Rockcastle County Schools is excited to announce the launch of the new “Little Rocket Learners” All-Day Preschool Program, expanding preschool opportunities for families across th...

Students in Ms. Heather Shepherd’s 1st grade class at Mount Vernon Elementary School (MVES) had a morning full of excitement and pride as they celebrated becoming published author...

During Read Across America Week, students at Mt. Vernon Elementary School hosted a special Reading Buddy Adoption Day , bringing together older and younger students to promote a ...

Mt. Vernon Elementary School is proud to recognize Mrs. Lauryn Lovell’s class as the winners of the December Attendance Cup. Students in Mrs. Lovell’s classroom showed outstandin...

Mt. Vernon Elementary School is proud to celebrate Mrs. Jennifer White’s class as the winners of the November Attendance Cup , recognizing their outstanding commitment to showi...

For 25 years, Kenna’s Kitchen has served as a beautiful reminder of how one person’s love can continue to touch countless lives. Founded in memory of Kenna Lanham, this annual Comm...

This morning, Rockcastle County leaders came together to officially proclaim Friday, October 24, 2025 , as “Rock Your Red Day.” The proclamation, signed by County Judge Execut...

The City of Mt. Vernon has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting local students by donating proceeds from the annual Bittersweet Festival to the Mt. Vernon Eleme...

The Rockcastle County Kiwanis Club, the City of Mt. Vernon, and the Rockcastle County Fiscal Court continue their long-standing tradition of supporting local education by donating...

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Rockcastle County Schools students, staff, and community members proudly participated in the annual Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) Hunger Wa...

Rockcastle County Schools is proud to announce the introduction of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and the 5 Core Paradigms across our district. This research-based fr...

Rockcastle County Schools is proud to announce that Ms. Susan Coffey , a dedicated educator at Mt. Vernon Elementary, has been named one of the top three elementary school teache...

On Agriculture Literacy Day, Rockcastle County High School came alive with excitement and learning as agriculture students took the lead in educating the next generation. Kinderga...

Rockcastle County students brought Kentucky’s rich cultural traditions to life during a vibrant Kentucky Heritage Day celebration. The event highlighted the creativity and knowled...

Mt. Vernon Elementary students had a sweet and educational experience as they spent the day at Rockcastle County High School, collaborating with the Family and Consumer Science pr...

The Rockcastle County School District has been recognized as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Kentucky by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Kentucky Society for ...

Rockcastle County Schools is proud to announce that Becky Smith , Principal of Mt. Vernon Elementary School, and Thomas Coffey , Coordinator of Teaching & Learning, have been se...

Rockcastle County Judge Executive Howell Holbrook and Superintendent Carrie Ballinger have officially proclaimed February 10-14 as Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYS...

Students put their spelling skills to the test today at the annual Rockcastle County Schools District Spelling Bee, hosted by the GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) department. ...

Rockcastle County Schools is proud to announce that Becky Smith , principal of Mt. Vernon Elementary School (MVES) , has been selected as one of eight Numeracy Counts Principal...