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!
about 2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Ritchie County Schools Preschool Registration opens March 2nd 2026
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.
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Support RCMS and wear red tomorrow February 20th
Please take note of the updated report card days in red. These are for the remainder of the year.
























2 months ago, Ritchie County Middle School
Updated grading periods for the remainder of the year.

Announcement for all RCMS Parents!

2 months ago, Brooke Waugaman-RCMS Principal
Pink Modern Parent Meeting Flyer
📢 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! 💙📚
2 months ago, Ritchie County Middle School
Graphic with a blue textured background that reads: “No School for Students!” in large white, red, and blue text. Below it states: “Monday Feb. 16 – Teacher Workday (Professional Learning Day / Faculty Senate).” Ritchie County Schools and RC logos are displayed at the bottom.
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!
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Welcome to RCMS Emily 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
2 months ago, Ritchie County Middle School
Graphic promoting an Attendance Prize Drawing. Pink and purple Valentine-themed design with a gnome and heart envelope. Text reads: “Attendance Prize Drawing. Students who attend every day the week of February 16–20 will be entered into a prize drawing.” Ritchie County Schools logo included.
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!
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Boys Basketball and Wrestling tournament for the Blazers for this evening is canceled.
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!
3 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
All sporting events for the RCMS Blazers for 2/3/2026 are canceled.
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!
3 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Snow Day Status and Calendar Adjustment
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!
3 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
RCMS- All Sporting events scheduled for 1/29/2026 has been canceled.
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.
3 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Weekly Sports Preview for the week of January 19th

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!

3 months ago, Brooke Waugaman-RCMS Principal
Attention RCMS Wrestling:

Blazers will not be traveling to St. Marys today for the tournament. Athletes- please check Rooms for further information.
3 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
RCMS will not be participating in the St Marys Tournament today
"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.
3 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr- Honoring a legacy of peace, justice and equality
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
3 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
RCMS Menu Changes
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.
3 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Basketball games for tonight have been rescheduled for 1/30/26, the wrestling tournament at Ravenswood has been postponed.

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.

3 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Weekly Sports Preview 1/12/26
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.
4 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
January Lunch Menus have been updated
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!
4 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
January 2, 2026- No School for Students, Professional Learning Day for Staff