
March 12, 2026
The Rockcastle County School District has been recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Kentucky , marking the second consecutive year the district has earned this ...

March 10, 2026
Rockcastle County Schools is proud to announce that Mrs. Starla Benge, Gifted and Talented Coordinator for Rockcastle County Schools , has been named the Kentucky Rural Teacher ...

March 5, 2026
During Read Across America Week, students at Mt. Vernon Elementary School hosted a special Reading Buddy Adoption Day , bringing together older and younger students to promote a ...

February 28, 2026
Rockcastle County Schools is proud to celebrate Avery Dobbs and Cannon Whittamore for representing the district at the Big Blue Spelling Bee at the University of Kentucky.
Co...

February 27, 2026
Congratulations to Ms. Alexa Bussell’s class at RES for earning the January Attendance Cup! 🏆 Their commitment to showing up, being present, and making every day count is someth...

February 17, 2026
Rockcastle County Schools has been awarded $974,230.00 through the USDA Rural Utilities Service (RUS) Distance Learning Grant. This significant investment will allow the distr...

February 16, 2026
Today, Rockcastle County Judge Executive Howell Holbrook officially signed a proclamation declaring February 2026 as National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month , recog...

February 2, 2026
The Rockcastle County High School Academic Team showcased outstanding academic achievement at the District Governor’s Cup competition, earning the Overall Runner-Up title and secur...

January 30, 2026
Rockcastle County High School FCCLA Digital Stories for Change- Planning

January 24, 2026
We are incredibly proud of the Rockcastle chapter of FCCLA for an outstanding showing at the Region 13 STAR Competition. Our students represented Rockcastle County High School ...

January 16, 2026
Students from across the Rockcastle County School District showcased their spelling skills, focus, and determination during this year’s District Spelling Bee competition. Particip...

January 9, 2026
Mt. Vernon Elementary School is proud to recognize Mrs. Lauryn Lovell’s class as the winners of the December Attendance Cup. Students in Mrs. Lovell’s classroom showed outstandin...

December 19, 2025
Rockcastle County High School’s UNITE Club, serving students in grades 9–12, has been named the Region 3 High School Club of the Year for the 2024–25 school year , an honor recog...

December 18, 2025
Rockcastle County Middle School’s 6th–8th grade UNITE Club has been named the Region 3 Middle School UNITE Club of the Year for the 2024–2025 school year , recognizing the club’s...

December 17, 2025
Mt. Vernon Elementary School is proud to celebrate Mrs. Jennifer White’s class as the winners of the November Attendance Cup , recognizing their outstanding commitment to showi...

December 8, 2025
The Rockcastle County High School Cheerleaders delivered an outstanding performance on Saturday, December 6, at the Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) Smoky Mountain Regiona...

November 25, 2025
For 25 years, Kenna’s Kitchen has served as a beautiful reminder of how one person’s love can continue to touch countless lives. Founded in memory of Kenna Lanham, this annual Comm...

November 19, 2025
Rockcastle County Schools is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Carrie Ballinger has been named the 2026 KEDC Superintendent of the Year.
This distinguished honor recogniz...

November 19, 2025
Among the many successes across the district, a standout achievement is Rockcastle County High School being named the #1-ranked high school in Kentucky for Postsecondary Readines...

November 14, 2025
The Rockcastle County High School chapter of FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) has played a leading role in bringing a Safe Haven Baby Box to Rockcastle Cou...
