Rockcastle County Middle School

All open fields for soccer have been moved to the Rock Stadium field (football field) for the remaining dates!

We understand some families send valentines to school. Please note that balloons and glass vases will not allowed and will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding! 🚀

📅 RCHS Informational Night: February 18th at 6:00 PM at Rockcastle County High School. 🔧 Area Technology Center Tours: February 17th – Challengers February 18th – Comets 🏫 RCHS Tour: March 19th 📝 Class Registration: High school counselors will be at RCMS on March 24th and 25th to meet individually with students and assist with course selection.

🚀 Due to ongoing winter weather and snow days, the deadline for 8th grade ads and baby pictures has been extended one more week! They are due by Friday, February 13. If you would like a paper copy of the form, please pick one up from Mrs. McGuire when we return to school. You can also email questions, pictures and messages to Mrs. McGuire at heather.mcguire2@rockcastle.kyschools.us

Team Abby Scholarship T-Shirt Fundraiser. Abby was a student at RCMS who passed away from a long battle with cancer. All Proceeds will go towards scholarships to be awarded to two RCHS Seniors.

For any girl who missed volleyball tryouts last night there will be another opportunity to tryout on Friday, February 20th after school 3:15-5.

🚀 8th Grade students and parents: The deadline for 8th grade ads and baby pictures has been extended due to this week's weather. The new deadline is Friday, February 6. Remember, you can email your pictures to Mrs. McGuire (heather.mcguire2@rockcastle.kyschools.us), or bring them in to be scanned. Information on ads is attached.

Congratulations to our RCMS Perfect Attendance Leaders from last week: Adilynn Rowe, Jaylen Hager, Lila Sizemore, and Noah Rader! Each student earned $25 for their outstanding commitment to showing up every day. 🙌

A huge shoutout to Ms. Kim Holcomb, last week’s Staff Support Initiative recipient, who was honored with $100 for her exceptional support of students. 🚀

Congratulations to our RCMS Perfect Attendance Leaders: Zaydon Scalf, Hunter Jackson, James Mink, and Jameson Santo! Each student earned $25 for their outstanding commitment to showing up every day. 🙌

And a huge shoutout to Ms. Melissa Renner, this week’s Staff Support Initiative recipient, who was honored with $100 for her exceptional support of students. 🚀

🎉 RCMS Perfect Attendance Winners – November & December 🎉

Congratulations to our Rockcastle County Middle School students who earned Perfect Attendance for November and December! Your commitment to showing up every day truly matters, and we are so proud of your dedication and responsibility. 🚀

A big thank you to our amazing community sponsors for supporting and celebrating our students and helping make this recognition possible. Together, we’re building strong habits and growing Rocket Leaders!

Congratulations to our RCMS perfect attendance leaders: Chase Wallin, Gunner Smith, Grayson Ray, and Hailie Slater! Each earned $25 for their commitment. 🙌
And a huge shoutout to Ms. Tamara Smith, this week’s Staff Support Initiative recipient, honored with $100 for her exceptional support of students. 🚀

🚀Students received information for 8th-grade ads and baby pictures for the yearbook. The information is in the attached images. 8th Grade Ads: If you are interested in purchasing an ad for your 8th-grade student, you can complete the form and return with payment to Mrs. McGuire. Baby Pictures: We are going to create a page in the yearbook with a childhood picture of our 8th-grade students. This is FREE and we want all 8th-grade students represented on the page. Pictures can be brought to Mrs. McGuire to be scanned and returned or you may email them to Mrs. McGuire: heather.mcguire2@rockcastle.kyschools.us

Huge congratulations to Abel Sparks, Davin Pearson, Cole Zechman, and Bella Cromer for showing up strong with perfect attendance this week at RCMS! Each student earned $25 for their commitment and reliability. 🙌

We’re also excited to recognize Ms. Abbey Reynolds, who was awarded $100 through our Staff Support Initiative for her exceptional dedication to supporting students and learning. 🚀

🇺🇸 Veterans Program Update 🇺🇸 We’re looking forward to honoring our veterans and their families! Our modified Veterans Day program has been rescheduled and will now be tomorrow Friday, November 14th at 10:00 AM. We warmly welcome all veterans and their families to join us as we celebrate and thank you for your service and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙 Light refreshments will be provided following. We can’t wait to see you there!

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! 🚀

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

🚀📚 The RCMS Book Fair will take place November 10 - 18 in the library. Students will visit the Book Fair through their library rotation during their Language Arts class. They can also visit any morning during homeroom with teacher permission. If you would like to set up an eWallet for your child, you can do so at the following link: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/rockcastlecomiddleschool Students will visit the library on the following days: Monday (11/10) - Enterprisers Wednesday (11/12) - Voyagers Thursday (11/13) - Challengers Friday (11/14) - Adventurers Monday (11/17) - Shooting Stars Tuesday (11/18) - Comets

Congratulations to Aria Price, Chase Prewitt, Parker Cash, and Brantley Howard for achieving perfect attendance this week at RCMS and earning $25 each! Your consistency and dedication set a great example for others. 🙌
A big shoutout to Ms. Kerrigan Medley, who received $100 through our Staff Support Initiative for her outstanding commitment to students and learning. 🚀

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! 💻✨