Good evening Ritchie County staff, students, and families! This is a reminder that tomorrow, Monday, October 12, 2026 is a Professional Learning Day for our staff members.
All staff is to report to the Middle/High School.
Good morning Ritchie County staff, students, and families! This is a reminder that Monday, October 12, 2026 is a Professional Learning Day for our staff members.
All staff is to report to the Middle/High School.
All staff is to report to the Middle/High School.
Announcement: The HES LSIC meeting will be tomorrow, Thursday 10/8/26 at 4:15. after the PTO meeting.
We apologize for the error saying it was Wednesday 10/8 and any inconvenience this may cause.
We hope to see you then.
We apologize for the error saying it was Wednesday 10/8 and any inconvenience this may cause.
We hope to see you then.
🎃🍬 TRUNK OR TREAT IS COMING! 👻🕸️
Communities In Schools of Ritchie County Schools invites ALL Ritchie County Schools students and families to join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun!
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 RCMS Parking Lot
🍭 Enjoy plenty of treats and festive fun at Trunk or Treat, then head inside for the Haunted Hallway through RCHS! 👻
🏈⭐ SPECIAL ATTENDANCE REWARD: Students who have missed no more than 3 days of school as of October 23 will receive FREE admission to the RCHS Football Game that night!
Come for the treats, stay for the thrills, and cheer on our team! 🎃🏈💙
We can't wait to see our Ritchie County Schools families there! 🧡💜
Communities In Schools of Ritchie County Schools invites ALL Ritchie County Schools students and families to join us for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun!
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 RCMS Parking Lot
🍭 Enjoy plenty of treats and festive fun at Trunk or Treat, then head inside for the Haunted Hallway through RCHS! 👻
🏈⭐ SPECIAL ATTENDANCE REWARD: Students who have missed no more than 3 days of school as of October 23 will receive FREE admission to the RCHS Football Game that night!
Come for the treats, stay for the thrills, and cheer on our team! 🎃🏈💙
We can't wait to see our Ritchie County Schools families there! 🧡💜
Please join us at our next LSIC meeting on Wednesday 10/8/26.
👻🐊 Get ready for a spooktacular night at HES! 🎃
Join us for Harrisville Elementary’s Ghastly Gator Games on October 13th from 5:00–7:00 PM!
Families will work together to complete an escape room-style reading activity to unlock tickets for our creepy carnival games! There will be prizes, food, and lots of fun! 👻🎟️
We can’t wait to see our HES families for a ghastly good time! 🐊💚
Join us for Harrisville Elementary’s Ghastly Gator Games on October 13th from 5:00–7:00 PM!
Families will work together to complete an escape room-style reading activity to unlock tickets for our creepy carnival games! There will be prizes, food, and lots of fun! 👻🎟️
We can’t wait to see our HES families for a ghastly good time! 🐊💚
📚 A Special Visit at HES!
We were excited to have Mr. David M. Scott stop by HES to share a special piece of local history with our 4th grade students! Mr. Scott presented the class with a copy of the book he wrote, Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike in Ritchie County, WV.
His book explores the history of communities, industries, cemeteries, churches, schools, mills, post offices, and other points of interest along and near the old turnpike and State Route 47.
Thank you, Mr. Scott, for taking the time to visit our students and for sharing your knowledge of Ritchie County history with the next generation! 🐊💚📖
We were excited to have Mr. David M. Scott stop by HES to share a special piece of local history with our 4th grade students! Mr. Scott presented the class with a copy of the book he wrote, Staunton-Parkersburg Turnpike in Ritchie County, WV.
His book explores the history of communities, industries, cemeteries, churches, schools, mills, post offices, and other points of interest along and near the old turnpike and State Route 47.
Thank you, Mr. Scott, for taking the time to visit our students and for sharing your knowledge of Ritchie County history with the next generation! 🐊💚📖
WE’RE HIRING! Join the Ritchie County Schools Team!
We have multiple positions open across our district! Whether you’re an experienced educator, looking for a career change, or wanting a schedule that matches your family’s school calendar, we’d love to hear from you.
Open Roles:
Special Education Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Teacher's Aide(s)
Cook
Sub Bus Operator
Sub Custodians & more!
View all open positions and apply here: https://www.ritchieschools.com/page/job-postings-application-links
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🍂🐊 Look What’s Happening at HES This October! 🎃
October is here, and we have lots happening at Harrisville Elementary! 💚
Be sure to check out our October Monthly Newsletter and Lunch Menu to stay up to date on everything happening at HES this month!
We’re looking forward to a great October with our Gators! 🐊🍁
October is here, and we have lots happening at Harrisville Elementary! 💚
Be sure to check out our October Monthly Newsletter and Lunch Menu to stay up to date on everything happening at HES this month!
We’re looking forward to a great October with our Gators! 🐊🍁
Welcome to Ritchie County School District!
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to one of our new team member, Dr. Christine Guns.
Dr. Guns joins us as a second grade teacher at Harrisville Elementary. We are so excited to have her talent, passion, and enthusiasm in our classrooms!
Please join us in extending a warm welcome to one of our new team member, Dr. Christine Guns.
Dr. Guns joins us as a second grade teacher at Harrisville Elementary. We are so excited to have her talent, passion, and enthusiasm in our classrooms!
Help Us Welcome Our New Principal!
We are excited to officially introduce Melissa Emerson as the new leader of Harrisville Elementary School!
With a strong background in education and a deep commitment to fostering a supportive, inspiring environment for our students and staff, Mrs. Emerson is ready to make this school year memorable and successful.
We are excited to officially introduce Melissa Emerson as the new leader of Harrisville Elementary School!
With a strong background in education and a deep commitment to fostering a supportive, inspiring environment for our students and staff, Mrs. Emerson is ready to make this school year memorable and successful.
Thank You to Our School Service Personnel!
From early morning bus routes and hot breakfasts to clean classrooms and friendly front offices, our service personnel do it all.
A massive thank you to our aides, cooks, custodians, secretaries, and bus drivers for your unwavering support and dedication to our students every single day. Our schools couldn't do it without you!
From early morning bus routes and hot breakfasts to clean classrooms and friendly front offices, our service personnel do it all.
A massive thank you to our aides, cooks, custodians, secretaries, and bus drivers for your unwavering support and dedication to our students every single day. Our schools couldn't do it without you!
🚌 Bus Transportation Update for Wednesday, September 23
Bus routes 19–13 and 26–20 will be combined tomorrow.
Students who ride 19–13 will be picked up approximately 15 minutes later than usual in the morning. Students who ride 26–20 will arrive home approximately 15 minutes later in the afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! Please plan accordingly. 🐊💚
Bus routes 19–13 and 26–20 will be combined tomorrow.
Students who ride 19–13 will be picked up approximately 15 minutes later than usual in the morning. Students who ride 26–20 will arrive home approximately 15 minutes later in the afternoon.
Thank you for your patience and understanding! Please plan accordingly. 🐊💚
Good afternoon students and families! The October Breakfast and Lunch Menus are now available! Go to our website (https://www.ritchieschools.com/page/lunch-menu) to be able to download your copy today!
🐊 Attendance Awareness Spirit Week is coming to HES! 🐊
Join the fun September 28–October 2 with a different theme each day! 🎉 Show up, dress up, and make every day count! 💚
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! 📚✨
Join the fun September 28–October 2 with a different theme each day! 🎉 Show up, dress up, and make every day count! 💚
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! 📚✨
Ritchie County students and families,
Today, on September 11, 2001, tragedy struck the United States, forever changing the nation and the world. Remembering 9/11 is an act of honoring the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It is also a time to pay tribute to the incredible bravery of the first responders: firefighters, police officers, and medical personnel, who selflessly rushed toward danger to save others. Beyond mourning the horrific loss, honoring this day serves as a powerful reminder of unity, resilience, and the enduring strength of communities coming together in the face of immense adversity.
Today, on September 11, 2001, tragedy struck the United States, forever changing the nation and the world. Remembering 9/11 is an act of honoring the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in a field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It is also a time to pay tribute to the incredible bravery of the first responders: firefighters, police officers, and medical personnel, who selflessly rushed toward danger to save others. Beyond mourning the horrific loss, honoring this day serves as a powerful reminder of unity, resilience, and the enduring strength of communities coming together in the face of immense adversity.
Ritchie County students and families,
Just a reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday. Take time to enjoy time off with family and friends! See everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.
Just a reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday. Take time to enjoy time off with family and friends! See everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.
Ritchie County students and families,
Just a reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday. Take time to enjoy time off with family and friends! See everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.
Just a reminder that there is No School on Monday, September 7th due to the Labor Day holiday. Take time to enjoy time off with family and friends! See everyone on Tuesday, September 8th.
🐊👑 SURPRISE VISITORS ARE COMING TO HES! 👑🐊
We have some very special surprise visitors stopping by HES tomorrow!
They’ll be helping our students learn and practice our GATOR Expectations and what it means to be a GATOR throughout our school!
👑 Students are also invited to dress in their best royal attire for the special visit!
Who could our visitors be?! 🤔👑 Stay tuned!
We have some very special surprise visitors stopping by HES tomorrow!
They’ll be helping our students learn and practice our GATOR Expectations and what it means to be a GATOR throughout our school!
👑 Students are also invited to dress in their best royal attire for the special visit!
Who could our visitors be?! 🤔👑 Stay tuned!
Good evening Ritchie County students and families! The breakfast and lunch menu is now available for down on from the website (ritchieschools.com) or on the app under "Dining".
