Thank you to Whitaker Bank for the special treat! Your thoughtful gesture made our day a little sweeter. We are grateful for your support of Rockcastle County Schools! 🚀

Rockcastle County Schools would like to congratulate Ms. Addison Carter on the successful completion of her Work-Based Learning placement at the Rockcastle County Board of Education. This year, Addison worked alongside our Communications Department, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to the great work happening across our district. We are proud of Addison and wish her continued success in all that lies ahead! 🚀

🎓 Attending the RCHS Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, May 26th, at 7 PM?

Here’s what you need to know:
🚌 Shuttle buses will run from RCMS to RCHS
✔️ Drop-off at the back entrance and pick-up at the front entrance of RCHS
📍 Check the map for shuttle bus drop-off and pick-up locations
🚗 Exit guidance included to help keep traffic moving smoothly

We look forward to celebrating this special evening with you!

🚨 Now Available: The Rockcastle County Schools Family & Community Resource Guide is here to help connect families with trusted resources and support services. Find it anytime on the RCS app or at www.rockcastle.kyschools.us 📱

🚨 Rockcastle County Schools Online Surplus “Absolute” Auction is now live!
Browse available items and place your bids online. The auction ends June 2, with pick-up scheduled for June 3. Don’t miss out on these surplus items! 🚀
https://bids.fordbrothersinc.com/auctions/46535-rockcastle-county-schools-online-surplus-absolute-auction

🚀 Want to learn more about our new all-day preschool program?

Explore the Little Rocket Learners Info Hub for program details, benefits, and helpful information about this exciting new opportunity for our youngest Rocket Learners! 📚

🔗 https://www.rockcastle.kyschools.us/o/rcs/page/little-rocket-learners-info-hub

📣 Reminder: Rockcastle County Schools will have a Professional Development Day on Tuesday, May 19. There will be no school for students. 🚀

Today, we celebrate our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists and the meaningful impact they make in the lives of our Rocket Learners each day! ❤️

Thank you for helping students find their voices, build confidence, and reach new heights through communication and connection. Your dedication, compassion, and support make a lasting difference across Rockcastle County Schools. 🚀

Rockcastle County Schools is asking all parents and guardians to take a moment to complete this short 2-minute survey. Your feedback helps us continue strengthening support and opportunities for our students and families. 🚀

We appreciate your time and input!

Survey Link: https://partnersruralimpact.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6D9dSHD3RADYhLw

🚀 Little Rocket Learners Preschool Registration & Screening is here!

Rockcastle County Schools is excited to welcome our future Rocket Learners as we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year. Preschool registration and screening dates are now available for Brodhead Elementary, Mt. Vernon Elementary, and Roundstone Elementary.

📚 Full Day Preschool: Monday–Thursday
📅 Screenings are by appointment only

Be sure to contact your child’s school to schedule a screening appointment and learn more about our preschool opportunities!

Join the Rockcastle County Schools team! We are now hiring for several positions for the 2026–2027 school year. Come be part of a district focused on growing Rocket Learners into Rocket Leaders. 🚀

View all open positions and apply today at:
www.rockcastle.kyschools.us

What a great evening celebrating our Rocket Learners! 🚀 The Rockcastle County Schools Academic Team Banquet brought together our elementary, middle, and high school academic team students to recognize their hard work, dedication, and achievements throughout the season. We are incredibly proud of the way these students represented their schools and community this year. A special thank you to Dr. Carrie Ballinger for sharing opening remarks and helping make the evening so meaningful. We also want to thank our coaches, families, and supporters for encouraging and supporting our students every step of the way. Congratulations to all of our academic team members on an outstanding season! ⭐️

☀️ Rocket Refuel: Summer Fuel-Up returns this summer! 🚀🍎

Rockcastle County Schools is proud to continue offering Rocket Refuel: Summer Fuel-Up to help support our Rocket Learners throughout the summer months. This program provides registered families with weekly meal bundles to help ensure students stay fueled, healthy, and ready to learn, play, and grow all summer long.

Each weekly bundle includes:
🥣 5 breakfasts
🥪 5 lunches
🥛 Half gallon of milk per child

Meal pick-up will take place each Tuesday throughout the summer at Rockcastle County High School. Families must register to participate, and a parent/guardian must be present during pick-up with an ID. Students do not need to be present.

⚠️ The deadline to register is Friday, May 29.

Registration link and full details can be found below ⬇️
https://forms.gle/KDCQybdU74dFXmKC8

Help us launch the future of early learning! Rockcastle County Schools is now hiring for multiple Little Rocket Learners all-day preschool positions across our elementary schools as part of a new two-year pilot program.

Join our team and help make a difference for our youngest Rocket Learners! 🚀

Our 2026 Community-Based Accountability System Annual Report is now live! 🚀

This report highlights the progress, partnerships, achievements, and impact happening across Rockcastle County Schools as we continue our mission of growing Rocket Learners into Rocket Leaders. From student success and staff support to community engagement and innovative opportunities, this report showcases the work happening across all seven pillars of our Community-Based Accountability System.

We invite our families, staff, and community members to explore the report and celebrate the momentum we are building together!

📖 View the full report here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/CBAS2026AnnualReport

🚀 Rural Up is bringing STEM fun to Rockcastle County this summer!

Calling all rising 5th–8th grade Rocket Learners to join the Rural Up STEM Explorer Camp for a week full of coding, robotics, engineering challenges, creativity, and hands-on learning. Students will explore AI, work with Sphero robots, collaborate in teams, and discover the exciting world of STEM! 🤖💡

📍 Rockcastle County High School
📅 June 1–5
⏰ 9 AM–1 PM daily
🍽 Breakfast & lunch provided

Rockcastle County Schools is proud to support our community by waiving the registration fee for all students. By providing what is essentially a full scholarship for every student attending, we hope to make this opportunity accessible to any student interested in participating. 🚀

📝 Register here: https://form.jotform.com/260844275449163

This evening, our pillar chairs shared end-of-year signaling updates for the Rockcastle County Schools Community-Based Accountability System, highlighting progress and growth across the district.🚀

Stay tuned for the full annual report tomorrow! 👀

🚨 Calling all current 4th & 5th grade Rocket Learners! 🚨

Operation UNITE Game Changers Day Camp 2026 is coming up on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at the Pulaski County Extension Office! 🎉

This FREE day camp is open to Rockcastle County Schools students and will include:
🎮 Games
🎭 Drama Activities
🎨 Art Projects
🤝 Team Building Activities
🎶 Songs
🍎 Lunch & Snacks Provided

Specific time and location details can be found on the registration form.

🔗 Register here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6m88AISrGXNgNWuhz4miVgKjuX62DyFMmOlnAQabSmGhclQ/viewform?pli=1

Last month, our Rocket Learners focused on Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw! 🌟 Throughout April, students learned the importance of taking care of themselves by finding balance, staying healthy, and continuing to grow in all areas of life.

Check out our April Rocket Habit of the Month Newsletter to see how our students put Habit 7 into action across Rockcastle County Schools! 🚀

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers, grandmothers, guardians, and mother figures in our Rocket community! 💐

Thank you for the love, support, and encouragement you give our Rocket Learners every day. Your impact helps shape future Rocket Leaders.