique 🎵. McCracken was also represented by Bailey Beard (junior), who participated in the marimba clinic at the festival. Congratulations to these talented musicians for their hard work and dedication! 🎶

🌞 Monday was a beautiful day to celebrate culture and community! MCHS Culinary Arts and ESL students explored global flavors right here in our own town — sampling dishes from Thailand, Mexico, Romania, India, and Ukraine. 🇹🇭🇲🇽🇷🇴🇮🇳🇺🇦 Huge thanks to Thai@US and Mi Lindo Michoacan for the amazing food and hospitality, and to the UK Extension office for opening their kitchen to us. Special shoutout to Mrs. Shah for sharing Indian culture and to Anya Rothrock for giving us a glimpse into life in Ukraine. 🌍 This unforgettable experience was made possible by our Community Schools grant — thank you for helping bring cultures to life for our students!

It was a FUN FFA Friday at McCracken County High School as we celebrated National Agriculture Awareness Day! Starting bright and early, FFA students with their tractors, trucks, and equipment circled the school to showcase the vital role agriculture plays in our community and daily lives. (Check out Principal Smith driving a tractor!) After the drive, there was a breakfast and short program highlighting the importance of agriculture education. Special thank you to Rep. Steven Rudy for being the guest speaker during National Agriculture Education Week! #McCrackenProud

Mustangs in the Kitchen! Mrs. Woodruff's Culinary students showed off their skills by preparing a delicious lunch for Ford NGL coaches, MCHS administrators, and school officials! The menu? ✨ Sun-dried tomato chicken ✨ Red-skinned garlic mashed potatoes ✨ Green beans ✨ A lemon blueberry cupcake to top it all off! 🧁 From the kitchen to the table, these students are serving up success! #McCrackenProud

🚀 Exciting Things Happening at McCracken County High School! 🚀 This week, we officially launched Phase 1 of our partnership with Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL), including an exciting community gathering at WKCTC! 🎓🤝 🎓🤝 Educators, business leaders, and community members came together to discuss how we can transform education and create stronger college & career pathways for our students. 💡✨ This initiative will connect students with real-world experiences, internships, and mentorships, preparing them for success beyond the classroom! 🌍🔑 A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who attended, shared ideas, and showed support for our students and their futures! 🙏💙 This is just the beginning, and we’re excited for the journey ahead!

On Thursday, we had the pleasure of welcoming future Mustangs from Reidland Middle School to MCHS! At the Incoming Freshman Meeting, students and families got a closer look at Freshman Academy, class scheduling, extracurricular opportunities, and the Community Scholarship Program. MCHS JAG, FFA, and FCCLA students were on hand to answer questions and lead school tours! #McCrackenProud Tomorrow, we are excited to welcome incoming freshmen from Heath and Lone Oak Middle at 6:00 PM.

Mustang Weekly Spotlight 3/17 - 3/22

It’s FFA Week, Mustangs! Even if you aren’t in FFA, everyone is invited to join in on the fun and celebrate National FFA Week! This week is all about recognizing the hard work, leadership, and impact of agriculture in our community. #McCrackenProud Dress up each day to show your support and Mustang spirit!

Freshman Academy College & Military Fair Our Freshman Academy students had an opportunity to explore their future at the College & Military Fair on Thursday! Students came prepared with questions and took advantage of the chance to connect with college and military representatives. A huge thank you to all who participated and helped make this event a success! #McCrackenProud

Congratulations to MCHS JAG Senior, Aubrey Campbell! She competed in the Essay portion of the the Regional CDC (Career Development Conference) Competition and will be advancing to STATE! Aubrey will represent MCHS at the State CDC Competition on March 25-26 in Lexington at Rupp Arena! #McCrackenProud

Congratulations to the 2025 Joey Fosko Scholarship recipients – Sophie Hollowell and Mason Edwards! This prestigious scholarship is awarded annually to one female and one male senior athlete from each high school in Region 1 who will be continuing their education at a post-secondary institution. Sophie and Mason exemplify dedication, hard work, and excellence both on and off the field. #McCrackenProud

🎪✨ Mustangs Making an Impact! ✨🎪 McCracken County High School senior Emma Howard is bringing learning to life! As a Child Services II student, Emma has been gaining hands-on experience at First Christian Preschool, where she recently designed and taught four circus-themed lessons to a class of 3-year-olds! This is just one of the many real-world opportunities available to our Mustangs through Career & Technical Education (CTE). We are #McCrackenProud of Emma for her creativity, leadership, and dedication to early childhood education!

Brave New Faces: Honoring Student Leaders Last night, the Brave New Faces event at WKCTC recognized outstanding students who are leading the way in promoting cultural awareness in their schools and communities. Congratulations to this year’s honorees for their leadership and innovation: 🏆 Kaelob Johnson – Nominated by Brittany Sterchi-Ford 🏆 Jaelynn Carter – Nominated by Brittany Sterchi-Ford 🏆 Alaya Hunter – Nominated by Keila Morris These students are making a difference, and we are so proud to see their voices and actions shaping a more inclusive future! #McCrackenProud

Tickets for the McCracken County Theatre Spring Musical production of BIG FISH are ON SALE NOW! 🌟 📅 Show Dates: 🎟 March 27th, 28th, & 29th at 7:00 PM mchstheatre.ludus.com  Secure your seats today!

THANK YOU to the Kiwanis Club of Paducah for their generous $500 donation to the MCHS PBIS Team! 🌟 Your support helps us continue to recognize and reward positive behavior among our students, creating a school culture where kindness, respect, and responsibility shine. We appreciate your commitment to our Mustangs and our community! 📸 Pictured: PBIS Team member and teacher Brittany Sterchi-Ford. #McCrackenProud