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  • Mother's Day Blooms & Brunch

    What a great way to celebrate Mother's Day! Save your spot today! 

    Monday, Apr 28 2025

  • Coats Available

    With cold weather approaching, we want to make sure all of our Rockets stay warm! If your student is in need of a coat, please phone FRYSC Coordinator Crystal Wesmoland at 965-9833.

    Friday, Nov 22 2024

  • Partnership With Family Practice Clinic

    Rocket Families, we are happy to share a new partnership with Family Practice Clinic! This optional service is available to our families as an added resource for those who choose to use it. If your student sees the school nurse because he or she doesn’t feel well, the nurse will perform an assessment and determine if the child should remain at school or go home. If the student needs to go home, the school staff will call the parent/guardian, and you’ll be given the option to immediately bring the student to Family Practice Clinic for an appointment. If the student can remain at school, the nurse will administer care to the student and either send him or her back to class, or the student can do a telehealth visit with a Family Practice Clinic provider, if the parent/guardian so desires. A follow-up call will then be made with the student’s parent/guardian from Family Practice Clinic. Consent forms were sent home at the beginning of the year. If you’re not sure if you returned one for your student, you may phone the school or Family Practice Clinic to check. If needed, we can send a new consent form to you. The following Q&As may provide you with additional information. Remember, this service is OPTIONAL and provided simply as a resource to extend a convenient and efficient way to access medical care for their students. Q:              What are School-Based Health Services? A:               Quick, easy medical care at school. Crittenden Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic providers, in conjunction with school nursing staff provide private and confidential medical care for your student.   Q:              What are the benefits of School-Based Health Services? A:               Convenient – you do not have to leave work or home for your child to receive medical care. Fast – prescriptions, if needed, are called into your preferred pharmacy. Affordable – we care for any child in need. If you have private insurance or Medicaid, we bill for our services.   Q:              How do I sign my child up for School-Based Health Services? A:               Complete the consent form and return it to your child’s school. If you need another, call the school’s main number:  CCES-270.965.2243; CCMS-270.96505221; CCHS-270.965.2248. You may also contact Family Practice Clinic at 270.965.5238.   Q:              What is a virtual/telehealth visit? A:               During a virtual visit, your child is in the school nursing staff’s office and visits a Crittenden Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic provider online through a computer or iPad. This is like using FaceTime on an iPhone.   Q:              How do School-Based Health Services work? A:               During school hours, your child is initially evaluated by the school nursing staff. If the nursing staff thinks that your child has a minor illness and would benefit from treatment by a Crittenden Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic provider, they will request your permission for that to happen via a virtual/telehealth visit.   Q:              Do School-Based Health Services cost money? A:               Yes, but no child is turned away due to inability to pay. We care for any child in need. If you have private insurance or Medicaid, we bill for our services.  No copays or fees are collected at the school.   Q:              Will my child see a provider every time they go to the school nursing staff? A:               No. The school nursing staff will continue to provide the same level of excellent care to your child. If the nursing staff thinks that your child has a minor illness or injury and would benefit from treatment by a Crittenden Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic provider, they will request your permission for that to happen. If your child qualifies for dismissal and  you would like a same-day appointment at Crittenden Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic, you will be provided with a referral form and guidance on how to schedule that visit.  Q:              How will I know what took place during my child’s appointment? A:               The Crittenden Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic staff will attempt to reach you at the phone number provided on the consent form to discuss your child’s visit, any prescription information and recommended follow-up.   Q:              Will my child’s information and appointment be private? A:               Yes, appointments are held in a private room at the school. Only your child, the Crittenden Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic provider and school nursing staff will be present during the visit.   Q:              Does Crittenden Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic need permission to provide School-Based Health Services? A:               Yes, School-Based Health Services by a Crittenden Community Hospital Family Practice Clinic provider is only provided with your consent.  Every child needs a parent/guardian signed consent form on file to be treated. 

    Monday, Nov 11 2024

  • No School On Nov. 5

    A reminder that there is no school on Tuesday, Nov. 5, for Election Day. We will see our Rockets back on Wednesday! 

    Monday, Nov 04 2024

  • Sign The Pledge...and LEVEL UP!

    The goal of Safe Schools Week is to raise awareness about various aspects of school safety and empower students, teachers, parents, and the community to take proactive measures to create a safe learning environment. There's still time to take the Safe Schools Pledge and LEVEL UP! Help put our county on the map by signing the digital LEVEL UP PLEDGE .  

    Monday, Oct 28 2024

  • Rocket Rescue Aims To Make PAWSitive Impact

    When two kittens attempted to sneak inside the back door of the high school early one August morning, it triggered a series of events that eventually led to the district’s newest program, Rocket Rescue. Public Relations Director Tiffany Blazina was assisting with morning drop off supervision when the idea came to her. After the cats were rescued from the building, Middle School Instructional Coach Ashley Frederick and Superintendent Tonya Driver, who were also on morning duty, held them while continuing to greet students as they entered the building. What happened next, Blazina said, was remarkable. “In an instant, the students’ faces seemed to light up, and so many of them came over to pet the animals before continuing inside,” she said. “Even some of our students who may not consider themselves ‘morning people’ melted at the sight of the two kittens. It just seemed to make everyone’s morning more positive.” That’s when the idea came to Blazina to reach out to Kristi Beavers, a local resident known for her love of animals and endless hours of volunteer work for the county’s animal shelters, to propose a partnership. After some conversations and planning, Rocket Rescue Fridays was born. Each Friday, Beavers and other shelter volunteers will bring two pets up for adoption locally to the schools--one to the middle and high campus, and one to the elementary. The animals will rotate places, so that both car riders and walkers, and bus riders, will have a chance to meet them.  Beavers said her goals with the program are to get good homes for the animals, help students and staff start their day off on a positive note, and educate the community on the love and companionship that shelter animals can provide, as well as the importance of spaying and neutering to prevent overpopulation. “I’m thrilled with this opportunity,” said Beavers. “It allows us to showcase our shelter pets and let people know these animals aren’t ‘broken,’ but rather, they just need a family to love and spend time with,” she continued.  Beavers said she’s also excited to help students and staff have a great start to their days, which she knows can sometimes be busy and stressful. “Studies have proven that animals increase endorphins, which can make people happier, decrease stress, and lower anxiety,” said Beavers. “They’re good therapy for anyone!” Last Friday, the school hosted its first Rocket Rescue day and the experience was just as Beavers and Blazina had envisioned. Students of all ages were surprised and excited to say hello to the first two visitors, Matthew Purry, a six month-old yellow tabby at Crittenden County Elementary School, and Lukas, a rescue dog, at the middle and high campus. Junior Madison Walker started her day with some love from Lukas. “He brightened my mood,” smiled Walker. “My mornings are usually very busy and sometimes stressful. Seeing a furry friend like Lukas made it a great start.” Lukas made an impact on more than just students that day; he also helped staff have a great morning. “What a perfect way to start our day!” said CCHS Special Education teacher Lori Glore. “Getting to love on Luke put a smile on my face!” Lukas’ owner, Toyia Redd, another shelter volunteer, said Lukas came to the shelter after someone found him abandoned at Riverview Park on the river. Redd, already mom to four other shelter rescues, wanted a younger dog to grow up with the older ones, but had specific expectations for a pet who loved people, cats, other dogs, ducks, playing ball, swimming in the pond, and traveling. “Luke checked all of those boxes,” she said. “I’m thankful we found each other. He needed a home, and we were looking for a good boy.” Redd brought Luke to Rocket Rescue Friday to show others what great pets shelter animals make.  “Their love is pure and unconditional,” she said. “My hope for this partnership is to show that shelter animals have lots to offer, and you don’t have to spend lots of money to get such love and joy from a pet.” Each week, Crittenden County Schools will feature the Rocket Rescue pets of the week on its social media pages in the hopes of getting the animals adopted. Interested families can call 270.965-2006 or visit  maryhallshelter@yahoo.com .

    Tuesday, Oct 22 2024

  • KSA Results Show Two Level Gain In Achievement

    The color green is traditionally synonymous with growth, and that’s exactly what Crittenden County High School showed on last year’s state testing performance. 9-12 Supervisor of Instruction Rhonda Callaway and CCHS Principal Josh Cook shared news of the school’s two-level gain with staff on Wednesday afternoon and students on Thursday morning. The high school went from an orange rank with an overall index score of 51.7 in 2023 to a green rank with an overall index score of 74.4 in 2024. Increasing in all five indicators (reading and math; social studies, science, and combined writing; post-secondary readiness; quality of safety and climate survey; and graduation rate), this places Crittenden County High School as one of only 55 high schools among the state’s 228 to secure the green distinction.  Callaway said the sizable increase is a testimony to the value of hard work and dedication. “Everyone rolled up their sleeves and got to work,” said Callaway.  High school principal Josh Cook echoed Callaway’s sentiments. “The perseverance and sheer determination shown by both our staff and students is just remarkable, said Cook. “We look forward to using this momentum to further our growth and achievement this school year and beyond.” Since the 2021-2022 school year, the state has used a color-coded overall performance rating for each school, district, and the state by level, ranging from red (lowest) to orange, yellow, green, and blue (highest). The overall performance rating color is based on a score that is determined by combining data from all available indicators, including state assessment results in the five tested subjects; English language learner progress; quality of school climate and safety; and post-secondary readiness and graduation rate data at the high school level. Crittenden County Middle School also secured an outstanding performance rating for the second consecutive year with its green distinction. Out of 319 middle schools in the state, CCMS is one of only 91 to earn the prestigious classification.Their overall index score is 68.2. With an overall rating of 52.2, Crittenden County Elementary School earned an orange ranking. Principal Sarah Riley said that while there are areas for improvement, she is proud of the school’s marked improvement in both its school climate survey, where an increase of five points was observed (79 percent in 2023 to 84.3 percent in 2024) and in its safety rating, which earned an eight point gain, increasing from 71.7 percent in 2023 to 79.7 percent in 2024. “We also reduced our novice numbers in science,” added. Riley. “We know we have opportunities for improvement, and we are confident that we are on the right track to achieving our goals. As we near the first quarter of the new school year, we will begin looking at preliminary benchmark testing and develop plans to ensure our students meet and exceed expectations.” K-8 Supervisor of Instruction Jenni Gilkey reiterated Riley’s remarks, noting that student growth is always at the heart of instruction. “Obviously, we take state testing very seriously and value the data it provides us, so that we can customize our approach to instruction and assessment,” said Gilkey, “but test scores alone do not define our students or their capabilities. One of our district core values is excellence, which we define as being better tomorrow than we are today. That’s exactly what we are working toward,” she continued.  The public can view a detailed report of state assessment data for all three schools by visiting the Kentucky Department of Education’s website at education.ky.gov. 

    Friday, Oct 04 2024

  • Circulating Media Post

    Rocket Family, We are aware that a post regarding an act of violence has been circulating in our community. The post originated in Marion COUNTY in central Kentucky and NOT Marion, Kentucky. When we were made aware of the post earlier this week, we immediately notified law enforcement in that part of the state, and they have taken care of the situation. Out of an abundance of caution, we will have increased law enforcement presence on our school campuses tomorrow. We are appreciative, as always, of everyone being vigilant to keep our students and staff safe.  A link to the story concerning the central Kentucky incident can be found HERE . 

    Wednesday, Sep 11 2024

  • Chromebook Fees for 2024-25

    Hello, parents! Along with opening OLR today, we are excited to offer online payment of Chromebook fees again this year. This allows parents to skip the line and expedite the Back-To-School night process. As in prior years, a  $20 non-refundable technology fee is required for all students in grades K-12. This fee is discounted $5 for each sibling in the same household. The fee can decrease down to $5 per student if four or more siblings in grades K-12 are in the same household. A minimal service fee applies when using this online feature. You can still pay with cash or check on Back-To-School night with no added fee. The graphic below illustrates the discount given for additional students, along with the service fee for paying online.  To use this feature, select the number of students in your household. In the corresponding "Quantity" field, enter the number "1." For example, if you have three students in the school system, enter the number "1" in the box corresponding with the line "Three Students In Household".  [Monday, Jul 22 at 12:01 PM] Hello, parents! Thanks for all the great work you're doing on getting OLR done. We hope to be at 100% by Friday. We wanted to remind you also that Chromebook fees can be paid online. See payment option below. Have a great Monday! [Wednesday, Jul 31 at 12:15 PM] Rocket Parents, a reminder you can skip the lines at Back-to-School Nights and pay Chromebook fees online! If you’ve already completed online registration, you can still complete this online for your convenience. You also may pay traditionally at back to school nights. See below for more details.

    Monday, Jul 15 2024

  • Back-To-School

    Save the dates! We are excited to announce our Back-To-School Nights for the new school year. The first day of school is set for Wednesday, Aug. 14. We are planning a great year for our Rockets! #BelieveInBlue

    Monday, Jul 01 2024