Food Drive Kicks Off Next Week! 🧡
Each day has a featured item, and the 1st period class with the most donations will win a Chick-fil-A breakfast!
📅 November 10–14
Bring in:
🥔 Monday – Mashed Potatoes
🌽 Tuesday – Corn
🥦 Wednesday – Green Beans
🍞 Thursday – Dressing
🍠 Friday – Yams
🍖 Bonus all week – Canned Ham
Let’s come together to support our community and make a difference! 💪
Sponsored by Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, FBLA, HOSA, and SkillsUSA.
Each day has a featured item, and the 1st period class with the most donations will win a Chick-fil-A breakfast!
📅 November 10–14
Bring in:
🥔 Monday – Mashed Potatoes
🌽 Tuesday – Corn
🥦 Wednesday – Green Beans
🍞 Thursday – Dressing
🍠 Friday – Yams
🍖 Bonus all week – Canned Ham
Let’s come together to support our community and make a difference! 💪
Sponsored by Chick-fil-A Leadership Academy, FBLA, HOSA, and SkillsUSA.
One week away! Join us for the Rockcastle County High School Art & Talent Showcase — hosted by Rockcastle Community Schools!
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🍽️ Free meal provided!
Come enjoy an evening of creativity, talent, and community spirit as we celebrate our amazing students! 🚀
📅 Thursday, November 13th
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🍽️ Free meal provided!
Come enjoy an evening of creativity, talent, and community spirit as we celebrate our amazing students! 🚀
Rocket Habit of the Month: Begin with the End in Mind! 🚀
Great leaders start with a vision! This month, our Rockets are focusing on Habit 2 — setting goals, planning ahead, and making choices today that shape the future they imagine. When we align our actions with our values, we can achieve what matters most. 💫
Great leaders start with a vision! This month, our Rockets are focusing on Habit 2 — setting goals, planning ahead, and making choices today that shape the future they imagine. When we align our actions with our values, we can achieve what matters most. 💫
RCHS Parents/Guardians:
Please take a few minutes to complete our Youth Services Parent Survey. You're helping us create programs and supports that promote success and well-being for all high school students.
https://forms.gle/HQRaPVAAecBcPhw59
Thank you for participating!
Please take a few minutes to complete our Youth Services Parent Survey. You're helping us create programs and supports that promote success and well-being for all high school students.
https://forms.gle/HQRaPVAAecBcPhw59
Thank you for participating!
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! 🚀
Portrait of a Rocket in Action:
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
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
All month long, our Rocket Learners have been putting Habit 1—Be Proactive—into action! 🌟
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! 🚀
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! 🚀
This afternoon, students in the RCHS JAG ( Jobs for America's Graduates) program took part in the RCHS JAG Career Association Initiation & Installation Ceremony.
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.
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.
If your child has a change in after school pickup or bus transportation, please try to notify the school by 2:00. This will allow us to notify your child during class change, and help us reduce the number of class interruptions during 7th period.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Club Spotlight!
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.
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.
Students in Mr. Cliff Mullins's Culinary 2 class planned, prepared and served a delicious lunch for visitors from Knox Central High School and RCHS staff.
The menu consisted of caesar salad with fresh croutons, homemade gnocchi with sautéed peppers, and sausages made from freshly ground pork, topped with a creamy tomato sauce. For dessert, guests were served individually baked apple crisp with house-made vanilla ice cream and salted caramel sauce.
Great job, students! We were so impressed by both the food and your professional demeanor!
This event is just one example of the vibrant learning experiences that make Mr. Mullins's growing culinary program a source of pride in our community.
#RocketLearnerstoRocketLeaders
Good Tuesday morning, Rockets!
* 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!!!
* 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!!!
Midterm is a great time to take the ACT or SAT, especially for the first time, and both tests are available at RCHS in December!
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.
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.
Congratulations to Coach Chris Larkey for winning $100 this week through our Teacher Support Initiative for perfect attendance! 🚀
Thanks to our Community Schools Parent Support Group for the treat today! Our teachers enjoyed the delicious caramel apple bar. 🍂🍎🍏🍁
RCHS's Red Ribbon Week kicks off tomorrow with Wear Your Red Friday!
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.
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.
Congratulations continue to our students--current and past--who earned incentives by earning a 3 or higher on a qualifying AP Exam. These exams were AP Precalculus, English Literature, and Seminar.
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!
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!
Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 1 – Be Proactive! 🚀
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!
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!
This Friday, October 24th, is a BIG day in Rock Nation! 🚀
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! 🌟
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! 🌟
