Congratulations to the RCHS senior JROTC students who earned the JROTC Leadership & Employability Skills industry credential. Several of these students also earned a recommendation for college credit in a recognized JROTC post-secondary program.
They are truly #RocketLearnersToRocketLeaders
The NEW ACT is here with fewer questions and more time per question.
Registration for June and July is open now.
The September 6 date should be available here at RCHS, but registration will not open until approximately July 15 or later. The DEADLINE for September will be early August. If you are a rising senior or junior make plans now for September!!
See Mrs. Susan Norton-Casey for more information or assistance with registration. All registrations are through student MyACT accounts.
The RCHS Reverse Career Fair held on Wednesday, April 9, was a HUGE success. We could not have been more proud of the work put in by our juniors and seniors who participated. Our PIM-Rock team organized a truly special event.
Scholarship winners, sponsored by Citizens Bank, were as follows:
Kaitlyn Carter, $250 (junior); Dalton Deborde, $500 (junior); Kaylee Johnson, $500 (senior); and Will Miller, $250 (senior).
Our students are shown below with Mr. Jeremy Neeley of Citizens Bank.
Students enjoyed an iced coffee from the cafeteria this morning. Christynn Johnson, Gracie Day, and Trinity Smith gave it a thumbs up! ☕️
The iced coffee is a new menu item that will be available weekly. 🚀
🎭✨ Art Comes Alive This Saturday!
🗓️ April 12th | ⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 Rockcastle County High School
Come celebrate the amazing creativity of our student artists, musicians, and performers! 🚀🎨
Join us on Wednesday, April 16th, by wearing blue to show your support for Child Abuse Awareness Month. Together, we can make a difference and raise awareness for the safety and well-being of children in our community. 💙
Welcome back, Rockets!
Our first week back from spring break is a busy one with several events planned this week:
Wednesday, April 9: Reverse Career Fair
Thursday, April 10: Spring Drama production of 'Moana' and Success Lab after school
Friday, April 11: AP US History Mock Exam
The majority of ACT scores have been released to students. We are still missing a few for students who tested on paper, but those scores should be available by the time students return from break.
Any student who cannot access their score can see Mrs Norton-Casey when we return to school April 7.
Great job, Rockets!!
On Thursday, March 27, RCHS JROTC held the annual Change of Command Ceremony. The title of Battalion Commander was passed from C/LTC Cerrina Henson to C/CPT Andrew Menemeyer.
Congratulations to our RCHS Perfect Attendance Winners for March! 🌟
Hadley Bray – Sponsored by A & J Insulation
Olivia Hamm – Sponsored by Whitaker Bank
Albert Barricks-Ketchum - Sponsored by Matthew Silcox
Markley Richards – 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.🚀
This year's edition of Rock's Got Talent will take place on Friday, 3/28! Admission is free to students. Thank you to Mrs. Carri Burdette and RCHS Student Council for sponsoring this event! We have a great line up of talented student who are excited to perform!
Congratulations to all of the students in our Agriculture program who passed their Beef Quality Assurance Certification Exam in February!!!
Great work, Rockets!!
🎓 Attention RCHS Seniors! 🎓
Local scholarships are available to help reduce college expenses and support your future goals. Don’t miss out on these amazing opportunities—apply today and take one step closer to success! ✨
👉 Visit the RCHS Seniors Website to explore and apply for local scholarships.
🔗 https://rchs.rockcastle.kyschools.us/o/rchs Apply Now!
Today we celebrate the students and coaches who work tirelessly to compete in Academic Team Competitions! Their hard work and dedication are true examples of Rocket Learners to Rocket Leaders!! Thank you to our students, coaches, volunteers, families, and administrators for making the 2024-2025 academic year the best!! Shout out to Dr. Ballinger for always supporting our Academic Teams and giving the welcoming address at tonights banquet!! 🚀
ACT Crush Saturday Recap! 📚💪
RCHS students put in the work to prepare for the ACT, thanks to the Prichard Committee’s support! A huge shoutout to Citizens Bank for sponsoring breakfast—our community partners make a lasting impact!🚀
📅 Save the Date!
🎨 Celebration of the Arts
🗓️ Saturday, April 12th
⏰ 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 RCHS
Don't miss this inspiring event! 🚀
Mark your calendars! Rock Nation Spirit Day is happening next Friday, March 28th! Let’s show our Rocket pride by wearing our colors and celebrating the incredible Rockcastle community. Students, staff, local businesses, and families—let’s unite and make it a day to remember!🌟
Future Rockets in the House! 8th graders had a great time visiting RCHS today! They toured the building, learned about scheduling, pathways, and course offerings, and got a glimpse of what’s ahead. A huge shoutout to our amazing Link Crew leaders for being such fantastic guides and to our CTE teachers and students for showcasing each program. Scheduling sheets went home with students and we will complete the process with one-in-one scheduling on Thursday!
Save the Date for the March Rock Nation Spirit Day on Friday, March 28th! We invite all students, staff, local businesses, and community members to show their Rocket pride. Let’s come together and celebrate our amazing community! 🚀
Register your child now for the Little Rockets Launching Pad event! Scheduled for March 21st, this is a hands-on early childhood educational experience provided by students enrolled the the Early Childhood Education Career Pathway at RCHS. Space is limited, so RSVP early by copying/pasting the following link: https://forms.gle/XvBsUW2W7mbBtk3f9
The event takes place 8:30-11:00 AM. See the flyer for further details!!
