Rockcastle County Schools
Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders
Join Our Team! 🌟
Rockcastle County Schools is seeking a Language Arts Teacher at Rockcastle County Middle School. If you’re passionate about inspiring students and helping them grow from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders, we’d love to have you on board!
Rockcastle County Schools is seeking a Language Arts Teacher at Rockcastle County Middle School. If you’re passionate about inspiring students and helping them grow from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders, we’d love to have you on board!
Tomorrow is Hats Off to Abby Day! 💜
Join Rockcastle County Schools in honoring Abby, a former student whose kindness and courage continue to inspire us all.
Bring $1.00 to wear your favorite hat — all proceeds will go toward the Abby Langford Memorial Scholarship, providing two $1,000 scholarships to Rockcastle County High School seniors.
Join Rockcastle County Schools in honoring Abby, a former student whose kindness and courage continue to inspire us all.
Bring $1.00 to wear your favorite hat — all proceeds will go toward the Abby Langford Memorial Scholarship, providing two $1,000 scholarships to Rockcastle County High School seniors.
Happy Boss’s Day, Superintendent Dr. Carrie Ballinger! 🌟
Your leadership, vision, and dedication continue to inspire our entire Rocket community. Thank you for leading with heart, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the students and staff of Rockcastle County Schools. 🚀
Your leadership, vision, and dedication continue to inspire our entire Rocket community. Thank you for leading with heart, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the students and staff of Rockcastle County Schools. 🚀
Habit of the Month: Be Proactive! 🌟
MVES student Taylor Martin is leading by example! Taylor put Habit 1 — Be Proactive — into action by attending a middle school football game as a police officer, showing responsibility, leadership, and care for others. 🚀
Way to go, Taylor! You’re showing what it means to be a Proactive Rocket — a resilient learner, innovative leader, and responsible citizen who makes a positive impact!
MVES student Taylor Martin is leading by example! Taylor put Habit 1 — Be Proactive — into action by attending a middle school football game as a police officer, showing responsibility, leadership, and care for others. 🚀
Way to go, Taylor! You’re showing what it means to be a Proactive Rocket — a resilient learner, innovative leader, and responsible citizen who makes a positive impact!
Good luck to all of our Rockets taking the ACT this morning! Show what Rocket Learners are made of! 🌟
There is a house fire near Rockcastle County Middle School, which is currently affecting traffic flow in the area. Please use caution, allow extra time for your morning commute, and remain patient as emergency crews respond. Your safety and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
Reminder: Wear ORANGE tomorrow (Oct. 15) for Rockcastle Unity Day as we stand united against bullying. Let’s create kindness, promote respect, and stand together! 🧡
Save the Date! 🚀
Rock Nation Spirit Day is coming up on Friday, October 24th!
Join schools, businesses, and the entire community as we show our Rocket pride by wearing our favorite Rocket gear and colors. Let’s unite and celebrate what it means to be part of Rocket Nation!
Rock Nation Spirit Day is coming up on Friday, October 24th!
Join schools, businesses, and the entire community as we show our Rocket pride by wearing our favorite Rocket gear and colors. Let’s unite and celebrate what it means to be part of Rocket Nation!
🧡 Rockcastle Unity Day – October 15! 🧡
Join us as we stand United Against Bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month.
Wear ORANGE to show your support for kindness, respect, and unity across Rockcastle County Schools.
Join us as we stand United Against Bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month.
Wear ORANGE to show your support for kindness, respect, and unity across Rockcastle County Schools.
Welcome back, Rockets! We hope you had a wonderful Fall Break and are refueled and ready to soar! 🚀
🌟 Congratulations, Ms. Susan Coffey! 🌟
Rockcastle County Schools is incredibly proud to celebrate Ms. Susan Coffey, Library Media Specialist at Mt. Vernon Elementary, for being named one of the top three elementary educators in Kentucky as part of the prestigious Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards! 🍎✨
Ms. Coffey was recognized last night by Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Kentucky Board of Education Chair Sharon Porter Robinson, Vice Chair Lu Young, and 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Jennifer Montgomery.
We are beyond proud of Ms. Coffey for representing Rockcastle County Schools with such excellence, dedication, and passion. She continues to be a true ambassador for educators—not only within our district, but across the Commonwealth. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous impact she makes every single day. 🚀
Rockcastle County Schools is incredibly proud to celebrate Ms. Susan Coffey, Library Media Specialist at Mt. Vernon Elementary, for being named one of the top three elementary educators in Kentucky as part of the prestigious Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards! 🍎✨
Ms. Coffey was recognized last night by Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Kentucky Board of Education Chair Sharon Porter Robinson, Vice Chair Lu Young, and 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Jennifer Montgomery.
We are beyond proud of Ms. Coffey for representing Rockcastle County Schools with such excellence, dedication, and passion. She continues to be a true ambassador for educators—not only within our district, but across the Commonwealth. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous impact she makes every single day. 🚀
Rocket Habit of the Month: Be Proactive! 🌟
This October, we’re focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive — taking responsibility, making choices based on values, and leading your own learning. Proactive Rockets are resilient learners, effective communicators, active collaborators, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens who make a positive impact every day.
This October, we’re focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive — taking responsibility, making choices based on values, and leading your own learning. Proactive Rockets are resilient learners, effective communicators, active collaborators, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens who make a positive impact every day.
Rockcastle County Schools is honored to partner with Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center to bring education, support, and a sense of normalcy to children receiving long-term respiratory care. Together, we’re ensuring every child has the chance to learn, dream, and reach their full potential — no matter the challenges they face. 🚀❤️
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Consistency pays off at RCMS! 🌟 Congratulations to Hazlyn Jones, Airibella Taylor, Damon Johnson, and Gavin Chrisman for showing up every day and earning $25 each for perfect attendance last week. A big shoutout to Ms. Bonnie Stewart as well, who earned $100 through our Staff Support Initiative! 🚀
Congratulations to our first Digital Citizenship Award Winners! 💻🚀
This new RockIT initiative celebrates students who consistently show respect, responsibility, and safety online. These students are positive digital role models and take great care of their Chromebooks — and they were each rewarded with $50 cash for leading the way!
✨ Be Proactive. Be Respectful. Be a Digital Leader. ✨
🏆 September Winners:
BES: Trey Graves (5th), Peyton Richmond (3rd)
MVES: Isabella Milburn (2nd), Ella Lunsford (3rd)
RES: Aunisty Lewis (3rd), Zipporah Harding (KG)
RCMS: Lauren Glovak (6th), Silas Burdette (7th)
RCHS: Madalynn Alexander (10th), AJ Barrett (12th)
Let’s celebrate these amazing Rockets for making the digital world a better, brighter place!
It’s almost time to relax and recharge! 🍂
Rockcastle County Schools will be on Fall Break from Monday, October 6th, through Friday, October 10th. We hope all of our Rocket students, staff, and families enjoy a well-deserved week of rest and fall fun! 🚀🍁
Rockcastle County Schools will be on Fall Break from Monday, October 6th, through Friday, October 10th. We hope all of our Rocket students, staff, and families enjoy a well-deserved week of rest and fall fun! 🚀🍁
Stay connected with Rockcastle County Schools! 🚀
Download the Thrillshare app and follow our district to get real-time updates, news, events, and stories — all in one place. 📲
💬 Plus, don’t forget to join Rooms — our new messaging platform where families and teachers can connect directly.
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Tap “Rooms” at the bottom of the app and “Continue to sign in.”
Enter your phone number or email.
Once signed in, you can view classroom updates, send and receive messages, and stay in touch with your child’s teachers.
Download the Thrillshare app and follow our district to get real-time updates, news, events, and stories — all in one place. 📲
💬 Plus, don’t forget to join Rooms — our new messaging platform where families and teachers can connect directly.
⬇️
Tap “Rooms” at the bottom of the app and “Continue to sign in.”
Enter your phone number or email.
Once signed in, you can view classroom updates, send and receive messages, and stay in touch with your child’s teachers.
MyRock Online Spotlight 🚀
Our MyRock Online students have been putting in the work leading up to fall break! More than 35 students recently came to campus to focus on their assignments and make great progress before the break.
Yesterday, our senior students visited Rockcastle County High School, where they met with counselors, the principal, and support staff to review important information about their senior year.
We’re so proud of their dedication, focus, and commitment! 🌟
🚍 Reminder: Bus evacuation drills are today.
RCMS & RCHS dismiss at 2:57 PM. Thanks for your patience! 🚀
RCMS & RCHS dismiss at 2:57 PM. Thanks for your patience! 🚀
Today, we celebrate the incredible team that keeps our schools shining! 🌟
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day to our hardworking custodians — the unsung heroes who go above and beyond every single day to make Rockcastle County Schools a clean, safe, and welcoming place to learn and grow. 🚀
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day to our hardworking custodians — the unsung heroes who go above and beyond every single day to make Rockcastle County Schools a clean, safe, and welcoming place to learn and grow. 🚀
