Synergy is where the Portrait of a Rocket shines. 🚀
When students work together, share ideas, and learn from one another, they strengthen the skills of communication, collaboration, and leadership—growing into confident Rocket Leaders ready to take on any challenge.
When students work together, share ideas, and learn from one another, they strengthen the skills of communication, collaboration, and leadership—growing into confident Rocket Leaders ready to take on any challenge.
🚀 Roxy is on a mission… and YOU can help!
Remember to wash your hands often to stay happy, healthy, and ready to learn! 🫧
Remember to wash your hands often to stay happy, healthy, and ready to learn! 🫧
🚜 All In for Ag Ed Week: Career Spotlight
From supporting agriculture education across the state to serving our local community, Mr. Matt Chaliff is making a lasting impact.
As a Kentucky Department of Education Ag Consultant, Kentucky FFA Executive Secretary, and Rockcastle County Schools Board Member, his work helps grow the next generation of leaders. 🌱
#AllInForAgEd #AgEducationWeek #KentuckyAgEd
Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c7ll6tt5RURyDDk23bo0wGnzOh6lB_Ik/view?usp=sharing
From supporting agriculture education across the state to serving our local community, Mr. Matt Chaliff is making a lasting impact.
As a Kentucky Department of Education Ag Consultant, Kentucky FFA Executive Secretary, and Rockcastle County Schools Board Member, his work helps grow the next generation of leaders. 🌱
#AllInForAgEd #AgEducationWeek #KentuckyAgEd
Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c7ll6tt5RURyDDk23bo0wGnzOh6lB_Ik/view?usp=sharing
The Rockcastle County Preschool Program is excited to announce that registration for the 2026–2027 school year is coming soon! 🎒
Rockcastle County Schools offer half-day preschool sessions Monday through Thursday at each elementary school. Kentucky’s preschool programs are available for:
• All four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of the poverty level
• All three and four-year-old children with developmental delays or disabilities, regardless of income
Children must be 4 years old by August 1, 2026, to enroll as a four-year-old preschool student.
If you are interested, please contact your child’s school to schedule an appointment.
Registration Dates:
📍 Mount Vernon Elementary – May 14 & May 18 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Brodhead Elementary – May 15 & May 20 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Roundstone Elementary – May 19 | 9 AM to 2 PM
Rockcastle County Schools offer half-day preschool sessions Monday through Thursday at each elementary school. Kentucky’s preschool programs are available for:
• All four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of the poverty level
• All three and four-year-old children with developmental delays or disabilities, regardless of income
Children must be 4 years old by August 1, 2026, to enroll as a four-year-old preschool student.
If you are interested, please contact your child’s school to schedule an appointment.
Registration Dates:
📍 Mount Vernon Elementary – May 14 & May 18 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Brodhead Elementary – May 15 & May 20 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Roundstone Elementary – May 19 | 9 AM to 2 PM
Lucky to be Rocket Learners and Leaders! 🍀
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 — Rockcastle County Schools will be closed for a traditional snow day due to hazardous road conditions. ❄️
📖🚜 Kick off All In for Agriculture Education Week with a special reading of “Who Made My Lunch? From Milk to Cheese” by Kentucky Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher.
A great reminder of how agriculture connects to the foods we enjoy every day!
🔗 https://youtu.be/f4x9Mc_sQFM?si=DlOJo_ZLFOC0NP7g
#AllInForAgEd #AgEducationWeek #KentuckyAgEd
A great reminder of how agriculture connects to the foods we enjoy every day!
🔗 https://youtu.be/f4x9Mc_sQFM?si=DlOJo_ZLFOC0NP7g
#AllInForAgEd #AgEducationWeek #KentuckyAgEd
🌱 All In for Agriculture Education Week | March 16–20
Rockcastle County Schools is proud to celebrate the impact of agriculture education and the opportunities it creates for our students and community.
🚜 Throughout the week, we will be sharing agriculture career spotlights and highlighting the many pathways available right here in Rockcastle County.
Stay tuned as we celebrate the future of agriculture! 🌾
#AllInForAgEd #AgEducationWeek #KentuckyAgEd
Rockcastle County Schools is proud to celebrate the impact of agriculture education and the opportunities it creates for our students and community.
🚜 Throughout the week, we will be sharing agriculture career spotlights and highlighting the many pathways available right here in Rockcastle County.
Stay tuned as we celebrate the future of agriculture! 🌾
#AllInForAgEd #AgEducationWeek #KentuckyAgEd
Important Announcement:
Rockcastle County Schools will not be in session on Friday, March 13, and Monday, March 16, due to illness.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the health of our students and staff. 🚀
What’s Cookin’ in Rockcastle County! 🍴
Today’s lunch is fueling our students with the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and succeed. At Rockcastle County Schools, every meal helps power our journey from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders. 🚀
Today’s lunch is fueling our students with the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and succeed. At Rockcastle County Schools, every meal helps power our journey from Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders. 🚀
🚀 Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 6 – Synergize
When we work together, listen to one another, and combine our strengths, amazing things happen. At Rockcastle County Schools, teamwork helps our Rocket Learners grow into Rocket Leaders! 🌟
When we work together, listen to one another, and combine our strengths, amazing things happen. At Rockcastle County Schools, teamwork helps our Rocket Learners grow into Rocket Leaders! 🌟
At last night’s Board meeting, Ms. Starla Benge, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, and several students shared the exciting projects they have been working on this school year. We love seeing our students showcase their creativity and learning! 🚀
Attention RCS Substitute Employees! ⬇️
Please check your email and complete your 2026–2027 Letter of Intent to confirm your availability for next school year.
Questions? Call 606-256-2125 or email the district office. 📞
Please check your email and complete your 2026–2027 Letter of Intent to confirm your availability for next school year.
Questions? Call 606-256-2125 or email the district office. 📞
⏰ Reminder: Spring your clocks forward this weekend!
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday. 🚀
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday. 🚀
Shoutout to our RCMS Perfect Attendance Leaders from this week: Ally Moore, Kerrigan Fox, Brody Hasty, and Blake Branham! Each student earned $25 for their dedication to being present and ready to learn every day. 👏
We also celebrate Cindy Cope, this week’s Staff Support Initiative recipient, who was recognized with $100 for her outstanding commitment to supporting our students. 🚀
We also celebrate Cindy Cope, this week’s Staff Support Initiative recipient, who was recognized with $100 for her outstanding commitment to supporting our students. 🚀
Thank you to our Rockcastle County Schools Maintenance Team for the dedication and care you put into keeping our schools running each day! 🚀
🚧 Construction is still underway on the football field and track. Please do not enter these areas at this time. Thank you for your cooperation while construction is completed.
Today we celebrate the final day of Read Across America Week! 📚
This week, our students discovered that the more they read, the more they learn and the more places their imagination can take them. Keep reading, Rockets! 🚀
This week, our students discovered that the more they read, the more they learn and the more places their imagination can take them. Keep reading, Rockets! 🚀
The Rockcastle County Preschool Program is excited to announce that registration for the 2026–2027 school year is coming soon! 🎒
Rockcastle County Schools offer half-day preschool sessions Monday through Thursday at each elementary school. Kentucky’s preschool programs are available for:
• All four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of the poverty level
• All three and four-year-old children with developmental delays or disabilities, regardless of income
Children must be 4 years old by August 1, 2026, to enroll as a four-year-old preschool student.
If you are interested, please contact your child’s school to schedule an appointment.
Registration Dates:
📍 Mount Vernon Elementary – May 14 & May 18 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Brodhead Elementary – May 15 & May 20 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Roundstone Elementary – May 19 | 9 AM to 2 PM
Rockcastle County Schools offer half-day preschool sessions Monday through Thursday at each elementary school. Kentucky’s preschool programs are available for:
• All four-year-old children whose family income is no more than 160% of the poverty level
• All three and four-year-old children with developmental delays or disabilities, regardless of income
Children must be 4 years old by August 1, 2026, to enroll as a four-year-old preschool student.
If you are interested, please contact your child’s school to schedule an appointment.
Registration Dates:
📍 Mount Vernon Elementary – May 14 & May 18 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Brodhead Elementary – May 15 & May 20 | 9 AM to 2 PM
📍 Roundstone Elementary – May 19 | 9 AM to 2 PM
Check out our Rocket Habit of the Month Newsletter from February, featuring Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. 🚀
