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The Mustang Youth Services Center teamed up with Mary Meinschein’s Health Ed class in a blood pressure clinic in honor of Valentine’s Day and the theme of keeping your “heart healthy” to live a longer life. About 246 students and staff participated in this hands-on experience provided by the health education students that included five sessions. Participants were given their blood pressure reading, weight and height from the class “professionals” and advice from on what they might need to do if they needed to make adjustments to their diet. Thanks to Mrs. Meinschein for providing a great experience for the...
The Mustang’s Youth Services Center partnered with the Paducah Police Department to coordinate a texting & driving session with one of the Family & Consumer Science classes at MCHS. Students were able to drive a golf cart through a simulated course with Officer Gretchen Morgan while texting & driving. While participating, they were able to see the dangers of texting, taking selfies and being actively involved in other social media activities while operating a vehicle. Distracted driving is becoming one of the leading causes of accidents in our nation and the purpose of the simulation was to make our students aware of the danger first-hand. In addition, students also participated in a simulated exercise with beer goggles to show the dangers of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Thanks to our friends at the Paducah Police Department for being such great community partners and supporters of our school! For more information about the Mustangs YSC contact Stacy Thomas at 538-4370 or...
The Mustangs YSC teamed up with Melissa Willoughby’s Biomedical class and the American Red Cross once again as they coordinated the first of five blood drives that will be happening for the students & faculty of MCHS this school year! The students in her class participated in registering and organizing students to have their blood drawn by the friendly folks from the local chapter of the Red Cross. Thanks to Mrs. Willoughby for providing a great hands-on experience for the students and for partnering with the Mustangs YSC in this...
The Mustang’s Youth Services Center coordinated its first “Nonprofit Volunteer Fair” for the students at MCHS. Community agencies came to MCHS over several days and set-up display tables during lunch to involve students and show them what volunteer opportunities are available in our community. Students stopped by the booths, received information about the organizations and signed up to volunteer! Our students are always seeking ways to give back to the community, causes for their clubs/organizations and different ways to build their resume. Partnering organizations included: Hope Unlimited Family Care Center, Paducah Cooperative Ministry, The Senior Center, United Way, Family Service Society, Merryman House and Cassidy’s Cause. We are so proud of our students and their willingness to give back! Thank YOU to all of the partnering organizations for investing in our students at MCHS!...
McCracken County High School’s Leadership Development classes, led by Amber Clapp, and the Mustang’s Youth Services Center partnered together in a half day full of volunteering and community service. As part of the United Way’s Project United initiative, 30 MCHS students in conjunction with about 400 other community volunteers and various organizations, were able to help paint a house for Midwest Alliance of Neighbors in Paducah! A project like this would have cost the homeowner hundreds of dollars to hire a professional or weeks of their own time to complete the work! We are so proud of our students and their willingness to give back! For more information about the Mustangs YSC contact Stacy Thomas at 538-4370 or...
2016 Blood Pressure Clinic
2015 Texting & Driving
2015 MCHS Blood Drive
Non-Profit Volunteer Fair
2015 Project United