Rockcastle County Schools
Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders
We’re wrapping up Arts in Education Week with the RCMS General Music Class! 🎶
These Rocket Learners are building their musical skills and creativity while exploring a variety of instruments. 🎹🎵
A special thank you to Ms. Alana Kersey for helping our students learn, create, and discover a love for music!
These Rocket Learners are building their musical skills and creativity while exploring a variety of instruments. 🎹🎵
A special thank you to Ms. Alana Kersey for helping our students learn, create, and discover a love for music!
Here’s another stop in our Arts in Education Week celebration! ✍🏻
Students in Mr. Blake’s Art class at Mt. Vernon Elementary put their creativity to work with scribble drawings, turning simple lines and shapes into colorful, one-of-a-kind creations!
A special thank you to Mr. Blake for encouraging our Rocket Learners to explore their creativity and express themselves through art! 🌟
Students in Mr. Blake’s Art class at Mt. Vernon Elementary put their creativity to work with scribble drawings, turning simple lines and shapes into colorful, one-of-a-kind creations!
A special thank you to Mr. Blake for encouraging our Rocket Learners to explore their creativity and express themselves through art! 🌟
Happy Teach Ag Day! 🌱🚜
Today, we’re celebrating our Rocket Leaders who help bring agriculture to life for our students! Thank you for inspiring the next generation, providing hands-on learning opportunities, and helping our Rocket Learners grow both inside and outside the classroom.
We appreciate all you do for our students and our agriculture programs!
Celebrating Arts in Education Week with our talented Rocket Learners at Brodhead Elementary! 🎨
From drawing and designing to creating something all their own, students are getting the chance to explore their creativity through art.
A big shoutout to BES Art Teacher Ms. Gina Bussell for encouraging our students to be creative, try new things, and bring their ideas to life! 🌟
From drawing and designing to creating something all their own, students are getting the chance to explore their creativity through art.
A big shoutout to BES Art Teacher Ms. Gina Bussell for encouraging our students to be creative, try new things, and bring their ideas to life! 🌟
🌾🚜 We’re ALL IN for Ag Week! 🚜🌾
Get ready to celebrate agriculture, September 21–25, with a full week of fun dress-up days! From Green for Ag to Farmer Friday, we can’t wait to see our Rocket Learners and Rocket Leaders show their Ag spirit! 🌽
Check out the flyer for each day’s theme and join in the fun! ⬇️
Get ready to celebrate agriculture, September 21–25, with a full week of fun dress-up days! From Green for Ag to Farmer Friday, we can’t wait to see our Rocket Learners and Rocket Leaders show their Ag spirit! 🌽
Check out the flyer for each day’s theme and join in the fun! ⬇️
We’re celebrating Arts in Education Week with the RCHS Honors Choir! Through music, our Rocket Learners have opportunities to create, collaborate, and share their talents. 🚀
Thank you to Ms. Carri Burdette for sharing her passion for music and creating opportunities for our students to learn, perform, and shine! 🎤🎵
Thank you to Ms. Carri Burdette for sharing her passion for music and creating opportunities for our students to learn, perform, and shine! 🎤🎵
Happy IT Professionals Appreciation Day! 💻
Today, we’re celebrating our ROCK IT team and the work they do behind the scenes to keep Rockcastle County Schools connected, supported, and moving forward. Thank you for making sure technology empowers our Rocket Learners and Rocket Leaders each and every day! 🚀
Today, we’re celebrating our ROCK IT team and the work they do behind the scenes to keep Rockcastle County Schools connected, supported, and moving forward. Thank you for making sure technology empowers our Rocket Learners and Rocket Leaders each and every day! 🚀
🚀 Rocket Blast Off is coming up!
All Rockcastle County Schools students ages 4–18 can participate for FREE! Join us on Saturday, September 26, at Brodhead Elementary School for the Rocket Blast Off 5K & 2 Mile Run/Walk.
A special thank you to County-Wide Stride for making it possible for our Rockcastle County Schools students to participate at no cost! We appreciate your support of our Rocket Learners! 🌟
All Rockcastle County Schools students ages 4–18 can participate for FREE! Join us on Saturday, September 26, at Brodhead Elementary School for the Rocket Blast Off 5K & 2 Mile Run/Walk.
A special thank you to County-Wide Stride for making it possible for our Rockcastle County Schools students to participate at no cost! We appreciate your support of our Rocket Learners! 🌟
It’s Arts in Education Week! This week, we’re celebrating the creativity, imagination, and talent of our Rocket Learners across Rockcastle County Schools. 🎨
From visual arts and music to theatre and creative learning experiences, we’re proud of the many ways the arts help our students learn, grow, and express themselves! 🚀
From visual arts and music to theatre and creative learning experiences, we’re proud of the many ways the arts help our students learn, grow, and express themselves! 🚀
It’s Kentucky Safe Schools Week! 🌳
This year’s theme, “Strong Roots. Safe Schools.” highlights the important role we all play in creating safe and welcoming schools. Together, we can continue building strong connections, supporting one another, and making safety a priority across Rockcastle County Schools.
This year’s theme, “Strong Roots. Safe Schools.” highlights the important role we all play in creating safe and welcoming schools. Together, we can continue building strong connections, supporting one another, and making safety a priority across Rockcastle County Schools.
Last night, our Community-Based Accountability System (CBAS) team came together for its first meeting of the 2026–2027 school year! 🚀
Team members spent time discussing goals for the year ahead and how we can continue strengthening the work happening across our district. Through CBAS, we remain focused on measuring what matters most for our students, staff, families, and community.
We’re looking forward to another year of working together to move Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders! ❤️
Team members spent time discussing goals for the year ahead and how we can continue strengthening the work happening across our district. Through CBAS, we remain focused on measuring what matters most for our students, staff, families, and community.
We’re looking forward to another year of working together to move Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders! ❤️
The Rockcastle County Board of Education adopted a general fund tax levy of 43.8 cents on
real property and 43.8 cents on personal property on September 10th, 2026. The General Fund tax rate of 43.8 cents on real property and 43.8 cents on personal property, plus exonerations, is expected to produce $3,634,320.37. The proposed rate is expected to generate more revenue than was received in the preceding year. The general areas to which revenue of $268,628.82 above 2026 revenue is to be allocated are as follows: Cost of collections, $72,686.41; building fund, $118,252.28; instruction, $77,690.13; Transportation, $0; and maintenance of plant, $0.
This information is published pursuant to KRS 160.470. The proposed tax rate is not subject to
recall under KRS 132.017. The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.
real property and 43.8 cents on personal property on September 10th, 2026. The General Fund tax rate of 43.8 cents on real property and 43.8 cents on personal property, plus exonerations, is expected to produce $3,634,320.37. The proposed rate is expected to generate more revenue than was received in the preceding year. The general areas to which revenue of $268,628.82 above 2026 revenue is to be allocated are as follows: Cost of collections, $72,686.41; building fund, $118,252.28; instruction, $77,690.13; Transportation, $0; and maintenance of plant, $0.
This information is published pursuant to KRS 160.470. The proposed tax rate is not subject to
recall under KRS 132.017. The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.
September 11, 2001. A day to remember. A time to honor. 🇺🇸
At tonight’s Rockcastle County Board of Education meeting, our GEAR UP Elevate Success Coaches joined us to share more about the program and the work they are doing to support our students as they prepare for life beyond high school.
GEAR UP Elevate focuses on four key goals:
🎓 Increase postsecondary access
💰 Improve awareness of postsecondary affordability
🚀 Enhance postsecondary enrollment success
⭐ Promote postsecondary completion
We appreciate our GEAR UP Elevate Success Coaches and their commitment to helping our Rocket Learners explore opportunities, prepare for their futures, and take the next steps toward becoming Rocket Leaders!
GEAR UP Elevate focuses on four key goals:
🎓 Increase postsecondary access
💰 Improve awareness of postsecondary affordability
🚀 Enhance postsecondary enrollment success
⭐ Promote postsecondary completion
We appreciate our GEAR UP Elevate Success Coaches and their commitment to helping our Rocket Learners explore opportunities, prepare for their futures, and take the next steps toward becoming Rocket Leaders!
🏐 More Than a Game. A Legacy Worth Honoring.
Join us on September 24th as Rockcastle County takes on Casey County for a special volleyball game honoring Mr. Larry Lee and his lasting legacy of leadership, support, and service.
JV begins at 5:30 PM at Rockcastle County High School.
We hope our Rocket community will join us for this special evening of remembrance, community, and volleyball. ❤️🚀
Join us on September 24th as Rockcastle County takes on Casey County for a special volleyball game honoring Mr. Larry Lee and his lasting legacy of leadership, support, and service.
JV begins at 5:30 PM at Rockcastle County High School.
We hope our Rocket community will join us for this special evening of remembrance, community, and volleyball. ❤️🚀
Our littlest Rockets are having a BIG first day! 🚀
Today is the very first day of all-day preschool at Rockcastle County Schools, and our preschool classrooms across the district are already filled with learning, laughter, and lots of fun! 🎒🖍️✨
Today is the very first day of all-day preschool at Rockcastle County Schools, and our preschool classrooms across the district are already filled with learning, laughter, and lots of fun! 🎒🖍️✨
A BIG first for our littlest Rocket Learners! 🚀
Tomorrow marks the first day of ALL-DAY preschool across Rockcastle County Schools! 🎉
We are so excited to welcome our Little Rockets for a full day of learning, playing, growing, and making memories.
Here’s to an exciting first day and a great year ahead! ✏️
📢 Online Registration Reminder!
Rockcastle County Schools families, if you have not yet completed Online Registration for the 2026–2027 school year, please take a few minutes to complete it as soon as possible.
Online Registration through Infinite Campus is required for all students and helps ensure we have the most current student and household information on file.
🔗 Online Registration Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjeBy6eybcntdf4SY97kOw7LdKd77Q5K0VIN0Bz2nBU/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for helping us keep our records complete and up to date! 🚀
Rockcastle County Schools families, if you have not yet completed Online Registration for the 2026–2027 school year, please take a few minutes to complete it as soon as possible.
Online Registration through Infinite Campus is required for all students and helps ensure we have the most current student and household information on file.
🔗 Online Registration Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vjeBy6eybcntdf4SY97kOw7LdKd77Q5K0VIN0Bz2nBU/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for helping us keep our records complete and up to date! 🚀
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Rocket community.
Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Rocket community.
🇺🇸 Reminder: No school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Enjoy the long weekend, Rockets!
Enjoy the long weekend, Rockets!
