Rockcastle County Schools
Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders
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
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
Happy Assistant Principals Week! 🎉
This week, we recognize the outstanding assistant principals across Rockcastle County Schools who lead with dedication, serve with heart, and support our schools in countless ways each day.
Your leadership helps create strong school communities and ensures our Rocket Learners continue to grow, succeed, and thrive. 🚀
This week, we recognize the outstanding assistant principals across Rockcastle County Schools who lead with dedication, serve with heart, and support our schools in countless ways each day.
Your leadership helps create strong school communities and ensures our Rocket Learners continue to grow, succeed, and thrive. 🚀
We’re excited to welcome our Rocket Learners back tomorrow, Monday, April 6th! 🚀
Here’s a look at what’s on the menu: 🍴
Breakfast: Sausage & Egg Biscuits
Lunch: Corn Dogs, Tater Tots, and Baked Beans
Please note: We are currently experiencing issues with our Nutrislice platform, so menus may not be visible in the app at this time. We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this!
Happy Easter from Rockcastle County Schools! 🐣💐
We appreciate our paraprofessionals today and every day—thank you for making a difference in the lives of our Rocket Learners! 🚀
Mark your calendar for this year's Kentucky Heritage Day presented by Rockcastle County Schools Gifted and Talented Department. The event will be held at the Rockcastle County Farmers Market on April 14th, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 PM. ⭐️
GATE students have spent the year diving deep into the roots of Appalachia, and now they’re ready to share what they’ve learned with you. From the artistry of traditional crafts to vital local conservation efforts, this event is a celebration of Kentucky’s rich history and bright future.
Come support our students as they highlight their Kentucky Heritage Projects! It’s going to be an evening of storytelling, craftsmanship, and community spirit.
Date: April 14, 2026
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
Location: Rockcastle Farmers Market, 180 Richmond Street, Mount Vernon, KY 40456
Spring Break is HERE, Rockets! 🚀
Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a fun, safe, and well-deserved break! Enjoy the time to relax, recharge, and make some great memories.
We’ll see you back soon, ready to soar! 🌟
Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a fun, safe, and well-deserved break! Enjoy the time to relax, recharge, and make some great memories.
We’ll see you back soon, ready to soar! 🌟
These students are setting the gold standard—showing up, staying committed, and excelling in their coursework! 🌟
Thanks to the support of our amazing community partners, their hard work is being celebrated in a fun way—earning Plinko chips and dropping them for prizes! 🎯
A huge thank you to our community partners for making this possible: Walmart, Western Rockcastle Water, Silcox Ice, Snack Shack, McDonald’s, Marcella’s, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, Hog Pen, Kiwanis, Farm Bureau, Weichert Realtors, Whitaker Bank, Citizens Bank, Community Trust Bank, and PBK.
We appreciate your continued support of our Rocket Learners! 🚀
Thanks to the support of our amazing community partners, their hard work is being celebrated in a fun way—earning Plinko chips and dropping them for prizes! 🎯
A huge thank you to our community partners for making this possible: Walmart, Western Rockcastle Water, Silcox Ice, Snack Shack, McDonald’s, Marcella’s, Pizza Hut, Little Caesars, Hog Pen, Kiwanis, Farm Bureau, Weichert Realtors, Whitaker Bank, Citizens Bank, Community Trust Bank, and PBK.
We appreciate your continued support of our Rocket Learners! 🚀
Showing up matters—and our Rockets are leading the way! 🚀👏
We’re proud to celebrate our RCHS and RCMS Perfect Attendance Winners who have demonstrated dedication, responsibility, and commitment to their learning every single day. Your consistency is making a difference!
A special thank you to our incredible community partners for helping us recognize and reward these students. Your support plays a key role in encouraging success across Rocket Nation.
We’re proud to celebrate our RCHS and RCMS Perfect Attendance Winners who have demonstrated dedication, responsibility, and commitment to their learning every single day. Your consistency is making a difference!
A special thank you to our incredible community partners for helping us recognize and reward these students. Your support plays a key role in encouraging success across Rocket Nation.
Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 6 – Synergize 🚀
As we wrap up March, we’re celebrating how our Rocket Learners have put Habit 6: Synergize into action—working together, valuing different perspectives, and achieving more as a team.
Take a look at this month’s newsletter to see how synergy came to life across Rockcastle County Schools. 💡🚀
As we wrap up March, we’re celebrating how our Rocket Learners have put Habit 6: Synergize into action—working together, valuing different perspectives, and achieving more as a team.
Take a look at this month’s newsletter to see how synergy came to life across Rockcastle County Schools. 💡🚀
Great things happen when we work together. 🚀
Habit 6: Synergize reminds us that everyone has unique strengths to offer. By listening, collaborating, and appreciating those differences, we can accomplish more as a team than we ever could alone.
Habit 6: Synergize reminds us that everyone has unique strengths to offer. By listening, collaborating, and appreciating those differences, we can accomplish more as a team than we ever could alone.
✨ A little magic is about to take the stage… ✨
Our Rockcastle County Middle School Theatre students have been sharing Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella across our schools—spreading kindness, courage, and a touch of fairy tale magic along the way. 👑🎭
Now, the clock is about to strike showtime… and you’re invited! 🕛✨
Join us tomorrow at 6:00 PM at the Rockcastle County High School Auditorium for the public performance.
🎟️ Students: Free | Adults: $5 (tickets sold at the door)
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM
Don’t miss your chance to see this enchanting story come to life—because even in Rockcastle, dreams really do come true.
Our Rockcastle County Middle School Theatre students have been sharing Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella across our schools—spreading kindness, courage, and a touch of fairy tale magic along the way. 👑🎭
Now, the clock is about to strike showtime… and you’re invited! 🕛✨
Join us tomorrow at 6:00 PM at the Rockcastle County High School Auditorium for the public performance.
🎟️ Students: Free | Adults: $5 (tickets sold at the door)
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 PM
Don’t miss your chance to see this enchanting story come to life—because even in Rockcastle, dreams really do come true.
🚍 Reminder: Bus Evacuation Drills Are Today!
Rockcastle County Schools will be conducting bus evacuation drills today. These drills help ensure our students and staff are prepared and safe in any situation.
Thank you for your support as we practice keeping our Rocket Learners safe! 🚀
Rockcastle County Schools will be conducting bus evacuation drills today. These drills help ensure our students and staff are prepared and safe in any situation.
Thank you for your support as we practice keeping our Rocket Learners safe! 🚀
🚗 Safety first!
Partners for Rural Impact is providing FREE car seat safety checks to help keep children safe on the road.
Don’t miss this opportunity—see flyer for details! ⬇️
Partners for Rural Impact is providing FREE car seat safety checks to help keep children safe on the road.
Don’t miss this opportunity—see flyer for details! ⬇️
Bus Evacuation Drills – Thursday, March 26th 🚌
Rockcastle County Schools will be conducting bus evacuation drills to help ensure student safety and preparedness. 🚀
🚀 The Kentucky Educational Development Corporation (KEDC) AI Bus is rolling through Rockcastle County Schools this week!
Our Rocket Learners are getting a glimpse into the future as they explore interactive simulators and the immersive dome. These hands-on experiences are bringing AI concepts to life while connecting learning to real-world careers. 💻✨
Our Rocket Learners are getting a glimpse into the future as they explore interactive simulators and the immersive dome. These hands-on experiences are bringing AI concepts to life while connecting learning to real-world careers. 💻✨
🎳✨ Rewarding Commitment & Dedication!
Last week, 107 Rockcastle County High School students were rewarded for their outstanding dedication to attendance with a fun-filled trip! From bowling to games and great food, it was a well-earned celebration of their commitment to being present and giving their best each day.
A huge thank you to Galaxy Bowling of Richmond for hosting our Rockets! 🚀
Last week, 107 Rockcastle County High School students were rewarded for their outstanding dedication to attendance with a fun-filled trip! From bowling to games and great food, it was a well-earned celebration of their commitment to being present and giving their best each day.
A huge thank you to Galaxy Bowling of Richmond for hosting our Rockets! 🚀
Congratulations to our RockIT Digital Citizenship Award Winners! 💻🚀
These outstanding students are leading the way by showing respect, responsibility, and safety in the digital world. From how they interact online to how they care for their devices, they are true examples of what it means to be Rocket Leaders!
Each student was recognized with a $50 reward for setting the standard and making a positive impact both in and out of the classroom. 👏
Be Proactive. Be Respectful. Be a Digital Leader.
🏆 This Month’s Winners:
RCHS: Adrianna Nottingham, Aidan Tompkins
RCMS: Izabella McClure, Trapper Bray
MVES: Presley Payne, Shooter Linville
BES: Kynnedi Jackman, Mia Rose Valdez
RES: Eden Riddle, Kinsley McKeehan
Join us in celebrating these amazing Rockets for helping create a safer, stronger digital community! 🚀✨
These outstanding students are leading the way by showing respect, responsibility, and safety in the digital world. From how they interact online to how they care for their devices, they are true examples of what it means to be Rocket Leaders!
Each student was recognized with a $50 reward for setting the standard and making a positive impact both in and out of the classroom. 👏
Be Proactive. Be Respectful. Be a Digital Leader.
🏆 This Month’s Winners:
RCHS: Adrianna Nottingham, Aidan Tompkins
RCMS: Izabella McClure, Trapper Bray
MVES: Presley Payne, Shooter Linville
BES: Kynnedi Jackman, Mia Rose Valdez
RES: Eden Riddle, Kinsley McKeehan
Join us in celebrating these amazing Rockets for helping create a safer, stronger digital community! 🚀✨
Do you have a future Rocket Cheerleader ready to shine? 📣✨
We’re looking for rising 6th–8th graders (RCMS) and rising 9th–12th graders (RCHS) to join the squad!
📅 Clinics & Tryouts: Week after Spring Break (same schedule for both programs!)
📝 Interest Form (not a commitment): https://forms.gle/2Vs8YszUN6EYsSfYA
🎒 Coaches Joanie & Sydney will be visiting BES, MVES, RES, and RCMS before Spring Break to share details, and tryout packets will be available in school offices after their visits.
Let’s get ready for another amazing season of spirit, teamwork, and Rocket Pride! 🚀❤️
Let’s Go Rock!
We’re looking for rising 6th–8th graders (RCMS) and rising 9th–12th graders (RCHS) to join the squad!
📅 Clinics & Tryouts: Week after Spring Break (same schedule for both programs!)
📝 Interest Form (not a commitment): https://forms.gle/2Vs8YszUN6EYsSfYA
🎒 Coaches Joanie & Sydney will be visiting BES, MVES, RES, and RCMS before Spring Break to share details, and tryout packets will be available in school offices after their visits.
Let’s get ready for another amazing season of spirit, teamwork, and Rocket Pride! 🚀❤️
Let’s Go Rock!
🚜 All In for Ag Ed Week: Career Spotlight
We’re wrapping up the week by featuring the Rockcastle County Extension Office—an essential partner in agriculture, education, and community growth.
Thank you for helping cultivate knowledge, leadership, and opportunity across Rockcastle County. 🌱
#AllInForAgEd #AgEducationWeek #KentuckyAgEd
Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qz5PgQbj2vn-nyOiSRTMvXEdrkI-RBRx/view?usp=sharing
We’re wrapping up the week by featuring the Rockcastle County Extension Office—an essential partner in agriculture, education, and community growth.
Thank you for helping cultivate knowledge, leadership, and opportunity across Rockcastle County. 🌱
#AllInForAgEd #AgEducationWeek #KentuckyAgEd
Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qz5PgQbj2vn-nyOiSRTMvXEdrkI-RBRx/view?usp=sharing