Save the Date! 🚀
Rock Nation Spirit Day is coming up on Friday, October 24th!
Join schools, businesses, and the entire community as we show our Rocket pride by wearing our favorite Rocket gear and colors. Let’s unite and celebrate what it means to be part of Rocket Nation!
Rock Nation Spirit Day is coming up on Friday, October 24th!
Join schools, businesses, and the entire community as we show our Rocket pride by wearing our favorite Rocket gear and colors. Let’s unite and celebrate what it means to be part of Rocket Nation!

🧡 Rockcastle Unity Day – October 15! 🧡
Join us as we stand United Against Bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month.
Wear ORANGE to show your support for kindness, respect, and unity across Rockcastle County Schools.
Join us as we stand United Against Bullying during National Bullying Prevention Month.
Wear ORANGE to show your support for kindness, respect, and unity across Rockcastle County Schools.

Welcome back, Rockets! We hope you had a wonderful Fall Break and are refueled and ready to soar! 🚀

🌟 Congratulations, Ms. Susan Coffey! 🌟
Rockcastle County Schools is incredibly proud to celebrate Ms. Susan Coffey, Library Media Specialist at Mt. Vernon Elementary, for being named one of the top three elementary educators in Kentucky as part of the prestigious Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards! 🍎✨
Ms. Coffey was recognized last night by Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Kentucky Board of Education Chair Sharon Porter Robinson, Vice Chair Lu Young, and 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Jennifer Montgomery.
We are beyond proud of Ms. Coffey for representing Rockcastle County Schools with such excellence, dedication, and passion. She continues to be a true ambassador for educators—not only within our district, but across the Commonwealth. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous impact she makes every single day. 🚀
Rockcastle County Schools is incredibly proud to celebrate Ms. Susan Coffey, Library Media Specialist at Mt. Vernon Elementary, for being named one of the top three elementary educators in Kentucky as part of the prestigious Kentucky Teacher Achievement Awards! 🍎✨
Ms. Coffey was recognized last night by Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher, Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Kentucky Board of Education Chair Sharon Porter Robinson, Vice Chair Lu Young, and 2025 Kentucky Teacher of the Year Jennifer Montgomery.
We are beyond proud of Ms. Coffey for representing Rockcastle County Schools with such excellence, dedication, and passion. She continues to be a true ambassador for educators—not only within our district, but across the Commonwealth. This recognition is a testament to the tremendous impact she makes every single day. 🚀

Rocket Habit of the Month: Be Proactive! 🌟
This October, we’re focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive — taking responsibility, making choices based on values, and leading your own learning. Proactive Rockets are resilient learners, effective communicators, active collaborators, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens who make a positive impact every day.
This October, we’re focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive — taking responsibility, making choices based on values, and leading your own learning. Proactive Rockets are resilient learners, effective communicators, active collaborators, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens who make a positive impact every day.

Rockcastle County Schools is honored to partner with Rockcastle Regional Hospital and Respiratory Care Center to bring education, support, and a sense of normalcy to children receiving long-term respiratory care. Together, we’re ensuring every child has the chance to learn, dream, and reach their full potential — no matter the challenges they face. 🚀❤️
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Consistency pays off at RCMS! 🌟 Congratulations to Hazlyn Jones, Airibella Taylor, Damon Johnson, and Gavin Chrisman for showing up every day and earning $25 each for perfect attendance last week. A big shoutout to Ms. Bonnie Stewart as well, who earned $100 through our Staff Support Initiative! 🚀


Congratulations to our first Digital Citizenship Award Winners! 💻🚀
This new RockIT initiative celebrates students who consistently show respect, responsibility, and safety online. These students are positive digital role models and take great care of their Chromebooks — and they were each rewarded with $50 cash for leading the way!
✨ Be Proactive. Be Respectful. Be a Digital Leader. ✨
🏆 September Winners:
BES: Trey Graves (5th), Peyton Richmond (3rd)
MVES: Isabella Milburn (2nd), Ella Lunsford (3rd)
RES: Aunisty Lewis (3rd), Zipporah Harding (KG)
RCMS: Lauren Glovak (6th), Silas Burdette (7th)
RCHS: Madalynn Alexander (10th), AJ Barrett (12th)
Let’s celebrate these amazing Rockets for making the digital world a better, brighter place!





It’s almost time to relax and recharge! 🍂
Rockcastle County Schools will be on Fall Break from Monday, October 6th, through Friday, October 10th. We hope all of our Rocket students, staff, and families enjoy a well-deserved week of rest and fall fun! 🚀🍁
Rockcastle County Schools will be on Fall Break from Monday, October 6th, through Friday, October 10th. We hope all of our Rocket students, staff, and families enjoy a well-deserved week of rest and fall fun! 🚀🍁

Stay connected with Rockcastle County Schools! 🚀
Download the Thrillshare app and follow our district to get real-time updates, news, events, and stories — all in one place. 📲
💬 Plus, don’t forget to join Rooms — our new messaging platform where families and teachers can connect directly.
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Tap “Rooms” at the bottom of the app and “Continue to sign in.”
Enter your phone number or email.
Once signed in, you can view classroom updates, send and receive messages, and stay in touch with your child’s teachers.
Download the Thrillshare app and follow our district to get real-time updates, news, events, and stories — all in one place. 📲
💬 Plus, don’t forget to join Rooms — our new messaging platform where families and teachers can connect directly.
⬇️
Tap “Rooms” at the bottom of the app and “Continue to sign in.”
Enter your phone number or email.
Once signed in, you can view classroom updates, send and receive messages, and stay in touch with your child’s teachers.

MyRock Online Spotlight 🚀
Our MyRock Online students have been putting in the work leading up to fall break! More than 35 students recently came to campus to focus on their assignments and make great progress before the break.
Yesterday, our senior students visited Rockcastle County High School, where they met with counselors, the principal, and support staff to review important information about their senior year.
We’re so proud of their dedication, focus, and commitment! 🌟

🚍 Reminder: Bus evacuation drills are today.
RCMS & RCHS dismiss at 2:57 PM. Thanks for your patience! 🚀
RCMS & RCHS dismiss at 2:57 PM. Thanks for your patience! 🚀

Today, we celebrate the incredible team that keeps our schools shining! 🌟
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day to our hardworking custodians — the unsung heroes who go above and beyond every single day to make Rockcastle County Schools a clean, safe, and welcoming place to learn and grow. 🚀
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day to our hardworking custodians — the unsung heroes who go above and beyond every single day to make Rockcastle County Schools a clean, safe, and welcoming place to learn and grow. 🚀

Rocket Habit of the Month: Be Proactive! ✨🚀
This October, we’re focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive — taking charge of your actions, words, and choices. Instead of reacting to what happens around you, choose a positive response and focus on what you can control.
This October, we’re focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive — taking charge of your actions, words, and choices. Instead of reacting to what happens around you, choose a positive response and focus on what you can control.

We’re celebrating these RCMS students for showing up every single day in September! 🚀 Their dedication and commitment to learning earned them a $50 prize, thanks to the support of our incredible community sponsors. 💙
👏 Congratulations to:
Trevor Hancock – Sponsored by Kiwanis
Trinity Wright – Sponsored by Matthew Silcox
Isaac Akin – Sponsored by PBK Bank
Jadyn Jones – Sponsored by Whitaker Bank
Ryan Martin – Sponsored by National Land Realty
Attendance matters — and these Rockets are leading the way! 🚀
👏 Congratulations to:
Trevor Hancock – Sponsored by Kiwanis
Trinity Wright – Sponsored by Matthew Silcox
Isaac Akin – Sponsored by PBK Bank
Jadyn Jones – Sponsored by Whitaker Bank
Ryan Martin – Sponsored by National Land Realty
Attendance matters — and these Rockets are leading the way! 🚀





September was a month of showing up and shining bright at Rockcastle County High School! 🌟
Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance Winners of the Month — Rylee Miller, Karleigh Allen, Caleb Wilson, and Albert Barricks-Ketchum — for their outstanding commitment to being present every single day.
A huge thank you to our generous community partners — A & J Nicely Insulation, Community Trust Bank, Citizens Bank, and Rockcastle Farm Bureau — for supporting student success and recognizing the power of showing up! 🚀
Congratulations to our Perfect Attendance Winners of the Month — Rylee Miller, Karleigh Allen, Caleb Wilson, and Albert Barricks-Ketchum — for their outstanding commitment to being present every single day.
A huge thank you to our generous community partners — A & J Nicely Insulation, Community Trust Bank, Citizens Bank, and Rockcastle Farm Bureau — for supporting student success and recognizing the power of showing up! 🚀




KHSAA Semi-State Runner-Up ⛳️
Our Rock Golf Team competed with determination yesterday, earning a spot in the State Finals in Bowling Green! Only nine teams in Kentucky advance to this stage, and Rockcastle is proud to be among them. Go Rock! 🚀
Our Rock Golf Team competed with determination yesterday, earning a spot in the State Finals in Bowling Green! Only nine teams in Kentucky advance to this stage, and Rockcastle is proud to be among them. Go Rock! 🚀

October is National Principals Month — a time to recognize the exceptional leaders who guide, inspire, and empower our schools every single day. 🚀
Our principals lead with vision and purpose, nurture growth for students and staff, and help shape the future of our Rocket Leaders. Join us in celebrating their dedication and the lasting impact they make across Rockcastle County Schools!
Our principals lead with vision and purpose, nurture growth for students and staff, and help shape the future of our Rocket Leaders. Join us in celebrating their dedication and the lasting impact they make across Rockcastle County Schools!

🚀 Starting tomorrow, we’re launching a brand-new series: Rocket Habit of the Month! 🌟
Each month, we’ll spotlight one of the 7 Habits from the Leader in Me framework — powerful principles that help students build leadership, responsibility, and strong character. These habits connect directly to our Portrait of a Rocket work, guiding learners to lead themselves, collaborate with others, and grow continuously — in school and beyond.
Stay tuned as we explore each habit and highlight the many ways our Rockets put them into action every day! 🚀💙
Each month, we’ll spotlight one of the 7 Habits from the Leader in Me framework — powerful principles that help students build leadership, responsibility, and strong character. These habits connect directly to our Portrait of a Rocket work, guiding learners to lead themselves, collaborate with others, and grow continuously — in school and beyond.
Stay tuned as we explore each habit and highlight the many ways our Rockets put them into action every day! 🚀💙

Bus evacuation drills are scheduled for this Thursday, October 2nd. Please note that RCMS and RCHS will dismiss at 2:57 PM to accommodate these safety procedures. 🚌
Thank you for helping us keep all Rocket students safe! 🚀
Thank you for helping us keep all Rocket students safe! 🚀

