Congratulations to RCMS students Elizabeth Warner, Elayna Wearren, Braxton Falin, and Camden Bishop for earning $25 each this week for their perfect attendance! Your commitment to being present and ready to learn is what makes you true Rocket Learners! 🌟
Attendance pays off! 🎉 Congratulations to Mr. Kevin Conforti and Ms. Tara Brown at RCHS for earning $100 each for their perfect attendance this week through our Teacher Support Initiative. Way to set the standard for Rocket Leaders! 🚀
During their first week of school, students in Mr. Austin Scarbro’s class at MVES kicked off learning the Scarbro 7 Classroom Rules with a fun song—teaching them expectations and encouraging them to shine as Rocket Learners! 🌟
There will be no school on Monday, September 1st, in honor of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, Rockets! 🇺🇸
✨📢 Stay Connected with Rockcastle County Schools!
Strong communication is the key to a successful school year. Here are a few simple ways to stay informed and engaged:
📲 Download the Rockcastle County Schools App – Access news, events, the school calendar, and more in one place. Parents can also communicate directly with teachers and staff through Rooms.
🧑🧑🧒 Keep your contact information updated – Make sure phone numbers and emails are current with your child’s school so you don’t miss important calls, texts, or emails.
🤳🏼 Follow Rockcastle County Schools on social media – Stay up to date with district news, celebrations, and reminders. Don’t forget to follow your child’s school page too!
🌐 Visit our websites – Check the district and school websites regularly for announcements, resources, and updates.
🗓️ Use the school calendar – Stay on top of breaks, testing, holidays, and special events by marking important dates.
🚀 Together, we can make this year a success for all Rocket Learners!
Strong communication is the key to a successful school year. Here are a few simple ways to stay informed and engaged:
📲 Download the Rockcastle County Schools App – Access news, events, the school calendar, and more in one place. Parents can also communicate directly with teachers and staff through Rooms.
🧑🧑🧒 Keep your contact information updated – Make sure phone numbers and emails are current with your child’s school so you don’t miss important calls, texts, or emails.
🤳🏼 Follow Rockcastle County Schools on social media – Stay up to date with district news, celebrations, and reminders. Don’t forget to follow your child’s school page too!
🌐 Visit our websites – Check the district and school websites regularly for announcements, resources, and updates.
🗓️ Use the school calendar – Stay on top of breaks, testing, holidays, and special events by marking important dates.
🚀 Together, we can make this year a success for all Rocket Learners!
Update 📢
We have received the all clear from state officials confirming that the air quality is safe. Students at all schools will now resume normal activities.
We have received the all clear from state officials confirming that the air quality is safe. Students at all schools will now resume normal activities.
🚨 Important Announcement 🚨
Due to an airborne chlorine chemical leak at the Water Treatment Plant, all students at RCHS, RCMS, RES, BES, and MVES will remain indoors out of an abundance of caution.
We are closely monitoring the situation and awaiting guidance from state officials regarding air quality. Updates will be shared as soon as more information becomes available.
📢 New Policy & Resource Notices
Rockcastle County Schools is sharing three important updates for families. Please take a moment to review them at the links below:
1️⃣ Notice of Moment of Silence or Reflection https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wIJmGJBeQ48Nd7UES5SCUSrN4wLY_2mu/view?usp=sharing
2️⃣ Information on Sexual Extortion (SB 731 / KRS 531.125) https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ibWIr1wmBR5AA0NxgFt1FMQFfjqvM0t/view?usp=sharing
3️⃣ Talk to Your Kids: Understanding the Risks of Vaping
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OVepskdQgptTx_JdicUv6aYK8-LVE_8i/view?usp=drive_link
We encourage all parents/guardians to read through these documents and use them as resources to guide and support your students. Together, we can help every Rocket Learner succeed in a safe and healthy environment. 🚀
Rockcastle County Schools is sharing three important updates for families. Please take a moment to review them at the links below:
1️⃣ Notice of Moment of Silence or Reflection https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wIJmGJBeQ48Nd7UES5SCUSrN4wLY_2mu/view?usp=sharing
2️⃣ Information on Sexual Extortion (SB 731 / KRS 531.125) https://drive.google.com/file/d/10ibWIr1wmBR5AA0NxgFt1FMQFfjqvM0t/view?usp=sharing
3️⃣ Talk to Your Kids: Understanding the Risks of Vaping
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OVepskdQgptTx_JdicUv6aYK8-LVE_8i/view?usp=drive_link
We encourage all parents/guardians to read through these documents and use them as resources to guide and support your students. Together, we can help every Rocket Learner succeed in a safe and healthy environment. 🚀
The first day of school is off to a great start at Roundstone Elementary! 🦅
We hope all of our Rockets have a great day!
We hope all of our Rockets have a great day!
t’s time, Rocket Learners! School is back in session Monday, and we can’t wait to see you. Be a Rocket Learner: Attend Daily, Achieve Greatly! 🚀⭐️
And that’s a wrap on Rocket Launch 2025! We closed the day by celebrating our incredible Rocket Leaders and are ready to welcome back our Rocket Learners on Monday. 🚀
Our Rocket Leaders are hard at work attending sessions today—learning, collaborating, and preparing for the start of an exciting new school year! 🌟
🤖 The future is now! We’re thrilled to have the KEDC AI Lab on Wheels at Rocket Launch today.
Rockcastle is the very first stop for this innovative lab, and we are thankful for our partnership with KEDC. We can’t wait for our students to experience it in the near future! 🌟
Rocket Launch kicked off with a welcome from Dr. Carrie Ballinger, the National Anthem and presentation of colors by our remarkable RCHS students, and an inspiring keynote from Ms. Muriel Summers, Leader in Me Global Ambassador. She challenged our Rocket Leaders to launch leadership, prepare students for life, and focus on what matters most. 🚀
It’s Rocket Launch Day! Our Rocket Leaders are ready to launch into success with a day filled with learning, growth, and celebration as we prepare for the year ahead! 🚀⭐️
Rocket Palooza at RCHS was a success! Families met teachers, picked up schedules, connected with community partners, and got prepared for the new school year. 🚀
We are especially grateful to our community partners for going above and beyond by providing free meals, resources, and haircuts for our students and families. Thank you for helping us launch the year strong! ❤️
We are proud to be the first district in Kentucky to welcome KEDC’s innovative AI Mobile Lab! This exciting partnership brings cutting-edge technology and immersive learning opportunities to our schools.
https://www.wkyt.com/2025/08/20/kedc-unveils-ai-mobile-lab-set-travel-districts-across-kentucky/#2a69zvms8bnfxc7koyb1isysyhvglcbt
Our 7th & 8th Grade Rocket Palooza was a huge success today! 🚀
Students picked up schedules, reconnected with teachers and friends, and explored resources to help them soar into a great school year. A big thank you to our community partners for supporting our students and families with meals and resources!🎉
We’re excited to welcome Ms. Angela Ford to her new role as a teacher at Rockcastle County High School and the Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement! 🚀
We’re excited to welcome Ms. Karlee Smith to Brodhead Elementary as an Instructional Assistant! 🐯
