We will be taking a short break from posting to enjoy the summer! Please reach out to the school if you need anything!
4 days ago, RDES
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If your child will be new to RDES for the 25-26 school year, please see the image for information about enrolling. If you have any questions, please reach out to our secretary (carmon.poor@jessamine.kyschools.us) or our principal (joe.payne@jessamine.kyschools.us).
8 days ago, RDES
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Congratulations, Mrs. Jane Piatt, on your retirement from 27 years of teaching! You will be greatly missed by students, families, and staff! We wish you many blessings as you enter this next chapter!
4 days ago, RDES
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Congratulations, Mrs. Christi Burke, on being named the RDES Classified Staff of the Year! Our students and staff benefit from your daily dedication!
5 days ago, RDES
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RDES congratulates our bus drive and monitor for Bus 844 on their retirements!
6 days ago, RDES
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Our 5th grade picnic has become a yearly tradition for our students! We would like to thank Crosswoods Baptist Church for providing and serving lunch to all of our 5th grade students and staff as part of the picnic! We hope many memories were made with friends!
7 days ago, RDES
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Congratulations to our 5th grade students on their promotion to middle school! We wish them all the best as they leave RDES!
11 days ago, RDES
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Tomorrow is the last day of school for the 2024-2025 school year! We hope everyone has a great summer! Watch our website and Facebook page for updates throughout the summer!
12 days ago, RDES
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If you have a child aged 9-16 years old, please see the image for information about an upcoming basketball clinic hosted by EJHS.
12 days ago, RDES
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Tomorrow is our DoJo Party-- Inflatable Day! All students will have an opportunity to play on the inflatables during their Specials. Please make sure students have socks on and are dressed appropriately. You may also want to put sunscreen on your child before school.
13 days ago, RDES
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Ms. Reid's class worked to earn their reward by discovering physical reactions! Using coffee creamer singles, ice, and salt, the students made (and enjoyed) ice cream!
13 days ago, RDES
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Field Day is tomorrow! Please make sure your child wears comfortable clothing appropriate for the weather. Students may want to bring towels to sit on and/or use at the water events. If an adult will be coming during Field Day, please make sure to complete our form to pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/RDESFieldDay25. This form will be closed in the morning. Field Day will be from 8:15am-1:30pm. By registering early, you will be able to provide your name and enter the building. Please be prepared to show your ID if requested.
14 days ago, RDES
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Our staff would love to give a shout-out to our amazing PTO & our families who support us throughout the year! Staff were treated to 15-minute massages and a lunch as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Your support is invaluable!
15 days ago, RDES
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Congratulations to Emma H. and Clara D., our music and art JCS Arts Star award winners!
17 days ago, RDES
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Mrs. Boggs' class has been learning about Lewis & Clark. On Friday, they had a Pioneer Day to celebrate the end of their unit!
17 days ago, RDES
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Our 4th graders had their annual "Survivor" Day on Thursday, May 15th. We know their day was filled with excitement!
18 days ago, RDES
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Mrs. Rogers' and Mrs. Presley's 5th grade class enjoyed a Luau yesterday! Students dressed for the theme, decorated Hawaiian shirts, and even signed beach balls!
18 days ago, RDES
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Our Eagle Squad has continued to get things planted for our summer garden. We can't wait to see what it produces!
19 days ago, RDES
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We will have Awards Assemblies for students in 1st-4th grade on Monday, May 19th. Your child's teacher will contact you and/or send home an invitation if your child will be receiving an award. Teachers should be reaching out at the end of this week. If you plan to attend the assembly, please make sure you complete our Google Form (https://tinyurl.com/RDESAwards24-25) by the evening of Sunday, May 18th. This will assist us with getting everyone into the building and seated in a timely manner. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.
20 days ago, RDES
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Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 21st. Our rain date is Tuesday, May 20th. We will communicate on Remind and Facebook if we need to move our Field Day to the rain date. If any adults plan to attend Field Day, please complete our Google Form (https://tinyurl.com/RDESFieldDay25) by the night prior to Field Day. Field Day will be from 8:15am-1:30pm. By registering early, you will be able to provide your name and enter the building. Please be prepared to show your ID if requested.
21 days ago, RDES
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