Rockcastle County High School

Welcome to May!
The next eight days are some of the most important days of the year as we begin both Advanced Placement exams and our Kentucky Summative Assessment (KSA) for Grades 10 and 11.
Please make plans to be here at school every day. It is especially important to be on time.
Get plenty of rest, charge up your Chromebooks, and let's go BLUE!
#RocketLearners2RocketLeaders
#RCHSRocksKSA

Seniors presented their Portrait of a Rocket in April, and every single student left us impressed. They have all had different experiences that have shaped who they are as young adults and learners, and we were proud of every one of them. Enjoy some of the pictures we were able to take .

https://youtu.be/FoAuG_Oj97o

Today is National School Principals' Day, and we are so thankful for the best: Principal Brandy Smith and Assistant Principals Mike McNabb and Tom Greer! They are Rocket leaders who inspire and support all of us!

Students in AP Precalculus visited EKU today for an AP review organized by Advance Kentucky. Students received test strategies and reviewed content--all presented by AP experts.

Our seniors have a full calendar of events coming up in May, kicking off with AP testing. It seems like just last week they were coming in on the first day of senior year.
#Classof2026

The RCHS Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy Chapter had the privilege of recognizing some truly incredible educators by delivering Chick-Fil-A gift cards to teachers who have made a lasting impact in our school community. These teachers go above and beyond every day. They are mentors, encouragers, and inspire students to grow into their best selves. This small token of appreciation is just a reminder that their hard work does not go unnoticed. Thank you to the educators who lead with heart and make a difference every single day. 🚀

Prom tickets are on sale this week and next week during lunch for Casino at the Rock Prom 2026. Tickets are $40 each. Guest applications must be submitted and approved by RCHS administration before a student can buy a ticket for a guest. You can see Mrs. Taylor in Rm.114, Mr. Steve McKinney, or Mrs. Sandy if you need a guest application form. My Rock Online students can pick up a guest application form from Mr. Woodall, Mrs. Ford, or Mr. McClure.

A guest can be no younger than a junior, older than 20, in the Academy, or considered a drop-out of RCHS.

Get your guest application forms in as soon as possible. These forms must be submitted to Mrs. Sandy Alexander, and the application must include the individual's photo ID for review by the RCHS School Resource Officer. Please do not wait and turn in your guest application at the last minute.

All tickets must be purchased at RCHS and must be purchased by Friday, May 1.

Our My Rock Online students are with us today for a KSA review. Our KSA testing kicks off May 6!

Parents,
Please consider making a nomination for parent members of our Site Based Decision Making Council! Serving as a parent provides you an opportunity for you to be actively in your child's school. See the attached letter for important information regarding timelines and other details. The parent nomination form is also attached.
You can select each image or you can click the link below which will take you to a PDF of the original document suitable for download and printing.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1djObEDqKMW8WRWCmri0ajQqarxgnLWKS/view?usp=sharing

The date is set!
Join us as we honor the Class of 2026 on Tuesday, May 26. The graduation ceremony will begin at 7:00.

Seniors, the balance for your Kings Island trip must be paid by Friday, April 24. See Mr. Adams if you are unsure of your remaining balance.

Congratulations!!! Senior Joseph Burke and juniors Jace Paquette, Wyatt Rigsby, and Derrick Nunley allI passed the FAA Drone Pilot Certification Test today at SCC! Mr. Brenda passed too! Way to go!!!

Congratulations to our 2026 Governor's Scholars Lucas Saylor and Callie Thacker! These students will participate in the GSP six-week program on one of three college campuses this summer: Centre College, Morehead State, or Murray State.

The Governor’s Scholars Program is a summer residential program for outstanding high school students in Kentucky who are rising seniors. In order to participate in the Program, students must be nominated by their high schools and then compete on a state-wide level. Selection for the program is highly competitive, with an application process similar to that of prestigious colleges and universities.
#GSP2026 #RocketLearnerstoRocketLeaders

Wednesday was a big day for the Class of 2026--it was the day we distributed caps and gowns! Seniors who were not present during homeroom can pick theirs up in the office. We are still waiting on late orders and will announce when those are in. MRO students may want to verify their cap and gown order has arrived before stopping by.

The RCHS Honors Club Induction Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, beginning at 5:30. Please see the flyer for location and other details.

Portrait of a Rocket presentations take place this week! We welcome senior parents to share this presentation with their graduate. See the flyer for more information.

Congratulations, Alex Abrams, on earning your JROTC industry certification!

For the recent National School Librarian Day we want to say how thankful we are for our media specialist Mrs. Joanie Lake! We also want to congratulate three seniors who signed with Georgetown College to continue cheering: Chloe Taylor, Brookelynn Dunn, and Chelsea Cox!

During Assistant Principals Week we want to express our appreciation for the two best: Mr. Tom Greer and Mr. Mike McNabb! Thank you for everything you do for RCHS!

We had a great day at EKU today! Taking students on college visits is the highlight of the week. #EKU #RocketLearners2RocketLeaders