McCracken County Schools will be closed tomorrow, January 6, 2025 due to the forecasted winter weather which includes hazardous road conditions, and dangerously cold temperatures overnight into Monday morning. The ongoing winter storm is expected to create unsafe travel conditions, and we are prioritizing the safety of our students and staff. This will be a traditional snow day.
All classes and scheduled activities for Monday, January 6, 2025 are canceled.
Please stay safe and warm.
📅 After a well-deserved winter break, classes will resume on January 6 🎉 We hope you’re recharged and ready for an amazing start to the new year! 🌟
❄️ With winter weather on the horizon, here’s what you can expect regarding school operations: ❄️
✔️ Normal Schedule: Unless you hear otherwise, school will start on time.
✔️ Updates: If there are any changes, you’ll be notified through the MCPS website, Twitter, Facebook, and via calls, texts, and emails.
✔️ Safety First: Any decisions about delays or cancellations will prioritize student safety.
🎉 Happy New Year from McCracken County Schools! 🥳 Here’s to a bright and successful 2025! 🌟 Wishing all our students, staff, and families a year full of growth, learning, and new opportunities. Let’s make it an amazing year together! 💫
❄️ Winter Break Checklist:
✅ Snacks, snacks, and more snacks 🍪
✅ Playtime with friends and family 🧸⚽
✅ Cozy jammies all day, every day 🛏️
✅ Holiday movies on repeat 🎬
✅ Plenty of sleep to recharge for the new year 😴
Hope you're enjoying every moment of the break! 🎉 See you soon!
🎄✨ Happy Holidays from McCracken County Schools! 🎉 Wishing all of our students, families, and staff a joyful, relaxing, and well-deserved break. See you in the new year! 🎁❄️
❄️ Reminder! Winter Softball Clinic at McCracken County High School tomorrow from 10 AM to 1 PM! 🥎 Come out for skill-building and fun! See you there!
🎉 ESL Night: Come Celebrate Holidays Around the World! 🌍✨ 🎉 Join us for an exciting ESL Night at the McCracken County Extension Service Office on December 2nd as we explore Holidays Around the World! 🎄🕎🎉 🗓 Date: December 2 🕒 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 P.M. 📍 Location: McCracken County UK Extension Service Office 2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY 42001 Dinner will be provided! 🍽️
🎉 ESL Night: Come Celebrate Holidays Around the World! 🌍✨ 🎉
Join us for an exciting ESL Night at the McCracken County Extension Service Office on December 2nd as we explore Holidays Around the World! 🎄🕎🎉
🗓 Date: December 2
🕒 Time: 4:30 - 6:00 P.M.
📍 Location: McCracken County UK Extension Service Office
2025 New Holt Road, Paducah, KY 42001
Dinner will be provided! 🍽️
Winter Softball Camp @ MCHS
🌟 Important Dates to Remember in November! 🌟
Make plans to attend EL Night on September 26! Contact- Romina Maldonado-
romina.maldonado@mccracken.kyschools.us for more information .
Make sure to register before October 4th in order to guarantee your Official Reidland Day 5K Shirt!!!
Join us as we celebrate the return of Reidland Day by running in the first-ever Reidland Day 5K race and fun run!!! Bring your family and friends on the morning of October 19th and join runners as you travel through the beautiful Reidland community and around our community schools. All proceeds from the event will go directly to our Reidland area schools. Walkers and Strollers are welcome!!!
5K Entry cost is $20 and includes a shirt for anyone that preregisters by October 4th, 2024. You can register in person with cash or check at Reidland Intermedate School or online here https://www.raceentry.com/reidland-day-5k/race-information
On the morning of October 19th, Registration will begin at 7:00 AM in front of the gym by front glass hallway. All runners and guests should park in the front parking lot. The race will begin promptly at 8:00 AM in the back parking lot of the school and end on the football field track.
Metals will be awarded in the following categories:
15 Years and Under
16 to 30 Years
31 to 45 Years
46 to 60 Years
61 Years and Over
We invite you to join us for the first ever Reidland Day 5K Run/Walk through the beautiful Reidland community on the morning of October 19th. This is the beginning of a tradition for the Reidland area and all proceeds with go directly to the Reidland Area schools!
5K Entry cost is $20 and includes a shirt for anyone that preregisters by October 4th, 2024.
1 Mile Fun Run cost is $10 ($15 with shirt).
You can register in person with cash or check at Reidland Intermedate School or with a card online!
On the morning of October 19th, Registration will begin at 7:00 AM in front of the gym by front glass hallway. All runners and guests should park in the front parking lot. The race will begin promptly at 8:00 AM in the back parking lot of the school and end on the football field track.
Metals will be awarded in the following categories:
15 Years and Under
16 to 30 Years
31 to 45 Years
46 to 60 Years
61 Years and Over
We handed out our first round of prizes today for our Spirit Card Fundraiser!!! Remember that we are selling the cards all the way until August 30th and students and classes can earn prizes along the way!
If you would like to buy a card online you can use the attached QR code to do so, just make sure you put which student you want to get credit for the purchase!!!
Thank you for continuing to support RIS and our students!!!
We hope to see everyone tonight for our Back-To-School Night event!!! It will begin at 4:00 with students:
A-G- 4:00-4:45
H-N- 5:00-5:45
O-Z- 6:00-6:45
Please come in through the glass doors in front of the gym and check in before going to your student's homeroom teacher and our other stations!!!
Keep an eye out for the Reidland Ice Cream Truck coming on the afternoon of July 25th to the Reidland Community!!!
Join us for our Back-To-School Night event on Thursday, August 1st at RIS! That evening you can come and meet your teachers, drop off supplies, pay activity fees, sign up for 21st Century, get car tags, deposit lunch money for extras, talk to the school nurse, and have some fun!!!
In order to prevent over crowding at any one time that evening and provide for more time with each family to talk with their student's teachers we have asked that families come at the following times:
A-G from 4:00 to 4:45
H-N from 5:00 to 5:45
O-Z from 6:00 to 6:45
*If you are unable to attend at the time above for your student, that is ok you can visit at a time that works best for your family.
RETURNING MCPS STUDENTS ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1, 2024
https://www.mccracken.kyschools.us/article/1601658
We are looking for hard working and loving individuals to join our team for the 24-25 school year at RIS! We have a variety of positions open including:
-Part Time Afternoon Custodian (Looking for a self motivated individual to work each afternoon from 3-7 along side another custodian to help clean and prepare the school for students the next day. This position comes with full insurance and benefits included!)
-Special Education Instructional Assistant (Looking for someone to join our team and work with an amazing staff and groups of students to help ensure that all of our student's educational needs are met)
-4th Grade English/Language Arts Teacher (Looking for a knowledgable and loving educator to join our team that is ready to collaborate with colleagues and engage our students in Reading and Writing!)
-Part Time General Music Teacher (Looking for a elementary or music educator to teach general introductory music classes to our 4th and 5th grade students. We invite retired teachers, adjust music enthusiasts, and new teachers looking to get their foot in the door in McCracken County to apply!)
If you are interested in any of these positions you can apply here: https://mccracken.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
