🐊💚 HES SWAMP SPOTLIGHT! 💚🐊
🌟 Meet our School Counselor, Kayleigh Board! 🌟
1. How long have you worked at HES?
This is my fourth year!
2. What is your favorite thing about working at HES?
The kids! 💚
3. What is your favorite food or snack?
Pizza 🍕
4. What is your favorite hobby or thing to do outside of school?
Travel ✈️
5. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Alaska 🏔️
6. What is your favorite holiday or season?
Summer ☀️
7. What is your favorite movie or TV show?
Friends 📺
💚 Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the wonderful staff members who make HES such a special place!
🌟 Meet our School Counselor, Kayleigh Board! 🌟
1. How long have you worked at HES?
This is my fourth year!
2. What is your favorite thing about working at HES?
The kids! 💚
3. What is your favorite food or snack?
Pizza 🍕
4. What is your favorite hobby or thing to do outside of school?
Travel ✈️
5. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Alaska 🏔️
6. What is your favorite holiday or season?
Summer ☀️
7. What is your favorite movie or TV show?
Friends 📺
💚 Stay tuned as we continue highlighting the wonderful staff members who make HES such a special place!
National School Psychologist Week!
This week, we are celebrating National School Psychologist Week and highlighting the incredible impact our school psychologists have on helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We want to send a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to Kathy Roby for her unwavering dedication, compassion, and tireless support for our students at Ritchie County Schools. Thank you for always being a steadfast advocate for our kids' well-being and success!
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This week, we are celebrating National School Psychologist Week and highlighting the incredible impact our school psychologists have on helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We want to send a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to Kathy Roby for her unwavering dedication, compassion, and tireless support for our students at Ritchie County Schools. Thank you for always being a steadfast advocate for our kids' well-being and success!
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HES wants to thank our veterans for taking time out of their day yesterday to attend our program and lunch.
We also want to thank the staff and students for their hard work to prepare and present the program.
And finally, a HUGE thank you to Ashley Haddox for organizing our program.
HES is so lucky to have such a strong community of wonderful people.
🍿💚 Popcorn Money Reminder! 💚🍿
HES Families, just a friendly reminder that popcorn money is due TOMORROW, Friday, November 6th!
All money collected will go toward helping provide fun activities and special experiences for our students!
Thank you for your continued support in making HES a great place for our Gators! 🐊💚
HES Families, just a friendly reminder that popcorn money is due TOMORROW, Friday, November 6th!
All money collected will go toward helping provide fun activities and special experiences for our students!
Thank you for your continued support in making HES a great place for our Gators! 🐊💚
Ritchie County Schools would like to congratulate our Board President, Dr. Torie Jackson on two prestigious awards: the Entrepreneurial President of the Year Award and WV Wonder Woman Award. The Entrepreneurial President Award is presented by the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship to recognize people who show visionary leadership, a culture of innovation, shows measurable improvements in students outcomes and local economic development, and served as a vocal advocate for entrepreneurship in higher education. WV Wonder Woman award is presented by WV Living Magazine to women in WV who lead, educate, nurture, create, and inspire others.
We are proud to have her serving as our Board President and supporting our schools here in Ritchie County. Please accept our sincere congratulations on your success!
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We are proud to have her serving as our Board President and supporting our schools here in Ritchie County. Please accept our sincere congratulations on your success!
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A big THANK YOU to the Ritchie County Public Library for your continued partnership with Ritchie County Schools!
Because of this wonderful collaboration, our elementary students are able to check out two books a month, connecting students to great stories and fostering a lifelong love of reading. We appreciate everything you do to support our students!
Because of this wonderful collaboration, our elementary students are able to check out two books a month, connecting students to great stories and fostering a lifelong love of reading. We appreciate everything you do to support our students!
Ritchie County Schools students and families,
Reminder- No School Tuesday November 3, 2026 due to Election Day.
Reminder- No School Tuesday November 3, 2026 due to Election Day.
Good evening Ritchie County staff, students, and families! We are sending out a reminder that Election Day will be Tuesday, November 3, 2026 and there will be No School.
Please share the post!
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🐊💚 Look What's Happening at HES in November! 🍂🦃
November is here, and we have lots to be thankful for at Harrisville Elementary School!
Check out our November Gator Gazette and lunch menu to stay up to date on all the important dates, upcoming events, and exciting things happening at HES!
We are so thankful for our amazing students, staff, families, and community who make HES such a special place!
November is here, and we have lots to be thankful for at Harrisville Elementary School!
Check out our November Gator Gazette and lunch menu to stay up to date on all the important dates, upcoming events, and exciting things happening at HES!
We are so thankful for our amazing students, staff, families, and community who make HES such a special place!
October is Fire Safety Month! A big thank you to the Volunteer Fire Department in Harrisville for stopping by HES to teach our students about fire safety and show off their trucks. Our kids had a wonderful time learning from our local heroes!
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🐊💚 HES SWAMP SPOTLIGHT! 💚🐊
It's time to shine the spotlight on another wonderful member of our Harrisville Elementary family! This week's Swamp Spotlight features Ms. Greta Kimbler! 💚
🐊 1. How long have you worked at HES?
I'm on my 2nd year!
💚 2. What is your favorite thing about working at HES?
The staff and getting to see my grandkids!
🍫 3. What is your favorite food or snack?
Anything chocolate!
👨👩👧👦 4. What is your favorite hobby or thing to do outside of school?
Spending time with my grandkids!
✈️ 5. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
I'd love to visit all 50 states but I'm not a fan of flying!
🍂 6. What is your favorite holiday or season?
Fall!
📺 7. What is your favorite movie or TV show?
The Middle!
💚 We are so thankful to have Ms. Greta as part of our HES family! Thank you for all you do to make our school a wonderful place for our students!
It's time to shine the spotlight on another wonderful member of our Harrisville Elementary family! This week's Swamp Spotlight features Ms. Greta Kimbler! 💚
🐊 1. How long have you worked at HES?
I'm on my 2nd year!
💚 2. What is your favorite thing about working at HES?
The staff and getting to see my grandkids!
🍫 3. What is your favorite food or snack?
Anything chocolate!
👨👩👧👦 4. What is your favorite hobby or thing to do outside of school?
Spending time with my grandkids!
✈️ 5. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
I'd love to visit all 50 states but I'm not a fan of flying!
🍂 6. What is your favorite holiday or season?
Fall!
📺 7. What is your favorite movie or TV show?
The Middle!
💚 We are so thankful to have Ms. Greta as part of our HES family! Thank you for all you do to make our school a wonderful place for our students!
Help us welcome Joey Carmichael, one of our new team members!
Please join us in giving a big welcome to Mr. Carmichael, who is joining Harrisville Elementary as our new Student Support teacher! We are thrilled to have him guiding and supporting our students this school year.
Give a big Gator welcome to Mr. Carmichael!
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A HUGE Thank You to the Ritchie County Communities in Schools staff! Trunk or Treat was an AMAZING event! We appreciate all you do for our students and staff.
And a special thank you to the HES Communities in Schools representative, Clarisa Watson! We appreciate your passion and dedication to making every day better than the last! We love you!🥰
🐊💚 HES SWAMP SPOTLIGHT! 💚🐊
It's time to shine the spotlight on another amazing member of our Harrisville Elementary family! This week's Swamp Spotlight features Mrs. Christie Jarrell-Haddox! 💚
🐊 1. How long have you worked at HES?
20 years!
💚 2. What is your favorite thing about working at HES?
The students and staff!
🍽️ 3. What is your favorite food or snack?
Cottage cheese!
📚 4. What is your favorite hobby or thing to do outside of school?
Reading, being outside, and attending sporting events!
✈️ 5. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Australia!
☀️ 6. What is your favorite holiday or season?
Favorite Season: Summer ☀️
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving 🦃
📺 7. What is your favorite movie or TV show?
Dateline!
💚 20 years of Gator Pride! We are so thankful for Mrs. Haddox and the dedication, love, and support she brings to our HES family!
It's time to shine the spotlight on another amazing member of our Harrisville Elementary family! This week's Swamp Spotlight features Mrs. Christie Jarrell-Haddox! 💚
🐊 1. How long have you worked at HES?
20 years!
💚 2. What is your favorite thing about working at HES?
The students and staff!
🍽️ 3. What is your favorite food or snack?
Cottage cheese!
📚 4. What is your favorite hobby or thing to do outside of school?
Reading, being outside, and attending sporting events!
✈️ 5. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
Australia!
☀️ 6. What is your favorite holiday or season?
Favorite Season: Summer ☀️
Favorite Holiday: Thanksgiving 🦃
📺 7. What is your favorite movie or TV show?
Dateline!
💚 20 years of Gator Pride! We are so thankful for Mrs. Haddox and the dedication, love, and support she brings to our HES family!
🎃🍬 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
📍 Ritchie County Middle School Parking Lot
🍭 Enjoy plenty of treats and festive fun at Trunk or Treat, then head inside for the Haunted Hallway through RCHS! 👻
🚗 PARKING INFORMATION: Parking for Trunk or Treat will be located on the practice field behind the Ritchie County Middle School parking lot.
🏈⭐ 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!
🚨 IMPORTANT: To receive FREE admission, eligible students MUST visit the Communities In Schools table at Trunk or Treat in the RCMS parking lot to pick up their FREE ENTRY WRISTBAND! Students must have their wristband to receive free entry into the football game! 🎟️🏈
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
📍 Ritchie County Middle School Parking Lot
🍭 Enjoy plenty of treats and festive fun at Trunk or Treat, then head inside for the Haunted Hallway through RCHS! 👻
🚗 PARKING INFORMATION: Parking for Trunk or Treat will be located on the practice field behind the Ritchie County Middle School parking lot.
🏈⭐ 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!
🚨 IMPORTANT: To receive FREE admission, eligible students MUST visit the Communities In Schools table at Trunk or Treat in the RCMS parking lot to pick up their FREE ENTRY WRISTBAND! Students must have their wristband to receive free entry into the football game! 🎟️🏈
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! 🧡💜
🐊💚 HES Swamp Spotlight! 💚🐊
This week's spotlight is on Mrs. Sami Payne! 💚
🐊1. How long have you worked at HES?
6 years
💚 2. What is your favorite thing about working at HES?
"The staff feels more like family than co-workers. The kids here love to learn."
🍿 3. What is your favorite food or snack?
Carbs!
🛍️ 4. What is your favorite hobby or thing to do outside of school?
Watching TV, shopping, and playing outside with my three kids!
✈️ 5. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
New York City!
☀️ 6. What is your favorite holiday or season?
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
📺 7. What is your favorite movie or TV show?
One Tree Hill
💚 We are so thankful to have Mrs. Payne as part of our HES family!
Here are a few pictures of a parent engagement event she had in her classroom last week!
This week's spotlight is on Mrs. Sami Payne! 💚
🐊1. How long have you worked at HES?
6 years
💚 2. What is your favorite thing about working at HES?
"The staff feels more like family than co-workers. The kids here love to learn."
🍿 3. What is your favorite food or snack?
Carbs!
🛍️ 4. What is your favorite hobby or thing to do outside of school?
Watching TV, shopping, and playing outside with my three kids!
✈️ 5. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
New York City!
☀️ 6. What is your favorite holiday or season?
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
📺 7. What is your favorite movie or TV show?
One Tree Hill
💚 We are so thankful to have Mrs. Payne as part of our HES family!
Here are a few pictures of a parent engagement event she had in her classroom last week!
🎃🐊 HES Halloween Party Information! 🐊🎃
We are excited to celebrate Halloween with our Gators! Please read the important information below.
🎟️ NEW PARTY ENTRY PROCEDURE!
To help make entering the building quicker and easier, we will now be using entry tickets for parties and other large events!
Please complete the bottom portion of the letter sent home and bring it with you to your child's Halloween party. Having your ticket filled out ahead of time will allow you to enter without waiting in line to sign in!
🎃 Pre-K Halloween Party – Thursday, October 29
Party begins at 2:00 PM.
Parents may enter at 1:50 PM to help students get dressed in their costumes.
👻 Kindergarten–4th Grade Halloween Parties – Friday, October 30
Halloween Parade: 1:30 PM
Classroom Parties: 2:00 PM
Parents will be allowed to enter promptly at 2:00 PM.
🧡 Costume Reminder: Kindergarten–4th grade students may wear their costumes to school as long as they can independently use the restroom while wearing them.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping make our Halloween celebrations safe, fun, and organized!
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
💚🐊 Happy Halloween from HES!
We are excited to celebrate Halloween with our Gators! Please read the important information below.
🎟️ NEW PARTY ENTRY PROCEDURE!
To help make entering the building quicker and easier, we will now be using entry tickets for parties and other large events!
Please complete the bottom portion of the letter sent home and bring it with you to your child's Halloween party. Having your ticket filled out ahead of time will allow you to enter without waiting in line to sign in!
🎃 Pre-K Halloween Party – Thursday, October 29
Party begins at 2:00 PM.
Parents may enter at 1:50 PM to help students get dressed in their costumes.
👻 Kindergarten–4th Grade Halloween Parties – Friday, October 30
Halloween Parade: 1:30 PM
Classroom Parties: 2:00 PM
Parents will be allowed to enter promptly at 2:00 PM.
🧡 Costume Reminder: Kindergarten–4th grade students may wear their costumes to school as long as they can independently use the restroom while wearing them.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping make our Halloween celebrations safe, fun, and organized!
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
💚🐊 Happy Halloween from HES!
A GIANT Thank you to Ms. Ashley Haddox for organizing the amazing Ghastly Gator Games parent involvement.
Everyone had a great time.
Thank you for all you do!
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.