Rockcastle County Schools

🌟 Rocket Leader Spotlight 🌟 We proudly honor these incredible employees who exemplify our district's core values of respect, teamwork, honesty, commitment, integrity, and responsibility. These 'Rocket Leaders' inspire excellence and empower growth in everything they do, making a lasting impact on our students, schools, and community. 🚀✨

The Rockcastle County Schools Transportation Department celebrated the retirement of Bobby and Williameta French this morning! With over 50 years of combined service, these two dedicated drivers have made a lasting impact on generations of Rocket students. You both will be deeply missed—thank you for your unwavering commitment and care.❤️🚀

Ready, Set, Preschool! 🎒 Is your child turning 4 by August 1, 2025, or 3 with a diagnosed disability? It’s time to schedule your preschool screening and registration! 📍 Brodhead Elementary: May 22 & 23 | 9 AM – 2 PM 📍 Mt. Vernon Elementary: May 28 & 29 | 9 AM – 2 PM 📍 Roundstone Elementary: May 27 | 9 AM – 2 PM 📞 Call your school to make an appointment. 📄 Flyers list the documents you’ll need to bring. Let’s launch our littlest Rockets toward a bright future! 🚀✨

🏀 Rockcastle County families — mark your calendars! Join us for the Shoot Hoops, Not Drugs Basketball Camp featuring Jarrod Polson on Monday, June 9 from 4–7 PM at Mt. Vernon Elementary School! 🎉 Free for all school-age youth — includes a T-shirt, basketball, food, and more. No registration needed! 📍 Learn more: OperationUNITE.org

Wishing all of our Rocket Learners the best of luck on testing this week! Believe in yourself and do your best! 🚀

Wishing all the incredible moms in our Rocket community a beautiful and joy-filled Mother's Day! 💐

Important Announcement from Rockcastle County Schools – Please read the following update issued on May 9, 2025. 🚀

Celebrating Rocket Leaders 🎉 Join us in recognizing Emily Ponder, a first-year teacher at Roundstone Elementary, who was spotlighted by SESC for her exceptional work with PBIS! Her commitment to creating a positive classroom environment is truly inspiring. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.sesccoop.org/article/2167719

A huge congratulations to our RCHS Culinary students who earned their nationally recognized ServSafe Certifications! 🍽️ This milestone highlights their dedication to food safety and career readiness. We are so proud of these Rocket Learners for reaching this important achievement!

📣 It’s School Communicators Day! Stay connected with Rockcastle County Schools in these 5 easy ways: 📱 Download the Rockcastle County Schools App ☑️ Follow us on Facebook & X (Twitter) 📖 Read our quarterly district publication 💻 Explore our website for news and updates 📆 Join in and get involved in school and district events Communication is key to supporting every Rocket Learner to Rocket Leader! 🚀

Celebrating a fantastic year with our littlest Rocket Learners! Our preschoolers wrapped up the year with big smiles and even bigger dreams. 🚀❤️

ATTENTION PRESCHOOL📣 FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION: Location change!! Same time from 10-12. 618 Progress Drive Mt Vernon Ky 40456 We will have lunches and cupcakes for kids, inflatables, and face paint! Come and go as you please! 🚀

A huge thank you to Craig Loftis State Farm Agency for delivering these sweet treats to every school in our district in honor of Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! ❤️

Tomorrow is the day! 💚 Don’t forget to wear green on May 8th to support Mental Health Awareness Month and show you care. Let’s stand together for wellness and support!

Happy School Nurse Day! 💙 Today, we celebrate the incredible care, compassion, and calm our school nurses bring each and every day. Thank you for keeping our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn!

Let’s show our support for Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚 Join us on May 8th by wearing green to promote kindness, connection, and care for one another.

Ms. Starla Benge, Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Rockcastle County Schools, recently visited the Appalachian Studies class at RCHS to lead a hands-on workshop on traditional Appalachian corn husk dolls. This craft, rooted in Native American tradition and passed down through early Appalachian settlers, provided students with a meaningful connection to the region’s cultural heritage. The students enjoyed the opportunity to learn through experience and deepen their understanding of Appalachian history.

🚀 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!