Creed Collins Elementary School

Creed Collins Elementary School is joining with WVDE and celebrating Public Schools Week. To kick off the celebration, please help us GO RED for PUBLIC ED tomorrow, Friday February 20th. We encourage our staff, students, and community members to show their love for Creed Collins Elementary School by wearing red tomorrow.

Creed Collins Elementary School is joining with WVDE and celebrating Public Schools Week. To kick off the celebration, please help us GO RED for PUBLIC ED tomorrow, Friday February 20th. We encourage our staff, students, and community members to show their love for Creed Collins Elementary School by wearing red tomorrow.

Our students were SO excited today to discover that part of our gym has been transformed into a Mobile STEAM Unit through the Clay Center’s Clay 2 Go program! 🚀🔬✨ This incredible hands-on experience will allow our students to explore, create, and learn through interactive STEAM activities all week long. The pods are designed to spark curiosity and engage students in meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities. We’re also excited to invite our families to come check it out! Join us on Thursday evening from 4:30–6:30 PM to view the exhibits. Students and their siblings will have the opportunity to work through the pods together for a fun, interactive experience!

Congratulations to our students who earned 1st place in the Social Studies Fair! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. You did an amazing job on your projects! These students will now move on to represent our school at the County Social Studies Fair.

We are so proud to share that CCES has reached a 5% chronic absenteeism rate. To celebrate this achievement, tomorrow (Friday, February 13th) will be a Hat Day at CCES! 🎉 All students are invited to wear their favorite hat to school as we say “Hat’s Off” to great attendance! All hats must be school appropriate.

Reminder to 3rd and 4th grade Parents:

CCES Social Studies Fair is tomorrow February 10th.

Can't wait to see all of the projects!

Ritchie County Schools Snow Day Status and Calendar Adjustment
**As of February 2, 2026**
Ritchie County has utilized the allowed 5 NTI days and 5 Inclement Weather "Snow Days" and will be adjusting the calendar as follows: Last Day of School for Students is now May 29, 2026.

May 28th and May 29th are now instructional days.
Ritchie County Schools Calendar is subject to change. We will keep you informed!

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. King. Let’s reflect on his message of peace, justice, and the power of light to lead the way toward a better future for everyone.

The social studies fair workshop for this evening has been rescheduled. It will now be on 1/22/26 from 4:15-5:15.

🦖🎉 Dino-mite Attendance Celebration! 🎉🦖 Last week, we surprised our students with a special attendance day to celebrate our dino-mite attendance! We are so proud to share that our school’s chronic absenteeism rate was great as we wrapped up the end of the 1st semester. This success is thanks to the hard work of our students, the support of our families, and the dedication of our staff. Way to show up, CCES! Let’s keep the momentum going for the rest of the school year! 💚🦕📚

Happy New Year! Just as a reminder- January 2nd is a Professional Learning Day for staff, there is no school for students.

We look forward to see everyone on Monday, January 5, 2026!

Wishing our entire School Family a Joyful Break!

As we head into the holiday season, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible staff for their dedication, our students for their hard work, and our families for their unwavering support.

May your Christmas be filled with wonder and your New Year bring peace and new opportunities. We hope you enjoy this well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and make memories with loved ones.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see you all in 2026! 🎄🌟

Happy Holidays, Ritchie County Families!

The most wonderful time of the year is here! We want to wish all of our students, staff, and families a restful and joy-filled Christmas Break.

Dates to Remember:

Break Begins: December 20th

Students Return: January 5th

Staff Note: January 2nd is a Professional Learning Day.

We can't wait to see everyone back in 2026! Enjoy the magic of the season. 🎄✨

Reminder-
Tomorrow, Friday December 19th is 2 hour Early Dismissal.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Holiday Spirit Week will continue as planned and the dress-up days will remain the same for the rest of the week! Here’s the lineup: ❄️ Wednesday: Wear blue or white 🎅 Thursday: Wear red or green 🧣 Friday: Wear a warm, cozy outfit(a great day to wear PJs since we missed school Monday!)

🎄✨ December is here, and it’s one of our favorite months at CCES! ✨🎄 We’ve attached our December Monthly Newsletter, Lunch Menu, and Holiday Spirit Week Schedule so families can stay up to date on all the fun and important events happening this month. December is always a busy time, but it’s also filled with excitement, learning, and lots of holiday cheer! Please take a moment to look over the attachments so your student doesn’t miss out on any of the upcoming activities!

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, Ritchie County Schools want to pause and express our sincere gratitude for the incredible partnership we share with you in educating your children.

We wish you and your loved ones a very happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday. May this time be filled with joy, warmth, delicious food, and cherished moments as you gather with family and friends.

We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready to learn after the break on Monday December 1st.

🎄 Our Christmas program is quickly approaching! This is a reminder that the program will take place on Tuesday, December 2nd. 🎄

Ritchie County Schools would like to remind parents/guardians that there is no school all week for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy time this week with family and friends! See you on December 1st.

Ritchie County Schools would like to remind parents/guardians that Thanksgiving Break is next week (No School) from November 24-28, 2025. Enjoy time off with family and friends!