Success Lab starts this Thursday! Success Lab is an after-school tutoring program designed to give students extra support, targeted practice, and extra confidence in their learning. We encourage all students who want to improve grades or need a little extra support to attend! We have tutoring available in Math, English, Science, and Social Studies.
📅 1st Semester Dates: October 16 & 23 | November 13 & 20 | December 4 & 11 | January 8
🕒 Time: 3:10 – 4:45 PM
🍎 Transportation and snacks provided
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tom Greer at RCHS.
📅 1st Semester Dates: October 16 & 23 | November 13 & 20 | December 4 & 11 | January 8
🕒 Time: 3:10 – 4:45 PM
🍎 Transportation and snacks provided
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Tom Greer at RCHS.
Save the Date! 🚀
Rock Nation Spirit Day is coming up on Friday, October 24th!
Join schools, businesses, and the entire community as we show our Rocket pride by wearing our favorite Rocket gear and colors. Let’s unite and celebrate what it means to be part of Rocket Nation!
Rock Nation Spirit Day is coming up on Friday, October 24th!
Join schools, businesses, and the entire community as we show our Rocket pride by wearing our favorite Rocket gear and colors. Let’s unite and celebrate what it means to be part of Rocket Nation!
Wear orange for Rockcastle Unity Day on October 15 as part of National Bullying Prevention Month.
Create kindness. Promote respect. Stand together.
#NationalBullyingPreventionMonth
Create kindness. Promote respect. Stand together.
#NationalBullyingPreventionMonth
Welcome back, Rockets! We hope everyone had a great Fall Break!
Monday kicks off with one of the most important senior events of the year: the FAFSA Workshop with KHEAA rep Joplin Rice here to provide 1 on 1 support to parents/students to complete the FAFSA.
The event is 2-6 in the cafeteria.
Seniors, check your email to see the list of what you need to bring. Reach out to the guidance counselors with questions
Monday kicks off with one of the most important senior events of the year: the FAFSA Workshop with KHEAA rep Joplin Rice here to provide 1 on 1 support to parents/students to complete the FAFSA.
The event is 2-6 in the cafeteria.
Seniors, check your email to see the list of what you need to bring. Reach out to the guidance counselors with questions
The RCHS 2025 FAFSA Workshop will be tomorrow, October 13, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
KHEAA Representative Joplin Rice will be at RCHS to help you with your FAFSA. Parents are welcome anytime from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. See the attached flyer for more specific information and a list of items you will need to bring with you.
If you have questions about the workshop, contact Amy Ford Parham or Casey Harper at the high school.
Congratulations to our first Digital Citizenship Award Winners! 💻🚀
This new RockIT initiative celebrates students who consistently show respect, responsibility, and safety online. These students are positive digital role models and take great care of their Chromebooks — and they were each rewarded with $50 cash for leading the way!
✨ Be Proactive. Be Respectful. Be a Digital Leader. ✨
🏆 September Winners:
BES: Trey Graves (5th), Peyton Richmond (3rd)
MVES: Isabella Milburn (2nd), Ella Lunsford (3rd)
RES: Aunisty Lewis (3rd), Zipporah Harding (KG)
RCMS: Lauren Glovak (6th), Silas Burdette (7th)
RCHS: Madalynn Alexander (10th), AJ Barrett (12th)
Let’s celebrate these amazing Rockets for making the digital world a better, brighter place!
Congratulations to Mrs. Shanlee Childress's homeroom for having the most food donations during our food drive earlier this month! They won an ice cream party with the works, courtesy of the RCHS Youth Services Center--Mrs. Melinda and Mrs. Barb!
Shout out to Ms. B for the awesome Hunger Walk trophy!!!
Next week is fall break, and we have several things happening as soon as we return!
Homecoming Week is Monday-Friday, so stay tuned for reminders over break of our spirit day themes!
The FAFSA Workshop with KHEAA representative Joplin Rice is Monday, October 13, and we have the School Day ACT on Wednesday.
BE PROACTIVE and put these events on your calendar now.
Have a great fall break!!!
#LeaderInMe #LeaderInMeHabits
#BeProactive
Homecoming Week is Monday-Friday, so stay tuned for reminders over break of our spirit day themes!
The FAFSA Workshop with KHEAA representative Joplin Rice is Monday, October 13, and we have the School Day ACT on Wednesday.
BE PROACTIVE and put these events on your calendar now.
Have a great fall break!!!
#LeaderInMe #LeaderInMeHabits
#BeProactive
The 2025 FAFSA Workshop will be on October 13 from 2:00 to 6:00.
KHEAA Representative Joplin Rice will be at RCHS to help you with your FAFSA. Parents are welcome anytime from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. See the attached flyer for more specific information and a list of items you will need to bring with you.
If you have questions about the workshop, contact Amy Ford Parham or Casey Harper at the high school.
KHEAA Representative Joplin Rice will be at RCHS to help you with your FAFSA. Parents are welcome anytime from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. See the attached flyer for more specific information and a list of items you will need to bring with you.
If you have questions about the workshop, contact Amy Ford Parham or Casey Harper at the high school.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Three students auditioned for the 2025 SKMA All Festival Choir, and all three made it!!! The students are Moira Neely, Susanne Mullins, and Kaylee Neal. Special congratulations to Susanne who earned an almost perfect score!
With the recent change from the ACT to SAT for the junior spring assessment, we have had lots of questions about the SAT and its related exams.
The graphic below is designed to help address some of the questions. Parents/Guardians, if you have any questions, please contact Susan Norton-Casey at RCHS: susan.norton@rockcastle.kyschools.us. Students, you can find her in Room 030!
The graphic below is designed to help address some of the questions. Parents/Guardians, if you have any questions, please contact Susan Norton-Casey at RCHS: susan.norton@rockcastle.kyschools.us. Students, you can find her in Room 030!
We have several students who do not have a completed online registration in Infinite Campus--this means phone numbers and other important information have not been updated for the current school year. Parents/Guardians, please sign into parent portal to complete online registration. If you cannot access the portal, contact Mrs. Sherri McKinney at the high school for assistance: sherri.mckinney@rockcastle.kyschools.us.
Rocket Habit of the Month: Be Proactive! ✨🚀
This October, we’re focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive — taking charge of your actions, words, and choices. Instead of reacting to what happens around you, choose a positive response and focus on what you can control.
This October, we’re focusing on Habit 1: Be Proactive — taking charge of your actions, words, and choices. Instead of reacting to what happens around you, choose a positive response and focus on what you can control.
Today is October 1 , and we are halfway through a busy week at RCHS!
Club day will be this Friday, and the deadline for school day PSAT and SAT is also on Friday.
In addtion, we have several students who will be taking the ACT on Saturday, October 18, or Sunday, October 19. Anyone taking the ACT on a weekend date must have their photo uploaded into MyACT by October 10, or the exam will be cancelled. Don't wait to get your photo uploaded!
Club day will be this Friday, and the deadline for school day PSAT and SAT is also on Friday.
In addtion, we have several students who will be taking the ACT on Saturday, October 18, or Sunday, October 19. Anyone taking the ACT on a weekend date must have their photo uploaded into MyACT by October 10, or the exam will be cancelled. Don't wait to get your photo uploaded!
🎓 College Info Night Success! 🎓
College Info Night was a success!
A big thank you to our amazing counselors, Amy Parham and Casey Harper, along with KHEAA representative Joplin Rice, for providing such valuable information.
We also appreciate Somerset Community College, Eastern Kentucky University, and the University of the Cumberlands for sharing about their programs and opportunities.
Make plans to attend our FAFSA support event on October 13 from 2pm-6pm at RCHS!
October is National Principals Month — a time to recognize the exceptional leaders who guide, inspire, and empower our schools every single day. 🚀
Our principals lead with vision and purpose, nurture growth for students and staff, and help shape the future of our Rocket Leaders. Join us in celebrating their dedication and the lasting impact they make across Rockcastle County Schools!
Our principals lead with vision and purpose, nurture growth for students and staff, and help shape the future of our Rocket Leaders. Join us in celebrating their dedication and the lasting impact they make across Rockcastle County Schools!
If you haven't completed your child's Online Registration for the 2025-2026 school year click the link below to get started.
https://www.rockcastle.kyschools.us/page/enrollment-form
Need help with Registration or Parent Portal Account? Contact Mrs. Sherri at (606) 256-4816.
Thank you!
Seniors, visit the Senior Hub for all your College planning needs! See our Guidance Counselors for assistance!
https://rchs.rockcastle.kyschools.us/o/rchs/page/senior-hub
🚀 Starting tomorrow, we’re launching a brand-new series: Rocket Habit of the Month! 🌟
Each month, we’ll spotlight one of the 7 Habits from the Leader in Me framework — powerful principles that help students build leadership, responsibility, and strong character. These habits connect directly to our Portrait of a Rocket work, guiding learners to lead themselves, collaborate with others, and grow continuously — in school and beyond.
Stay tuned as we explore each habit and highlight the many ways our Rockets put them into action every day! 🚀💙
Each month, we’ll spotlight one of the 7 Habits from the Leader in Me framework — powerful principles that help students build leadership, responsibility, and strong character. These habits connect directly to our Portrait of a Rocket work, guiding learners to lead themselves, collaborate with others, and grow continuously — in school and beyond.
Stay tuned as we explore each habit and highlight the many ways our Rockets put them into action every day! 🚀💙
This week brings us October and our first club day of the year!
A reminder that anyone taking the ACT on October 18 or 19 must upload their photo to MyACT by Oct. 10 or their exam will be canceled by ACT.
See details on upcoming events below.
