NTI Days #5 and #6 for Rockcastle County Schools — Thursday, January 29, 2026, and Friday, January 30, 2026. Stay safe, Rockets! 🚀

Rockcastle County Schools will have a traditional snow day on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. ❄️ Stay safe and warm, Rockets! 🚀

Rockcastle County Schools Board of Education office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Stay safe and warm, Rockets. 🚀

📢 We’re Hiring!
Rockcastle County Schools is seeking a Computer Specialist to support technology across our district.
Learn more and apply at www.rockcastle.kyschools.us

📢 Due to weather conditions, the Rockcastle County Schools Board of Education office will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. Please stay safe and warm, Rockets! 🚀

Rockcastle County Schools will have a TRADITIONAL SNOW DAY on Monday, January 26, 2026, and Tuesday, January 27, 2026. ☃️
Stay safe and warm, Rockets! 🚀

Winter Storm Preparation ❄️ Stay safe and warm, Rockets.

Due to the incoming winter storm, all school-related activities for Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25, have been canceled. Thank you for your understanding, as student safety remains our top priority. 🚀

Rocket Refuel at Home 🚀❄️
Meals will be sent home with students this afternoon as we prepare for winter weather. If your child is absent and you would like to pick up meals, please contact your school to arrange pickup.

Update from Superintendent Dr. Carrie Ballinger — January 22, 2026

Rockcastle County Schools will be on NTI Day #4 today, Thursday, January 22, 2026. We apologize for the late notice and appreciate your understanding.

🚀 January Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 4 — Think Win-Win!
At home and at school, we’re teaching students to work together, listen with empathy, and find solutions where everyone feels valued.

Shoutout to our RCMS Perfect Attendance Leaders from last week: Alyvia Carpenter, Kaylee Robinson, Zayden Daugherty, and Astra VanWinkle! Each student earned $25 for their dedication to being present and ready to learn every day. 👏

We also celebrate Ms. Loretta Gibbons, last week’s Staff Support Initiative recipient, who was recognized with $100 for her outstanding commitment to supporting our students. 🚀

Now accepting applications for Substitute Custodians for Rockcastle County Schools. 🚀
Help keep our schools shining — apply online at rockcastle.kyschools.us ✨

Rockcastle County Schools honors the legacy and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today. 🇺🇸

Reminder: School will not be in session on Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

It’s District Spelling Bee Day! 🐝 The Rockcastle County Schools Spelling Bee takes place today at 10 AM and will be livestreamed. Join us online to support our Rocket Learners! 🚀

https://www.youtube.com/@rockcastlecountyschools5605 - Livestream Link 🔗

Quick NTI Day check-in, Rockets! 🚀 Log in, learn, and finish strong. 💻

NTI Day #3 for Rockcastle County Schools — Thursday, January 15, 2026. Stay safe, Rockets! 🚀

January’s Rocket Habit of the Month is Habit 4: Think Win-Win — connecting directly to our Portrait of a Rocket by developing effective communicators, active collaborators, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens. 🚀