Happy School Psychologist Week! 💙
This week, we celebrate our amazing school psychologists who play a vital role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of our Rocket Learners. Thank you for all you do to help our students soar! 🚀
This week, we celebrate our amazing school psychologists who play a vital role in supporting the academic, social, and emotional growth of our Rocket Learners. Thank you for all you do to help our students soar! 🚀

RCMS October Perfect Attendance Winners 🎉
Congratulations to our Rockcastle County Middle School students who achieved perfect attendance for the month of October!
🏆 Bryan Kidwell — Sponsored by Kiwanis
🏆 Lily Forbes — Sponsored by Matthew Silcox
🏆 Camden Richards-Powell — Sponsored by PBK Bank
🏆 Grayson Vance — Sponsored by Citizens Bank
🏆 Kandon Johnson — Sponsored by National Land Realty
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners for supporting our Rocket students and celebrating the importance of attendance! 🚀
Congratulations to our Rockcastle County Middle School students who achieved perfect attendance for the month of October!
🏆 Bryan Kidwell — Sponsored by Kiwanis
🏆 Lily Forbes — Sponsored by Matthew Silcox
🏆 Camden Richards-Powell — Sponsored by PBK Bank
🏆 Grayson Vance — Sponsored by Citizens Bank
🏆 Kandon Johnson — Sponsored by National Land Realty
A huge thank you to our amazing community partners for supporting our Rocket students and celebrating the importance of attendance! 🚀





RCHS October Perfect Attendance Winners 🎉
Congratulations to our October Perfect Attendance winners! 👏
Beatrice Robinson — Sponsored by A & J Nicely Insulation
Tom Ramsey — Sponsored by Community Trust Bank
Keelyn Hursey — Sponsored by Whitaker Bank
Jesse Ramsey — Sponsored by Rockcastle Farm Bureau
Olivia Hamm - Robbie & Julie Phillips, Realtors
Each student received a $50 prize for their outstanding commitment to showing up every day. Thank you to our community partners for supporting our Rocket Leaders! 🚀





Reminder: Rockcastle County Schools will be in session tomorrow, Monday, November 3rd.
Let’s have all our Rocket Learners show up ready to learn and soar! 🚀
Halloween fun was in full swing across Rockcastle County Schools today! 🎃
We loved seeing our students and staff celebrate with so much creativity and Rocket pride.
We loved seeing our students and staff celebrate with so much creativity and Rocket pride.










These Rocket Leaders are ready to boogie into Halloween! 🪩
Wishing everyone a fun and safe celebration — Happy Halloween from Rockcastle County Schools! ✨
Wishing everyone a fun and safe celebration — Happy Halloween from Rockcastle County Schools! ✨

All month long, our Rocket Learners have been putting Habit 1—Be Proactive—into action! 🌟
From classrooms to clubs, students across Rockcastle County Schools are taking responsibility for their choices, showing initiative, and leading with confidence.
Check out our October Habit of the Month newsletter to see how our Rockets are leading the way! 🚀
From classrooms to clubs, students across Rockcastle County Schools are taking responsibility for their choices, showing initiative, and leading with confidence.
Check out our October Habit of the Month newsletter to see how our Rockets are leading the way! 🚀


Our MVES afternoon preschoolers shared so much joy and Halloween spirit during their parade today. 🎃






Give Your Child a Bright Start! 🌟
Great news — the Bright Start Explorers program deadline has been extended through November 15th!
Families with 4-year-olds through 2nd graders can still sign up to access free at-home learning tools, books, and activities — all designed to boost reading, math, and science skills in just 15 minutes a day.
📲 Don’t miss out! Scan the QR code or visit www.waterford.org/upstart
to learn more and see if your family qualifies.
Great news — the Bright Start Explorers program deadline has been extended through November 15th!
Families with 4-year-olds through 2nd graders can still sign up to access free at-home learning tools, books, and activities — all designed to boost reading, math, and science skills in just 15 minutes a day.
📲 Don’t miss out! Scan the QR code or visit www.waterford.org/upstart
to learn more and see if your family qualifies.


The MyRock Online Halloween Celebration brought students together for a day of fun, friendship, and festive Halloween cheer! 🎃
We’re so thankful for the community support that helped make this celebration possible. A special thank-you to Berea Walmart, Mt. Vernon Save A Lot, Mt. Vernon City Hall, Rockcastle County Kiwanis Club, and Rockcastle County Community Schools for their generosity and partnership. 🧡
We’re so thankful for the community support that helped make this celebration possible. A special thank-you to Berea Walmart, Mt. Vernon Save A Lot, Mt. Vernon City Hall, Rockcastle County Kiwanis Club, and Rockcastle County Community Schools for their generosity and partnership. 🧡

Overflow parking for the October 30th football game will be available at RCHS with shuttle service to RCMS. 🚌
The shuttle will run from 6:30 PM until kickoff and again starting in the 3rd quarter to return guests. Handicap parking will be available at RCMS.
The shuttle will run from 6:30 PM until kickoff and again starting in the 3rd quarter to return guests. Handicap parking will be available at RCMS.


Habit 1: Be Proactive!
Being proactive means taking charge of your choices and leading with a positive mindset. When students say “I can,” “I choose to,” and “I get to,” they’re building confidence and becoming true Rocket Leaders! 💫
Being proactive means taking charge of your choices and leading with a positive mindset. When students say “I can,” “I choose to,” and “I get to,” they’re building confidence and becoming true Rocket Leaders! 💫

We still have several families who haven’t completed their online registration! 💻
Please log in to Infinite Campus and complete your student’s registration as soon as possible.
Please log in to Infinite Campus and complete your student’s registration as soon as possible.


Happy National First Responders Day! 🚑🚒👮♂️
Rockcastle County Schools proudly recognizes and thanks our incredible first responders for their unwavering service, courage, and dedication. Your commitment keeps our schools and community safe every day — we are so grateful for all you do!
Rockcastle County Schools proudly recognizes and thanks our incredible first responders for their unwavering service, courage, and dedication. Your commitment keeps our schools and community safe every day — we are so grateful for all you do!

It’s World OT Day! 💙
Thank you to our amazing Occupational Therapists for helping our Rocket Learners grow stronger, more confident, and ready to soar every day. 🚀
Thank you to our amazing Occupational Therapists for helping our Rocket Learners grow stronger, more confident, and ready to soar every day. 🚀

Congratulations to Coach Chris Larkey for winning $100 this week through our Teacher Support Initiative for perfect attendance! 🚀

Rock Nation showed up and showed out! ❤️🚀



Tomorrow is a BIG day in Rock Nation! 🚀
We’re kicking off Red Ribbon Week and celebrating Rock Nation Spirit Day!
Join us in showing your Rocket pride by wearing RED and your favorite Rocket gear as we unite for a drug-free future and cheer on our amazing students, staff, and community. ❤️
We’re kicking off Red Ribbon Week and celebrating Rock Nation Spirit Day!
Join us in showing your Rocket pride by wearing RED and your favorite Rocket gear as we unite for a drug-free future and cheer on our amazing students, staff, and community. ❤️


Congratulations to Mr. Jessie Mahaffey, Community Schools Director, for receiving the Rock Solid Award! Recognizing his leadership in building school spirit, community pride, and partnerships through the Community Schools Initiative. 🚀🌟

Rockcastle County Schools is seeking AmeriCorps members to serve at Brodhead and Roundstone Elementary Schools! As an AmeriCorps member, you’ll tutor students in math, teach the Too Good for Drugs curriculum, and help lead the UNITE Club—all while earning a living stipend and education award.
Make a difference in your community today! 🌟
For more information, contact BES or RES.
Make a difference in your community today! 🌟
For more information, contact BES or RES.

