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!
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!
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!
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! 🎒🦅✨
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! 🎆❤️🤍💙
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.
Reminder: Tomorrow, May 27, 2026 is the last day of school for students!
We have officially crossed the finish line of another incredible school year! Ritchie County Schools would like to thank our wonderful students, dedicated staff, and supportive families for making this year such a success.
We are so proud of everything our students have accomplished. Have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer vacation—we can't wait to see you back in August!
We have officially crossed the finish line of another incredible school year! Ritchie County Schools would like to thank our wonderful students, dedicated staff, and supportive families for making this year such a success.
We are so proud of everything our students have accomplished. Have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer vacation—we can't wait to see you back in August!
Ritchie County Schools would like to send a out a big congratulations to our boys track team on being State Runner Up! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication this season. Way to go Rebels!
Join us in congratulating Smithville Elementary for being featured in #WestVirginiaWonder, a video series from the West Virginia Department of Education, for achieving the highest math and English language arts performance on the 2025 Balanced Score are in the state! Casey Kerns explains, "We might be a small schools, but we are doing big things." To watch the full episode, watch for it on the WVDE Facebook page or follow this link: http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=U-x3xNyZHzE.
Way to go Smithville Elementary staff, students, and families!
Join us on congratulating Smithville Elementary for being featured in #WestVirginiaWonder, video series from the West Virginia Department of Education, for achieving the highest math and English language arts performance on the 2025 Balanced Scorecard in the state! Casey Kerns explains, "We might be a small schools, but we are doing big things." To watch the full episode, watch for it to be features on the WVDE Facebook page or follow this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-x3xNyZHzE.
Way to go Smithville Elementary staff, students, and families!
Way to go Smithville Elementary staff, students, and families!
Reminder:
No School- Tuesday May 12th, Election Day
No School- Tuesday May 12th, Election Day
🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from Ritchie County Schools! 🌸
To the moms, grandmothers, aunts, and guardians who make our Rebel community so special—thank you.
Whether you are cheering from the sidelines, helping with late-night homework, or providing the steady support our students need to thrive, your impact is immeasurable. You are our students' first teachers and their biggest fans.
Today, we celebrate the strength, patience, and love you pour into our kids every single day. We hope your Sunday is filled with the relaxation and appreciation you truly deserve!
❤️ Show some love!
Drop a photo or a shout-out to a special mom in our district in the comments below! 👇
#RitchieCountySchools #MothersDay2026 #WVEd
Today we celebrate Principal Appreciation Day!
At Ritchie County Schools, we are incredibly fortunate to have a team of dedicated leaders who go above and beyond every single day. Their vision, heart, and unwavering commitment to our students and staff make our schools a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Please join us in showing some extra love and appreciation to our fantastic principals:
Casey Kerns, Laura Snodgrass, Debbie White, Brooke Waugaman, Mary Yeater, Jackie McBrayer, and Chris Hilvers
Thank you for your leadership, your late nights, and your passion for education. You are the driving force behind our success!
#PrincipalAppreciationDay #RitchieCountySchools #LeadByExample #ThankAPrincipal
