🖤🧡🐯 Kindergarten Registration!

Some more wonderful readers today!

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🧡🖤🐯📚 Read Across America Week!!!! Here's some of our awesome readers so far!

🍦🍧 Starting back tomorrow!!!!

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Huge CONGRATS to our BES Academic Team for a phenomenal performance at the Regional Governor’s Cup!! Our team has worked so hard to make it to regions and had a super competitive day against some great teams. Our academic team earned Overall Region Runner’s Up in the overall standings. Our kids placed in the following areas: Quick Recall- 2nd Place- Myles Mahaffey, Lucas Bishop, Emma Coleman, Milena Bowling, Taylor Mason, Corbin Thacker, and Kason Williams (highest ever placement in quick recall at regions) FPS- 2nd Place (3 years in a row, what an achievement) Corbin Thacker, Layne Brown, Castiel Miller, and Dawson Martin Composition- 1st place (Region Champion)- Myles Mahaffey 3rd place (tie)- Laurel Bishop and Milena Bowling Arts & Humanities 1st place (Region Champion)- Ella Dyehouse Language Arts 2nd place (Region Runner Up)- Myles Mahaffey Science 5th place- Emma Coleman Our academic coaches (Ms. Allie & Mr. Steven) could not have asked for more from our kids and are so proud of them for how well they have done this year!!!

Bus 1703 has had a mechanical issue at BES they are bringing a new bus to them so the route will be running later than normal.

Rocket Habit of the Month: Habit 2 – Begin with the End in Mind ✨

This month, we’re focusing on Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind!
Students across Rockcastle County Schools are learning how to set purposeful goals, stay focused through challenges, and make thoughtful decisions that align with their values. By envisioning their future, our Rockets are becoming resilient learners, critical thinkers, innovative leaders, and responsible citizens — all charting their own course toward success! 🚀

At this evening’s Rockcastle County Schools Board Meeting, we had the pleasure of hearing from Brodhead Elementary School! 🎨
Principal Nick Williams and art teacher Ms. Gina Bussell spoke about the excitement surrounding the school’s new art class and the positive impact it’s already having on students. Following their remarks, several students proudly presented their artwork and shared some of the creative projects they’ve completed so far this year. 🌟

Rockcastle County Schools will have NTI DAY #1 on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025. ❄️ Stay safe, Rockets! 🚀

Congratulations to our Digital Citizenship Award winners!

These students exemplify Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind, showing that every click, post, and interaction online shapes the future they want. 🌟

BES: Abigayle Warner, Andrew Lewis
MVES: Hudson Bishop, Emalyn Owens
RES: Julissa Zuniga Perez, Gracelenn Laswell
RCMS: Stevie Bradley, Airibella Taylor
RCHS: Keara Santo, Grace Lambert

The RockIT Department is proud of these Rockets for leading the way in positive and responsible digital citizenship! 💻✨

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. 💫

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! 🚀

Give Your Child a Bright Start! 🌟
Families with 4-year-olds through 2nd graders can now access free at-home learning tools, books, and activities through the Bright Start Explorers program — made possible by Partners for Rural Impact in partnership with Waterford Upstart, Raising a Reader, and ParentPowered.

Boost your child’s reading, math, and science skills in just 15 minutes a day — all at no cost to families!

📲 Scan the QR code or visit www.waterford.org/upstart
to learn more and see if you qualify!

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!

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! 🌟

Save the Date! 🚀
Rock Nation Spirit Day is coming up on Friday, October 24th!

Join schools, businesses, and the entire community as we show our Rocket pride by wearing our favorite Rocket gear and colors. Let’s unite and celebrate what it means to be part of Rocket Nation!

Congratulations to our first Digital Citizenship Award Winners! 💻🚀 This new RockIT initiative celebrates students who consistently show respect, responsibility, and safety online. These students are positive digital role models and take great care of their Chromebooks — and they were each rewarded with $50 cash for leading the way! ✨ Be Proactive. Be Respectful. Be a Digital Leader. ✨ 🏆 September Winners: BES: Trey Graves (5th), Peyton Richmond (3rd) MVES: Isabella Milburn (2nd), Ella Lunsford (3rd) RES: Aunisty Lewis (3rd), Zipporah Harding (KG) RCMS: Lauren Glovak (6th), Silas Burdette (7th) RCHS: Madalynn Alexander (10th), AJ Barrett (12th) Let’s celebrate these amazing Rockets for making the digital world a better, brighter place!