Rockcastle County Schools held a ceremony to mark the groundbreaking of its much-anticipated new middle school. Community leaders, students, and faculty gathered to celebrate the start of a project set to shape the future of education in the county. Superintendent Dr. Carrie Ballinger opened the event with a warm welcome, expressing gratitude for the community’s support and emphasizing the new school's impact on local students.
The ceremony welcomed special guests, including Rocky Adkins, Senior Advisor to Governor Andy Beshear, Kentucky State Senator, Brandon Storm, Kentucky State Representative, Josh Bray, and Rockcastle County Judge Executive Howell Holbrook Jr. Each highlighted the significance of this project for Rockcastle County’s educational growth and the community’s dedication to exceptional learning opportunities.
The RCMS Student Council played a key role in the event, joining leaders in the ceremonial groundbreaking to represent the students who will soon call this school home. Their participation underscored the promise of a space dedicated
As the groundbreaking ceremony concludes, the future of Rockcastle County Schools is brighter than ever. This new middle school will provide a space where Rocket Learners become Rocket Leaders, ready to achieve, grow, and inspire for years to come.
