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.

Merry Christmas to all of the families in our community. Our hope is that everyone is able to have a joyful and peaceful holiday.

The door contest winners are....
1st place- Mrs. Webb hot cocoa and snow days
2nd place- Mrs. Wood the Cardinal express




December attendance basket winners! Not only did these students have perfect attendance this week, but they have had perfect attendance so far this school year. Great job Emmett and Laila!


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Ritchie County Schools. May all of you enjoy time off and enjoy the holidays with your families.
Reminders- Today is 2 hour Early Dismissal
1/3/2025-Staff Returns
1/6/2025- Students Return

❄️ December ❄️


