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!
🎉📚 TOMORROW! BACK TO SCHOOL BASH & MEET THE TEAM! 🏫🏈
Ritchie County Schools is excited to kick off another school year with a fun-filled evening for ALL STUDENTS of Ritchie County Schools! 💙🤍
📅 TOMORROW — Friday, August 21st
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
🎒 Back to School Bash
📍 Ritchie County Middle School Parking Lot
🏈 Meet the Team
📍 Ritchie County High School Gym
🚗 IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION:
All parking for both events will be in the Ritchie County High School Parking Lot.
Bring the whole family and join us TOMORROW as we celebrate the start of a GREAT school year! We can't wait to see you there! 💙🤍🎉
Ritchie County Schools is excited to kick off another school year with a fun-filled evening for ALL STUDENTS of Ritchie County Schools! 💙🤍
📅 TOMORROW — Friday, August 21st
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
🎒 Back to School Bash
📍 Ritchie County Middle School Parking Lot
🏈 Meet the Team
📍 Ritchie County High School Gym
🚗 IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION:
All parking for both events will be in the Ritchie County High School Parking Lot.
Bring the whole family and join us TOMORROW as we celebrate the start of a GREAT school year! We can't wait to see you there! 💙🤍🎉
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!
Greetings Ritchie County Families and Students! RCMS staff would like to invite all students and their families to open house on August 18 from 4:00pm-6:30pm. The staff at RCMS is excited to see new faces as well as the familiar ones!
First day of Kindergarten: Monday, August 17, 2026.
We are so excited to welcome our newest little learners to Kindergarten this school year! Bright smiles, big dreams, and endless learning await as our new students take their first steps into school life.
To our parents and guardians: Thank you for trusting us with your children. We can’t wait to watch them grow, make new friends, and discover new talents!
Let’s make this an unforgettable year!
We are so excited to welcome our newest little learners to Kindergarten this school year! Bright smiles, big dreams, and endless learning await as our new students take their first steps into school life.
To our parents and guardians: Thank you for trusting us with your children. We can’t wait to watch them grow, make new friends, and discover new talents!
Let’s make this an unforgettable year!
Ritchie County Schools would like to thank to our amazing students and dedicated staff for a wonderful first day of school. We’re looking forward to a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and success!
First day of Kindergarten: Monday, August 17, 2026.
We are so excited to welcome our newest little learners to Kindergarten this school year! Bright smiles, big dreams, and endless learning await as our new students take their first steps into school life.
To our parents and guardians: Thank you for trusting us with your children. We can’t wait to watch them grow, make new friends, and discover new talents!
Let’s make this an unforgettable year!
We are so excited to welcome our newest little learners to Kindergarten this school year! Bright smiles, big dreams, and endless learning await as our new students take their first steps into school life.
To our parents and guardians: Thank you for trusting us with your children. We can’t wait to watch them grow, make new friends, and discover new talents!
Let’s make this an unforgettable year!
Ritchie County Schools are incredibly proud to celebrate Smithville Elementary for achieving the #1 overall performance in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics across the state of West Virginia! This remarkable milestone is a direct testament to the dedication, hard work, and drive of the incredible students, teachers, staff, and supportive families in our community.
Proving that small schools can truly accomplish big things, Smithville Elementary continues to set the standard for academic excellence in Ritchie County and beyond.
Way to go, Raiders—keep shining bright and leading the way!
Proving that small schools can truly accomplish big things, Smithville Elementary continues to set the standard for academic excellence in Ritchie County and beyond.
Way to go, Raiders—keep shining bright and leading the way!
