Rockcastle County Schools
Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders
Transportation Update: 04-17-26
All students from Bus #1702 are currently receiving care and are being released to their guardians.
All students from Bus #1702 are currently receiving care and are being released to their guardians.
Transportation Update: 04-17-26
All students from Bus #1702 have arrived at Rockcastle Regional. Injuries are very minor, and students are currently being triaged. Parents may come to the hospital and wait for their child to be released by KSP.
Transportation Alert: 04-17-26
Bus #1702 has been involved in a minor accident. All students on the bus at the time of the accident will be transported to Rockcastle Regional ER out of an abundance of caution. We are currently gathering more information and will share updates as soon as they become available.
Bus #1702 has been involved in a minor accident. All students on the bus at the time of the accident will be transported to Rockcastle Regional ER out of an abundance of caution. We are currently gathering more information and will share updates as soon as they become available.
Last night at the Farmers Business Banquet, we were proud to celebrate some big moments for our Rockets.
Shannen Eckert and Jaden Melton, seniors at Rockcastle County High School, were awarded scholarships from the Soil Conservation District in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
We’re also honored to share that Rockcastle County Schools was named Business of the Year by the Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce.
A great night celebrating our students and community! 🚀
Shannen Eckert and Jaden Melton, seniors at Rockcastle County High School, were awarded scholarships from the Soil Conservation District in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
We’re also honored to share that Rockcastle County Schools was named Business of the Year by the Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce.
A great night celebrating our students and community! 🚀
More from this week’s Portrait of a Rocket presentations at RCHS 🚀
Our seniors continue to showcase their journey from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders!
Congratulations to our RockIT Digital Citizenship Award Winners! 💻🚀
These outstanding Rockets are setting the standard for what it means to be safe, respectful, and responsible in the digital world. Whether it’s how they interact online or how they care for their devices, they are leading by example and making a positive impact across our schools.
Each student was recognized with a $50 award for their commitment to strong digital habits and for helping create a safer, more positive online community. 👏
Be Proactive. Be Respectful. Be a Digital Leader.
🏆 This Month’s Winners:
RCHS: Lupita Zunun-Perez, Savanna Rice
RCMS: Kayleigh Abrams, Travis Burgess
MVES: Layla Crawford, Elijah Sparks
BES: Raelynn Hubbard, Colton Smith
RES: Autumn Richards, Coleson Abney
Join us in celebrating these Rocket Leaders who continue to shine both in and out of the classroom! 🚀✨
From Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders 🚀
We want to hear your story! Rockcastle County Schools alumni are doing amazing things, and we’d love to learn more about your journey since graduation. Share your experiences, accomplishments, and where life has taken you.
Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/WVozhAEhERXKDFSq6
We want to hear your story! Rockcastle County Schools alumni are doing amazing things, and we’d love to learn more about your journey since graduation. Share your experiences, accomplishments, and where life has taken you.
Submit your story here: https://forms.gle/WVozhAEhERXKDFSq6
Join us for a Celebration of the Arts at RCHS on May 2!nd 🎨🎶
Enjoy student performance highlights from 11–12, then explore our art exhibition and concessions from 12–2. Come out and support the incredible talents of our Rocket learners as they showcase their creativity and hard work!
Enjoy student performance highlights from 11–12, then explore our art exhibition and concessions from 12–2. Come out and support the incredible talents of our Rocket learners as they showcase their creativity and hard work!
Tomorrow is Hats for Hospice! 🧢
Bring $1 and wear your favorite hat all day as we support patients and families in our community. 💚
Bring $1 and wear your favorite hat all day as we support patients and families in our community. 💚
Discover how Rockcastle County Schools is redefining success through our innovative Community-Based Accountability System—now spotlighted by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Built on a seven-pillar framework, this work goes beyond traditional metrics to highlight student achievement, strengthen community engagement, and ensure our students are prepared for real-world success.
We’re proud to see the impact of Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders being recognized across the Commonwealth! 🚀
https://youtu.be/F0-QSKLCRBU?si=RvbSRbM9-6Fi-R-C
Built on a seven-pillar framework, this work goes beyond traditional metrics to highlight student achievement, strengthen community engagement, and ensure our students are prepared for real-world success.
We’re proud to see the impact of Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders being recognized across the Commonwealth! 🚀
https://youtu.be/F0-QSKLCRBU?si=RvbSRbM9-6Fi-R-C
Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 7 – Sharpen the Saw 🚀
Taking time to recharge helps our Rocket Learners grow stronger, think creatively, and show up as resilient learners, effective communicators, and responsible leaders—at school and beyond.
Taking time to recharge helps our Rocket Learners grow stronger, think creatively, and show up as resilient learners, effective communicators, and responsible leaders—at school and beyond.
RCMS students represented us well at this evening’s April Board Meeting! 🌟
They shared about Rocket Club and spoke on the positive impact Leader in Me has had on their leadership, confidence, and overall growth. It’s inspiring to see our students putting these habits into action as they continue growing as Rocket Learners and Rocket Leaders! 🚀
This week, our Rockcastle County High School seniors are presenting their Portrait of a Rocket—a powerful reflection of their journey from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders. 🚀
Through these presentations, students are showcasing their growth, achievements, and the skills that have prepared them for the future. We are proud of each of them as they share their story and take this exciting next step!
Through these presentations, students are showcasing their growth, achievements, and the skills that have prepared them for the future. We are proud of each of them as they share their story and take this exciting next step!
Future Rockets are getting ready to soar! 🚀
Our Kindergarten Readiness Camp is designed to build confident Rocket Learners, ready for a strong start to kindergarten.
📅 July 27–31 | ⏰ 8 AM–1 PM
🍎 Breakfast & lunch provided daily
This camp is hosted by Rockcastle County Schools in partnership with Partners for Rural Impact.
🔗 Register using the link below—spots are limited!
https://forms.gle/7TfvS4tdHqokQ8aBA
Our Kindergarten Readiness Camp is designed to build confident Rocket Learners, ready for a strong start to kindergarten.
📅 July 27–31 | ⏰ 8 AM–1 PM
🍎 Breakfast & lunch provided daily
This camp is hosted by Rockcastle County Schools in partnership with Partners for Rural Impact.
🔗 Register using the link below—spots are limited!
https://forms.gle/7TfvS4tdHqokQ8aBA
We’re proud to share that RCHS Senior Addy King is representing Rockcastle County High School as a 2026 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Princess Candidate! 🌸
She will proudly represent Rockcastle County while connecting with peers from across Kentucky during this meaningful and historic event. 💚
She will proudly represent Rockcastle County while connecting with peers from across Kentucky during this meaningful and historic event. 💚
⏰ Reminder!
Join us for Kentucky Heritage Day, presented by the Rockcastle County Schools Gifted and Talented Department! ⭐️
Our GATE students are excited to showcase the projects they’ve worked on all year—celebrating the rich roots of Appalachia through crafts, storytelling, and local connections.
📍 Rockcastle County Farmers Market
🗓 April 14, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
Join us for Kentucky Heritage Day, presented by the Rockcastle County Schools Gifted and Talented Department! ⭐️
Our GATE students are excited to showcase the projects they’ve worked on all year—celebrating the rich roots of Appalachia through crafts, storytelling, and local connections.
📍 Rockcastle County Farmers Market
🗓 April 14, 2026
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
Our 5th Grade GATE students had an unforgettable experience at Environmental Camp at JM Feltner 4-H Camp! 🌿🦉
From dissecting owl pellets and studying native wildlife to hiking Kentucky trails, exploring bat activity with Echo Meters, and learning from the Kentucky Reptile Zoo—these Rocket Learners dove headfirst into hands-on discovery. The adventure even continued after dark with a nighttime hike listening for local owl populations! 🌙
They wrapped up their trip with a lake study and fishing alongside Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, making it two days full of exploration, learning, and connection to Kentucky’s natural world.
Experiences like this spark curiosity, build real-world understanding, and help grow our students into future Rocket Leaders! 🚀
The MVES Mustangs turned their hard work into a whole lot of fun! 🫧🎉
After completing the i-Ready challenge, students celebrated with an unforgettable foam party—because dedication deserves to be celebrated! We’re proud of the effort they put into growing their skills and pushing themselves to succeed.
Keep shining, Mustangs—Rocket Learners in action! 🌟
After completing the i-Ready challenge, students celebrated with an unforgettable foam party—because dedication deserves to be celebrated! We’re proud of the effort they put into growing their skills and pushing themselves to succeed.
Keep shining, Mustangs—Rocket Learners in action! 🌟
Stronger together for our students and families. 🚀
Our PRI Full-Service Community Schools team continues to grow its impact across Rockcastle County Schools, bringing partners and people together to support the whole child. This group represents the collaboration, dedication, and shared commitment that drives our work forward each day.
When we work together, we create greater opportunities for every Rocket Learner.
Our PRI Full-Service Community Schools team continues to grow its impact across Rockcastle County Schools, bringing partners and people together to support the whole child. This group represents the collaboration, dedication, and shared commitment that drives our work forward each day.
When we work together, we create greater opportunities for every Rocket Learner.
We’re so excited for our Ready, Set, GROW! community event!🌟
For our Little Rockets Launching Pad families, please note that the process will remain the same, drop-off and pick-up will continue as usual. The only changes are the location and time, allowing us to partner with Nourishing Neighbors and be part of a larger Community Resources event!
Important: The FREE meal provided by Nourishing Neighbors is open to EVERYONE in the community, not just families with children. Come hungry and bring a friend!
This special event is made possible by:
• RCHS FCCLA & FCS Department
• RCHS Honors Club
• Save the Children
• Rockcastle Early Childhood Council
We can’t wait to see you there for a day of fun, resources, and connection!
