McCracken County High School

McCracken culinary students are making a difference! One of the most rewarding labs of the year for Mrs. Woodruff is preparing snacks for Paducah Area Night to Shine! Her students generously donate supplies, then spend two days baking and packaging over 450 cookies and 200 cupcakes to help participants and their buddies refuel after a night of fun and dancing. This hands-on experience is more than just baking—it’s about giving back and spreading joy in our community! #McCrackenProud

MCHS Seniors are doing BIG things! 🎓 From applying to colleges to securing scholarships, our Class of 2025 is working hard to prepare for their next steps! A huge thank you to Murray State University for visiting MCHS to guide our seniors through the process, answer questions, and provide valuable support.

Congratulations to McCracken County High School senior Arianna Montoya on being named Murray State University's Teen of the Week! 🎉 With a 3.8 GPA and a passion for healthcare, Arianna is set to graduate in May as a certified nurse aide and medical assistant. Inspired by her mother and aunt, both in the medical field, she is continuing a family legacy of excellence in caregiving. From competing in HOSA (placing 1st in nursing assisting at regionals!) to volunteering with Glamour Pals, her dedication to serving others is undeniable. Arianna plans to attend WKCTC before transferring to Murray State to become a registered nurse, specializing in neonatal intensive care. We are #McCrackenProud of Arianna and her bright future in healthcare! Read her Paducah Sun article here: https://www.paducahsun.com/news/mccrackens-montoya-pursues-nursing-continuing-familys-legacy/article_3b34d098-9d29-56d4-b57e-016dff841328.html

📣🏆 📣 Good luck to the McCracken Coed Cheer Team as they compete at Nationals this weekend! #McCrackenProud

📸🇺🇸 Every morning at McCracken County High School, we give students the opportunity to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, proudly led by our students over the intercom for the entire school. Since August, Coach Smith has been capturing these moments with his signature selfies!

🔧📚 CTE Teachers Build Partnerships at WKCTC! 📚🔧 McCracken County CTE teachers spent their 1/2 day planning time touring the WKCTC campus in Paducah, exploring certificate and degree programs that align with our career pathways. This visit provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen connections and create partnerships with WKCTC, ensuring our students have even more opportunities for success beyond high school! #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY

🎥🎙️ Shoutout to our 2025 Mustang Media Team Seniors! 🎙️🎥 From researching stories to bringing you daily announcements, filming your favorite Mustang teams in action, and keeping us all informed—our Mustang Media Team does it all! Thank you, SENIORS, for your hard work and dedication behind the scenes. We appreciate everything you do to keep McCracken County in the spotlight! #McCrackenProud

🏆🎳 This past weekend at Cardinal Lanes, our Mustangs dominated the Region 1 Bowling Tournament! Friday - Singles: Cailyn Grant - 4th Dexter Pacheco 5th Riley Ramage 6th Cailyn Grant made history as the first Lady Mustang to qualify for State in the singles division, finishing 4th! Saturday - Team Competition: 🏅 Boys Team - REGION 1 CHAMPIONS! 🏆 After an incredible run, our Mustangs defeated Apollo 3-1 in the finals to claim the title! They’ll compete for the State Championship on Monday, Feb. 10 in Louisville! 🥈 Girls Team - Region 1 Runner-Up! The Lady Mustangs fought hard, defeating South Warren in the semis for redemption before falling to Graves County in a close battle. They’ll compete at State on Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Louisville! Way to go, Mustangs! #McCrackenProud

📚✨ Celebrating School Board Appreciation Month ✨📚 McCracken County High School proudly recognizes the dedication and hard work of our McCracken County Board of Education! Their leadership and commitment help create opportunities for success in and beyond the classroom. Thank you to our McCracken County Board of Education for your service, passion, and unwavering support of our schools. We appreciate all that you do! #McCrackenProud

Congratulations to our MCHS Rotary Club Representatives! January: Briley McKenzie, Emma Reid, and Carson Wallace These students were selected by our faculty and staff to represent McCracken County High School at the monthly Rotary Club meetings. #opportUNITY #McCrackenProud https://www.paducahrotary.org/

Last night, we recognized our 2025 Mustang Wrestling Seniors! Congrats, Seniors! #McCrackenProud Also, check out the Paducah Sun Article, "McCracken wrestling celebrates senior night with pair of wins"! Way to go, Mustangs! https://www.paducahsun.com/sports/mccracken-wrestling-celebrates-senior-night-with-pair-of-wins/article_095e6bac-51ab-5330-bb11-9dd591416b54.html

Attention Senior Families! Join us TONIGHT at McCracken County High School! 💰 FAFSA Night kicks off at 5:00 PM. Need help navigating the FAFSA process? Our experts are here to assist you step by step to secure financial aid for college! 🎓 Senior Parent Meeting starts at 7:00 PM. Get all the important updates and info you need as we prepare to celebrate the Class of 2025!

Congratulations to the Mustang Winter Guard! 🎉 They brought home 1st Place in Class Scholastic AAA at Mt. Juliet this weekend! #McCrackenProud

Congratulations to the McCracken Dance Team! On Friday, we celebrated the Senior Stangettes and Saturday the Stangettes performed at KDCO coming away with Regional Grand Champion! #McCrackenProud 🏆 Team Awards: 🏆 1st Place in Team Performance 🏆 1st Place in Jazz 🏆 1st Place in Game Day 🏆 Regional Grand Champion Individual Awards: ✨ Waverly Watson (jumps and leaps) ✨ Taylor Partin (kicks and flexibility)

Congratulations to the McCracken County Wrestling Team! They secured 2nd Place at Sectionals and are now headed to the State Duals next weekend. Way to go, Mustangs! #McCrackenProud

Way to go, Mustangs! McCracken County High School is proud to celebrate 110 Freshmen who achieved ALL As for the 2nd Quarter! The Freshman Academy is doing great things, and we can't wait to see where your journey as Mustangs takes you. Keep up the incredible effort—your future is bright! #McCrackenProud

📢 Attention McCracken County Families! 📢 McCracken County Schools WILL be in session on Monday, January 13, 2025, following a normal schedule. Get ready for a great start to the week! 😊📚

👏 Big shoutout to Hadley Martin for earning a PERFECT 36 on the ACT Reading section! Hadley, your hard work has truly paid off—what an outstanding accomplishment! 🌟 Keep up the great work!

👏 A huge congratulations to Anna Farris for scoring a PERFECT 36 on the Reading section of the ACT! Anna's hard work truly paid off, and this achievement is well-deserved! 🌟 Keep shining, Anna!

❄️ McCracken County Schools - Winter Weather Update ❄️ Due to the forecasted winter weather for Friday, January 10, McCracken County Schools will be closed. This will be NTI Day 1. Please note: All after-school activities on Thursday, January 9 will still proceed as scheduled. Stay safe and warm!