Join us in giving a warm welcome to Shawn Yocum, our new Custodian at Ritchie County Middle School!
We are so glad to have him on our team, helping keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for our students and staff every day. Please help us welcome Mr. Yocum to the Ritchie County community!
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Welcome to the team, Brian McClaskey! 🚌✨
We are so excited to welcome Brian McClaskey as one of our new bus operators at Ritchie County Schools! Safe transportation is essential to our students' success, and we are grateful to have dedicated drivers who prioritize keeping our children safe, comfortable, and ready to learn every single day.
When you see Mr. McClaskey out on the road or at our schools, be sure to give them a warm Ritchie County welcome!
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Help us welcome Joey Carmichael, one of our new team members!
Please join us in giving a big welcome to Mr. Carmichael, who is joining Harrisville Elementary as our new Student Support teacher! We are thrilled to have him guiding and supporting our students this school year.
Give a big Gator welcome to Mr. Carmichael!
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Individual Honors:
First Team All Region:
Jenner Stewart 2nd
Kenson Roman 5th
Seth Cronin 7th
Landen Bartlett 9th
Second Team All Region:
Linhang Chen 13th
Austyn Byrd 16th
Thackery Workman 17th
Way to go Rebels!
Individual Honors:
First Team All Region:
Layla Devereux 2nd, Cassy Hardbarger 3rd, Jayden Primm 6th, Abby Hardbarger 7th.
Second Team All Region:
Charlee Haddox 11th
Payton Bartlett 14th
Josie Barr 18th
Way to go Lady Rebels!
Welcome to the Blazer Family!
Join us in giving a warm welcome to Abigail Owens, our new Middle School English/Language Arts Teacher!
We are excited to see the inspiration, creativity, and love for reading and writing she brings to our classrooms. Please help us welcome Mrs. Owens to the Ritchie County community!
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WDTV 5 Game of the week is Ritchie County vs Webster County!
Game time: 7pm
Come out and be part of the LoUd and rOwDy crowd tonight!
Join Us for a Spooktacular Trunk or Treat!
We invite all Ritchie County Schools students and families to our Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy festive fun and candy in the RCMS parking lot, and don’t miss the Haunted Hallway through RCHS!
Special Offer: Students who have missed no more than 3 days of
school as of 10/23/2026 will receive free entry to the RCHS
Football Game that night!
Come for the treats, stay for the thrills, and cheer on our team!
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October- Fire Safety Month
October is Fire Safety Month, and Smithville Elementary was thrilled to welcome the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department for a special visit!
Our students learned all about fire safety, checked out the equipment, and got a firsthand look at how our local heroes keep our community safe. A huge thank you to our firefighters for taking the time to visit with our students and teach them these vital life skills!
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We invite all Ritchie County Schools students and families to our Trunk or Treat event! Enjoy festive fun and candy in the RCMS parking lot, and don’t miss the Haunted Hallway through RCHS!
Special Offer: Students who have missed no more than 3 days of
school as of 10/23/2026 will receive free entry to the RCHS
Football Game that night!
Come for the treats, stay for the thrills, and cheer on our team!
We are so grateful to have them join our team to support our teachers and help our students succeed every day. Please help us welcome them to the Ritchie County community!
We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Johnson as our new middle school math teacher at Ritchie County Middle School! Ms. Johnson brings a passion for problem-solving, creative teaching strategies, and a drive to make math engaging and accessible for all our students.
When you see Ms. Johnson around the building, be sure to give them a warm Blazer welcome to our school family!
Ritchie County Schools would like to send out a big thank you to RCHS for championing our students' next chapter in life with their senior interviews. Students met with Ms. Fletcher, Mrs. Doak, and Mrs. Everett to analyze their schedules for graduation, prepare financial aid, review scholarship requirements among other things to prepare our students for life after high school.
Thank you for your support to our students as they continue their academic journeys after high school.
We are so excited to introduce Chaslyn Jones as one of our new middle school teachers! Miss Jones brings a passion for literature, creative writing, and a dedication to helping our students express themselves and grow as confident readers and writers.
When you see Miss Jones around RCMS, be sure to give her a big Blazer welcome!
Your time, effort, and incredible school spirit make all the difference for our students. We appreciate everything you do
We are so excited to welcome Andrew Adams as one of our new bus operators at Ritchie County Schools! Safe transportation is essential to our students' success, and we are grateful to have dedicated drivers who prioritize keeping our children safe, comfortable, and ready to learn every single day.
When you see Mr. Adams out on the road or at our schools, be sure to give them a warm Ritchie County welcome!
Please join us in giving a big welcome to Conner Shaffer, who is joining Ritchie County Middle School as one of our new middle school math teachers! We know his dedication and energy will equal a fantastic year for our students.
Give Mr. Shaffer a big Blazer welcome!
We are thrilled to introduce Brenna Chang as our newest elementary teacher! Mrs. Chang brings a passion for student success, endless creativity, and a true love for learning that will inspire our students every day.
We are so glad to have Mrs. Chang on our team. When you see her around school, be sure to give her a big Creed Collins welcome!
We are so grateful to have her join our team to support our teachers and help our students succeed every day. Please help us welcome Ms. Kimbler to the Ritchie County community!
