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Last week, RCHS Honors Club members spent time with CAP Preschool students, lending a hand and sharing smiles as part of their community service. From reading stories to creating art and learning through play, our high school students showed what leadership and kindness look like in action.
We’re so proud of their dedication to service and their positive impact on our youngest learners!
#LeaderInMe #PortraitOfARocket
RCHS October Perfect Attendance Winners 🎉
Congratulations to our October Perfect Attendance winners! 👏
Beatrice Robinson — Sponsored by A & J Nicely Insulation
Tom Ramsey — Sponsored by Community Trust Bank
Keelyn Hursey — Sponsored by Whitaker Bank
Jesse Ramsey — Sponsored by Rockcastle Farm Bureau
Olivia Hamm - Robbie & Julie Phillips, Realtors
Each student received a $50 prize for their outstanding commitment to showing up every day. Thank you to our community partners for supporting our Rocket Leaders! 🚀
On Friday, October 24, over 30 members of the RCHS FFA completed a community service project at Rockcastle Health & Rehabilitation Center in Brodhead. Along with advisor Matt Whitaker, these students spread mulch and worked to beautify the landscaping for visitors and residents.
During this community project, members showed Innovative Leadership, Responsible Citizenship, and Active Collaboration--all traits that work to build a Portrait of a Rocket.
#PortraitofaRocket #RocketLearnersToRocketLeaders #RockFFA
From classrooms to clubs, students across Rockcastle County Schools are taking responsibility for their choices, showing initiative, and leading with confidence.
Check out our October Habit of the Month newsletter to see how our Rockets are leading the way! 🚀
Speakers included principal Brandy Smith and instructor Brent Lovell.
The ceremony serves to formally welcome new members into the program.
Thank you to our JAG program and Mr. Lovell. These students volunteer within our community and demonstrate what it means to be a Responsible Citizen, one of the six characteristics in our Portrait of a Rocket.
Thank you!
The D&D and Magic: The Gathering Clubs, sponsored by Mr. Kevin Lewis and Mr. Sam Smith, are two of our most active clubs, frequently meeting after school and engaging in activities between club meetings.
On the first club day in October, the clubs welcomed Mr. Brian Sizemore and Mr. Dillan Lee from Turnbuckle World, a new business in Mt. Vernon. Turnbuckle World will be having club shirts made for both clubs, and they will also be donating gaming items throughout the year to the clubs.
Yesterday, D&D held their first after school meeting of the year, and several students were able to attend.
* Today, we have students taking the School Day SAT. They will finish testing around 10:45.
* We will not have Success Lab this week because of the football game being on Thursday night.
* Registration for the ACT and SAT exams in December is now open. The ACT deadline is November 7; the SAT deadline is November 24. See Ms. Susan in Room 030 with questions or for help registering. Remember, some waivers are available.
*There will be no tennis practice on Thursday due to the weather.
Also today, students from Mrs. Tara Brown's SED 104 class are observing classes at MVES. Shown below are some of the students on a previous visit.
L to R: Kris Johnson, Aaroley Griffith, Payton Howard, Elizabeth Tritt, Tessa Begley, Cailee Mullins, Brooke Dunn, and Kayla Miller.
Make it a great day, Rockets!!!
Find out more information below.
If you have questions or need help with registration, please contact Ms. Susan Norton-Casey in Room 030. You can also email questions to Susan.norton@rockcastle.kyschools.us.
Theme days begin Monday with Biker vs. Surfer.
For today's announcements:
Today is Success Lab #2! Stay after school to get caught up, get some extra help, or to just have a quiet place to finish your homework. Transportation is provided.
Also, registration is open for national testing dates with the SAT and the ACT. The SAT is Saturday, December 6; the ACT is on Saturday, December 13, and Sunday, December 14.
See Ms. Susan if you have questions about the exams, waivers/costs, free test preparation, or the registration process.
Shown from top left to right are juniors Jaylen Smith, Shelby Sandusky, and Kelsie Cameron. On the bottom from left to right are senior Susanne Mullins and RCHS graduate Madison Hayes!
Leadership begins long before the classroom — it starts at home. Families can help children take responsibility and make thoughtful choices by using the “Pause, Think, Choose” method. Encourage your child to stop, reflect, and make the best choice for any situation. Together, we’re building strong proactive habits that last a lifetime!
We’re kicking off Red Ribbon Week and celebrating Rock Nation Spirit Day!
Show your pride and support by wearing RED and Rocket gear as we unite our schools, workplaces, and community to cheer on our Rockets and stand strong for a drug-free future.
Let’s fill Rockcastle County with Rocket spirit — wear your red, rep your Rockets, and let’s make it a day to remember! 🌟
Congratulations to the seventy-five RCHS students who collectively earned $7500 in student incentives for their qualifying scores on the AP Precalculus, AP Seminar, and AP English Literature exams in May! These incentives were possible due to individual teacher partnerships with AdvanceKentucky.
Today, we recognized our current RCHS students and presented each student their check during homeroom.
Thank you to Mrs. Stephanie Carter from AdvanceKentucky for coming today, and thank you to Mrs. Brandy Smith, Mr. JD Bussell, and Dr. Carrie Ballinger for supporting our students and our AP Program today and every day.
AdvanceKentucky supports teaching and learning in Advanced Placement® math, science, computer science, English, and Capstone courses to allow students to earn college credit while still in high school and develop the skills they need to be successful after high school. We are ever thankful for their support!
#RocketLearnerstoRocketLeaders
#AdvanceKentucky
Today is October 20, and we have several activities and events--
Fashion Club is hosting a winter coat/hat/glove drive. Please donate gently used or new coats, hats, and gloves. They can be taken to Mrs. Nottingham's room in the English hallway.
SMILE Club members may bring packages of individually wrapped gummies through this Friday, October 24, to donate to DCBS for Trick or Treat!
Other club activities/announcements: Crochet Club members need to pick up their stickers from Mrs. B. If you have not done so by Wednesday, you may forfeit your spot in the club. Also, D&D members need to sign up for their campaign on the Google Classroom page.
Academic Team practice for today is cancelled.
Success Lab continues this Thursday until 4:45. This is the time for students to stay after school for missed exams, extra support, and even just a quiet, uninterrupted place to complete assignments with one-on-one support available. Transportation is provided.
Make it a great day, Rockets!
Any graduate from the Class of 2025 who earned a 3 or higher on one or more qualifying AP exams has received a personal check from Advance Kentucky!
The exams that qualify are as follows:
AP Seminar
AP English Literature & Composition
AP Precalculus
Please contact the school about your check! You can stop by RCHS and speak with Ms. Susan Norton-Casey. However, if you cannot stop by, please call the high school at 606-256-4816.
We are so proud of you!!!
