Christmas Tree Lighting — This Friday! ✨
Rockcastle Kiwanis will host their annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 21, at 6:00 PM in Triangle Park. Our students will help make the night special with performances by the MVES Musical Mustangs, RCHS Honors Choir, and RCMS Choir. 🌲💫
We hope the community will come out and enjoy this festive celebration in downtown Mount Vernon!
Rockcastle Kiwanis will host their annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 21, at 6:00 PM in Triangle Park. Our students will help make the night special with performances by the MVES Musical Mustangs, RCHS Honors Choir, and RCMS Choir. 🌲💫
We hope the community will come out and enjoy this festive celebration in downtown Mount Vernon!

What a remarkable evening at RCHS! 🎨🎤🍴
Tonight’s Art & Talent Showcase highlighted the incredible range of student talent across our schools. Guests enjoyed stunning artwork, powerful choral numbers, impressive band performances, delicious culinary creations, and engaging displays from our CTE programs.
A special thank you to Rockcastle Regional Hospital for generously printing our programs for this event. Your support helps make evenings like this possible.
It was a true celebration of creativity, skill, and the opportunities available to our Rockets.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in supporting our students! 🚀
Tonight’s Art & Talent Showcase highlighted the incredible range of student talent across our schools. Guests enjoyed stunning artwork, powerful choral numbers, impressive band performances, delicious culinary creations, and engaging displays from our CTE programs.
A special thank you to Rockcastle Regional Hospital for generously printing our programs for this event. Your support helps make evenings like this possible.
It was a true celebration of creativity, skill, and the opportunities available to our Rockets.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in supporting our students! 🚀







Brodhead Elementary School Update – 11/13/2025
The soft lockdown at Brodhead Elementary has now ended. The medical situation has been resolved, and normal school operations have resumed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The soft lockdown at Brodhead Elementary has now ended. The medical situation has been resolved, and normal school operations have resumed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Brodhead Elementary School Announcement – 11/13/2025
Brodhead Elementary is currently operating under a soft lockdown due to an ongoing medical situation in the building.


Kindness is contagious! ❤️
On World Kindness Day, let’s choose compassion, lift others, and spread positivity throughout our schools and community.
On World Kindness Day, let’s choose compassion, lift others, and spread positivity throughout our schools and community.

🎨 Tomorrow’s the night!
Join us at Rockcastle County High School for the Art & Talent Showcase, hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools! Enjoy an evening of creativity, music, and student talent — plus a free meal prepared by the RCHS Culinary students! 🍽️
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
Come celebrate our incredible student artists and performers — you won’t want to miss it! 🚀
Join us at Rockcastle County High School for the Art & Talent Showcase, hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools! Enjoy an evening of creativity, music, and student talent — plus a free meal prepared by the RCHS Culinary students! 🍽️
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
Come celebrate our incredible student artists and performers — you won’t want to miss it! 🚀

Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind ✨
This month, we’re focusing on Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind!
Students across Rockcastle County Schools are learning how to set purposeful goals, stay focused through challenges, and make thoughtful decisions that align with their values. By envisioning their future, our Rockets are becoming resilient learners, critical thinkers, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens — all charting their own course toward success! 🚀
This month, we’re focusing on Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind!
Students across Rockcastle County Schools are learning how to set purposeful goals, stay focused through challenges, and make thoughtful decisions that align with their values. By envisioning their future, our Rockets are becoming resilient learners, critical thinkers, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens — all charting their own course toward success! 🚀

At this evening’s Rockcastle County Schools Board Meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Brodhead Elementary School! 🎨
Principal Nick Williams and art teacher Ms. Gina Bussell spoke about the excitement surrounding the school’s new art class and the positive impact it’s already having on students. Following their remarks, several students proudly presented their artwork and shared some of the creative projects they’ve completed so far this year. 🌟
Principal Nick Williams and art teacher Ms. Gina Bussell spoke about the excitement surrounding the school’s new art class and the positive impact it’s already having on students. Following their remarks, several students proudly presented their artwork and shared some of the creative projects they’ve completed so far this year. 🌟

Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This Veterans Day, we’re proud to recognize the veterans who continue their service right here within Rockcastle County Schools — shaping the lives of our students with the same dedication, integrity, and courage that defined their time in uniform.
Thank you, Veterans, for your service and for continuing to make a difference in our schools and community. 🇺🇸
Thank you, Veterans, for your service and for continuing to make a difference in our schools and community. 🇺🇸








Rockcastle County Schools will have NTI DAY #1 on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025. ❄️
Stay safe, Rockets! 🚀



We’re just a few days away from the Rockcastle County High School Art & Talent Showcase! 🎨🎤
Join us Thursday, November 13th from 6:00–7:00 PM for an evening of creativity and talent hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools. Enjoy incredible student performances, stunning artwork, and a free meal provided by the RCHS Culinary students! 🍽️
Come out and support our talented Rockets! 🚀
Join us Thursday, November 13th from 6:00–7:00 PM for an evening of creativity and talent hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools. Enjoy incredible student performances, stunning artwork, and a free meal provided by the RCHS Culinary students! 🍽️
Come out and support our talented Rockets! 🚀

For 25 years, Kenna’s Kitchen has served as a beautiful reminder of how one person’s love can continue to touch countless lives.
Founded in memory of Kenna Lanham, this annual Community Thanksgiving Meal has become a cherished Rockcastle County tradition — filling plates and hearts with gratitude, kindness, and connection. ❤️
Students across the district continue to honor Kenna’s legacy through their annual food collections, reminding us that gratitude grows strongest when we serve others. 🫶🏼
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUXLW7aByjSN5_7p8LOwW5aVx7kkoZ1a/view?usp=sharing
Founded in memory of Kenna Lanham, this annual Community Thanksgiving Meal has become a cherished Rockcastle County tradition — filling plates and hearts with gratitude, kindness, and connection. ❤️
Students across the district continue to honor Kenna’s legacy through their annual food collections, reminding us that gratitude grows strongest when we serve others. 🫶🏼
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gUXLW7aByjSN5_7p8LOwW5aVx7kkoZ1a/view?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Aria Price, Chase Prewitt, Parker Cash, and Brantley Howard for achieving perfect attendance this week at RCMS and earning $25 each! Your consistency and dedication set a great example for others. 🙌
A big shoutout to Ms. Kerrigan Medley, who received $100 through our Staff Support Initiative for her outstanding commitment to students and learning. 🚀
A big shoutout to Ms. Kerrigan Medley, who received $100 through our Staff Support Initiative for her outstanding commitment to students and learning. 🚀


Congratulations to our Digital Citizenship Award winners!
These students exemplify Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind, showing that every click, post, and interaction online shapes the future they want. 🌟
BES: Abigayle Warner, Andrew Lewis
MVES: Hudson Bishop, Emalyn Owens
RES: Julissa Zuniga Perez, Gracelenn Laswell
RCMS: Stevie Bradley, Airibella Taylor
RCHS: Keara Santo, Grace Lambert
The RockIT Department is proud of these Rockets for leading the way in positive and responsible digital citizenship! 💻✨
These students exemplify Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind, showing that every click, post, and interaction online shapes the future they want. 🌟
BES: Abigayle Warner, Andrew Lewis
MVES: Hudson Bishop, Emalyn Owens
RES: Julissa Zuniga Perez, Gracelenn Laswell
RCMS: Stevie Bradley, Airibella Taylor
RCHS: Keara Santo, Grace Lambert
The RockIT Department is proud of these Rockets for leading the way in positive and responsible digital citizenship! 💻✨





In an effort to enhance the safety and security of students at Rockcastle County Middle School, a K-9 Unit (Drug Dog) visited the school this afternoon. The visit was conducted smoothly and without any disruption to the school day.

Save the Date! 📅
This month’s Rock Nation Spirit Day is Friday, November 21st!
Show your Rocket pride and wear your favorite Rocket gear! 🚀
This month’s Rock Nation Spirit Day is Friday, November 21st!
Show your Rocket pride and wear your favorite Rocket gear! 🚀

One week away! Join us for the Rockcastle County High School Art & Talent Showcase — hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools!
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🍽️ Free meal provided!
Come enjoy an evening of creativity, talent, and community spirit as we celebrate our amazing students! 🚀
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🍽️ Free meal provided!
Come enjoy an evening of creativity, talent, and community spirit as we celebrate our amazing students! 🚀

Rocket Habit of the Month: Begin with the End in Mind! 🚀
Great leaders start with a vision! This month, our Rockets are focusing on Habit 2 — setting goals, planning ahead, and making choices today that shape the future they imagine. When we align our actions with our values, we can achieve what matters most. 💫
Great leaders start with a vision! This month, our Rockets are focusing on Habit 2 — setting goals, planning ahead, and making choices today that shape the future they imagine. When we align our actions with our values, we can achieve what matters most. 💫

Overflow parking will be available at Rockcastle County High School with shuttle service to the RCMS football field. 🚌
Shuttle runs from 6:30 PM until kickoff and resumes at the start of the 3rd quarter. Handicap parking will be available at RCMS.
Shuttle runs from 6:30 PM until kickoff and resumes at the start of the 3rd quarter. Handicap parking will be available at RCMS.


Rockcastle County Schools was spotlighted as a Family Learning Community at the 2025 National Families Learning Conference! 🌟
Proud to share our work and bring new ideas home to support Rocket families. 🚀




