Penny war update March 24th
Next week, the PTO is hosting a Penny War at Creed Collins Elementary! Every homeroom class will be participating, and it's all about collecting pennies to boost your class’s total.
Here’s how it works:
Pennies add to your class's total.
Silver coins (nickels, dimes, quarters) or dollars subtract from your total and can be placed in other classes' jars.
For example, if you drop $1 in quarters into another class’s jar, that takes away $1 in pennies from their total.
The class with the most pennies at the end of the week wins a pizza party, sponsored by the PTO!
Make sure to fill your class’s jar with pennies and keep the silver coins away from other classes! Let’s make this a fun competition!
Best of luck to Kylar as he competes at the Regional Math Field Day today!
Preschool Registration for 2025-2026 school year
*Registrations will be held at the Ritchie County Board of Education Office*
May 2nd- Smithville Elementary
May 9th- Creed Collins Elementary
May 16th Harrisville Elementary
To schedule your appointment time, please call 304-643-2991 ext. 109 or 110.
New kindergarten student registration will also take place during this time. Please call to register.
Please feel free to share with anyone with a child that will be in preschool or kindergarten in the Fall of 2025.
We are so proud of the Cardinal students that participated in the regional social studies fair today! 2nd place finishers include: Raelynn and Anayah, Remmie and Sydneigh, Kylar, and Eli.
Garrett and Caysen, and Kimber earned 1st place and will advance to the state social studies fair!
Happy Maintenance Appreciation Day!
A big thank you to Director Kari Rice for being a guest reader today during Read Across America Week! Our cooks prepared a delicious lunch of green eggs and ham to celebrate the day. We appreciate your time and dedication to inspiring young readers!
This week is Read Across America Week and goes right along with Dr. Seuss' birthday. Take some extra time this week and read to a child or enjoy some reading time for yourself!
🐝 Great job to all contestants who participated in the school spelling bee! We are proud of your hard work and dedication. The 1st and 2nd place finishers in each grade will advance to the County Spelling Bee, which will be held on March 19th at 5:30 PM. Best of luck to those advancing, and congratulations again to all participants! 🐝
4th 6 weeks award ceremony
Parent Guidance February Newsletter is now available on our website. February Newsletter- Raising Resilient Kids: The Role of Failure in Development- https://www.ritchieschools.com/page/family-links-copy
Follow the link- under Cook Family Resources- Download a free copy!
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day February 22, 2025
Ritchie County Schools appreciates that our bus drivers work hard to safely transport our students. Thank you for all that you do!
ParentGuidance.org is offering Coaching for Parents. Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Parent Coaching includes- no cost, confidential support, weekly or bi-weekly calls, messaging with a coach, tools & tips to support you, and guided step-by-step resources. You can scan the QR code included in the flyer or go to https://cookcenter.info/coaching for more information.
6 Weeks Grading Term Changes: (Grades 3-12)
End of 4th Six Weeks: February 25th
Report Card Day: February 27th
Beginning of 5th Six Weeks: February 26th
Midterm of 5th Six Weeks: March 14th
Parking Instructions for Parents picking up their children after school.
Upcoming events for the month of February
There is a new parent resource called ParentGuidance.org. This website offers support with a child's mental health and to assist with questions parents might have. There are a lot of resources available on this website including a monthly newsletter, parent coaching, and courses to take to better understand mental health issues.
National School Counseling Week is February 3rd-7th. Be sure to thank Kayleigh Board for helping our elementary school students through their academic journey!
No School, Monday January 20th. Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
January is School Board Appreciation Month. We would like to thank our School Board Members for their continued support of all our students and staff at Ritchie County School. We appreciate all you do for our students and their education.
