Ritchie County Schools

Ritchie County Schools would like to thank our retiring service personnel for your dedicated years of hard work and commitment to our school district! Day in and day out, our custodians, aides, maintenance workers, and bus drivers serve as the backbone of our schools—keeping our facilities safe and running smoothly, assisting students through every step of their day, and ensuring safe journeys to and from school. Your tireless efforts behind the scenes create the foundation that makes learning and growing possible for everyone in our community. Collectively, this group has devoted 61 years to our students, schools, and community! We are deeply grateful for the care, kindness, and hard work you have poured into our district, and we wish you a happy, restful, and well-deserved retirement! Congratulations Jimmy Keener, Paulette Lafferre, Rick Sheets, Frank Hall, and Jerry Adams!

Ritchie County Schools would like to thank our retiring teachers for your incredible dedication, passion, and decades of selfless service to our schools and community. Throughout your careers, you have done so much more than teach—you have inspired curiosity, shaped young minds, mentored future leaders, and provided a safe, encouraging space for generations of students to grow. The countless hours spent grading, lesson planning, and supporting students both in and out of the classroom have left an indelible mark on our school system that will be felt for years to come. Collectively, this groups has devoted over 161 years to our students, schools, and community! While your presence, wisdom, and daily encouragement will be deeply missed, we celebrate the well-deserved next chapter of your lives. We wish you endless happiness, relaxation, and fulfillment in your retirement! Congratulations Ellen Butcher, Debbie Sheets, Rachel Tallhamer, Dan Vanoy, Jennifer Weekley, and Jennifer Price!

Good afternoon Ritchie County Schools families and students! The first day of school for grades 1-12 will be Thursday, August 13th. We look forward to welcoming everyone on the first day of school!

If you have any questions, please contact your child's individual school.

Good afternoon Ritchie county families and students! Our elementary schools will be hosting open house on August 11th from 4pm-6pm. Come out to meet your teachers and get familiar with the school. Watch for additional information posted on the individual school website and Facebook pages. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school.

We can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces! Welcome back to school!

Greetings Ritchie County Families and Students! Friday August 21st- 5:00pm Meet the Teams (fall sports) and then the Back to School Bash begins at 5:30pm.

Come out and meet our fall sport athletes and then enjoy time with friends at the Back to School Bash!

Volleyball information:

Cross Country starts today!

Good morning Ritchie County Students and Families! Our August breakfast and lunch menus are now posted on the school website ritchieschools.com or on the app. All school will have the same menu this year. Feel free to download!

Welcome to Middle School, Class of 2033! We are so excited to officially welcome our rising 5th graders to Ritchie County Middle School! Stepping into middle school is a huge milestone, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll accomplish, learn, and experience this year. A massive THANK YOU to our dedicated RCMS teachers, administrators, staff and our Communities in Schools liaisons who have worked tirelessly to make this transition as smooth, welcoming, and exciting as possible for our new students and their families. Your hard work behind the scenes truly sets our students up for success! Parents and guardians, thank you for trusting us with your children. Let’s make this school year the best one yet!

Reminder to Parents and Guardians:
5th grade transition camp is Tomorrow-Tuesday, July 28th from 8am-1pm.

We look forward to welcoming our new Blazers!

Good morning Ritchie County School district students and families! As our summer is coming to an end, here are the first days of school:

Grades 1st-12th: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Kindergarten: Monday, August 17, 2026
Preschool: Monday, August 24, 2026.

Open House will be August 11, 2026. Please watch for more information from individual schools.

We look forward to seeing all our students' smiling faces as we begin our new school year!

Reminder to Parents and Guardians: 5th grade transition camp is Tuesday, July 28th 8am-1pm. We look forward to welcoming our new Blazers!

Please join us in sending a huge congratulations to our newly elected Ritchie County School Board leadership! 👏 Torie Jackson – School Board President 👏 Misty Ingram-Keen – School Board Vice President We are incredibly excited for the vision, dedication, and leadership they will bring to our district as we continue to strive for excellence for all of our students, teachers, and community members. Thank you both for your continued commitment to Ritchie County Schools!

Making Memories at North Bend Outdoor Camp!

Our Ritchie County students have been busy exploring, learning, and growing at the North Bend Outdoor Camp! From hands-on nature activities to building team spirit, these students are making the most of their summer adventure.

We love seeing our students connect with the great outdoors and develop new skills that go far beyond the classroom. Take a look at some of the highlights from their time at camp! 🎒🦅✨

Happy 250th Birthday, America!

Today, Ritchie County Schools joins our community and the entire nation in celebrating a historic milestone—**250 years of freedom, unity, and independence!** From the classrooms where our students learn about the foundations of our country to the bright futures they are building for tomorrow, we are proud to shape the next generation of American leaders, thinkers, and citizens.

Thank you to the educators, families, and community members who work every day to keep the American dream alive right here in Ritchie County.

We wish everyone a safe, happy, and spectacular 4th of July filled with family, friends, and fireworks! 🎆❤️🤍💙

💙 **Happy Father’s Day from Ritchie County Schools!** 💙 Today, we celebrate all of the incredible fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures in our community. Thank you for being the ultimate coaches, the late-night homework helpers, the loudest cheerleaders in the stands, and the daily source of support for our students. The love, guidance, and dedication you pour into our kids shape who they are both inside and outside the classroom. We hope your day is filled with relaxation, family, and maybe a little less yard work than usual! Drop a photo or a shout-out to an amazing dad in the comments below to show them some love!

Save the Date: Welcome Class of 2030! 9th grade transition Monday, August 10, 2026 5-7PM. Please meet in the cafeteria at 5PM.