🚀 Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 6 – Synergize

When we work together, listen to one another, and combine our strengths, amazing things happen. At Rockcastle County Schools, teamwork helps our Rocket Learners grow into Rocket Leaders! 🌟

At last night’s Board meeting, Ms. Starla Benge, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, and several students shared the exciting projects they have been working on this school year. We love seeing our students showcase their creativity and learning! 🚀

Attention RCS Substitute Employees! ⬇️
Please check your email and complete your 2026–2027 Letter of Intent to confirm your availability for next school year.

Questions? Call 606-256-2125 or email the district office. 📞

⏰ Reminder: Spring your clocks forward this weekend!
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday. 🚀

Shoutout to our RCMS Perfect Attendance Leaders from this week: Ally Moore, Kerrigan Fox, Brody Hasty, and Blake Branham! Each student earned $25 for their dedication to being present and ready to learn every day. 👏

We also celebrate Cindy Cope, this week’s Staff Support Initiative recipient, who was recognized with $100 for her outstanding commitment to supporting our students. 🚀

Thank you to our Rockcastle County Schools Maintenance Team for the dedication and care you put into keeping our schools running each day! 🚀

🚧 Construction is still underway on the football field and track. Please do not enter these areas at this time. Thank you for your cooperation while construction is completed.

Today we celebrate the final day of Read Across America Week! 📚
This week, our students discovered that the more they read, the more they learn and the more places their imagination can take them. Keep reading, Rockets! 🚀

The Rockcastle County Preschool Program is excited to announce that registration for the 2026–2027 school year is coming soon! 🎒

Rockcastle County Schools offer half-day preschool sessions Monday through Thursday at each elementary school. Kentucky’s preschool programs are available for:
• All four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of the poverty level
• All three and four-year-old children with developmental delays or disabilities, regardless of income

Children must be 4 years old by August 1, 2026, to enroll as a four-year-old preschool student.

If you are interested, please contact your child’s school to schedule an appointment.
Registration Dates:
📍 Mount Vernon Elementary – May 14 & May 18 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Brodhead Elementary – May 15 & May 20 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Roundstone Elementary – May 19 | 9 AM to 2 PM

Check out our Rocket Habit of the Month Newsletter from February, featuring Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. 🚀

Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. At Rockcastle County Schools, every page our students turn helps them grow from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders. ✨

Happy Read Across America Week! 📚❤️

At Rockcastle County Schools, we know that strong readers become strong leaders. When our students open a book, they open the door to new ideas, new adventures, and new possibilities.

Let’s celebrate the power of reading and continue growing our Rocket Learners into Rocket Leaders — one page at a time. 🚀✨

Public Schools Week may be ending, but our mission continues. Every classroom, every hallway, every opportunity is shaping Rocket Learners into Rocket Leaders. 🚀
Thank you for standing behind our public schools and supporting our Rockets. #LoveKYPublicSchools

RCHS GATE students attended the Visual & Performing Arts Symposium at the University of the Cumberlands. Hosted by the Lake Cumberland Region Gifted and Talented Cadre, this incredible event provided students with opportunities to explore their creativity, strengthen their leadership skills, and collaborate with talented peers from across the region.

Throughout the day, students participated in a variety of hands-on experiences, including musical theater, printmaking, comic art, leadership development, Frontier Lab exploration, and more.

A special highlight was meeting Miss Kentucky, who shared an inspiring message about overcoming obstacles, persevering through challenges, and believing in yourself. Her words encouraged students to pursue their goals with confidence and resilience.

From performing on stage to creating original artwork and engaging in innovative labs, our students embraced every opportunity to learn and grow. Experiences like this not only nurture artistic talent but also build confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.

We are incredibly proud of the way they represented Rockcastle County Schools. 🚀

Save the Date 🎉

Rockcastle Preschool is hosting an End of Year Bash to celebrate our amazing preschoolers and a year full of growth, learning, and fun. We cannot wait to come together for a special county-wide celebration for our RCS Preschool families.🚀

We’re closing out Public Schools Week the Rocket way! 🚀

Friday is Rocket Nation: Community-Wide Spirit Day!
Wear your Rockcastle gear and show your Rocket Pride loud and proud. Let’s fill our schools and our community with red, white, and blue as we celebrate the power of public education.

Once a Rocket, always a Rocket. 🌟

Public Schools Week is in full swing, and Mismatch Thursday did not disappoint! 🧦

From bold socks to mixed-up outfits, our Rocket Learners brought the energy and the spirit. Public schools are where creativity shines, friendships grow, and every student has a place to belong.

So proud of our Rockets for celebrating loud and proud! 🚀 #LoveKYPublicSchools

🚍 Afternoon Bus Update – 02.26.26
Bus #1003 will be running approximately 30 minutes later than normal this afternoon. This route serves the Sand Springs, Cleft Rock, and Buffalo areas.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.

🏀 47th District Champions! 🏆 Congratulations to our Lady Rockets! We are so proud of you! 🚀

Public Schools Week is in full swing, Rocket Nation! 🧦🚀

Thursday = Mismatch Day!
Rock those crazy socks, bold patterns, wild colors, and outfits that don’t quite “match.” The more creative, the better!