Ritchie County Schools will be on a two hour delay, today Tuesday January 31, 2023.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Ritchie County!
It's everything Ritchie County, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Cd3u9X
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3tuDvaf
On Friday, January 6th, nearly 270 RCHS students were eligible to attend the semester attendance party sponsored by Communities in Schools. 70 of these students had perfect attendance. Congratulations to Calvin Sheets, Ray Campbell, Tracy Abner, Chesnee Williams, Addison Thomas, Rose Anderson, Evelyn Cunningham, Alexis McDonald, Carter Satterfield, Jonathan Rhodes, and Katelynn Owens for winning the prizes. Prizes included a gaming keyboard, a Bluetooth speaker, AirPods, a 40” TV, four $50.00 Amazon gift vouchers, a Fitbit, a ring light, and LED lights.
Congratulations to our students that participated in the county math field day on Tuesday, January 10th. Great job! We’ll be cheering you on as some of you head toward the regional math field day.
Congratulations to Jesse for Being Selected First Chair Bass Clarinet-All State Band!!
SMART529 ESSAY CONTEST
On Behalf of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office
The sixteenth annual SMART529 “When I Grow Up” essay contest for children from Kindergarten through Grade 5 is now underway through February 24, 2023. Students may submit essays electronically or through paper entry forms with permission from a parent or guardian. SMART529 "When I Grow Up" contest entry forms, were mailed to schools the first week of January. Please ask the principals in your county to distribute the newsletter to students and parents. For more information, please contact Amy Willard, Deputy Treasurer of Savings Programs, at the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office.
Click this link to upload your essay.
https://www.smart529.com/programs-and-events/student-entry.html
Congratulations to the Rebel Boys Basketball Team for Winning the Cowan -Spangler Memorial Basketball Tournament vs. Lincoln County 37 to 32. Way to go Rebels!!
Rebel girls Won the Cowan -Spangler Memorial Holiday Tournament with a 54 to 41 Victory over Lincoln County in the tournament final game today in Ellenboro! Congratulations Lady Rebels.
Smithville Elementary Welcomes Ritchie Regional Health Center!! Opening January 5, 2023.
Smithville Students and Staff participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Ritchie County Primary Care Wellness Center that will open January 5th in Smithville Elementary School.
Senior Rebekah Rupert scored her 1000th career point! Congratulations Rebekah!!
Join us in celebrating our Food Service Super Heroes!
Congratulations Coach Haught for being recognized as the 2021-22 State Football Coach of the Year!
Senior Ethan Haught scored his 1000th career point! Congratulations Ethan!
Little ones having fun in prek
Thank you for your service!
It's time to take the TITLE 1 Survey. Please click this link to take our survey.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3ZW3JRZ
SMART529 20th Anniversary Scholarship Sweepstakes
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the SMART529 program, State Treasurer Riley Moore and the Board of Trustees of the West Virginia College and Jumpstart Savings Programs would like to announce the SMART529 20th Anniversary Scholarship Sweepstakes. Treasurer Moore will announce the winners of three (3) $20,000 SMART529 scholarships in October 2022, November 2022 and December 2022 respectively. Children age 14 or younger as of August 10, 2022 are eligible to win. See Official Rules for more details.
Prize: Three (3) $20,000 SMART529 college savings scholarships
For additional information go to https://www.wvtreasury.com/20years
Don’t forget…Ritchie County Middle School Open House tomorrow, Tuesday, August 23rd,
from 4-7. Several fun prizes your child could win!
During our opening day program, I had the honor of recognizing Rachel Parsons as the 2023 Teacher of the Year.
