McCracken County High School

Congratulations, Mustangs! We are proud to announce that McCracken County High School has been named 1 of only 17 Blue Schools in Kentucky! This prestigious recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence in academics, quality of school climate and safety, and postsecondary readiness. Thank you to our outstanding students, staff, and Mustang community for making this possible! Let’s keep striving for greatness. #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY

MCHS Boys and Girls Bowling Tryouts will be held Thursday, October 3rd from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at Cardinal Lanes. These tryouts are for student athletes in 7th-12th grades. #opportUNITY If you are interested in trying out, bring a completed physical and meet behind lanes 5&6. Please contact Drew Ramage with any questions. Ddramage14@gmail.com.

Join the Smile Club in cheering on the Mustangs tonight! 🐴⚽ MCHS students and friends, come show your school spirit and sit with the Smile Club as we support our men's soccer teams! 🗓️ Men's JV/Varsity Soccer vs. Murray 📍 Location: Mercy Health Field ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM

🌟 MENTORS NEEDED! 🌟 Join us at McCracken County High School for the P.A.L.S./Youth Thrive program! We’re looking for dedicated mentors to support our Freshman Academy students. Through the Youth Thrive Framework, we’ll focus on building strengths, fostering resilience, and creating positive relationships. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to have you on board. #McCrackenProud

🚨 Attention Junior Parents & Families! 🚨 Is your student interested in Governor's Scholars Program (GSP), Governor's School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), Governor's School for the Arts (GSA), or Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA)? Join us for a Junior Class Meeting with Mrs. Hunter and Mr. Watwood, who will guide you through these programs, explain the application process, and answer all your questions! 🗓 When: Wednesday, October 2nd at 5:30 PM 📍 Where: CPlant Auditorium Don’t miss out on the #opportUNITY to learn more about these programs! See you there! #ClassOf2025

A Big Thank You to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department! Today, the McCracken County Sheriff's Department helped our school by flying a drone over the MCHS parking lot during dismissal. This initiative will allow our admin team and SROs to evaluate traffic flow and work towards improving the efficiency and safety of our dismissal process. We are grateful for the support and partnership in ensuring our students get home safely each day! #McCrackenProud

Did you know that popular books like Harry Potter, Twilight, and The Hunger Games have all been banned at some point? Banned Books Week is an annual event that highlights the value of free and open access to information. Stop by the Manchikanti Library and see the Banned Books display and celebrate the freedom to read! Remember: MCHS STUDENTS can answer a quick banned books question and every correct answer enters them into a drawing for daily prizes!

Last week, our Freshman Fundamentals class had a powerful presentation from the FBI on the possible dangers of online communication. Students learned about handling social media threats and how the FBI and local law enforcement respond to online concerns. This eye-opening session provided invaluable insights into staying safe in the digital world. Thank you to the FBI for this relevant and timely presentation on online safety! #opportUNITY

📢 Mustangs Making a Difference🩸 The McCracken BioMed classes hosted a Blood Drive on Thursday! Students signed up their peers and MCHS faculty to donate, helping save lives! The Red Cross is down 25% in blood donations since July, and the need is urgent. Every donation counts! Join them in making a difference! #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY

Join MMB TONIGHT for an evening of music, food, and celebration! Food trucks will be available starting at 5:00 PM—come grab a bite to eat! At 5:30 PM, they will recognize the SENIOR band members ! Afterward, stay to preview their 2024 production “Villain”! #McCrackenProud

This week, McCracken students had the #opportUNITY to attend the Murray State Regional College Fair. Approximately 750 students from 15 regional high schools attended the event and had the opportunity to meet with representatives from multiple colleges and universities.

Congratulations to the newly inducted National Honor Society members! This week, NHS welcomed a group of students who have shown outstanding scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Membership not only recognizes students for their accomplishments, but challenges them to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service. Congratulations to the newest McCracken NHS members! #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY Photo Credit: Sofia Rinella

Last night our Mustang Youth Services Center in partnership with Community Schools hosted our first ever Freshman Academy Parent Café, and it was a huge success! Families came together for a delicious dinner and meaningful discussions. Parent Café is a National Model designed to create a safe space for caregivers to share their experiences and learn from one another, with the goal of strengthening families. #opportUNITY

McCracken County High School students joined more than 200 local students exploring careers in the maritime industry at the We Work Waterways job fair! Held at West Kentucky Community & Technical College, the event gave juniors and seniors hands-on experiences and insights into the river industry. Thanks to local companies for showcasing the exciting opportunities in this field! #opportUNITY #McCrackenProud

Congratulations to our MCHS Rotary Club Representatives! September: Addison Hart, Pratha Patel, Mariane Puertollano 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/

🚨 SPAM ALERT 🚨 Attention McCracken County High School students and families: If you receive a text or email asking you to join the McCracken NIL Club, please know this is NOT from the high school. We encourage you to ignore and delete these messages. Stay safe and always verify the source before clicking any links or sharing personal information. Mustangs, be aware and stay alert!

Mrs. Gwinn's Principles of Biomedical Science class are playing a blood typing game. Students are determining which blood types can successfully given to a patient with certain antibodies. In this fun blood type game, students stepped into the role of a healthcare professional tasked with determining what blood a patient can safely receive based on the antibodies found in their blood! This is a great way to put into practice their knowledge of blood types and how antibodies work in transfusions. #opportUNITY #McCrackenProud This Thursday, the BioMed students are hosting a Blood Drive at MCHS!

Make plans to attend EL Night on September 26! Contact- Romina Maldonado- romina.maldonado@mccracken.kyschools.us for more information .

CONGRATULATIONS to the McCracken County High School Band! This past weekend in Murphysboro, Illinois, the hard-working Mustangs took home Grand Champions—1st place out of 19 bands! A HUGE shout out to the incredible students for also earning Best Percussion, Best Guard, and Best Drum Majors! Don't miss the chance to see their award-winning performance this Friday at 6:00 PM! (Senior Recognition at 5:30 PM!) Let's show up and support our amazing band!

WAY TO GO MUSTANGS! We set our goal for 95% attendance on High Attendance Day, and YOU made it happen! We’re proud to announce that we hit an incredible 95.71%! Thank you to all of our students, staff, and families for making this day a success. Keep it up!