Ritchie County Middle School is joining with WVDE and celebrating Public Schools Week. To kick off the celebration, please help us GO RED for PUBLIC ED tomorrow, Friday February 20th. We encourage our staff, students, and community members to show their love for Ritchie County Middle School by wearing red tomorrow.
Please take note of the updated report card days in red. These are for the remainder of the year.
Announcement for all RCMS Parents!
📢 Reminder for RCMS Families!
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, February 16 due to a Teacher Workday.
Our staff will be participating in Professional Learning and Faculty Senate as we continue working to support and strengthen learning for our students.
Students will return the following day.
Enjoy the long weekend! 💙📚
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, February 16 due to a Teacher Workday.
Our staff will be participating in Professional Learning and Faculty Senate as we continue working to support and strengthen learning for our students.
Students will return the following day.
Enjoy the long weekend! 💙📚
RCMS is thrilled to announce a new addition to our Blazer family! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our new Social Studies teacher, Emily Burnside. We are excited to have her expertise in the classroom and look forward to the impact she will have on our students this year. Welcome aboard, Ms. Burnside!
💜 Attendance Prize Drawing! 💜
Students who attend every day during the week of February 16–20 will be entered into a prize drawing!
Showing up matters, and we love recognizing our students for their commitment to attendance. 💕
#AttendanceMatters #RCMS #StudentSuccess #Strivefor95
Students who attend every day during the week of February 16–20 will be entered into a prize drawing!
Showing up matters, and we love recognizing our students for their commitment to attendance. 💕
#AttendanceMatters #RCMS #StudentSuccess #Strivefor95
RCMS Blazers parents and fans,
Tonight's Boys Basketball Game and the Wrestling Tournament for tonight is canceled. We will post updated information about the Wrestling tournament for 2/7 later today or tomorrow morning.
Everyone stay safe and warm!
Tonight's Boys Basketball Game and the Wrestling Tournament for tonight is canceled. We will post updated information about the Wrestling tournament for 2/7 later today or tomorrow morning.
Everyone stay safe and warm!
RCMS Blazers and fans,
The girls basketball game, boys basketball game, and the wrestling tournament have all been canceled for this evening (2/3/2026).
Please watch the website and Facebook page for continued updates.
Everyone stay safe and warm this evening!
The girls basketball game, boys basketball game, and the wrestling tournament have all been canceled for this evening (2/3/2026).
Please watch the website and Facebook page for continued updates.
Everyone stay safe and warm this evening!
Ritchie County Schools Snow Day Status and Calendar Adjustment
**As of February 2, 2026**
Ritchie County has utilized the allowed 5 NTI days and 5 Inclement Weather "Snow Days" and will be adjusting the calendar as follows: Last Day of School for Students is now May 29, 2026.
May 28th and May 29th are now instructional days.
Ritchie County Schools Calendar is subject to change. We will keep you informed!
**As of February 2, 2026**
Ritchie County has utilized the allowed 5 NTI days and 5 Inclement Weather "Snow Days" and will be adjusting the calendar as follows: Last Day of School for Students is now May 29, 2026.
May 28th and May 29th are now instructional days.
Ritchie County Schools Calendar is subject to change. We will keep you informed!
RCMS Blazers-
All sporting events scheduled for this evening (1/29/2026) has been canceled. Please watch for updated information when games are rescheduled.
Stay safe and warm!
All sporting events scheduled for this evening (1/29/2026) has been canceled. Please watch for updated information when games are rescheduled.
Stay safe and warm!
Good afternoon Blazer fans!
Here is this week's sport preview for the week of January 19th:
Thursday- Boys Basketball At Gilmer County- 6pm
Girls Basketball at Calhoun County 6pm
Friday- Archery at Ravenswood- 7pm
*Please note that games can change. Please check back to keep updated on all sporting events*
Go Blazers! See you at the game.
Here is this week's sport preview for the week of January 19th:
Thursday- Boys Basketball At Gilmer County- 6pm
Girls Basketball at Calhoun County 6pm
Friday- Archery at Ravenswood- 7pm
*Please note that games can change. Please check back to keep updated on all sporting events*
Go Blazers! See you at the game.
Ritchie County Middle School would like to remind students and parents that tomorrow January 20th through Thursday, January 22nd students will be taking the GSA Benchmark testing. This will measure their reading, writing and math skills. RCMS asked that you encourage your student to do their best and show off their skills.
This is a message from Ritchie County Middle School Where Dedication Meets Academic Excellence!
Attention RCMS Wrestling:
Blazers will not be traveling to St. Marys today for the tournament. Athletes- please check Rooms for further information.
Blazers will not be traveling to St. Marys today for the tournament. Athletes- please check Rooms for further information.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. King. Let’s reflect on his message of peace, justice, and the power of light to lead the way toward a better future for everyone.
Today we honor the enduring legacy of Dr. King. Let’s reflect on his message of peace, justice, and the power of light to lead the way toward a better future for everyone.
RCHS and RCMS Menu Changes:
1/16/2026:
Breakfast: Scones
Lunch: Sausage Gravy/Biscuits, Hash rounds, Scrambled Eggs, Warm Apples
1/21
Breakfast: Muffins
Lunch: French Bread Pizza, Corn , Treat
1/23
Breakfast: Super Donut
Lunch: Bacon Cheeseburger, Smile Fries, Cookie
1/16/2026:
Breakfast: Scones
Lunch: Sausage Gravy/Biscuits, Hash rounds, Scrambled Eggs, Warm Apples
1/21
Breakfast: Muffins
Lunch: French Bread Pizza, Corn , Treat
1/23
Breakfast: Super Donut
Lunch: Bacon Cheeseburger, Smile Fries, Cookie
Update to RCMS sports:
Both basketball games for tonight have been rescheduled for January 30, 2026.
Wrestling tournament in Ravenswood has been postponed!
Please watch for more updates! Stay safe and warm.
Both basketball games for tonight have been rescheduled for January 30, 2026.
Wrestling tournament in Ravenswood has been postponed!
Please watch for more updates! Stay safe and warm.
Weekly Sports Preview for the week of January 12, 2026:
Monday, January 12th- Boys Basketball at Calhoun County at 6pm
Tuesday, January 13th- Wrestling at Doddridge at 4pm
Thursday, January 15th- Wrestling at Ravenswood at 4pm
Thursday, January 15th- Boys Basketball at New Martinsville at 6pm, Girls Basketball Home vs New Martinsville at 6pm
Friday, January 16th- Boys Basketball at Wahama at 6pm, Girls Basketball at Doddridge at 6pm
Saturday, January 17th- Archery at Tridelphia, flights begin at 1pm.
Lots of different activities to attend this week. Come out and support our student athletes! Go Blazers! See you at the game.
January Lunch Menus have been updated and are on the website! Visit our website: https://www.ritchieschools.com/page/lunch-menu to download the menu.
Happy New Year! Just as a reminder- January 2nd is a Professional Learning Day for staff, there is no school for students.
We look forward to see everyone on Monday, January 5, 2026!
We look forward to see everyone on Monday, January 5, 2026!
Wishing our entire School Family a Joyful Break!
As we head into the holiday season, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible staff for their dedication, our students for their hard work, and our families for their unwavering support.
May your Christmas be filled with wonder and your New Year bring peace and new opportunities. We hope you enjoy this well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and make memories with loved ones.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see you all in 2026! 🎄🌟
As we head into the holiday season, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible staff for their dedication, our students for their hard work, and our families for their unwavering support.
May your Christmas be filled with wonder and your New Year bring peace and new opportunities. We hope you enjoy this well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and make memories with loved ones.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We can’t wait to see you all in 2026! 🎄🌟
