
Great job Ritchie County Middle School! We are so proud of your achievement on the state testing in May! Keep up the good work!






Kindergarten students will have their first day of school tomorrow, Monday, August 21st. We are excited to see their smiling faces.


One of the best parts of getting back to school is having fun with your friends. Look at the smiles on all these faces.










Come out and support our fall sports at Meet the Team this evening at 6 pm. It will be held in the High School gymnasium. Athletes please be in the Commons Area by 5:30 pm.
Our Back to School Bash will follow on the back patio. There will be bounce houses, concessions, free school supplies, lots of vendors and ice-cream from Twisted Toppings.


Today's the day! Come out this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm for the Community in Schools Back to School Bash. This event is open to all Ritchie County School students and families. We hope to see you there.


Communities in Schools would like to invite you to Ritchie County Schools Back to School / Meet the Team Bash. This will take place this evening from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Join us at Ritchie County High School for this fun event.


We know you have them! Drop your back to school pictures below!


Today’s the Day! Welcome Back! We look forward to an amazing school year.


The cooks can't wait to see your smiling faces!


We hope you have had a wonderful summer break. Now it’s time to set your alarm. School starts tomorrow, August 17th. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces.


Communities in Schools would like to invite you to Ritchie County Schools Back to School / Meet the Team Bash. This will take place on August 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Join us at Ritchie County High School for this fun event.


As the staff of Ritchie County Schools came back to start the 23-24 school year, we had some special people awarded for their achievements. Congratulations go to each of these people. Andy Cain earned the Jeff Sheets award for bus drivers. Bonnie Holbert was awarded our 23-24 Service Person of the Year Award. Heather Lafferre was awarded our 23-24 Teacher of the Year Award. We also honored our retirees at our assembly. Congratulations to all of our retirees. Rusty Gay and Janet Dodd are pictured here with their awards. We are so thankful to each of these people for their dedication to the students of Ritchie County. We hope to have an amazing year. We can’t wait to see our young people when school starts on the 17th.





Save the Date! Next Friday, August 18th will be the Community in Schools Back to School Bash. Please come out and join us for some fun.


Communities in Schools would like to invite you to Ritchie County Schools Back to School / Meet the Team Bash. This will take place on August 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Join us at Ritchie County High School for this fun event.


Don't forget that the WVU-P Payment Night will be tonight from 4pm to 6pm for first semester college classes. Parents and students will report to the presentation room to make payment. See you tonight!


Fifth Grade Transition Camp will be conducted at Ritchie County Middle School Thursday, August 3rd, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. .
Breakfast and lunch will be served to students.
A parent/guardian information session will begin at 8:30 a.m. . Student entrance will be in the back loop by the RCHS gym.
Please contact RCMS at 304-869-3512 if you have any questions.


Ritchie County High School Fall Sports will begin on Monday, July 31 for all fall teams except for cheer. The first day practice information is below. Student-athletes are reminded that they must have a current physical on file before participating in practice. Good luck during the upcoming season!
Cheer - August 7 at 9am in the HS Gym
Cross Country - July 31 at 6pm in the HS Commons Area
Football - July 31 at 8am at the football field
Golf - July 31 at 8am at North Bend Golf Course
Volleyball - July 31 at 3pm in the HS Gym


Attention Students! Your 2023-2024 class schedule has been mailed. If you are missing two morning classes or two afternoon classes, then you may be scheduled to attend MOVTI. Schedule changes can be requested starting August 7 by calling the high school office.


Fifth Grade Transition Camp will be conducted at Ritchie County Middle School Thursday, August 3rd, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. .
Breakfast and lunch will be served to students.
A parent/guardian information session will begin at 8:30 a.m. . Student entrance will be in the back loop by the RCHS gym.
Please contact RCMS at 304-869-3512 if you have any questions.


RCHS Athletics has released their 2023-2024 Season Pass List. Season passes will go on sale starting Monday, August 7. Make sure you are also subscribed to the RCHS Athletics website to view up-to-date schedules and scores. Visit ritchiecountyhighschool.bigteams.com to sign up!
