Thank You to Our School Service Personnel!
From early morning bus routes and hot breakfasts to clean classrooms and friendly front offices, our service personnel do it all.
A massive thank you to our aides, cooks, custodians, secretaries, and bus drivers for your unwavering support and dedication to our students every single day. Our schools couldn't do it without you!
From early morning bus routes and hot breakfasts to clean classrooms and friendly front offices, our service personnel do it all.
A massive thank you to our aides, cooks, custodians, secretaries, and bus drivers for your unwavering support and dedication to our students every single day. Our schools couldn't do it without you!
Good evening Ritchie County students, families and community members. In early September, the West Virginia Department of Education held the Champions of Learning event. Our teacher of the year, Samantha Lamp, Service Personnel of the Year, Bobby Watson, and Superintendent April Haught represented Ritchie County. This event was highlighting the excellence in WV Public Schools.
Good Afternoon families and students! Please excuse our progress at the High School. Ritchie County Schools is working on improving the back patio at RCHS. The new improvements will include ADA parking for school events and represents a significant investment in improving our School System. The new area will create more functional, welcoming, and accessible space for students, families, and community events.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Please watch for updates regarding temporary changes to school and event access.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Please watch for updates regarding temporary changes to school and event access.
Good afternoon students and families! The October Breakfast and Lunch Menus are now available! Go to our website (https://www.ritchieschools.com/page/lunch-menu) to be able to download your copy today!
Good Afternoon families and students! Please excuse our progress at the High School. Ritchie County Schools is working on improving the back patio at RCHS. The new improvements will include ADA parking for school events and represents a significant investment in improving our School System. The new area will create more functional, welcoming, and accessible space for students, families, and community events.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Please watch for updates regarding temporary changes to school and event access.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Please watch for updates regarding temporary changes to school and event access.
Good afternoon Ritchie County Students and Families! Ritchie County Schools essential infrastructure upgrades have us ready for winter! This summer, we completed a partial HVAC system project that included new boilers, updated ductwork and more!!
This ensures safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient climate control across our facilities
year-round.
This ensures safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient climate control across our facilities
year-round.
Good evening Ritchie County students and families! Please Excuse our Progress! Ritchie County Schools are having Commons Area Restrooms remodeled which represent a significant investment in improving our School System giving our students, families, and community members modern, functional, and accessible spaces provided during school and community events.
Please watch for updates and sign about the temporary changes to access to restrooms during sporting events.
Please watch for updates and sign about the temporary changes to access to restrooms during sporting events.
Ritchie County students and families,
Today, on September 11, 2001, tragedy struck the United States, forever changing the nation and the world. Remembering 9/11 is an act of honoring the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It is also a time to pay tribute to the incredible bravery of the first responders: firefighters, police officers, and medical personnel, who selflessly rushed toward danger to save others. Beyond mourning the horrific loss, honoring this day serves as a powerful reminder of unity, resilience, and the enduring strength of communities coming together in the face of immense adversity.
Today, on September 11, 2001, tragedy struck the United States, forever changing the nation and the world. Remembering 9/11 is an act of honoring the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It is also a time to pay tribute to the incredible bravery of the first responders: firefighters, police officers, and medical personnel, who selflessly rushed toward danger to save others. Beyond mourning the horrific loss, honoring this day serves as a powerful reminder of unity, resilience, and the enduring strength of communities coming together in the face of immense adversity.
Good Afternoon families and students! Please excuse our progress at the High School. Ritchie County Schools is working on improving the back patio at RCHS. The new improvements will include ADA parking for school events and represents a significant investment in improving our School System. The new area will create more functional, welcoming, and accessible space for students, families, and community events.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Please watch for updates regarding temporary changes to school and event access.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Please watch for updates regarding temporary changes to school and event access.
Ritchie County students and families,
Just a reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday. Take time to enjoy time off with family and friends! See everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.
Just a reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday. Take time to enjoy time off with family and friends! See everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.
Good afternoon Ritchie County Students and Families! Ritchie County Schools essential infrastructure upgrades have us ready for winter! This summer, we completed a partial HVAC system project that included new boilers, updated ductwork and more!!
This ensures safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient climate control across our facilities
year-round.
This ensures safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient climate control across our facilities
year-round.
Ritchie County students and families,
Just a reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday. Take time to enjoy time off with family and friends! See everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.
Just a reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday. Take time to enjoy time off with family and friends! See everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.
Good Afternoon families and students! Please excuse our progress at the High School. Ritchie County Schools is working on improving the back patio at RCHS. The new improvements will include ADA parking for school events and represents a significant investment in improving our School System. The new area will create more functional, welcoming, and accessible space for students, families, and community events.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Please watch for updates regarding temporary changes to school and event access.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Please watch for updates regarding temporary changes to school and event access.
Good evening Ritchie County students and families! Please Excuse our Progress! Ritchie County Schools are having Commons Area Restrooms remodeled which represent a significant investment in improving our School System giving our students, families, and community members modern, functional, and accessible spaces provided during school and community events.
Please watch for updates and sign about the temporary changes to access to restrooms during sporting events.
Please watch for updates and sign about the temporary changes to access to restrooms during sporting events.
Good evening Ritchie County students and families! The breakfast and lunch menu is now available for down on from the website (ritchieschools.com) or on the app under "Dining".
Please excuse our Progress! Monday evening, we had a ribbon cutting ceremony for our new bus garage. This newly built garage is 3,600 sq feet and features 3 wider apparatus bays for bus maintenance, workspace for equipment and repairs, equipment storage, and administrative office with a staff break room. A big thank you for the great design and project management by Williamson and Shriver Architects, Inc. Transportation building built by Jarrett Construction.
The celebration was about more than a new facility. It reflected our commitment to student safety, support for our employees, and continued progress for Ritchie County Schools.
In attendance for the event were Ritchie County Board of Education Members, Dr. Tori Jackson (President), Misti Keen (Vice President), Denny Nelson, Jason Hall, and Betsy Wells; Superintendent of Schools, April Haught; Harrisville Mayor, Allen Haught; Ritchie County Commissioners, Kenny Church and Randall Riggs; Williamson and Shriver Architects, Inc. Jason Shantie and Clifford Kay; RC Transportation Department, Pat Boone, Zach Foster, Carlos Molina , Andrews Adams, Brian McClaskey, and Rita Morton.
The celebration was about more than a new facility. It reflected our commitment to student safety, support for our employees, and continued progress for Ritchie County Schools.
In attendance for the event were Ritchie County Board of Education Members, Dr. Tori Jackson (President), Misti Keen (Vice President), Denny Nelson, Jason Hall, and Betsy Wells; Superintendent of Schools, April Haught; Harrisville Mayor, Allen Haught; Ritchie County Commissioners, Kenny Church and Randall Riggs; Williamson and Shriver Architects, Inc. Jason Shantie and Clifford Kay; RC Transportation Department, Pat Boone, Zach Foster, Carlos Molina , Andrews Adams, Brian McClaskey, and Rita Morton.
🌅 Starting the Final Chapter! 🌅
Our high school seniors gathered early in the morning to watch the Senior Sunrise, marking the official beginning of their senior year. It’s a wonderful tradition symbolizing new beginnings, strong friendships, and the bright future ahead.
Wishing all of our seniors an amazing, memorable, and successful final year! 🎓✨
🏈💙 BACK TO SCHOOL BASH & MEET THE TEAM! 💙🏈
On Friday, August 21st, Communities In Schools hosted the annual Back to School Bash & Meet the Team for Ritchie County Schools!🎉
It was a wonderful evening spent celebrating the start of a new school year together! Our students and families had the opportunity to:
🏈 Meet and cheer on our fall athletes
🎒 Collect school supplies to start the year off strong
🤝 Visit with organizations and community partners that support Ritchie County
🎉 Enjoy a fun evening together as a school community!
We are so thankful for all of the organizations, volunteers, staff members, athletes, families, and community partners who helped make this event possible. Your continued support of our students and families is what makes Ritchie County such a special place! 💙🤍
Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!📚✏️🎉
On Friday, August 21st, Communities In Schools hosted the annual Back to School Bash & Meet the Team for Ritchie County Schools!🎉
It was a wonderful evening spent celebrating the start of a new school year together! Our students and families had the opportunity to:
🏈 Meet and cheer on our fall athletes
🎒 Collect school supplies to start the year off strong
🤝 Visit with organizations and community partners that support Ritchie County
🎉 Enjoy a fun evening together as a school community!
We are so thankful for all of the organizations, volunteers, staff members, athletes, families, and community partners who helped make this event possible. Your continued support of our students and families is what makes Ritchie County such a special place! 💙🤍
Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead!📚✏️🎉
Dear Ritchie County Community:
Ritchie County Schools is aware of misinformation circulating on social media regarding an alleged incident involving a weapon at our high school yesterday. There was no weapon discovered at the school, there was no evidence that a student brought a weapon to school, nor was there a threat involving a weapon. Additionally, no student was escorted from the school in handcuffs.
Unfortunately, inaccurate information about the situation was subsequently shared publicly on social media. Law enforcement is aware and reviewing those public comments.
We understand that reports involving school safety understandably cause concern for families and our community, and we have protocols which include communication. Ritchie County Schools takes every report or concern seriously and follows established procedures to investigate potential threats and involve law enforcement when appropriate. At the same time, sharing unverified information on social media can create unnecessary fear and confusion for students, families, employees, and the broader community.
Our schools are safe, and there is no known threat related to this matter. We encourage all parents, students, and community members who have concerns about school safety to contact school administrators or law enforcement directly rather than relying on or spreading unverified information on social media.
The safely and well-being of our students and employees remains our highest priority.
Sincerely,
April Haught
Ritchie County Schools would like to welcome our littlest scholars to Preschool at Creed Collins Elementary and Harrisville Elementary on Monday, August 24th.
Countless smiles, new friendships, hands-on learning, and fun adventures await as our little ones take their very first steps into school life.
Let's make this a wonderful school year!
Countless smiles, new friendships, hands-on learning, and fun adventures await as our little ones take their very first steps into school life.
Let's make this a wonderful school year!
