08/18/2026
Rockcastle County Schools is moving right along with construction on their NEW middle school!
If you’ve been through the area lately, you’ve probably noticed all the construction happening. This project is truly innovative, especially in the way it preserves the original gymnasium—a sentimental and memorable landmark for the Rockcastle County community.
The school was designed to be demolished and reconstructed in phases, allowing students to continue using the existing building while the new facility was constructed around the original gym. That kind of phasing takes a lot of planning, but it allowed the district to preserve an important piece of its history while moving forward with a brand-new middle school.
The site also presented a unique challenge when it came to traffic. The final design includes a tunnel that vehicles and buses can travel through as they circulate through campus. Students, teachers, and staff will even be able to see the buses and cars pass beneath the school from the hallway above the tunnel!
Another important focus of the design was natural light. We’re proud to say that every classroom has a window! This was made possible, in part, by incorporating a green space at the center of the school, which is easily accessible from high-traffic areas. Students will have a safe outdoor space to eat lunch in the outdoor seating area, to gather for guest speakers and demonstrations, and experience a learning environment that extends beyond the walls of the building.
And we can’t forget about the football field! This beautiful turf field opened last fall and features a concession building and renovated locker rooms between the existing gym and new auxiliary gym. The concrete bleachers are built into the natural slope of the site, creating a durable seating area designed to last.
We’re excited to watch this project continue to take shape and, even more, to see it enjoyed by students, teachers, staff, and community members for years to come. Props to Rockcastle County for the forward thinking that makes big things happen! We're proud to be a part of your team.