This award recognizes an outstanding Kentucky school student (grades K-12) who has demonstrated leadership through technology activities coordinated with the school curriculum. He will receive $100.00 at the fall conference next month.

First-Generation College Students: What They Need to Know

Some children grow up expecting to attend college. Some children dream about the possibility. At ACT, our mission is to help everyone succeed. If your child is the first in the family to attend college, you're not alone. And ACT is here for you every step of the way.

Start early by encouraging your child to read, research, and think about what he or she wants to do and be. Beginning in preschool or elementary school, become an active part of your child's academic life. Team up with school counselors and teachers. ACT research proves that the more challenging the classes, the better prepared your son or daughter will be for both college and career.

Continue promoting rigorous coursework in high school. If your child had a rocky start, remind him or her that it's never too late to turn things around. As the parent of a first-generation college student, you need to know where to start. Check out these first-generation college student resources for some excellent advice and information.

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It's that time again! The Rockcastle County Lady Rockets are selling that delicious COOKIE DOUGH, the flavors are:

: Sugar
: Oatmeal Raisin
: Peanut Butter
: M&M
: White Chunk Macadamia Nut
: Peanut Butter Cup
: Double Chocolate Brownie
: Snickerdoodle
: Chocolate Chip
: Chocolate Chunk

If you are interested see any Lady Rocket or e-mail sandy.alexander@rockcastle.kyschools.us with your order. The cost is $12.

JROTC Fund Raiser

JROTC cadets will be selling coffee in the 12oz bag for the next couple of weeks. A bag sells for $10 and has our label on it. It is called Rocket Coffee "launching you off into a better day". These will make great Christmas gifts for that person who is a big rocket fan, for someone who likes a good cup of coffee or if they just want to support our program. JROTC appreciates your support.

Junior Cadet Leadership Camp 2009 By  Shawna Smith, Rockcastle High JROTC Public Affairs Officer During the week of June 5th through the 9th cadets from the Rockcastle JROTC program participated in the Junior Cadet Leadership Camp at the Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond Kentucky. This was the chance for cadets to learn leadership skills, overcome new obstacles, and make friends. The cadets from Rockcastle who went to the Bluegrass Army Depot are: Felicia Boggs, Samantha Bussell, Rachele Halcomb, Shawna Smith, Jonathan Alexander, Jesse Artley, Stanley Baggett, Marcus Bolyard, Casey Bradley, Jordan Moore, Mason Phillips, Chris Robinson, Nathan Singleton, Ben Whitaker, and Craig Stewart. These cadets were placed in Charlie Company with cadets from other JROTC programs from East Ridge, McCreary, Phelps, Shelby Valley, Southwestern, and York Institute. Read complete article>>> JROTC Photo Gallery>>>