Ritchie County Schools

🌲 One Week Down at Outdoor Camp! ☀️ We’ve wrapped up an unforgettable first week of camp filled with adventure, creativity, and new friendships! Campers spent some of their days boating, kayaking, hiking scenic trails, learning survival skills, tie-dyeing masterpieces, making crafts, playing mini golf, and cooling off with some swimming fun 🛶🎨⛳🏊‍♂️ The energy, smiles, and memories made this week have set the tone for a great camp. Here’s to more adventures next week! 💚

What an amazing first day at our Outdoor Camp! ☀️ Our campers had an action-packed day full of adventure and fun — from hitting bullseyes at the archery range 🎯 to conquering the rock wall like pros 🧗‍♂️. We hit the trails for a beautiful hike through nature 🌲, and even caught some crawdads 🦞! We ended the day with everyone's favorite activity - the POOL 🌊 And that’s just a glimpse — so many smiles, laughs, and unforgettable moments. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the week brings!

First week of North Bend Outdoor Camp- July 7-10th (Monday- Thursday). Go enjoy the outdoors!

Happy Independence Day! Everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

North Bend Outdoor Camp will be 2 weeks: July 7-10 and July 14-17th. This is for elementary and middle school students.

Last week for Academic Learning Camp! June 23-26th (Monday-Thursday).

Happy Birthday West Virginia! Facts about WV- Became the 35th state, June 20, 1863 The New River Gorge Bridge is the longest steel-arch bridge in the USA. Nickname is the Mountain State. Mother's Day was invented in WV.

🌞 Mountaineer Food Bank Summer Meals Program 🌞 Free meals for kids 18 and under all summer long! Each child will receive one homemade, locally sourced frozen meal, including ½ gallon of milk. 📅 Meal Pickup Dates: • Thursday, June 26th • Thursday, July 17th • Thursday, July 24th • Thursday, July 31st • Thursday, August 7th 📍 Locations & Times: • Smithville Community Building | 10 AM – 12 PM • Harrisville (across from Town Building) | 1 PM – 3 PM ❗Children must be present at pick-up to receive a meal. 🍽️ Let’s keep our kids nourished all summer long! 📞 For more info, call Mountaineer Food Bank at 304-364-5518.

Academic Learning Camp is beginning Week 2! June 16-18th (Monday-Wednesday)

We have a few more employees that are retiring this year! Marsha Knight retired at the beginning of the school year, Rick Haught from RCHS, Debbie Bever- Director of Student Services, and Bill Goff- bus driver. We would like to congratulate all on their retirement and thank them for their many years of service to our school system and to our students.

Academic Learning Camp begins this week! Week 1- June 9-12 (Monday to Thursday).

🎉📚 Save the Date! 📚🎉 The Ritchie County Schools Annual Back to School Bash is set for Friday, August 22nd! 🎈🎶🍧 Join us for a fun-filled evening as we kick off the 2025 - 2026 school year together! 📍 Location: Ritchie County High School 📅 Date: Friday, August 22nd ⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more info!

Academic Learning Camp will be for CCES, HES, and SES. Academic Learning Camp will be 3 weeks long, starting June 9-12, 16-18, and 23-26. Please contact the school principals with questions.

We would like to say Congratulations and Happy Retirement to our retirees this year: Susan Kirk, Rose Murphy, Anita Rogers, Jim White, Brenda Layfield, Becky Martin, Rick Gay, and Tony Marshall. We thank you for all of your years of service to our school district and to the students in our communities.

Today is the last day of school! We look forward to seeing everyone in the Academic Learning Camp and the North Bend Outdoor camp. See everyone in the fall!

Memorial Day- take time to remember those who have served in our armed forces.

Last day of School for students grades 1-12 will be May 29, 2025.

Today is Speech Language Pathologist Day! Thank you for supporting our students at every level during their academic journey. We appreciate you!

We would like to congratulate the Teacher of the Year for 2026 Kiernan Cline from SES and the Service Personnel of the Year 2026 Becky Boley from RCHS!

🎉 FREE FAMILY FUN SUMMER BASH 🎉 📅 June 14, 2025 | 🕚 11 AM – 2 PM 📍 North Bend State Park – Shelter 3 Hosted by: Ritchie County Family Resource Network & Family Support Center Supported by: Ritchie County Schools - Communities In Schools ✨ Activities: 🌭 Food, Games, Bounce Houses 🏃 Obstacle Course, Foam Pit, Firetruck 🏕️ Resource Vendors & More! 🎁 Over 200 Prizes – 5 prizes every 5 minutes! 🌊 Waterpark Slide | 🏊 15' Pool | 🔥 Blackstone Grill | 🤸 Trampoline 🛴 Scooters | 🎮 RC Cars | 🎯 Yard Games | 🎣 Fishing Gear | 🎁 Gift Baskets ...and so much more! There's something for everyone!