Ritchie County Middle School

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!

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! 🎄🌟

Happy Holidays, Ritchie County Families!

The most wonderful time of the year is here! We want to wish all of our students, staff, and families a restful and joy-filled Christmas Break.

Dates to Remember:

Break Begins: December 20th

Students Return: January 5th

Staff Note: January 2nd is a Professional Learning Day.

We can't wait to see everyone back in 2026! Enjoy the magic of the season. 🎄✨

All sporting events will proceed as scheduled. If there are any changes, we will post them.

Come out and support our student athletes! Go Blazers!

Reminder-
Tomorrow, Friday December 19th is 2 hour Early Dismissal.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

RCMS and RCHS Menu Change for the rest of the week:

Wednesday, December 17th-
Breakfast: Christmas Donuts
Lunch: Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Breadsticks, Fresh Fruit & Salad Bar
Thursday, December 18th -
Breakfast: French Toast & Sausage
Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Smile Fries, Gingerbread Cookie & Jell-o cups, Fresh Fruit & Salad Bar
Friday, December 19th-
Breakfast: Oatmeal Chocolate or Banana Chocolate Breakfast Bars
Lunch: Pizza, Corn, Chips and Salsa

Weekly Sports Preview for the week of December 15th:

Thursday, Dec. 18
• Wrestling at Spencer Middle School- 4:00 PM
• Girls Basketball (home) vs Calhoun- 6:00PM

Friday, Dec. 19
• Boys Basketball (home) vs Doddridge- 6:00 PM
• Girls Basketball at Shortline- 6:00PM

Come out and support our student athletes! Go Blazers!

The RCMS Winter Band Concert scheduled for December 16th has been rescheduled to January 13th, 2026. Please contact the school or Mr. Flesher with any questions.

Weekly Sports Preview for the week of December 8th:

Tuesday, Dec. 9
• Boys Basketball vs New Martinsville (home) 6pm
• Girls Basketball @ New Martinsville (away) 6:00pm

Thursday, Dec. 11
• Boys Basketball at Tyler Consolidated (away) at 6:00pm
• Girls Basketball (home) vs Tyler Consolidated 6:00pm

Saturday, Dec. 13
• RCHS Archery- Home at Harrisville 9am
• Wrestling @ Cameron High School (away) 8am

Possibility of snow later in the week. Watch the Facebook page and the school website for updated information.

Come out and support our athletes! Go Blazers!

📣 RCMS Families — Join Us on December 9th!

Our next PTO Meeting is coming up, and we'd love to see you there!
This is a great chance to connect, share ideas, and help support the students and staff at RCMS.

🗓 Tuesday, December 9th
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 RCMS Makerspace

Your involvement truly makes a difference. 💙❤️
All parents and guardians are welcome—come be part of what’s happening at RCMS!

Menu Change for Tomorrow! 12/4/25

Walking Taco
Refried Beans
Chocolate Cookie

Weekly Sports Preview for the week of December 1st:

Tuesday December 2nd-
Boys Basketball away at Wirt County 6pm
Girls Basketball home vs Wirt county 6pm

Thursday December 4th-
Boys Basketball home vs Gilmer 6pm
Girls Basketball away at Gilmer 6pm

Saturday December 6th- Wrestling away at Wirt County

Come out for this first week and support our winter athletes! Go Blazers!

As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, Ritchie County Schools want to pause and express our sincere gratitude for the incredible partnership we share with you in educating your children.

We wish you and your loved ones a very happy and restful Thanksgiving holiday. May this time be filled with joy, warmth, delicious food, and cherished moments as you gather with family and friends.

We look forward to welcoming our students back refreshed and ready to learn after the break on Monday December 1st.

Ritchie County Schools would like to remind parents/guardians that there is no school all week for Thanksgiving Break. Enjoy time this week with family and friends! See you on December 1st.

Ritchie County Schools would like to remind parents/guardians that Thanksgiving Break is next week (No School) from November 24-28, 2025. Enjoy time off with family and friends!

⏰ Final Call, Blazer Families!
Don’t miss out on this year’s PTO apparel fundraiser.
Support RCMS and snag your favorite gear before the deadline! 💙🔥
Order here: https://rcmsblazers.company.site

Veterans Day is a time to express our deepest gratitude to all the brave men and women who have selflessly served in the various branches of the armed forces. Their dedication and sacrifices have been instrumental in safeguarding the freedoms and values that we hold dear. Whether they served on land, at sea, or in the air, each veteran has played a crucial role in shaping our nation's history and ensuring its security. As we honor their service, let us also remember the families who have supported them, often making significant sacrifices of their own.

To all veterans, thank you for your courage, commitment, and unwavering service to our country.

🎯 RCMS/HS Archery Team Sign-Ups! Ready, aim, and hit your mark! Join us for the Archery Meeting on Thursday, November 13 @ 5:30 PM in the Presentation Room to learn how to get involved this season. Let’s make every shot count! 🏹 #Archery #HitYourMark