Tonight, Roundstone Elementary School students and Principal Mr. Reynolds proudly presented at the December Board Meeting, highlighting the incredible work happening at RES and the impact of the Leader in Me program. True Rocket Leaders in action! 🦅🌟
Food Rally kicks off TOMORROW! 🚨
Tomorrow is the first day of our Rockcastle County Schools Food Rally! 🎉
Students can bring one shelf-stable food or snack item during lunch and receive a free treat 🍪 (one per student, per day with donation).
All donations go directly to your school’s Family Resource Center to support local students and families. 💙
📅 December 10 & 12
Let’s rally together, Rockets! 🚀🥫
Tomorrow is the first day of our Rockcastle County Schools Food Rally! 🎉
Students can bring one shelf-stable food or snack item during lunch and receive a free treat 🍪 (one per student, per day with donation).
All donations go directly to your school’s Family Resource Center to support local students and families. 💙
📅 December 10 & 12
Let’s rally together, Rockets! 🚀🥫
🎄✨ Happening TONIGHT! ✨🎄
Join us for Fryscmas at the Rock — a fun-filled holiday evening for the whole family!
📅 Tonight | December 9
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 Rockcastle Farmers Market
Enjoy ornament decorating, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, coloring activities, gift basket drawings, and special visits with Santa & the Grinch! 🎁❄️
Join us for Fryscmas at the Rock — a fun-filled holiday evening for the whole family!
📅 Tonight | December 9
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 Rockcastle Farmers Market
Enjoy ornament decorating, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, coloring activities, gift basket drawings, and special visits with Santa & the Grinch! 🎁❄️
RES Dismissal Update | 12-09-25
Due to the ongoing situation on U.S. 25, the following bus routes will not run this afternoon out of an abundance of caution. This decision ensures that no students are dropped off at home unsupervised.
Bus Routes Not Running Today:
Flat Gap Route
James Poynter – Bus #1901
Lambert Road Route
Keith Mink – Bus #1303
All high school, middle school, and Roundstone Elementary students affected by these routes will be held at Roundstone Elementary School. Parents and guardians may pick up their students at RES.
All other schools will dismiss as normal. RES parent pickup will dismiss as normal, and all RES bus routes not listed above will run as normal.
If transportation for your student cannot be arranged, please call Roundstone Elementary School at (606) 256-2235 so alternate arrangements can be made.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students. Please monitor official Rockcastle County Schools communication channels for updates.
Due to the ongoing situation on U.S. 25, the following bus routes will not run this afternoon out of an abundance of caution. This decision ensures that no students are dropped off at home unsupervised.
Bus Routes Not Running Today:
Flat Gap Route
James Poynter – Bus #1901
Lambert Road Route
Keith Mink – Bus #1303
All high school, middle school, and Roundstone Elementary students affected by these routes will be held at Roundstone Elementary School. Parents and guardians may pick up their students at RES.
All other schools will dismiss as normal. RES parent pickup will dismiss as normal, and all RES bus routes not listed above will run as normal.
If transportation for your student cannot be arranged, please call Roundstone Elementary School at (606) 256-2235 so alternate arrangements can be made.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety of our students. Please monitor official Rockcastle County Schools communication channels for updates.
RES Announcement | 12-09-2025
As advised by law enforcement, Roundstone Elementary School is currently in a lockout due to an ongoing law enforcement situation in the Roundstone community.
All students and staff are safe, and instruction is continuing inside the building.
As advised by law enforcement, Roundstone Elementary School is currently in a lockout due to an ongoing law enforcement situation in the Roundstone community.
All students and staff are safe, and instruction is continuing inside the building.
Save the Date! 📅
Nourishing Neighbors is back with a FREE Community Meal on December 18th from 11 AM–1 PM at Livingston Gym 🍲❤️
Join us for a warm meal, holiday fun, and community fellowship — dine in or take out.
✅ Check the graphic for additional pickup locations.
Nourishing Neighbors is back with a FREE Community Meal on December 18th from 11 AM–1 PM at Livingston Gym 🍲❤️
Join us for a warm meal, holiday fun, and community fellowship — dine in or take out.
✅ Check the graphic for additional pickup locations.
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. 🚀
