Jan 26 2018
On Friday, January 26th, students at Rockcastle County High School enjoyed smoothie taste testing during their lunch period. Students tried peach vanilla, strawberry banana and plain strawberry flavored smoothies. A large majority of students gave positive feedback and are looking forward to adding this healthy option to their menu in the near future. Offering smoothies… Continue Reading RCHS Students Taste Test Smoothies
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Nov 21 2017
Students in Mrs. Kaci Brown and Mrs. Kathy Price’s first grade classes at Mt. Vernon Elementary welcomed Melinda Turner, Senior Manager of School Health and Wellness with Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, Inc. on Tuesday, November 21st. Mrs. Turner shared the importance of drinking milk, facts about milk cows and read a story titled Kiss the Cow by… Continue Reading MVES 1st Graders Make Smoothies with Special Guest
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Aug 08 2017
Rockcastle County Schools Food Service staff would like to welcome everyone back for the 2017-2018 school year! We look forward to seeing each of you in the breakfast and lunch line each day. Remember, meals are free for ALL students. We hope you enjoy our back-to-school video. Have a great year! http://www.rockcastle.kyschools.us/download/foodservicebts.mp4
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Sep 29 2016
World School Milk Day (WSMD), celebrated annually on the last Wednesday of September, is an exciting day full of activities that highlight the health benefits and value of milk in schools. On Wednesday, September 28, 2016, Mt. Vernon Elementary School students and staff members celebrated with local dairy farmers Grant & April Martin and their… Continue Reading MVES Celebrates World School Milk Day
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May 17 2016
All kids and teenagers 18 and under are eligible for free summer meals in Rockcastle County. There will be two opportunities for free meals each week beginning in June. In Brodhead, stop by the Community Outreach Center (beside the fairgrounds) between 2:00-4:00 PM each Thursday beginning June 2nd. In Mt. Vernon, stop by Northside Baptist… Continue Reading Summer Food Programs Feed Kids For Free
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Oct 08 2015
National School Lunch Week is October 12-16. This year’s theme is “School Lunch Snapshot.” It’s about sharing the best, real images of today’s school lunch—fresh fruits and veggies, whole grains, milk, and smiling students. Be on the lookout for photos of Rockcastle County students enjoying school breakfast and lunch! #NSLW #FreeSchoolMealsRock
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Aug 24 2015
Not a morning person? Rockcastle County Middle School students can have a late morning breakfast after their RTI classes. About 150 students participated in the “Grab ‘n Go” breakfast Monday morning. This free option will be available every morning for all students.
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Aug 21 2015
Several students at Rockcastle County High School took advantage of Second Chance Breakfast on Friday, August 21st. A new mobile cooler and rack makes it possible for food service staff to bring free breakfast to students in the hallway. With the Second Chance Breakfast, school breakfast is offered between first and second period. Second Chance… Continue Reading RCHS Second Chance Breakfast Goes Mobile
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Aug 12 2015
Rockcastle County High School students started the 2015-2016 school year with a new opportunity to fuel up for learning. Not only is breakfast free for all students, but RCHS students are now offered a Second Chance Breakfast. With the Second Chance Breakfast, school breakfast is offered in the morning before school starts and between first… Continue Reading RCHS Students Get a “Second Chance” at Breakfast
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Jul 22 2015
Rockcastle County Schools is pleased to announce the implementation of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) as part of the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program. All Rockcastle County students will be offered a nutritious breakfast and lunch each day at no cost, regardless of eligibility status. Offering meals at no charge to all students… Continue Reading Free School Meals Rock!
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