758 students were served today through our Rocket Refuel: Summer Fuel-Up program! 🍽️ A big thank you to our amazing volunteers for making it all possible. 🚀
A big thank you to the volunteers from the Kentucky Christian Assembly church camp for lending a hand with today’s Rocket Refuel: Summer Fuel-Up distribution! Their willingness to serve alongside our Food Service team helps ensure Rockcastle students have access to nutritious meals all summer long.🚀
Reminder: Rocket Refuel pick-up is today from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Rockcastle County High School (back parking lot).
Students do not need to be present. Please stay in your vehicle.
📣 Reminder: Summer Boost is TODAY!
Families of PreK–5th grade students — don’t forget to stop by for this week’s Summer Boost pick-up!
📍 Mt. Vernon Elementary School (Drive-Thru)
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
RCHS interns Makayla Wagers and Hayden Deatherage, in partnership with ASPI intern Blayne Schwartz from the University of Notre Dame, collaborated on a high tunnel project at Hallow Springs Farm through the PIM Grant. This hands-on experience challenged students to apply problem-solving skills and adapt agricultural technology to address the impact of increased rainfall.
Happy Father’s Day! 💙
Thank you to all the amazing dads and father figures in Rocket Nation.
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Brandy Smith as the new Rockcastle County High School Principal! 🚀
Ms. Smith has served as Assistant Principal at RCHS for the past three years and has been a dedicated member of our district for several years. We are excited for her to continue leading and supporting our students and staff!
We are excited to welcome Ms. Kayla Jett to her new role as Director of Special Education for Rockcastle County Schools! Ms. Jett has served in our district for several years and brings a wealth of experience and dedication to this position. We look forward to her continued leadership in supporting our Rocket Learners to become Rocket Leaders! 🚀
This evening, we celebrated another great year of progress at our Community-Based Accountability System (CBAS) End-of-Year Celebration! 🎉 🚀
We honored the many goals and achievements reached across the district. A big thank you to the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame for hosting us!
Want to learn more about Rockcastle County Schools’ Community-Based Accountability System? Visit the link below. ⬇️
https://www.rockcastle.kyschools.us/page/community-based-accountability-plan
Our Rocket Leader from the Community Schools team is learning, planning, and building new ideas for student success and community engagement at the Groundswell Conference! 🚀
Summer Fuel-Up Kicks Off with 776 Students Served! 🚀
We served 776 students—each receiving 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and a half gallon of milk to fuel their summer.
A huge thank you to our incredible Food Service team, FRYSC coordinators, and the RCHS football team for making week one such a success!🍎🥪🥛
Congratulations to Mr. Dustin Reynolds, the new Principal of Roundstone Elementary! 🎉
Mr. Reynolds brings valuable leadership experience from his time as Assistant Principal at RCMS. We look forward to all he will accomplish with the Roundstone Eagles as we continue growing Rocket Learners into Rocket Leaders! 🦅
📚☀️ Rockcastle County Schools is excited to be selected for the 2025 Summer Boost Program! This FREE opportunity offers meals, books, and fun learning resources for PRE K–5th grade students—all summer long.
🗓 Registration is open through June 6th
📍 Pick-up begins June 10 at Mt. Vernon Elementary (Drive-Thru)
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM on select dates
👉 Register now via the link below and help your Rocket Learner make the most of summer!
Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders!
https://forms.gle/sjXjN4uvFxGR1HAt8
Join us in celebrating Mr. James Bussell as he steps into the role of Coordinator of District-Wide Programs! With 26 years of service in Rockcastle County Schools, he brings valuable experience and leadership to this position. 🚀
Rockcastle County Schools is excited to welcome Mr. Matthew Brown as the new Assistant Principal of Mt. Vernon Elementary School! 🎉
Mr. Brown brings over 15 years of teaching experience at RCHS and has served as Assistant Principal at Garrard Middle School for the past three years. We’re thrilled to have him back in Rocket Country and know he’ll be a great addition to the MVES team! 🚀
Congratulations to the Rockcastle County High School Class of 2025! You’ve grown from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders—and this is only the beginning. We are proud of your achievements and excited for all that lies ahead!🎓🎉
From Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders—congratulations to the Class of 2025!
You’ve crossed the stage, turned the tassel, and launched into your next chapter. We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see how far you’ll go! 🎓
🎓 Today’s the day!
We’re excited to celebrate the RCHS Class of 2025 tonight at 7 PM at Rockcastle County High School.
🚌 Shuttle service is available from RCMS
✔️ Drop-off at the back entrance of RCHS
✔️ Pick-up after the ceremony at the front entrance
📍 Be sure to check the map for shuttle bus drop-off and pick-up locations
🚗 Exit options are posted to help traffic flow smoothly after the event
🎓 From Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders — click the link below to watch the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony LIVE and celebrate this incredible milestone! 🚀 Link will be LIVE at 6:30 pm.
https://youtube.com/live/L0j_NAJMyzs?feature=share
Rockcastle County Schools extends heartfelt thanks to our district team,
board members and community partners who came together to help prepare our end-of-year staff appreciation lunch. We are especially grateful to the generous sponsors who made this celebration possible. Most importantly, thank you to our dedicated staff for your hard work, commitment, and impact throughout the school year. Your efforts continue to guide our students on their path from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders.🚀
