Metcalfe County Schools

02/18/2025

One more perk of living in our awesome rural community -- locally sourced, farm-fresh eggs available to us during a nationwide egg shortage.

Thank you to the Zurmehly's for supplying Metcalfe County Schools with more than 16 dozen to help meet our needs.

02/18/2025

Tonight's varisty basketball games at Somerset will tip off earlier than scheduled.

The Hornets will take the court first at 4pm our time. The Lady Hornets will follow.

The KY Sports Guys will have live coverage on 99.1 The Hoss, Whsx-Fm. Hudl will provide the live stream.

Good luck, Metcalfe!

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02/18/2025

Congratulations to MCHS senior Landon Heckel! His banner design was chosen to represent Metcalfe County Schools at the annual KSBA (Kentucky School Boards Association) conference in Louisville.

KSBA says the banners are a very important contribution to the conference, reminding attendees of schools' primary focus - learning and learners.

Great job, Landon!

02/18/2025

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02/18/2025

📢Attention: MCHS Students and Parents

Attention Parents!

02/18/2025

Metcalfe County Schools plan to be open and operating on a regular schedule on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.

02/17/2025

MCHS Dedicates Basketball Court to Coach Tim McMurtrey

EDMONTON, Ky. (February 17, 2025) – Metcalfe County High School’s basketball floor will now be known as the Coach Mc Court.

A public dedication ceremony was held on Sunday, Feb. 16, at MCHS, where Tim McMurtrey’s signature was unveiled at opposite corners of the gym floor.

“I appreciate this,” Coach McMurtrey said. “I’m not sure how warranted it is, but I appreciate it. All I can say is thank you very much.”

McMurtrey is the longest-serving and winningest head coach in Metcalfe County basketball history. He coached the Hornets for 25 seasons (1984-2001, 2005-2011) and led Metcalfe County to its only region title and state tournament appearance in 1985.

Superintendent Josh Hurt said, “In the history of Kentucky high school basketball, it would be hard to find a name more synonymous with a program than Coach Tim McMurtrey and the Metcalfe County Hornets. Over 25 seasons, he had success in a program that had a long shortage of it. His name dominates the school record books, and obviously, his 1985 team is one of legend.”

Eleven members of the 1985 Sweet Sixteen team joined Coach Mc for the dedication ceremony. They also celebrated the 40th anniversary of their region title with a special dinner and public meet-and-greet.

Superintendent Hurt continued, “Coach Mc grew young men who have been successful here and everywhere the world has taken them. His high standards and unwillingness to bend made champions of generations of Hornets on and off the court. No one anywhere deserves to have his name on a basketball court more than Coach Mc does here at his home, Metcalfe County High School.”

In addition to his region title, McMurtrey amassed 342 total victories, which is nearly half the wins in Hornet basketball history. He won nine of the school’s 13 district titles and nine All “A” Classic region championships.

Metcalfe County Schools would like to thank Houchens Industries and Ace Hardware for sponsoring the court dedication.

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02/17/2025

It was a special night for Metcalfe County boys' basketball head coach Brandon Brockman, who notched his 100th victory as the Hornets' leader.

In his eight years as head coach, Brockman is the 2nd winningest boys basketball coach behind Tim McMurtrey.

Brockman's 100th win came on the same night as the MCHS basketball court was named in Coach Mc's honor.

02/17/2025

A big night on the hill to close out our home basketball games this season!

We have a lot to cover.... but we'll start with this game-winner from Maddux Garrett to lift the Hornets over Greenwood 66-65!

It also gave Coach Brandon Brockman his 100th win on the same night as the court was dedicated to Metcalfe County's all-time winningest coach Tim McMurtrey.

What a great day to be a Hornet!

02/17/2025

Metcalfe County Schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. This was going to be a make-up day, but due to high water that remains on some county roads, it will be NTI Day #6. There will be no in-person classes on Monday.

02/16/2025

🏀16th District Tournament Brackets🏀

Hornets play on Sunday, Feb. 23, and the Lady Hornets play on Monday, Feb. 24. Both at Cumberland County High School.

02/15/2025

~EVENT RESCHEDULED~

Due to the weather, tonight's basketball games, court dedication, and region championship reunion have been postponed until tomorrow.

The court dedication ceremony will take place at 3pm and will be followed by JV/V boys basketball games with Greenwood at 3:30pm.

Coach Mc will still have a public meet-and-greet with fans and former players between games.

Please use caution if you have to travel tonight, and we hope to see all of our Hornet fans tomorrow.

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02/15/2025

If you played basketball for Coach Mc anytime during his career, be sure to join us tomorrow evening as we dedicate the MCHS basketball court in his honor!

02/15/2025

Congratulations, Alyssa!

Mrs. Shaw & Mrs. Ethridge, MCHS NHS sponsors, are excited to share that Alyssa
Williams from Metcalfe County High School has been named an NHS Scholarship National Semifinalist, earning $3,200!
Alyssa’s dedication to scholarship, service, leadership, and character has earned her this prestigious recognition. Since its inception, the NHS Scholarship program has awarded over $2 million to exceptional student leaders like Alyssa Williams. Congratulations!

02/14/2025

Congratulations to all of our MCHS Beta students! What a great showing at the State Beta Convention. We can't wait to see you compete at Nationals.

02/14/2025

MCHS Gifted Students Attend Proclamation Ceremony

EDMONTON, Ky. (February 14, 2025) – A group of Metcalfe County students joined Kentucky’s lieutenant governor on Thursday for a special ceremony at the State Capitol.

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman presented a proclamation signed by Gov. Andy Beshear declaring February as Gifted Education Month in the Commonwealth.

The proclamation highlighted the importance of gifted education in helping students develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that will prepare them to become future leaders in their communities and beyond.

Leah Kerr, a 9th-grade Metcalfe County High School student, said, “This experience helped me realize programs like KAGE (Kentucky Association for Gifted Education) bring people together to advocate for gifted education. This work equips us for success.”

At the ceremony, Kerr joined fellow students Lydia Bennett, Allee Decker, Colton Devore, Kullen Jessie, Kinsley Reece, Claire Shapiro, and Alma Shirley. They also toured the capitol building and heard from state legislators.

Metcalfe County Schools Gifted Coordinator Autumn Shirley said witnessing the proclamation was an inspiring experience for the students. “Seeing the Capitol Rotunda filled with those who value the work we do in gifted education was motivating for me, as well as the students,” Shirley said. “It allowed them to see the significance in their education to be recognized at such a high level."

Metcalfe County Schools is proud to partner with the local extension office to provide Gifted Education services to the children of Metcalfe County.

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02/14/2025

Remember, no school tomorrow for a teacher work day, but school will be in session on Monday for a make-up day.

02/13/2025

The Hornets and Lady Hornets travel outside of the region to Hart County tonight for a 5:30 tipoff.

If you can't make it out to the games, the KY Sports Guys will have live coverage on 99.1 The Hoss, Whsx-Fm.

While you're listening, tune in to Hudl for live video at the link below.

Good luck, Metcalfe!

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