Huge congratulations to Abel Sparks, Davin Pearson, Cole Zechman, and Bella Cromer for showing up strong with perfect attendance this week at RCMS! Each student earned $25 for their commitment and reliability. 🙌
We’re also excited to recognize Ms. Abbey Reynolds, who was awarded $100 through our Staff Support Initiative for her exceptional dedication to supporting students and learning. 🚀
We’re also excited to recognize Ms. Abbey Reynolds, who was awarded $100 through our Staff Support Initiative for her exceptional dedication to supporting students and learning. 🚀
🚀 ROCKET LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: HABIT 2
Renezmae Dryer, a 3rd grader at Roundstone Elementary School, is being recognized for Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind. She set a personal goal to become a stronger reader and speller, and she works toward it each day with focus, persistence, and a readiness to take on new challenges. Renezmae’s dedication is a wonderful example of student leadership and purpose. 🌟
Renezmae Dryer, a 3rd grader at Roundstone Elementary School, is being recognized for Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind. She set a personal goal to become a stronger reader and speller, and she works toward it each day with focus, persistence, and a readiness to take on new challenges. Renezmae’s dedication is a wonderful example of student leadership and purpose. 🌟
Don’t forget — THIS Friday is Rock Nation Spirit Day! 🎉
Show your Rocket pride by wearing your favorite Rockcastle gear! 🚀
Show your Rocket pride by wearing your favorite Rockcastle gear! 🚀
Rockcastle County Schools is proud to announce results from the 2024–2025 Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA). ✨
A major highlight of this year’s results is Rockcastle County High School’s achievement as the #1 ranked high school in Kentucky for Postsecondary Readiness 🥇🎓—a distinction that demonstrates our district’s focus on preparing every student for life beyond graduation.
These results reflect the daily hard work, commitment, and high expectations present in each of our schools.
Rockcastle County Schools remains dedicated to ensuring every student is a Rocket Learner on the path to becoming a Rocket Leader. 🚀
Rockcastle County Schools 4th grade GATE students enjoyed an incredible day of learning and exploration at Berea College! ⭐️
Their visit began at the Berea College Planetarium, where they experienced an immersive lesson on the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
At the Yahng Discovery Center, students dove into hands-on STEM learning—using real microscopes to investigate live organisms in water samples and experiencing what it feels like to think and work like true scientists.
They also toured the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center, where they gained a deeper understanding of the cultural and environmental history of the Appalachian region.
A special shoutout goes to our RCHS Senior GATE students, who played an essential role in the day’s success by helping rotate groups and organize activities. Their leadership and support made the experience even more meaningful.
Our students returned inspired, curious, and full of new knowledge—a fantastic day of learning beyond the classroom!🚀
It’s Kentucky Family and Community Engagement in Education Week! 🌟
We’re proud to join schools across the Commonwealth in celebrating the essential role families play in student success.
Governor Beshear’s proclamation and KDE’s launch of the new Parent and Family Connection Hub reinforce what we value deeply in Rockcastle County Schools—strong partnerships between home, school, and community.
From our Family Resource Youth Services Centers, to Leader in Me, to our community-powered programs across every school, family engagement is at the heart of our work.
We encourage Rocket families to explore KDE’s new hub and continue partnering with us as we support every learner, every day.
🔗 https://www.education.ky.gov/ParentFamilyHub/Pages/default.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
We’re proud to join schools across the Commonwealth in celebrating the essential role families play in student success.
Governor Beshear’s proclamation and KDE’s launch of the new Parent and Family Connection Hub reinforce what we value deeply in Rockcastle County Schools—strong partnerships between home, school, and community.
From our Family Resource Youth Services Centers, to Leader in Me, to our community-powered programs across every school, family engagement is at the heart of our work.
We encourage Rocket families to explore KDE’s new hub and continue partnering with us as we support every learner, every day.
🔗 https://www.education.ky.gov/ParentFamilyHub/Pages/default.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
What an amazing night for our school community!
Rockcastle County High School’s Academic Team proudly hosted the RCS Elementary Academic League, and we were truly impressed by the effort, enthusiasm, and outstanding sportsmanship shown by every elementary competitor.
Congratulations to all of the Elementary Academic League teams for your hard work and remarkable performances tonight!
And a special shout-out to our RCHS Academic Team for organizing, hosting, and cheering on the next generation of academic competitors. Your leadership and encouragement made this event truly unforgettable.
Great job, everyone! 🚀
Happy American Education Week! 📚🌍
This week, we celebrate the incredible teachers, support staff, leaders, and families who make Rockcastle County Schools a place where learning thrives. Thank you for inspiring, encouraging, and empowering our Rocket Learners every single day!
This week, we celebrate the incredible teachers, support staff, leaders, and families who make Rockcastle County Schools a place where learning thrives. Thank you for inspiring, encouraging, and empowering our Rocket Learners every single day!
Christmas Tree Lighting — This Friday! ✨
Rockcastle Kiwanis will host their annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 21, at 6:00 PM in Triangle Park. Our students will help make the night special with performances by the MVES Musical Mustangs, RCHS Honors Choir, and RCMS Choir. 🌲💫
We hope the community will come out and enjoy this festive celebration in downtown Mount Vernon!
Rockcastle Kiwanis will host their annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 21, at 6:00 PM in Triangle Park. Our students will help make the night special with performances by the MVES Musical Mustangs, RCHS Honors Choir, and RCMS Choir. 🌲💫
We hope the community will come out and enjoy this festive celebration in downtown Mount Vernon!
What a remarkable evening at RCHS! 🎨🎤🍴
Tonight’s Art & Talent Showcase highlighted the incredible range of student talent across our schools. Guests enjoyed stunning artwork, powerful choral numbers, impressive band performances, delicious culinary creations, and engaging displays from our CTE programs.
A special thank you to Rockcastle Regional Hospital for generously printing our programs for this event. Your support helps make evenings like this possible.
It was a true celebration of creativity, skill, and the opportunities available to our Rockets.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in supporting our students! 🚀
Tonight’s Art & Talent Showcase highlighted the incredible range of student talent across our schools. Guests enjoyed stunning artwork, powerful choral numbers, impressive band performances, delicious culinary creations, and engaging displays from our CTE programs.
A special thank you to Rockcastle Regional Hospital for generously printing our programs for this event. Your support helps make evenings like this possible.
It was a true celebration of creativity, skill, and the opportunities available to our Rockets.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in supporting our students! 🚀
Brodhead Elementary School Update – 11/13/2025
The soft lockdown at Brodhead Elementary has now ended. The medical situation has been resolved, and normal school operations have resumed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The soft lockdown at Brodhead Elementary has now ended. The medical situation has been resolved, and normal school operations have resumed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Brodhead Elementary School Announcement – 11/13/2025
Brodhead Elementary is currently operating under a soft lockdown due to an ongoing medical situation in the building.
Kindness is contagious! ❤️
On World Kindness Day, let’s choose compassion, lift others, and spread positivity throughout our schools and community.
On World Kindness Day, let’s choose compassion, lift others, and spread positivity throughout our schools and community.
🎨 Tomorrow’s the night!
Join us at Rockcastle County High School for the Art & Talent Showcase, hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools! Enjoy an evening of creativity, music, and student talent — plus a free meal prepared by the RCHS Culinary students! 🍽️
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
Come celebrate our incredible student artists and performers — you won’t want to miss it! 🚀
Join us at Rockcastle County High School for the Art & Talent Showcase, hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools! Enjoy an evening of creativity, music, and student talent — plus a free meal prepared by the RCHS Culinary students! 🍽️
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
Come celebrate our incredible student artists and performers — you won’t want to miss it! 🚀
Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind ✨
This month, we’re focusing on Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind!
Students across Rockcastle County Schools are learning how to set purposeful goals, stay focused through challenges, and make thoughtful decisions that align with their values. By envisioning their future, our Rockets are becoming resilient learners, critical thinkers, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens — all charting their own course toward success! 🚀
This month, we’re focusing on Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind!
Students across Rockcastle County Schools are learning how to set purposeful goals, stay focused through challenges, and make thoughtful decisions that align with their values. By envisioning their future, our Rockets are becoming resilient learners, critical thinkers, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens — all charting their own course toward success! 🚀
At this evening’s Rockcastle County Schools Board Meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Brodhead Elementary School! 🎨
Principal Nick Williams and art teacher Ms. Gina Bussell spoke about the excitement surrounding the school’s new art class and the positive impact it’s already having on students. Following their remarks, several students proudly presented their artwork and shared some of the creative projects they’ve completed so far this year. 🌟
Principal Nick Williams and art teacher Ms. Gina Bussell spoke about the excitement surrounding the school’s new art class and the positive impact it’s already having on students. Following their remarks, several students proudly presented their artwork and shared some of the creative projects they’ve completed so far this year. 🌟
Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This Veterans Day, we’re proud to recognize the veterans who continue their service right here within Rockcastle County Schools — shaping the lives of our students with the same dedication, integrity, and courage that defined their time in uniform.
Thank you, Veterans, for your service and for continuing to make a difference in our schools and community. 🇺🇸
Thank you, Veterans, for your service and for continuing to make a difference in our schools and community. 🇺🇸
Rockcastle County Schools will have NTI DAY #1 on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025. ❄️
Stay safe, Rockets! 🚀
We’re just a few days away from the Rockcastle County High School Art & Talent Showcase! 🎨🎤
Join us Thursday, November 13th from 6:00–7:00 PM for an evening of creativity and talent hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools. Enjoy incredible student performances, stunning artwork, and a free meal provided by the RCHS Culinary students! 🍽️
Come out and support our talented Rockets! 🚀
Join us Thursday, November 13th from 6:00–7:00 PM for an evening of creativity and talent hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools. Enjoy incredible student performances, stunning artwork, and a free meal provided by the RCHS Culinary students! 🍽️
Come out and support our talented Rockets! 🚀
For 25 years, Kenna’s Kitchen has served as a beautiful reminder of how one person’s love can continue to touch countless lives.
Founded in memory of Kenna Lanham, this annual Community Thanksgiving Meal has become a cherished Rockcastle County tradition — filling plates and hearts with gratitude, kindness, and connection. ❤️
Students across the district continue to honor Kenna’s legacy through their annual food collections, reminding us that gratitude grows strongest when we serve others. 🫶🏼
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUXLW7aByjSN5_7p8LOwW5aVx7kkoZ1a/view?usp=sharing
Founded in memory of Kenna Lanham, this annual Community Thanksgiving Meal has become a cherished Rockcastle County tradition — filling plates and hearts with gratitude, kindness, and connection. ❤️
Students across the district continue to honor Kenna’s legacy through their annual food collections, reminding us that gratitude grows strongest when we serve others. 🫶🏼
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUXLW7aByjSN5_7p8LOwW5aVx7kkoZ1a/view?usp=sharing