The MCHS All-Girl Cheer team will be competing at the KHSAA State Cheer Competition this weekend! Good Luck!
We were excited to welcome Natalie Elder from Yale University to McCracken County High School today!
During HERD time, our juniors and seniors had the opportunity to sign up and hear firsthand what postsecondary opportunities at Yale can look like. Thank you, Natalie, for taking the time to visit MCHS and for giving our students insight into life at Yale and the possibilities ahead.
Opportunities like this help our Mustangs dream big and plan for the future!
During HERD time, our juniors and seniors had the opportunity to sign up and hear firsthand what postsecondary opportunities at Yale can look like. Thank you, Natalie, for taking the time to visit MCHS and for giving our students insight into life at Yale and the possibilities ahead.
Opportunities like this help our Mustangs dream big and plan for the future!
January is School Board Recognition Month, and at McCracken County High School, we want to take a moment to say thank you! We are grateful for the McCracken County Schools Board of Education members whose leadership, dedication, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact on our Mustangs every day.
Teen Spirit Exhibition at the Yeiser Art Center
Congratulations to Jayda Vaughn for her Third Place Award “Chameleon” mixed media piece. Jayda also won the People’s Choice Award for her Inktober drawing “Rhino”. Lillian Bass won an Honorable Mention for her painting entitled “The Ache of Art”. #McCrackenProud
Congratulations to Jayda Vaughn for her Third Place Award “Chameleon” mixed media piece. Jayda also won the People’s Choice Award for her Inktober drawing “Rhino”. Lillian Bass won an Honorable Mention for her painting entitled “The Ache of Art”. #McCrackenProud
Real-World Learning in Action!
Mr. Garner’s Computer Science classes recently welcomed a special guest speaker from Murray State University! Dr. Michael Ramage spoke with students about the ever-growing field of cybersecurity, sharing insights into careers, challenges, and the importance of protecting data in today’s digital world.
Thank you to Dr. Ramage and Murray State University for connecting our students with real-world expertise!
Mr. Garner’s Computer Science classes recently welcomed a special guest speaker from Murray State University! Dr. Michael Ramage spoke with students about the ever-growing field of cybersecurity, sharing insights into careers, challenges, and the importance of protecting data in today’s digital world.
Thank you to Dr. Ramage and Murray State University for connecting our students with real-world expertise!
The MCHS Media Club had a big night Saturday at the Carson Center for the Performing Arts. They recorded the Paducah Symphony Orchestra's Christmas Concert. They will now spend the week editing the concert in order for it to be shown on WPSD Christmas morning. They had 5 cameras on the event and now Junior Nolen Patterson will put the 56 minute show together using his video editing skills. #McCrackenProud
Pictured: Grace Robinson, Jacob Hollingsworth, Charley Moore, Brayden Doom, Chloe Dalton, and Nolen Patterson.
🍳🏆 Culinary Creativity in Action! 🏆🍳
McCracken County High School culinary students partnered with Rhodes Convenience Stores for a real-world food development challenge—designing a convenience-store-ready breakfast item from concept to cost analysis!
The project culminated in a formal taste testing and focus group, where students presented their final products. Participants sampled each item without discussion until the end to ensure unbiased feedback. Scores from the tasting helped determine which student-created item could be featured as a future “Mustang Café” menu option at Rhodes Convenience Stores.
👏 Congratulations to the winners behind the Sweet & Spicy Maple Burrito: Grace Barragan, Nalayah Mackins, Jakiya Joy, and MarKeese Crittenden.
Their bold creation features maple bacon, maple sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, hashbrowns, and a sweet & spicy maple glaze. 🔥🥓🌯
Huge thanks to Rhodes Convenience Stores for investing in our students and to all MCHS culinary students who showcased incredible creativity, professionalism, and teamwork. We’re so proud of you!
McCracken County High School culinary students partnered with Rhodes Convenience Stores for a real-world food development challenge—designing a convenience-store-ready breakfast item from concept to cost analysis!
The project culminated in a formal taste testing and focus group, where students presented their final products. Participants sampled each item without discussion until the end to ensure unbiased feedback. Scores from the tasting helped determine which student-created item could be featured as a future “Mustang Café” menu option at Rhodes Convenience Stores.
👏 Congratulations to the winners behind the Sweet & Spicy Maple Burrito: Grace Barragan, Nalayah Mackins, Jakiya Joy, and MarKeese Crittenden.
Their bold creation features maple bacon, maple sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, hashbrowns, and a sweet & spicy maple glaze. 🔥🥓🌯
Huge thanks to Rhodes Convenience Stores for investing in our students and to all MCHS culinary students who showcased incredible creativity, professionalism, and teamwork. We’re so proud of you!
Mustangs Weekly Update
12/15 - 12/20
Don't forget - Holiday Spirit Week!
12/15 - 12/20
Don't forget - Holiday Spirit Week!
Save the Date: Sounds of the Season
Join us Monday night, December 15th at 7 PM in the C-Plant Auditorium for an evening of holiday music. Admission is FREE!
Enjoy performances from:
🎺 Concert Band
🥁 Percussion Ensemble
🎼 Symphonic Band
🌬️ Wind Ensemble
🎷 Jazz Band
🎵 Mass Band
Check out the Sounds of the Season Program: https://bit.ly/4pSipPf
Join us Monday night, December 15th at 7 PM in the C-Plant Auditorium for an evening of holiday music. Admission is FREE!
Enjoy performances from:
🎺 Concert Band
🥁 Percussion Ensemble
🎼 Symphonic Band
🌬️ Wind Ensemble
🎷 Jazz Band
🎵 Mass Band
Check out the Sounds of the Season Program: https://bit.ly/4pSipPf
MCHS Senior, Abby Casebier has been named Murray State University’s Teen of the Week! Abby aims to become a speech pathologist so she can empower others to speak with confidence—something she’s deeply passionate about after overcoming her own challenges. She plans to study Communication Disorders at WKU and hopes to return home to serve her community.
Congratulations! We are #McCrackenProud of you, Abby!
Read her Paducah Sun article here: https://bit.ly/48NSTTI
Congratulations! We are #McCrackenProud of you, Abby!
Read her Paducah Sun article here: https://bit.ly/48NSTTI
🎄✨ McCracken County High School is getting into the Holiday Spirit NEXT WEEK! ✨🎄
We’re excited to kick off our Home for the Holidays theme, and we want to see your best festive outfits! From cozy and cute to bright and bold—bring the holiday cheer, Mustangs!
Monday 12/15: Mom's Matching Christmas Jammies
Tuesday 12/16: All I Want for Christmas
Wednesday 12/17: Cousin Eddie's Christmas Party
Thursday 12/18: Christmas Card Pics
Friday 12/19: My Mom Made Me Wear It
🎬 Last week, Mrs. Griffith’s Film Studies class had an amazing opportunity to learn from a pro! Chelsea Adewunmi, VP of Development (Nonfiction) at Harper Road Films, shared her insights on careers in TV and film with both MCHS and Murray State students.
Her impressive credits include Goliath (PBS), Salt (PBS), Seen & Heard: The History of Black TV (HBO), and The Me You Can’t See (Apple TV). She also gave tips on breaking into the film industry and highlighted careers students might not have known existed. #OpportUNITY
🎄✨ Join us for Crimson Christmas! ✨🎄
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of dance, drama, and music—a showcase of incredible Mustang talent that’s sure to make your season bright!
Wednesday, 12/10 • 7:00 PM
📍 CPlant Performing Arts Center
🎟 Admission: FREE
Don’t miss this magical Mustang tradition!
Get into the holiday spirit with an evening of dance, drama, and music—a showcase of incredible Mustang talent that’s sure to make your season bright!
Wednesday, 12/10 • 7:00 PM
📍 CPlant Performing Arts Center
🎟 Admission: FREE
Don’t miss this magical Mustang tradition!
Congratulations to the following seniors for their accomplishments and signing college scholarships!
Kendrick Dunning - Baseball - John A Logan College
Will Fox - Baseball - University of Louisville
Joshua Penrod - Baseball - John A Logan College
Caden Kern - Baseball - John A Logan College
Grant Vinyard - Baseball - Wabash Valley College
Landon Hunt - Golf - Murray State University
Tanner Kight - Golf - Kentucky Wesleyan College
Dallas Vinson - Golf - Monmouth University
Macy Butler - Softball - Oklahoma Baptist University
Ava Knight - Softball - Union University
Alyssa Knight - Softball - Union University
Olivia Lee - Softball - Mineral Area College
Addley Leidecker - Softball - Frontier Community College
Kiera Tynes - Girls Soccer - Kentucky Wesleyan College
Penny Kirkham - Volleyball - University of Tennessee at Martin
Kendrick Dunning - Baseball - John A Logan College
Will Fox - Baseball - University of Louisville
Joshua Penrod - Baseball - John A Logan College
Caden Kern - Baseball - John A Logan College
Grant Vinyard - Baseball - Wabash Valley College
Landon Hunt - Golf - Murray State University
Tanner Kight - Golf - Kentucky Wesleyan College
Dallas Vinson - Golf - Monmouth University
Macy Butler - Softball - Oklahoma Baptist University
Ava Knight - Softball - Union University
Alyssa Knight - Softball - Union University
Olivia Lee - Softball - Mineral Area College
Addley Leidecker - Softball - Frontier Community College
Kiera Tynes - Girls Soccer - Kentucky Wesleyan College
Penny Kirkham - Volleyball - University of Tennessee at Martin
Scarf in the Park - All Girl Cheer is spreading some holiday warmth! They are collecting scarves, gloves, hats, and socks for our community. Students: drop off your donations at the student entrance doors each morning starting TOMORROW through WINTER BREAK. (12/9 - 12/19)
At The Kentucky Art Education Association 80th Fall Conference at Bellarmine University, our McCracken County High School Mustangs made us incredibly proud!
🥉 Delaney Green — 3rd Place in 3-D Art
🏅 Layla Nichols — Honorable Mention for her 2-D Inktober artwork
🏅 Audrey Richards — Honorable Mention in 3-D Art
Please join us in congratulating these talented artists! Way to represent MCHS! #McCrackenProud
🥉 Delaney Green — 3rd Place in 3-D Art
🏅 Layla Nichols — Honorable Mention for her 2-D Inktober artwork
🏅 Audrey Richards — Honorable Mention in 3-D Art
Please join us in congratulating these talented artists! Way to represent MCHS! #McCrackenProud
Mustang Weekly Update
12/8 - 12/13
12/8 - 12/13
Mark Your Calendars, Mustangs!
Join us for an evening of beautiful music at the MCHS Orchestra Holiday Concert! Our talented student musicians have been working hard to bring the magic of the season to the stage.
📅 December 18
📍 MCHS CPlant Auditorium
⏰ 7:30 PM
Come support our McCracken Music Department and enjoy a night of festive performances that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit! #McCrackenProud
Join us for an evening of beautiful music at the MCHS Orchestra Holiday Concert! Our talented student musicians have been working hard to bring the magic of the season to the stage.
📅 December 18
📍 MCHS CPlant Auditorium
⏰ 7:30 PM
Come support our McCracken Music Department and enjoy a night of festive performances that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit! #McCrackenProud
Last week, JAG students had the honor of hearing from Reese Bell, a 2022 MCHS graduate and current First Class Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Cadet Bell visited as part of USMA’s hometown outreach program, sharing his experiences and offering insight into service academies and military pathways. He credits MCHS for preparing him well and is excited to give back to his home school. Thank you, Cadet Bell, for inspiring our Mustangs and highlighting another incredible post-secondary option! #McCrackenProud
Mustang Weekly Update
12/1 - 12/6
12/1 - 12/6
