
The West Virginia General Summative Assessment starts Monday morning for RCMS students. Students need to be at school and in their testing groups by 8:00 am. Please ensure students have plenty of rest and a good breakfast. Best of Luck!

Save the date for our high school theatre group’s presentation of Peter Pan. Two performances are planned. They will perform on Friday, May 12th at 6:30 and Saturday May 13th at 1:30. Please plan to come out and support this group and all of their hard work. Tickets will be sold at the door.


Save the date for our high school theatre group’s presentation of Peter Pan. May 12th will have a 6:30 performance, followed by a second performance at 1:30 on May 13th. Please plan to come out and support this group and all of their hard work. Tickets will be sold at the door.


Reminder that there is no school tomorrow for students. RCMS staff will report at regular time.

Friday, the 21st will be a professional learning day for teachers. School will not be in session for students.


Fundraising orders have been delivered and can be picked up tomorrow from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. Any items not picked up will be sent home with students.

Download the Ritchie County Schools website to stay up to date on what’s happening at your school. Hold your finger down on the QR code picture to bring up the app on the App Store. At a glance, you will quickly have the menu for the day and a list of coming events.



The Scholastic Book Fair will be open at RCMS on Monday 4/17 thru Thursday 4/20 from 8 AM - 3 PM.








It’s spring break time. Enjoy your time off from school!


Ritchie County Schools hosted their annual Spelling Bee Tuesday. We would like to congratulate all of these school level winners along with congratulating our county winners. Great job!








Save the date for our Outdoor Recreation Day-Camp at North Bend State Park. Students in grades 2 through 8 are invited to register and attend. This camp takes place the week of July 10th-13th and 17th-20th. The time is from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm with breakfast and lunch provided. School busses will provide transportation. Look for the registration forms which will be sent home the week of April 11th.


Save the date for our Academic Learning Camp. Students in grades Preschool through 8 are invited to register and attend. This camp takes place the week of June 12th through July 7th at the schools. The time is from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm with breakfast and lunch provided. School busses will provide transportation. Look for the registration forms which will be sent home the week of April 11th.


Save the Date!
Ritchie County High School Theatre will present the play "Peter Pan" May 12th and 13th. The theatre students are working hard on the play and would love to have you attend.


Save the date for our Academic Learning Camp. Students in grades Preschool through 8 are invited to register and attend. This camp takes place the week of June 12th through July 7th at the schools. The time is from 8:00 am - 1:30 pm with breakfast and lunch provided. School busses will provide transportation. Look for the registration forms which will be sent home the week of April 11th.


Save the date for our Outdoor Recreation Day-Camp at North Bend State Park. Students in grades 2 through 8 are invited to register and attend. This camp takes place the week of July 10th-13th and 17th-20th. The time is from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm with breakfast and lunch provided. School busses will provide transportation. Look for the registration forms which will be sent home the week of April 11th.


Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Have a wonderful day!


Ritchie County Schools will be on a two hour delay today Tuesday, March 14, 2023
We appreciate your attention to this announcement. Thank you.


Daylight Savings Time begins March 13th. Remember to spring your clocks forward one hour so you’ll be on time for school tomorrow. Have a great day!


It’s Registration Time. If you know of a preschool or kindergarten age child you may now sign up for our registration days. Please call 304-643-2991, Ext. 110 for an appointment. All registration will take place at the Ritchie County Board of Education building.


Thank you maintenance workers for all your hard work.
