McCracken County High School

NEW Team Shop Items!
Stop by the Mustang Team Shop today to grab the latest Mustang gear.
Perfect timing—Monday is PJ Day for Spirit Week, and we’ve got brand-new Mustang PJ pants waiting for you!

Mustang Weekly Update
9/22 - 9/27

🎳 Don’t strike out on this opportunity! Students interested in trying out for the MCHS Bowling Team should join us on October 2nd from 5:30–7:00 PM.

Last call to sign up for makeup picture day! You must sign up to be able to come down. This is for grades 9, 10, 11, 12, and Staff. You must fill out this form ASAP. https://forms.gle/FxNZGobGfRg1UMKx6 Picture day is tomorrow from 7:20 - 10:30. If you haven't looked at your pictures, go to https://my.photoday.com/gallery/mccracken-county-high-scho Put in the student's full first name and last name as it appears in Infinite Campus (no nicknames or middle names, even if that is what they go by) Then, put in their full student ID number. (staff put their staff ID number) You can find their student ID number in their Infinite Campus account. Your picture will be in "my photos" If you have more than one photo, click the heart to select the one you want to use as your yearbook photo. Today is the last day to choose. If you do a photo remake, your new photo will automatically take the place of the old photo.

Congratulations to the newest members of McCracken County High School’s National Honor Society!

On Sunday, September 14th, they proudly inducted 93 new members into NHS. These students exemplify the values of scholarship, leadership, service, and character that make our Mustang community shine. #McCrackenProud

We are excited to see the impact this incredible group will continue to make at MCHS and beyond!

Senior Meeting Announcement 📣 Senior Parent Night is coming up! 📅 Monday, September 22nd 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 CPlant Auditorium We’ll cover everything senior year — from the Senior Timeline and important dates, to how to request transcripts, cap & gown orders, and scholarships. 🎓✨ Parents and seniors, please make plans to attend! #ClassOf2025 #McCrackenProud

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MARCHING BAND SEASON IS HERE… and our Mustang Marching Band is on fire! 🔥

Contest #1 – Franklin-Simpson
🏆 1st Place in Class Guard
🥇 1st Place in Class Percussion
🥉 3rd Overall out of 12 Bands

Contest #2 – Appletime/Murphysboro
🥇 1st in Class
🎶 1st in Music
👀 1st in Visual
🏆 1st Place Color Guard
🥁 1st Place Percussion
🎖️ Best Drum Majors
🌟 Best Soloists – Ian Cunningham & Gracie Griffin
👑 Overall Grand Champions – 1st Place out of 17 Bands!

✨ Band Friends & Family Community Performance ✨
📅 Saturday, September 20th
⏰ Senior Recognition – 6:30 PM | Performance – 7:00 PM

Come out and celebrate the Mustang Marching Band! #McCrackenProud

It’s almost that time, Mustangs… Homecoming Week is NEXT WEEK! 🐎🎉
Start planning your spirit day outfits now, and don’t forget—Homecoming Dance tickets go on sale TOMORROW!

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!

Mustang Weekly Update
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

🎣 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.

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!

Mustang Weekly Update
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