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RCMS Blazers families and fans,
This week in sports:
Tuesday, March 31st- 6pm Softball home vs Calhoun
Thursday, April 2nd- 5:30pm Softball at Doddridge
Come out and support our student athletes! See you at the game!
This week in sports:
Tuesday, March 31st- 6pm Softball home vs Calhoun
Thursday, April 2nd- 5:30pm Softball at Doddridge
Come out and support our student athletes! See you at the game!

Reminder: Spring Break is from March30th-April 6th. Take time to recharge and make memories with the family this week. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, April 7th.

RCMS Blazers families and fans,
This week we have our spring sports in full swing.
Tuesday, March 24th: Softball at Wirt county 5:30pm
Wednesday, March 25th: Track and Field at Pleasants 4:00pm, and Softball at Gilmer 5:00pm
Saturday, March 28th: Track and Field at Bridgeport 10:30am.
Come out and support our student athletes! See you at the game!
This week we have our spring sports in full swing.
Tuesday, March 24th: Softball at Wirt county 5:30pm
Wednesday, March 25th: Track and Field at Pleasants 4:00pm, and Softball at Gilmer 5:00pm
Saturday, March 28th: Track and Field at Bridgeport 10:30am.
Come out and support our student athletes! See you at the game!

Ritchie County Schools County Spelling Bee will be this evening (March 18th) beginning at 5:30pm in the RCHS auditorium. Grades 1st through 8th will be participating. If your child is unable to attend, please contact your child's school.
Participants- please be at the RCHS auditorium by 5:15pm. Please contact your child' school with any questions.
Participants- please be at the RCHS auditorium by 5:15pm. Please contact your child' school with any questions.

Ritchie County Schools County Spelling Bee will be March 18th beginning at 5:30pm in the RCHS auditorium. Grades 1st through 8th will be participating. If your child is unable to attend, please contact your child's school.
Participants- please be at the RCHS auditorium by 5:15pm. Please contact your child' school with any questions.
Participants- please be at the RCHS auditorium by 5:15pm. Please contact your child' school with any questions.

🏆 Attendance Champions – February! 🏆
Congratulations to our 6th Grade students for winning the Grade Level Attendance Challenge for February with an impressive 95.565% attendance rate! 👏
Attendance matters, and we are proud of our students for showing up and staying committed to their learning. Keep up the great work!
📊 February Attendance Results:
5th Grade – 92.126%
🥇 6th Grade – 95.565%
7th Grade – 94.022%
8th Grade – 93.274%
Let’s see which grade will take the title for March!
#BlazerPride #AttendanceMatters #Strivefor95
Congratulations to our 6th Grade students for winning the Grade Level Attendance Challenge for February with an impressive 95.565% attendance rate! 👏
Attendance matters, and we are proud of our students for showing up and staying committed to their learning. Keep up the great work!
📊 February Attendance Results:
5th Grade – 92.126%
🥇 6th Grade – 95.565%
7th Grade – 94.022%
8th Grade – 93.274%
Let’s see which grade will take the title for March!
#BlazerPride #AttendanceMatters #Strivefor95









📚✨ Good Luck to Our Social Studies Fair Teams! ✨📚
Today, two of our student teams are representing our school at the Regional Social Studies Fair in Parkersburg today.
We are proud of the hard work, research, and dedication they put into preparing their projects. Best of luck today — we are cheering you on!
#BlazerPride #SocialStudiesFair #GoodLuck


The March Blazer Buzz is here!
From spring sports to History Bowl success, RCMS students have been busy accomplishing great things. Take a look at this month’s newsletter to see what’s happening around our school.
We’re proud of our Blazers! ❤️🤍💙
#BlazerPride
From spring sports to History Bowl success, RCMS students have been busy accomplishing great things. Take a look at this month’s newsletter to see what’s happening around our school.
We’re proud of our Blazers! ❤️🤍💙
#BlazerPride


Looking forward to warmer days and sunshine!
This weekend, March 8th, clocks will spring forward 1 hour!
This weekend, March 8th, clocks will spring forward 1 hour!

RCMS Families and Fans,
RCMS Blazers Spring Sports schedules are now available to be added to your calendars- Softball, and Track and Field.
Come out and support our Blazer athletes! See you at the game!
RCMS Blazers Spring Sports schedules are now available to be added to your calendars- Softball, and Track and Field.
Come out and support our Blazer athletes! See you at the game!

RCHS/MS Band Strawberry Fundraiser:
Official pick up date and time will be Tuesday, March 10th after 3:30pm.
If your order contains chocolate covered strawberries, please allow for additional time for your order to be prepared. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Flesher at RCHS.
Official pick up date and time will be Tuesday, March 10th after 3:30pm.
If your order contains chocolate covered strawberries, please allow for additional time for your order to be prepared. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Flesher at RCHS.

RCHS/MS Band Strawberry Fundraiser:
Official pick up date and time will be Tuesday, March 10th after 3:30pm.
If your order contains chocolate covered strawberries, please allow for additional time for your order to be prepared. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Flesher at RCHS.
Official pick up date and time will be Tuesday, March 10th after 3:30pm.
If your order contains chocolate covered strawberries, please allow for additional time for your order to be prepared. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Flesher at RCHS.

Reminder: The next PTO Meeting is Tuesday, March 3rd at 5:00 PM in the Makerspace. Everyone is welcome!

🍩✨ RCMS PTO Fundraiser Coming in March! ✨🍩
Stay tuned for something sweet! The RCMS PTO has a fundraiser coming up in March, and you won’t want to miss it.
Every purchase will help support RCMS students through programs, activities, classroom needs, and special events throughout the year. Your support makes a direct impact on our Blazers!
More details coming soon… ❤️🤍💙
#RCMS #BlazerPride #PTOFundraiser
Stay tuned for something sweet! The RCMS PTO has a fundraiser coming up in March, and you won’t want to miss it.
Every purchase will help support RCMS students through programs, activities, classroom needs, and special events throughout the year. Your support makes a direct impact on our Blazers!
More details coming soon… ❤️🤍💙
#RCMS #BlazerPride #PTOFundraiser

🗺️📚 Today our Ritchie County History Bowl teams put their knowledge to the test!
Best of luck to our Blazers as they travel to Blennerhassett to compete in the WV History Bowl.
Go represent with Blazer pride! ❤️🤍💙
RCMS Teams include: Brody Collins, Abigail Hardbarger, Reese Knotts, Aliza Haddox, Rayleah Roberts, Brooklyn Tallhamer, Shaylee O’Dell, Jaycee Campbell, Ciara Frederick, Loran Ireland, Jayden Primm & Arianna Aliff
#BlazerPride #HistoryBowl #RCMS
Best of luck to our Blazers as they travel to Blennerhassett to compete in the WV History Bowl.
Go represent with Blazer pride! ❤️🤍💙
RCMS Teams include: Brody Collins, Abigail Hardbarger, Reese Knotts, Aliza Haddox, Rayleah Roberts, Brooklyn Tallhamer, Shaylee O’Dell, Jaycee Campbell, Ciara Frederick, Loran Ireland, Jayden Primm & Arianna Aliff
#BlazerPride #HistoryBowl #RCMS

Preschool Registration is Opening Soon!
Ritchie County Schools is excited to announce Preschool Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year!
Registration Opens: March 2, 2026
Save the Date: Screening Day – Friday, May 1, 2026
Children must be four (4) years old before July 1, 2026 to register Pre-K Registration
Plan Ahead! Be sure to have:
• State Certified Birth Certificate
• Mandatory Vaccines
• Dental Exam (within past 12 months)
• Well Child Exam (within past 12 months)
• Student Social Security Card
• Parent Identification
• Completed Registration Packet
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit ritchieschools.com to register
Or call 304-643-2991 ext. 109 or 110
All required items must be submitted by May 1, 2026 Pre-K Registration
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners to Ritchie County Schools!
Ritchie County Schools is excited to announce Preschool Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year!
Registration Opens: March 2, 2026
Save the Date: Screening Day – Friday, May 1, 2026
Children must be four (4) years old before July 1, 2026 to register Pre-K Registration
Plan Ahead! Be sure to have:
• State Certified Birth Certificate
• Mandatory Vaccines
• Dental Exam (within past 12 months)
• Well Child Exam (within past 12 months)
• Student Social Security Card
• Parent Identification
• Completed Registration Packet
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit ritchieschools.com to register
Or call 304-643-2991 ext. 109 or 110
All required items must be submitted by May 1, 2026 Pre-K Registration
We can’t wait to welcome our newest learners to Ritchie County Schools!

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!

