Oct 29 2020
On Thursday, 10-29-2020, Rockcastle County Schools Superintendent Carrie Ballinger was notified by the Rockcastle County Health Department that our community COVID-19 incidence rate had risen to 37.6, due to a recent rise in cases. This increase means our county continues to be in the Red status overall. As a result, and out of an abundance of caution,… Continue Reading 10/29/2020 COVID-19 Update for Families
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Oct 26 2020
Please note: There will be no meal services Monday and Tuesday (Nov 2-3). Don’t forget to visit your nearest Rocket Refuel site to pick-up free school meals each day of NTI. Meals are for all children 18 and under. Participation is appreciated and also helps our food service program thrive. We hope to see you!… Continue Reading Food Service Update 10/29/2020
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Sep 25 2020
The Rockcastle County Board of Education has designed our reopening plans to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all students, staff, and families. Our plans were developed in coordination with local health officials, guidance from the Kentucky Department of Education and district Task Force Committees, comprised of district and school staff, parents,… Continue Reading Rocket Relaunch Plans for Rockcastle County Schools
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Sep 23 2020
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Sep 08 2020
Rockcastle County Schools Instructional Technology Help Desk will be available to assist parents and students with technology issues during virtual learning. Call 606-256-1111 for assistance.
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Oct 28 2020
Jackson Energy sponsors an essay scholarship program each year that awards nine $2,000 scholarships to outstanding students in our service area.
Essays for the 2021 Scholarship Essay Contest will be accepted from September 1, 2020 thru November 30, 2020. For information on the essay topic and how to submit, download the
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Oct 28 2020
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Oct 28 2020
On Wednesday, October 28th, Superintendent Ballinger, along with other regional superintendents, attended a press conference to discuss education legislative priorities for 2021. Special thanks to Southest-South Central Educational Cooperative, Kentucky Association of School Superintendents and others for organizing this event.
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Oct 27 2020
Rogers Scholars—The Center for Rural Development’s flagship youth program—provides leadership and college scholarship opportunities to help upcoming high school juniors in Southern and Eastern Kentucky develop the skills they need to seize their potential as the region’s next generation of business and entrepreneurial leaders.
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Oct 27 2020
Over the past week, the 4th grade students from MVES learned that pumpkins aren’t just for carving. First, a special thanks goes out to Sigmon’s Farm for helping supply each student with a pumpkin, and also special thanks to the parents for helping gather supplies for these students to decorate their pumpkins with. The students… Continue Reading Pumpkins Aren’t Just for Carving!
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Oct 26 2020
Rockcastle FFA is currently selling poinsettias. The deadline to order is Wednesday, November 18th and there are 4 colors available: Red, White, Pink and Jingle Bell (Red with white spotting). Flowers are $10 each. For churches that would like to purchase several, please contact Matthew.Whitaker@rockcastle.kyschools.us to work out the details.
Delivery will be between December… Continue Reading Rockcastle FFA Poinsettia Sales
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Oct 23 2020
⇒ 10-23-2020 – COVID-19 Update Letter from Superintendent Ballinger
October 23, 2020
Rockcastle County School Community,
I have been monitoring the community incidence rate of Rockcastle County and working daily with our local health department to track our COVID 19 data. Yesterday evening, I was notified that our community incidence rate is currently 32.5,… Continue Reading 10/23/2020 COVID-19 Update for Families
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