Food Rally Time! 🚀
On December 10 & 12, bring a shelf-stable food or snack item during lunch and receive a free treat!
All donations go directly to your school’s Family Resource Center to support local students and families. ❤️
On December 10 & 12, bring a shelf-stable food or snack item during lunch and receive a free treat!
All donations go directly to your school’s Family Resource Center to support local students and families. ❤️

Congratulations to our RCMS perfect attendance leaders: Chase Wallin, Gunner Smith, Grayson Ray, and Hailie Slater! Each earned $25 for their commitment. 🙌
And a huge shoutout to Ms. Tamara Smith, this week’s Staff Support Initiative recipient, honored with $100 for her exceptional support of students. 🚀
And a huge shoutout to Ms. Tamara Smith, this week’s Staff Support Initiative recipient, honored with $100 for her exceptional support of students. 🚀


Rockcastle County Schools will dismiss as usual today, December 5, 2025. 🚀

Rockcastle County Schools will be operating on a 2 Hour Delay on Friday, December 5th, 2025. 🚀

December’s Rocket Habit: Put First Things First! ⭐️
Our Rocket Learners are practicing how to prioritize, stay focused, and make choices that lead to success. When we put what matters most at the top of our list, we create the foundation for growth—at school and beyond!

NTI Day Reminder 🚀
✔ Teachers available 8:00–3:00 by email
✔ Assignments in Google Classroom
✔ 7 days to complete work
✔ Tech Help Desk: 606-256-1111
✔ Teachers available 8:00–3:00 by email
✔ Assignments in Google Classroom
✔ 7 days to complete work
✔ Tech Help Desk: 606-256-1111

Happy National Special Education Day! 🌟
This day reminds us of our nation’s promise to provide every learner with meaningful, individualized, and equitable educational opportunities.
We are proud of our dedicated special education educators, related service providers, and support staff who champion this mission daily—ensuring every Rocket Learner becomes a Rocket Leader. 🚀
This day reminds us of our nation’s promise to provide every learner with meaningful, individualized, and equitable educational opportunities.
We are proud of our dedicated special education educators, related service providers, and support staff who champion this mission daily—ensuring every Rocket Learner becomes a Rocket Leader. 🚀

Rockcastle County Schools will have NTI DAY #2 on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. Due to hazardous road conditions.Stay safe, Rockets! 🚀



Rocket Learners are thinking ahead with Habit 2—Begin With the End in Mind! 🌟
Students are setting goals, making plans, and taking intentional steps toward their dreams.
Explore our November Habit of the Month newsletter to see how goal-setting is helping our Rockets grow! 🚀


Hello December, and welcome back, Rockets! ❄️
We hope your Thanksgiving break was relaxing and refreshing. Let’s jump into a month full of celebrations, learning, and leadership! 🚀
We hope your Thanksgiving break was relaxing and refreshing. Let’s jump into a month full of celebrations, learning, and leadership! 🚀

From our Rockcastle County Schools family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁
We are thankful for the kindness, teamwork, and dedication shown in our classrooms and community every day.
We are thankful for the kindness, teamwork, and dedication shown in our classrooms and community every day.

Reminder: Rockcastle County Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break, November 26–28.
We hope everyone enjoys the holiday and time with family! 🍂✨
We hope everyone enjoys the holiday and time with family! 🍂✨

Music, learning, and lots of smiles at the Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement! Mr. McClure and Ms. Betty’s class participated in a music therapy session led by Mr. Brandon Falin, enjoying hands-on guitar practice and meaningful engagement. 🚀

Rockcastle County Schools is proud to welcome our new School Resource Officer, former KSP Trooper Ryan Loudermilk! Officer Loudermilk will be serving at RCHS, and we are grateful for his commitment to keeping our students and staff safe. 🚀

Rockcastle County Schools will be in session on Tuesday, November 25th.🚀

Rockcastle County Schools would like to thank PBK for their generous donation of snacks to support our schools’ Backpack Program. Your kindness is making a difference for our students! ❤️🚀

ROCKET MADNESS IS TONIGHT! 🚀
Join us at Rock Arena for an exciting evening packed with games, performances, great food, and family fun!
A special thank-you to County Attorney Jeremy Rowe for his generosity! Because of his support, all students can attend for FREE, ensuring every child has the chance to be part of this incredible Rocket tradition. ❤️💙
We can’t wait to see everyone tonight! 🎉🏀🚀
Join us at Rock Arena for an exciting evening packed with games, performances, great food, and family fun!
A special thank-you to County Attorney Jeremy Rowe for his generosity! Because of his support, all students can attend for FREE, ensuring every child has the chance to be part of this incredible Rocket tradition. ❤️💙
We can’t wait to see everyone tonight! 🎉🏀🚀

Due to a water main break within the county, all Rockcastle County Schools will dismiss at 12:00 PM today.
AM preschool will also dismiss at 12:00 PM, and there will be no PM preschool today.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. 🚀
AM preschool will also dismiss at 12:00 PM, and there will be no PM preschool today.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure the safety and well-being of our students. 🚀

Thanksgiving week reminds us to slow down, practice gratitude, and take care of our mental well-being. Check in with yourself—and with others—this season. 🍁💛

The Christmas Tree Lighting is Tonight! ✨
Rockcastle Kiwanis is hosting their annual Christmas Tree Lighting this evening at 6:00 PM in Triangle Park! Enjoy festive performances from the MVES Musical Mustangs, RCHS Honors Choir, and RCMS Choir as they help bring holiday cheer to downtown Mount Vernon. 🎄
Rockcastle Kiwanis is hosting their annual Christmas Tree Lighting this evening at 6:00 PM in Triangle Park! Enjoy festive performances from the MVES Musical Mustangs, RCHS Honors Choir, and RCMS Choir as they help bring holiday cheer to downtown Mount Vernon. 🎄

