Huge shout out to the Bio Med Classes for hosting last week’s Blood Drive! After weeks of planning, organizing, and signing up eligible students, they teamed up with the Red Cross to make a big impact. Our Mustangs collected 102 units of blood — enough to save 306 lives! We are #McCrackenProud of our students for stepping up to save lives and showing what teamwork and service look like!
MCHS students took part in We Work the Waterways Day last week! This annual event gives high school juniors and seniors the chance to explore careers in the maritime industry through hands-on activities and interactive presentations.
Students experienced everything from line throwing and trying on PPE to learning about the biology of our regional rivers. Hosted across several locations—including WKCTC, The Marine Way Training Center, and Ingram Barge Company’s Paducah facility—the day highlighted just how vital the river industry is to our community and beyond.
We’re #McCrackenProud of our Mustangs for diving into these opportunities and considering the many career pathways our waterways provide!
Students experienced everything from line throwing and trying on PPE to learning about the biology of our regional rivers. Hosted across several locations—including WKCTC, The Marine Way Training Center, and Ingram Barge Company’s Paducah facility—the day highlighted just how vital the river industry is to our community and beyond.
We’re #McCrackenProud of our Mustangs for diving into these opportunities and considering the many career pathways our waterways provide!
Mustang Weekly Update
9/15 - 9/20
9/15 - 9/20
Korey Vazquez, owner of Gold Rush Cafe in downtown Paducah, delivered a presentation to Advanced Foods and Nutrition students about the operational aspects of a local restaurant. He demonstrated their ice cream French toast and last week's special dish, Willow's Pizza Pancakes. Students asked questions about running a restaurant and were challenged to compete to create a dish for the weekly special. Vazquez will return to judge the dishes and declare a potential winner. #McCrackenProud
We were honored to welcome Dr. Ron K. Patterson, President of Murray State University, to McCracken County High School yesterday. 🐎💙 The Mustangs loved connecting with the Racers and sharing the incredible things happening at MCHS. We are always #McCrackenProud to showcase our students, staff, and programs!
Juniors: Youth LEAD applications are due this Friday!
Youth LEAD is a program designed to prepare students for future leadership roles in Paducah and McCracken County. Applications are due September 12th through the Chamber website.
Link: https://www.paducahchamber.org/youthlead
Youth LEAD is a program designed to prepare students for future leadership roles in Paducah and McCracken County. Applications are due September 12th through the Chamber website.
Link: https://www.paducahchamber.org/youthlead
🏐🔥 Your Lady Mustangs had a huge weekend at the Elizabethtown Showcase! They knocked off Henry Clay (#25), DuPont Manual (#11), and Taylor County!
Now it’s time to cheer them on at HOME 🐴❤️
Tuesday, September 9th
🆚 CCA
Let’s pack the gym and support the Lady Mustangs!
🎣 Mustang Anglers—It’s time!
The McCracken Bass Fishing Team will hold a registration meeting on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM in the CPlant Auditorium.
The McCracken Bass Fishing Team will hold a registration meeting on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM in the CPlant Auditorium.
Junior Parent Meeting
Parents of Juniors—join us Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 PM, in the CPlant Auditorium for an important information session on the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP), Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA), Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) and Murray State's Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA).
These prestigious programs not only provide incredible summer experiences but can also lead to merit-based scholarships at Kentucky universities. 🎓✨
Our Counselors and Academy Principals will be there to share details and answer your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your student can get involved!
Parents of Juniors—join us Wednesday, September 10 at 5:00 PM, in the CPlant Auditorium for an important information session on the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP), Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA), Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) and Murray State's Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA).
These prestigious programs not only provide incredible summer experiences but can also lead to merit-based scholarships at Kentucky universities. 🎓✨
Our Counselors and Academy Principals will be there to share details and answer your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your student can get involved!
Mustang Weekly Update
9/8 - 9/13
9/8 - 9/13
This week, Mrs. Atnip’s AP Biology students dissected owl pellets to investigate wildlife ecosystem dynamics and explore feeding relationships of interdependence. #McCrackenProud #HandsOnLearning
Congratulations to McCracken seniors Jack Adreon, Mikell Fischer, and Jack Nelson! They were selected by MCHS faculty to represent the Class of 2025 as Paducah Rotary Club Students of the Month for September!
The Rotary Club of Paducah recognizes outstanding seniors from area high schools each month, inviting them to attend weekly meetings throughout their honored month. We are #McCrackenProud to see our Mustangs represented alongside other students in our community!
The Rotary Club of Paducah recognizes outstanding seniors from area high schools each month, inviting them to attend weekly meetings throughout their honored month. We are #McCrackenProud to see our Mustangs represented alongside other students in our community!
MCHS Senior Brody Miller, KY’s 2025 Youth Leadership Council delegate, spoke at the @KentuckyElectric Annual Meeting. Representing @JacksonPurchaseEnergy, he shared how Youth Tour fueled his passion for leadership & how AI + energy will shape our future. #McCrackenProud
Last Friday, MCHS students, alongside the Mustangs Youth Service Center, joined Project United to serve at The Papillion Center. Together with 600 volunteers across five counties, we made an impact on 62 projects supporting 30 nonprofits.
We are #McCrackenProud to see our Mustangs giving back and making a difference in our community!
We are #McCrackenProud to see our Mustangs giving back and making a difference in our community!
Mustang Weekly Update
9/1 - 9/6
9/1 - 9/6
This week, the Theatre Production Class, led by Mrs. Mary Bowden and Mr. Travis Hensel, took their learning far beyond the classroom. Instead of just studying theatre, these students rolled up their sleeves and became a part of it! They learned how to install and upgrade the stage flooring in the CPlant Auditorium, leaving behind a refreshed stage that will be the foundation for countless future performances. Through this hands-on project, students gained real-world experience in stagecraft and production while making a lasting impact on MCHS’s performance space. #McCrackenProud
We’re #McCrackenProud to recognize our Employees of the Week for August! Each of these individuals goes above and beyond to make McCracken County High School the best place for our students to learn and grow.
🌟 Leadership in Action 🌟
Our Leadership & Service Learning classes are making a real impact at MCHS and beyond! 💪✨
This course gives students the opportunity to:
✔️ Engage in meaningful service projects
✔️ Develop leadership skills through teamwork, text studies, and personal growth
✔️ Complete 45 volunteer service hours throughout the year (with at least 10 hours outside of school!)
Each class takes on unique projects—like Mrs. Thaggard’s Leadership students, who planned and organized last Friday’s pep rally 🎉🐎, and Mrs. Lewis’s class, who completed a Break Out game in the library to build teamwork and problem-solving skills 🔐📚.
Our Leadership & Service Learning classes are making a real impact at MCHS and beyond! 💪✨
This course gives students the opportunity to:
✔️ Engage in meaningful service projects
✔️ Develop leadership skills through teamwork, text studies, and personal growth
✔️ Complete 45 volunteer service hours throughout the year (with at least 10 hours outside of school!)
Each class takes on unique projects—like Mrs. Thaggard’s Leadership students, who planned and organized last Friday’s pep rally 🎉🐎, and Mrs. Lewis’s class, who completed a Break Out game in the library to build teamwork and problem-solving skills 🔐📚.
This week, our junior class met during HERD Time to learn about the Youth LEAD Program.
Molly Thompson from the Paducah Chamber of Commerce shared details about the program and application process, while former McCracken Youth LEAD members spoke about their own experiences and the many benefits of being involved.
Applications are due September 12th through the Chamber website.
Link: https://www.paducahchamber.org/youthlead
We’re excited to see our juniors step up as future leaders in our community! #McCrackenProud
Molly Thompson from the Paducah Chamber of Commerce shared details about the program and application process, while former McCracken Youth LEAD members spoke about their own experiences and the many benefits of being involved.
Applications are due September 12th through the Chamber website.
Link: https://www.paducahchamber.org/youthlead
We’re excited to see our juniors step up as future leaders in our community! #McCrackenProud
Part 2: Our students have already had the chance to meet some fresh faces around campus, but now it’s time for everyone else to get to know them too!
We are #McCrackenProud to introduce our newest faculty members at McCracken County High School—bringing their talents, energy, and passion to the Mustang family.
We are #McCrackenProud to introduce our newest faculty members at McCracken County High School—bringing their talents, energy, and passion to the Mustang family.
