
Valentine’s Day Attendance Week Winners



Harrisville Elementary students collected donations for Ritchie County Humane Society.


Our 4th grade students have been learning to code this year using Code.org. They are now applying those skills through the use of the Sphero Robots. It is thoroughly enjoyable watching the students be so engaged in learning.





Happy School Resource Officer Day! We are blessed to have two great resource officers in our county. Thank you for all you do to keep our schools safe.


Humane Society Donation Drive Week
We are taking up donations to support our local Humane Society this week. If you would like to contribute your contribution would be greatly appreciated..
Monday: Mr. Clean Disinfecting Wipes
Tuesday: Windex, Paper Towels and 13 Gallon Trash Bags
Wednesday: Purina Puppy Chow and Purina Dog Chow
Thursday: Purina Kitten Chow and Purina Cat Chow
Friday: Clumping Cat Litter, Cat Toys and Dog Treats


We want to wish our students a very happy Valentine’s Day!


Good luck students as you represent Ritchie County in the Regional Math Field Day today!

Our elementary students have been learning about computer coding. These 4th graders at Harrisville Elementary have been using their coding skills to program the Sphero robots. It is amazing to see how much they have learned and how excited they get when coding the robots.




We want to say thank you to all of our school counselors. Happy School Counseling Week! We appreciate all that you do.


RCHS Theater Department is holding a Valentine's Day Candy Gram Fundraiser. Deliveries will be made to all Ritchie County Schools. Please show your support by ordering online at https://ritchiecountyschoolswv.square.site/


Check out our mobile app! It's a great way to help you know what is going on with our schools. Check out special sections for dining, parent helps, student helps, forms, links and more.

Happy Groundhog's Day! Looks like Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. He's predicting 6 more weeks of winter. Sorry spring, we'll see you a little later this year.

HES PTO is still accepting carnation and gator gram orders. If you have questions please call the school at 304-643-2220.


The deadline for the Valentine’s Day Dinner on February 16th has been extended to February 2. You can call the school to RSVP or ask questions.


Harrisville Elementary School hosted their annual Social Studies Fair on Friday, January 13th. We would like to thank all those who helped make this event a success. Congratulations to all participants on a job well done and good luck to the winners as they advance to the next level.





We're thrilled to announce the new app for Ritchie County!
It's everything Ritchie County, in your pocket.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3Cd3u9X
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3tuDvaf

Congratulations to our students that participated in the county math field day on Tuesday, January 10th. Great job! We’ll be cheering you on as some of you head toward the regional math field day.




SMART529 ESSAY CONTEST
On Behalf of the West Virginia State Treasurer’s Office
The sixteenth annual SMART529 “When I Grow Up” essay contest for children from Kindergarten through Grade 5 is now underway through February 24, 2023. Students may submit essays electronically or through paper entry forms with permission from a parent or guardian. SMART529 "When I Grow Up" contest entry forms, were mailed to schools the first week of January. Please ask the principals in your county to distribute the newsletter to students and parents. For more information, please contact Amy Willard, Deputy Treasurer of Savings Programs, at the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office.
Click this link to upload your essay.
https://www.smart529.com/programs-and-events/student-entry.html


Happy New Year!!!





Christmas Spirit Week
