Paducah Public Schools

  The large majority of school districts in far western Kentucky have re-opened to in-person classes ahead of Governor Andy Beshear’s recommendation that school districts hold off until September 28, yet regional school and health leaders say the first weeks of in-person classes have gone well despite active COVID-19 cases. 

The Paducah Innovation Hub has selected a local middle school teacher as the Makerspace Director.

Paducah Tilghman High School’s head cheerleading coach has resigned. WPSD-TV reported David Wade submitted his resignation Wednesday.

Paducah Public Schools are closed on Wednesday due to heating issues. 

Three schools in far western Kentucky are among 25 projects sharing a total of more than $65 million as part of a state effort to improve workforce training. 

Four educational institutions in far western Kentucky are among 39 finalists for the $100 million Kentucky Work Ready Skills Initiative. 

The Education and Workforce Development is investing in community efforts to build a highly-trained workforce. 

Members of Paducah’s NAACP chapter and the Community Clergy Fellowship held a press conference this week to voice their discontent with Paducah Public School’s hiring procedures.

A group of staff members from Paducah’s McNabb Elementary will divide $1 million worth of Wednesday night’s $1.6 billion record-breaking Powerball prize.

The Paducah School Board voted unanimously to hire Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Programs Donald Shively to be the district's next superintendent during a special meeting Monday.

The search for two school superintendents is approaching its end after the search committees handed their recommendations over to their respective boards of education last night.