Give Your Child a Bright Start! 🌟
Families with 4-year-olds through 2nd graders can now access free at-home learning tools, books, and activities through the Bright Start Explorers program — made possible by Partners for Rural Impact in partnership with Waterford Upstart, Raising a Reader, and ParentPowered.
Boost your child’s reading, math, and science skills in just 15 minutes a day — all at no cost to families!
📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.waterford.org/upstart
to learn more and see if you qualify!
Families with 4-year-olds through 2nd graders can now access free at-home learning tools, books, and activities through the Bright Start Explorers program — made possible by Partners for Rural Impact in partnership with Waterford Upstart, Raising a Reader, and ParentPowered.
Boost your child’s reading, math, and science skills in just 15 minutes a day — all at no cost to families!
📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.waterford.org/upstart
to learn more and see if you qualify!
Rockcastle County Schools invites private school and homeschool representatives and parents to attend a consultation meeting on Friday, October 24th, at 4:00 PM at the Rockcastle Teaching and Learning Center.
Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 1 – Be Proactive! 🚀
Leadership begins long before the classroom — it starts at home. Families can help children take responsibility and make thoughtful choices by using the “Pause, Think, Choose” method. Encourage your child to stop, reflect, and make the best choice for any situation. Together, we’re building strong proactive habits that last a lifetime!
Leadership begins long before the classroom — it starts at home. Families can help children take responsibility and make thoughtful choices by using the “Pause, Think, Choose” method. Encourage your child to stop, reflect, and make the best choice for any situation. Together, we’re building strong proactive habits that last a lifetime!
This Friday, October 24th, is a BIG day in Rock Nation! 🚀
We’re kicking off Red Ribbon Week and celebrating Rock Nation Spirit Day!
Show your pride and support by wearing RED and Rocket gear as we unite our schools, workplaces, and community to cheer on our Rockets and stand strong for a drug-free future.
Let’s fill Rockcastle County with Rocket spirit — wear your red, rep your Rockets, and let’s make it a day to remember! 🌟
We’re kicking off Red Ribbon Week and celebrating Rock Nation Spirit Day!
Show your pride and support by wearing RED and Rocket gear as we unite our schools, workplaces, and community to cheer on our Rockets and stand strong for a drug-free future.
Let’s fill Rockcastle County with Rocket spirit — wear your red, rep your Rockets, and let’s make it a day to remember! 🌟
Little Rockets Launching Pad is back! 🚀
Join us at Rockcastle County High School for a hands-on early childhood learning experience led by students in the Early Childhood Education Career Pathway. Little Rockets explore, create, and grow through fun, developmentally appropriate activities that spark curiosity and excitement! ✨
📍 Enrolling now — limited spots available!
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/M4KvgZ9k715AJn287
Join us at Rockcastle County High School for a hands-on early childhood learning experience led by students in the Early Childhood Education Career Pathway. Little Rockets explore, create, and grow through fun, developmentally appropriate activities that spark curiosity and excitement! ✨
📍 Enrolling now — limited spots available!
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/M4KvgZ9k715AJn287
It’s Digital Citizenship Week! 💻
At Rockcastle County Schools, we’re empowering our Rocket Learners to become Rocket Leaders—using technology responsibly, thinking critically, and leading with integrity in every online space. 🚀
At Rockcastle County Schools, we’re empowering our Rocket Learners to become Rocket Leaders—using technology responsibly, thinking critically, and leading with integrity in every online space. 🚀
National School Bus Safety Week reminds us that safety is a shared responsibility. 🚌
Drivers: Stop for flashing red lights.
Students: Stay alert around buses.
Parents: Talk about bus safety at home.
Together, we can keep every Rocket Learner safe! 🚀
Drivers: Stop for flashing red lights.
Students: Stay alert around buses.
Parents: Talk about bus safety at home.
Together, we can keep every Rocket Learner safe! 🚀
Consistency continues to shine at RCMS! 🌟
We’re proud to celebrate Aria Price, Beckham Smith, Esme Alcorn, and Allie Mullins for achieving perfect attendance last week and earning $25 each! A huge congratulations also goes to Ms. Morgan Smith, who received $100 through our Staff Support Initiative for her outstanding commitment. 🚀
We’re proud to celebrate Aria Price, Beckham Smith, Esme Alcorn, and Allie Mullins for achieving perfect attendance last week and earning $25 each! A huge congratulations also goes to Ms. Morgan Smith, who received $100 through our Staff Support Initiative for her outstanding commitment. 🚀
Congratulations to our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen, Tristan McKinney and Addison Carter! 👑✨
What an incredible night celebrating our outstanding Homecoming Court and the pride of Rocket Nation! ❤️🚀
We’re proud to celebrate staff members who exemplify Rockcastle County Schools’ core values—respect, teamwork, honesty, commitment, integrity, and responsibility.
Their leadership and dedication continue to make a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community. 🚀
Their leadership and dedication continue to make a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community. 🚀
At this evening’s Rockcastle County Board of Education meeting, we had the opportunity to celebrate some of our outstanding Rocket Learners! 🚀
⛳️ We recognized the Rockcastle Boys Golf Team and Ella Ford from the Girls Golf Team for their recent accomplishments.
💻 We also enjoyed hearing from MyRock Online students as they shared their experiences and successes through this program.
⛳️ We recognized the Rockcastle Boys Golf Team and Ella Ford from the Girls Golf Team for their recent accomplishments.
💻 We also enjoyed hearing from MyRock Online students as they shared their experiences and successes through this program.
Congratulations to Ms. Michelle Martin, 4th Grade Science Teacher at MVES! 🌟
We’re proud to celebrate her accomplishment of earning Rank 1 through SESC, showcasing her dedication to professional growth and educational excellence.
We’re proud to celebrate her accomplishment of earning Rank 1 through SESC, showcasing her dedication to professional growth and educational excellence.
Overflow parking for the October 17th game will be available at Rockcastle County High School with shuttle service to the RCMS football field beginning at 6:30 PM. Shuttles will run before kickoff and again starting in the 3rd quarter. Handicap parking will be available at RCMS.
🚍 See the graphic for full details!
🚍 See the graphic for full details!
Join Our Team! 🌟
Rockcastle County Schools is seeking a Language Arts Teacher at Rockcastle County Middle School. If you’re passionate about inspiring students and helping them grow from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders, we’d love to have you on board!
Rockcastle County Schools is seeking a Language Arts Teacher at Rockcastle County Middle School. If you’re passionate about inspiring students and helping them grow from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders, we’d love to have you on board!
Tomorrow is Hats Off to Abby Day! 💜
Join Rockcastle County Schools in honoring Abby, a former student whose kindness and courage continue to inspire us all.
Bring $1.00 to wear your favorite hat — all proceeds will go toward the Abby Langford Memorial Scholarship, providing two $1,000 scholarships to Rockcastle County High School seniors.
Join Rockcastle County Schools in honoring Abby, a former student whose kindness and courage continue to inspire us all.
Bring $1.00 to wear your favorite hat — all proceeds will go toward the Abby Langford Memorial Scholarship, providing two $1,000 scholarships to Rockcastle County High School seniors.
Happy Boss’s Day, Superintendent Dr. Carrie Ballinger! 🌟
Your leadership, vision, and dedication continue to inspire our entire Rocket community. Thank you for leading with heart, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the students and staff of Rockcastle County Schools. 🚀
Your leadership, vision, and dedication continue to inspire our entire Rocket community. Thank you for leading with heart, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the students and staff of Rockcastle County Schools. 🚀
Habit of the Month: Be Proactive! 🌟
MVES student Taylor Martin is leading by example! Taylor put Habit 1 — Be Proactive — into action by attending a middle school football game as a police officer, showing responsibility, leadership, and care for others. 🚀
Way to go, Taylor! You’re showing what it means to be a Proactive Rocket — a resilient learner, innovative leader, and responsible citizen who makes a positive impact!
MVES student Taylor Martin is leading by example! Taylor put Habit 1 — Be Proactive — into action by attending a middle school football game as a police officer, showing responsibility, leadership, and care for others. 🚀
Way to go, Taylor! You’re showing what it means to be a Proactive Rocket — a resilient learner, innovative leader, and responsible citizen who makes a positive impact!
Good luck to all of our Rockets taking the ACT this morning! Show what Rocket Learners are made of! 🌟
There is a house fire near Rockcastle County Middle School, which is currently affecting traffic flow in the area. Please use caution, allow extra time for your morning commute, and remain patient as emergency crews respond. Your safety and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
Reminder: Wear ORANGE tomorrow (Oct. 15) for Rockcastle Unity Day as we stand united against bullying. Let’s create kindness, promote respect, and stand together! 🧡
