Ninth graders in Mrs. Allene Cornelius's English classes were inspired by the words of Isaac Asimov: “Engineering is the art of the possible. It is applying skill and creative thinking to solving the world’s biggest challenges.”
First students were given an image that only depicted seemingly random lines and shapes. Then they created their own vision that emerged from the original drawing. Their work can be seen below...
Such creativity and talent on display!
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Today is Monday, September 8, and it is already looking to be a very busy week at RCHS!
Here are today's announcements:
*Approximately 350 students do not have an updated online registration. This means addresses and phone numbers have not been updated for this school year. Parents/guardians may contact Mrs. Sherri McKinney for Parent Portal login information and password reset : sherri.mckinney@rockcastle.kyschools.us.
*Tomorrow is HIGH ATTENDANCE DAY throughout our region, and we are competing with other schools for the highest attendance for the day. Students at school for the full day on Tuesday will have the chance for prizes and gift cards during our Friday Celebration. Also, the grade with the highest attendance participation will receive ice cream compliments of YSC. And that is reason enough to come to school!!
*RCHS food drive begins today! This is sponsored by Honors Club, FCCLA, and YSC. Today's theme is Meal Maker Monday. Tomorrow is Two-Can Tuesday. See the flyer for more details.
*Any homeroom that hits the 20 item or $20 goal (or combination!) tomorrow will be able to go outside and get some outdoor walking time. It is supposed to be a beautiful day, so make it happen, Rockets! We hope to see all of our homerooms outside tomorrow.
Have a great day!
See the graphic for specific details regarding dates, costs (if applicable), and other information.
Questions can be directed to Mrs. Susan Norton-Casey at Susan.norton@rockcastle.kyschools.us or by visiting her in Room 030.
Registration for the ACT on Saturday, October 18th, is still open, but seats are filling up quickly. Registrants can choose paper or digital. If selecting digital, make sure to choose the "test center provides" option--or RCHS won't appear.
Remember: all registrations must go through the student's MyACT account.
Mrs. Burdette and her talented students have three shows planned. The musical season will kick off officially in October with the the Castle Chorus Fall Concert. December will begin with the RCHS Drama Department's production of Elf Jr.: The Musical, followed just a few days later by the Castle Choir Christmas Concert.
All students and the public will be able to enjoy the shows. RCHS Student Performances will cost $1; the community can attend evening performances for $5. Mark your calendars today!
Such an engaging learning activity!
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Thank you for helping keep RCHS safe!
*The Rockets play Whitley away tonight. Make plans for next week's home game on the new field!
*HOSA is sponsoring the first blood drive of the year on September 10. Students can sign-up at lunch. Any student under the age of 17 must turn in a parent permission form.
*Next week, we will begin our annual food collection for CAP. All of the food items stay in the county and go to local families. We challenge each student to bring in canned food items or $1 to homeroom on Monday or Tuesday. Any homeroom that reaches the goal of 20 food items, $20, or a combination that equals 20 will get get to go outside on the beautiful Tuesday that is forecast for next week!
*Yearbooks from last year are still on sale in the library for $75.
✂️Ribbon Cutting – 7:10 PM
🏈Kickoff – 7:30 PM
New Field. Same Tradition. Same Rocket Spirit. 🚀
Don’t miss this unforgettable night of pride, tradition, and celebration!
Next week, we begin our annual food collection for CAP (Christian Appalachian Project). All of the donations stay within our county and go to local families. We challenge each student to bring in canned food items or $1 on Monday.
Any homeroom that reaches the HR goal of 20 food items or $20 or a combination of the two by Tuesday, September 9, will get to go outside and enjoy walking time in the bus loop during homeroom. We hope to see every homeroom outside on Tuesday!
Today's announcements:
*HOSA will host the first blood drive of the year on September 10. Signups will be all week at lunch. If you are 16 or younger, you must have a permission form.
*We are beginning our iReady diagnostics in math and English this week. Please do your best. These scores will be used for RockTime groups and to determine who gets first priority for our free ACT testing.
*Counselors will be leading all grades through a training this week.
*Teachers, PLAN meetings tomorrow during planning.
*Students, please return Electronic User agreements. You cannot take your Chromebook home without that agreement signed and returned.
*We still have a few students who have not turned in the Parking Rules and Regulations. Please see Mr. McKinney to return those. Teachers, the names are on an email sent last week.
Have a great day!!!
#RocketLearnerstoRocketLeaders
#yesiamarocketscientist
And now...today's announcements:
*Registration for the October 18th ACT is open. Ms. Susan will be visiting all English classes to explain more about the exam and registration process.
*Students are to continue following their assigned schedule. If you requested a schedule change, you will be called to the counselors' office.
*Free books and notebooks are available in the lobby.
*Bus passes must be submitted to Mr. Steve in the morning. No passes are made after 2:30.
Mrs. Brandy gives a huge thank you to the Lighthouse Leadership Team for their tremendous help yesterday and throughout the week!
Have a great weekend and we will see all of our students and staff on TUESDAY!!!
In other announcements:
Drivers, you must enter through the softball field gate in the morning. Also, all parking rules and agreement forms are to be turned in by Friday to Mr. Steve.
Have a great afternoon!
Comment and tag 'em if you see 'em!
Go Rockets!!!
It is a wonderful Wednesday at RCHS! FYI--the Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks is now available, so it is officially fall, y'all.
Here are today's announcements:
*Student drivers, all parking rules and agreement forms must be turned in by Friday. You will give those to Mr. Steve McKinney at the front desk.
*Student drivers, make sure you enter the school grounds through the gate beside the softball field (across from Quick Care). Also, when exiting at the end of the day, you must turn right and head toward the stoplight.
*RockIT will be here during lunch to help students who are experiencing difficulties with their Chromebooks.
*Registration for Saturday ACT and/or SAT exams is open. Remember, there is a fee of up to $72 for the Saturday ACT and $68 for the Saturday SAT. Juniors and seniors can take the ACT using a fee waiver; some students may qualify for a reduced SAT cost by applying for a waiver.
We are on our regular schedule today.
