
The first day for preschool students will be Monday, August 26th. We look forward to our first day together.


Let's kick off this school year with our Back to School Bash and Meet the Team event. Come cheer on our athletes, tonight, August 16th, beginning at 5:00pm. Back to School Bash will follow the Meet the Team event.



Today is the first day for students in grades 1st - 12th. Remember Kindergarten starts on Monday, August 19th. Have a good weekend and we'll see you on Monday.

Kindergarten starts soon. The first day for kindergarten students starts on Monday, August 19th. Have a good weekend and we'll see you on Monday.


Superintendent Haught introduced the new employees that will be working for Ritchie County Schools during the opening ceremony today. We would like to welcome these new employees to our county.








Superintendent Haught along with the Board of Education welcomed the staff of Ritchie County Schools back for the 2024-2025 school year today. During the opening ceremony Mrs. Haught presented awards, honored retirees, and welcomed new employees to our county. We are gearing up for a great year to work with the young people of Ritchie County.





School starts this week. Get some rest, we'll see you on Thursday.


Creed Collins Elementary will be having their Open House Tuesday, the 13th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Come meet your teachers! Mrs. White will be giving an important presentation at 5:00 pm in the Gym. We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces.


Creed Collins Elementary will be having their Open House from 4:00 pm to 6:30pm. Come meet your teachers! Mrs. White will be giving an important presentation at 5:00pm in the Gym. We can't wait to see all your smiling faces!


Smithville, Harrisville and Creed Collins Elementary will all have their Open House on Tuesday, August 13th from 4:00-6:30. Please come out to visit with your new teacher and see your new classroom.


Join the PreK team for open house on Thursday, August 22nd!


It's that time of year again. We are anxious to get a new school year started and to see your smiling faces. The first day for students is August 15th. Save the date. We'll see you soon.


Creed Collins Elementary will be having their Open House from 4:00 pm to 6:30pm. Come meet your teachers! Mrs. White will be giving an important presentation at 5:00pm in the Gym. We can't wait to see all your smiling faces!


Ritchie County Ambulance Authority School Supply Drive


School Menus for the Elementary, Middle, and High School are now posted on ritchieschools.com for the month of August. Check it out to see what yummy food your child will be eating on the first day of school.


We look forward to beginning a new school year! Our open house will be held on Tuesday, August 13th from 4:00-6:30pm. Mrs. White will have a presentation in the gym at 5:00 with information for the upcoming school year.


Outdoor Recreation Day Camp has one more week of fun times planned for your. Camp starts at 8:00am and ends at 2:00pm each day Monday through Thursday. July 18th is our final day of camp. Come out and enjoy our final week of camp for the Summer of 2024.


The first two days of Outdoor Recreation Camp have been HOT but so much fun! Enjoy a few pictures from some of their favorite activities so far: creek critters, archery, hiking, rock climbing, tie dye and of course swimming! The students are having so much fun and we can’t wait to see what the rest of camp brings!😁






We want to take this time to thank our retirees for their years of dedicated service to the Ritchie County School system. They will certainly be missed.


Outdoor Recreation Day Camp starts tomorrow, July 8th, at 8:00 am. Get some rest and come prepared to enjoy the great outdoors at North Bend State Park.
