McCracken County High School

Juniors: Youth LEAD applications are due this Friday! (September 13th) DEADLINE: Friday, September 13, 2024, 5 p.m. Online Application: https://form.jotform.com/242317072446150 "Youth LEAD is a program designed to develop and prepare students for future community support and leadership roles in Paducah/McCracken County. Youth LEAD targets high school juniors in Paducah Independent, McCracken County Public, private and home‐school systems. The students spend one day a month for six months learning about human needs and service learning, communication and career development, business and economy, law and government, and healthcare in McCracken County. " Questions? Call or email Sandra Wilson swilson@paducahchamber.org or Molly Thompson mthompson@paducahchamber.org or 270.443.1746.

🎯 Archery Camp: 5th Grade & Up! - Parent Meeting: September 23 - Camp Days: September 23, 24, 26, 27 #opportUNITY https://middleschoolarcherycamp.rsvpify.com/

Congratulations to the McCracken County Boys Soccer team for making the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award list for the 2023-24 year! The award recognizes teams with a GPA of 3.25 or higher, honoring their excellence both on the field and in the classroom. Their team average was 3.72! Catch them in action this weekend at the KY/IN Challenge! Let's go, Mustangs! #McCrackenProud

Best of luck to our Mustang Marching Band(s) as they head to their first competition of the season this Saturday at the Franklin-Simpson Contest! You've been giving Mustang Nation the spirit and energy every pep rally and football game, and now it's your time to shine on the competition field. Let's go, MMB! #McCrackenProud

Spotlight on Mrs. Sterchi-Ford's AP Lang Class This week, AP Lang students are studying the art of rhetoric with a speech rotation activity. Students will explore a variety of speeches, from timeless classics to modern-day masterpieces. This activity is designed to sharpen their analytical skills and deepen their understanding of how language can influence and inspire! #opportUNITY #McCrackenProud

Unlocking Learning in the Library Breakout games have become very popular at MCHS. These exciting, non-traditional activities are designed to reinforce subject matter, curriculum concepts, and essential skills like critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving. Whether they're cracking codes or solving puzzles, student Breakouts integrate seamlessly with curriculum, making learning both fun and effective. McCracken. #opportUNITY #McCrackenProud

In Mrs. Atnip's AP Biology class, students are diving into the science of ocean acidification! They’ve been busy measuring pH levels to understand how changes in our oceans can affect marine life and ecosystems. Hands-on learning at its finest—equipping our Mustangs with the tools to make a difference! #opportUNITIES #McCrackenProud

This weekend, the McCracken Cross Country Teams competed in the Owensboro Invitational. Congrats to the winners! #McCrackenProud Varsity Girls: 🥈 Team placed 2nd overall! Top 15 Placements: Sarah Kate Key - 8th Aislynn Sullivan - 11th Anahi Mendoza - 15th Varsity Boys: 🏅 Team placed 4th overall! Top 15 Placements: Eli Warford - 1st Place! 🥇 Cameron Shelby - 14th Jett Palmer - 15th

Mrs. Heisner's Medical Terminology class have been learning about anatomical directions. Students had to perform "surgery" on their patient to save their spud family member after a crash using terminology that they learned in class. #opportUNITY #McCrackenProud

Mustang Seniors: Don’t miss the Senior Meeting! You will be ordering your cap and gown! If you cannot attend, you can contact Lisa Stephenson, Rachel Goatley, or Wendy Watts.

Project United, organized by the United Way of Western Kentucky, is an annual community-wide day of service. Each year, the Mustang Youth Services Center brings a group of students to participate and volunteer their time. This year, the students were placed at Hope Unlimited Family Care Center. They enjoyed a day filled with meaningful activities, including a tour of the Center, learning about the impactful work of Hope Unlimited, and lending a hand by ironing tablecloths for their fundraising Gala and organizing diaper bags. MCHS takes pride in giving back to the community and looks forward to this event every year. #opportUNITY #McCrackenProud

Thank you to McCracken County High School Football players! This week, they showed their school spirit by handing out jerseys to Mustang faculty and staff in celebration of their first home game. #McCrackenProud

Big shout out to the McCracken Pep Club! Our incredible Stang Gang has been named Student Section of the Week! Keep bringing the energy, Mustangs! https://www.studentsectionreport.org/student-sections-of-the-week-aug-22-24-2024/

Congratulations to these Mustangs! Willow Burkholder (12) received a Silver medal for her score on the Level 1 National German Exam. Andrew Estes (12) received a Bronze medal for his score. #McCrackenProud #opportUNITY

Congratulations to Addison Hart! In the 2023 Elite 8 game, Addison shattered two longstanding records for McCracken County Volleyball. She now holds the record for the most career kills with an impressive 1,229 kills over three years, and the record for the most kills in a single season, achieving 480 kills during the 2023 season! #McCrackenProud

The MCHS Mountain Bike Team had their first race of the season this past weekend. They had 7 total podium riders and many more who finished in the top ten for their respective categories. Awesome job, Mustangs! Podium High School Riders: Brooks Wolfe finished 3rd in JV boys Alex Smith finished 1st in UC2 boys Anya Rothrock finished 2nd in UC2 girls Dalton Beal finished 3rd in Freshman boys The team is currently ranked 5th in the STATE! #McCrackenProud

Our Fashion and Interior Design I students are in the world of creativity and innovation! This week, they tackled an exciting challenge: designing fashionable and trendy garments using trash bags!

Our Fashion and Interior Design I students are in the world of creativity and innovation! This week, they tackled an exciting challenge: designing fashionable and trendy garments using trash bags! Through this hands-on activity, students explored how history, culture, and the environment shape current and future trends in the fashion and design industries. They put their knowledge of design elements and principles to the test, constructing unique projects that showcased their creativity and vision. Way to go, future designers! We can't wait to see where your skills take you! #McCrackenProud

Tomorrow is Mustang Spirit Day! Show your school spirit by rocking your favorite Mustang gear! #McCrackenProud

Over the past few days, our Freshman English classes had the chance to explore all the resources available at the MCHS Manchikanti Library! Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Wright guided students through a library orientation (with a selfie scavenger hunt), showing them how to navigate the library, find books, and access online resources. The students are now equipped with the knowledge to take full advantage of all the #opportUNITIES our library has to offer! Happy reading!