Rockcastle County Schools

🚀 Get a head start on kindergarten with KinderBoost from Rockcastle County Schools! Join us July 21–August 1 for a fun-filled camp designed for children entering kindergarten in the 2025–26 school year! 🎨 Daily activities in reading, math, healthy habits & more 🍽️ Hot breakfast and lunch included ⏰ 8 AM – 12:40 PM 📍 Limited spots available – don’t wait! 🔗 Register now: https://forms.gle/J4M79RXMHZY7En2r9

Happy Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! This week, we celebrate our incredible Rocket Leaders—dedicated educators and staff who inspire excellence, empower growth, and make a lasting impact on every student. Thank you for all you do to help our Rocket Learners soar🚀❤️

Rockcastle County School Districts Gifted and Talented Program and EKU’s Division of Natural Areas hosted their final day this week of Environmental Lessons at Maywood Environmental and Educational Laboratory!! Shout out to these RCHS Students Leaders who spent the day leading lessons and creating memorable experiences for Brodhead Elementary School 1st Grade Students!

RCMS students are celebrating their strong attendance with a trip to Galaxy Bowling today! These Rocket Leaders earned the reward by missing three or fewer days this semester—great job showing up and staying committed!🎳

It’s School Lunch Hero Day! 🌟 Join us in celebrating the incredible cafeteria staff who keep our students nourished and ready to learn each day. 🍽 Click the link below to watch a special video filled with messages of appreciation from our Rocket students and staff! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1yMNgbPhOmOaUndYB8O0jmTgMSfMwBlGE?usp=sharing

Another amazing day for Rockcastle County School Districts Gifted and Talented Program and EKU’s Division of Natural Areas to host a day of Environmental Lessons at Maywood Nature Reserve!! Shout out to these RCHS Students Leaders who spent the day leading lessons and creating memorable experiences for Mount Vernon Elementary School 2nd Grade Students!

Another amazing day for Rockcastle County School Districts Gifted and Talented Program and EKU’s Division of Natural Areas to host a day of Environmental Lessons at Maywood Nature Reserve!! Shout out to these RCHS Students Leaders who spent the day leading lessons and creating memorable experiences for Mount Vernon Elementary School 2nd Grade Students!

The April RAAA Newsletter is here! Take a look at the latest updates, student highlights, and important announcements from Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement. We’re proud to celebrate our students’ continued growth and success! https://secure.smore.com/n/3yfec 🚀

Happy School Principals Day! 🎉 Rockcastle County Schools is proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and heart our principals bring to their schools every day. Thank you for guiding our Rocket Learners to become Rocket Leaders! 🚀❤️

🌹🏇 The Run for the Roses hit BES today as our 1st graders took the track for Derby Day fun! 🏆 Girls: 1st – Lucy Sowder, 2nd – Sophie Warf 🏆 Boys: 1st – Knoxx Vanover, 2nd – Boss Ramsey What a day of speed, smiles, and sweet victory at the finish line! 🐎🌟

Rockcastle County School Districts Gifted and Talented Program and EKU’s Division of Natural Areas  hosted another great day of Environmental Lessons at Maywood Nature Reserve!! Shout out to these RCHS Students Leaders who spent the day leading lessons and creating memorable experiences for Mount Vernon Elementary School 1st Grade Students!!

Yesterday, the Rockcastle County Schools Gifted and Talented Program hosted another incredible day of Environmental Lessons at Maywood Nature Reserve! Shout out to the RCHS student leaders who spent the day guiding activities and creating memorable learning experiences for Mount Vernon Elementary Kindergarten students. We’re grateful to Dr. Watson and the EKU Division of Natural Areas for their continued partnership and support!

Yesterday, the Rockcastle County Schools Gifted and Talented Program hosted another incredible day of Environmental Lessons at Maywood Nature Reserve! Shout out to the RCHS student leaders who spent the day guiding activities and creating memorable learning experiences for Mount Vernon Elementary Kindergarten students. We’re grateful to Dr. Watson and the EKU Division of Natural Areas for their continued partnership and support!

Update on Bus 1601: Injuries are very minor, consisting of scrapes and bruises. All students have been transported by bus to the ER.

Bus 1601 from Rockcastle County Schools was involved in a bus accident. All students are safe, with only minor injuries reported. Out of an abundance of caution, all students will be transported to the ER for evaluation. Parents may pick up their students directly from the ER.

What’s Cookin’ in Rockcastle County? 🍽️ A tenderloin sandwich with all the fixings, seasoned wedges, baked beans, a banana, and your choice of milk! 🚀

RCHS students are enjoying their well-earned attendance reward at Galaxy Bowling today! 🎳 These Rockets qualified by missing three or fewer days this semester—way to show up and shine! 🌟

Update (April 28, 2025) — The soft lockdown at Rockcastle County High School has been lifted. The medical situation has been resolved, and normal activities have resumed.

April 28, 2025 — Rockcastle County High School is currently on a soft lockdown due to a medical situation.