Yesterday, RCHS Chick-fil-A Leader Academy students spread Christmas cheer during Club Day by handing out coupons for free Chick-fil-A sandwiches. Their act of kindness brought smiles and holiday joy, showcasing the true spirit of giving this season! ❤️🚀
🎄Rockcastle County Board of Education Holiday Hours 🎄
Please note our adjusted schedule during the holiday season. Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a wonderful holiday!
A magical visit from Mrs. Claus brightened our elementary schools today! Smiles, stories, and holiday cheer filled the air as our students enjoyed this special moment. ❤️
🎉 RCMS Attendance All-Stars 🎉
Over 200 RCMS students celebrated their dedication to attendance with an exciting rewards field trip! 🌟
To qualify, students had to miss 3 or fewer days this semester. They enjoyed a delicious lunch at Apollo's Pizza and had a blast skating at Club Arena Skating Rink.🍕🛼
Way to go, Rocket Learners! Keep showing up and achieving greatness! 🚀
Christmas Break Reminder 🎄
Rockcastle County Schools will be on break from December 23rd - January 3rd.
📚 Professional Development: January 6th
🎒 Students Return: Tuesday, January 7th
Enjoy the holidays, and we look forward to seeing our Rocket Learners ready for the new year!
Celebrating the season with our dedicated Transportation Department at their annual Christmas Breakfast!
We’re so grateful for everything you do to keep our students safe every day. Wishing you all a joyful and restful holiday season! 🎄❤️
This morning, our District Leadership Team celebrated the season with a wonderful Christmas Breakfast during our monthly meeting. Huge thanks to our Board of Education for providing this festive meal and spreading holiday cheer! 🎄🎅🏼
Congratulations to our RCHS Perfect Attendance Winners for the Months of November and December! 🌟
Madison Hysinger – Sponsored by Matthew Silcox
Zack Renner – Sponsored by Kiwanis
Axton Reynolds - Rockcastle County Farm Bureau
Kelli Fox – Sponsored by Citizens Bank
Your commitment to excellence shows what it means to be a Rocket! We are proud of you both for showing up every day and setting an example for your peers.🚀
Congratulations to our RCMS Perfect Attendance Winners for the Months of November & December! 🚀
✨ Jacob Renner - Sponsored by PBK Bank
✨ Cayson Bell - Sponsored by Whitaker
✨ Mary Blackburn- Sponsored by Community Trust Bank
✨ Alissa Combs- Sponsored by PBK Bank
Thank you to our community sponsors for supporting student success! Keep up the great work, Rockets!
🎄✨ Winter Wonderland at Roundstone Elementary! ✨🎄
A magical day where RES students got to choose a special Christmas gift for themselves and a loved one! Huge thanks to the incredible Rockcastle County High School students and volunteers who served as personal shoppers and gift wrappers—your kindness made this event even more special.
We’re so grateful for our amazing community members whose generosity brought the joy of giving to life. ❤️
Thank you, PBK Bank of Mt. Vernon, for your generous donation of snacks to the Backpack Program at Mt. Vernon Elementary! Your care and generosity will make a big difference for our students this Christmas break. 🎄❤️
Spreading holiday cheer to the incredible Rocket Leaders in our schools! We delivered Christmas cookies today to show our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the educators and staff who make a difference in the lives of our students every day. Thank you for inspiring excellence and creating a brighter future for our community! ❤️🎄
🌟 Club Day Fun at Roundstone Elementary! 🌟
Today, students are diving into their favorite activities and exploring their passions through a variety of exciting clubs! From creating beautiful music to scoring touchdowns in football, shooting hoops in basketball, growing green thumbs in the garden, unleashing creativity in Art/SEAL, diving into science and tech with STEAM, competing in Board Game strategies, and spreading joy in the Kindness Club—there’s something for everyone!
We’re proud of our Rockets Learners for embracing these opportunities to learn, grow, and shine! 🚀✨
Rockcastle County Schools will have NTI DAY #4 on Thursday, December 12th, 2024.
Due to hazardous road conditions.
All students will complete assignments on their Chromebooks via Google Classroom.
Today, we had the honor of hosting the Rockcastle Retired Teachers Association for their annual Christmas lunch! 🎄
Dr. Ballinger shared updates on the many exciting things happening across our district. We are so grateful for the lasting impact of our retired educators and their continued support! ❤️
Rockcastle County Schools will offer a virtual school option (MyRock Online) for students in grades 6-12 for the spring 2025 school semester. All applicants must complete this application, meet all qualifications for the program, attend an orientation session, and sign the contract to be accepted into the program. Applying for MyRock Online does not mean that your child will be accepted into the program. The application to apply for the spring 2025 semester must be received by January 10, 2025. Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted after January 10, 2025, to discuss your application status.
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We loved seeing our dedicated cooks enjoy their special Christmas dinner! The evening was filled with laughter, painting, gifts, and plenty of holiday cheer. 🎄
Thank you for all you do to make our schools shine every day! ❤️
What if it isn’t the most wonderful time of the year?
ReachOut counselors are here for you 24/7. Call or text 606-660-5570 or visit the link below to get the support you need. 💬
https://www.rockcastle.kyschools.us/page/gaggle-reach-out
Congratulations to Tammy Camel and Hillary Whitaker for achieving their National Board Teaching Certification—an honor earned by only 4% of teachers nationwide! This prestigious accomplishment reflects their unwavering dedication to excellence and growth as educators. We are incredibly proud of their commitment to being the best and inspiring others to do the same. Tammy and Hillary truly exemplify what it means to be Rocket Leaders! 🚀🎉
Big News for Rockcastle County High School Y Club Chapter!! They’ve been in Louisville attending the Kentucky Youth Assembly. Leading up to that trip, Kayden Collins prepared a campaign for political office. Izak Gibbs and Kovey Payne have been dedicated to their role as Media Corps. Last night Kayden Collins learned that she won her primary run for office. She will move on to the general election this morning where we will find out if she is elected as a new presiding officer!
Good luck to Kayden!!! 🚀