🍎🍕 AUGUST MENU 🍔🥪
Check out what’s cooking this month! 😋🍽️
We can’t wait to see everyone back at school! 🏫📚✨
Check out what’s cooking this month! 😋🍽️
We can’t wait to see everyone back at school! 🏫📚✨
📣 Reminder, Smithville Elementary Families! 🍧☀️
Open House and Popsicles on the Playground is happening THIS EVENING!
Join us at Smithville Elementary School at 4:30 PM to meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and enjoy a yummy popsicle with friends! 💚
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and kick off another amazing school year together! 🎉
Open House and Popsicles on the Playground is happening THIS EVENING!
Join us at Smithville Elementary School at 4:30 PM to meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and enjoy a yummy popsicle with friends! 💚
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and kick off another amazing school year together! 🎉
Ritchie County Schools would like to thank our retiring teachers for your incredible dedication, passion, and decades of selfless service to our schools and community. Throughout your careers, you have done so much more than teach—you have inspired curiosity, shaped young minds, mentored future leaders, and provided a safe, encouraging space for generations of students to grow. The countless hours spent grading, lesson planning, and supporting students both in and out of the classroom have left an indelible mark on our school system that will be felt for years to come. Collectively, this groups has devoted over 161 years to our students, schools, and community! While your presence, wisdom, and daily encouragement will be deeply missed, we celebrate the well-deserved next chapter of your lives. We wish you endless happiness, relaxation, and fulfillment in your retirement! Congratulations Ellen Butcher, Debbie Sheets, Rachel Tallhamer, Dan Vanoy, Jennifer Weekley, and Jennifer Price!
🍧 Join us for Open House and Popsicles on the Playground! ☀️
We are excited to welcome our Smithville Elementary families back for a sweet evening of fun! Stop by to meet your teacher, tour the classroom, and enjoy a yummy popsicle while reconnecting with our school community. 💚
📅 Tuesday, August 11th
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 Smithville Elementary School
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off another amazing school year together! 🎉
We are excited to welcome our Smithville Elementary families back for a sweet evening of fun! Stop by to meet your teacher, tour the classroom, and enjoy a yummy popsicle while reconnecting with our school community. 💚
📅 Tuesday, August 11th
🕟 4:30 PM
📍 Smithville Elementary School
We can’t wait to see everyone and kick off another amazing school year together! 🎉
🎒📚 WELCOME BACK, RAIDERS! 🦝💙
The countdown is on for the start of another exciting school year in Ritchie County Schools!
📅 First Day for Grades 1st–12th: August 13
📅 First Day for Kindergarten: August 17
📅 First Day for PreK: August 24
We can't wait to welcome our students, staff, and families back for a year filled with learning, growth, and Raider pride. Whether you're returning to the classroom or starting a brand-new adventure, we're excited to have you with us!
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and get ready for a fantastic year ahead.
💙 Let's make it a GREAT year, Raiders! 💙
The countdown is on for the start of another exciting school year in Ritchie County Schools!
📅 First Day for Grades 1st–12th: August 13
📅 First Day for Kindergarten: August 17
📅 First Day for PreK: August 24
We can't wait to welcome our students, staff, and families back for a year filled with learning, growth, and Raider pride. Whether you're returning to the classroom or starting a brand-new adventure, we're excited to have you with us!
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and get ready for a fantastic year ahead.
💙 Let's make it a GREAT year, Raiders! 💙
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Children 18 & Under! 🥪🥛
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Date:
• Monday, August 3, 2026
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Date:
• Monday, August 3, 2026
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Good morning Ritchie County School district students and families! As our summer is coming to an end, here are the first days of school:
Grades 1st-12th: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Kindergarten: Monday, August 17, 2026
Preschool: Monday, August 24, 2026.
Open House will be August 11, 2026. Please watch for more information from individual schools.
We look forward to seeing all our students' smiling faces as we begin our new school year!
Grades 1st-12th: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Kindergarten: Monday, August 17, 2026
Preschool: Monday, August 24, 2026.
Open House will be August 11, 2026. Please watch for more information from individual schools.
We look forward to seeing all our students' smiling faces as we begin our new school year!
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Children 18 & Under! 🥪🥛
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Children 18 & Under! 🥪🥛
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Making Memories at North Bend Outdoor Camp!
Our Ritchie County students have been busy exploring, learning, and growing at the North Bend Outdoor Camp! From hands-on nature activities to building team spirit, these students are making the most of their summer adventure.
We love seeing our students connect with the great outdoors and develop new skills that go far beyond the classroom. Take a look at some of the highlights from their time at camp! 🎒🦅✨
Our Ritchie County students have been busy exploring, learning, and growing at the North Bend Outdoor Camp! From hands-on nature activities to building team spirit, these students are making the most of their summer adventure.
We love seeing our students connect with the great outdoors and develop new skills that go far beyond the classroom. Take a look at some of the highlights from their time at camp! 🎒🦅✨
Happy 250th Birthday, America!
Today, Ritchie County Schools joins our community and the entire nation in celebrating a historic milestone—**250 years of freedom, unity, and independence!** From the classrooms where our students learn about the foundations of our country to the bright futures they are building for tomorrow, we are proud to shape the next generation of American leaders, thinkers, and citizens.
Thank you to the educators, families, and community members who work every day to keep the American dream alive right here in Ritchie County.
We wish everyone a safe, happy, and spectacular 4th of July filled with family, friends, and fireworks! 🎆❤️🤍💙
Today, Ritchie County Schools joins our community and the entire nation in celebrating a historic milestone—**250 years of freedom, unity, and independence!** From the classrooms where our students learn about the foundations of our country to the bright futures they are building for tomorrow, we are proud to shape the next generation of American leaders, thinkers, and citizens.
Thank you to the educators, families, and community members who work every day to keep the American dream alive right here in Ritchie County.
We wish everyone a safe, happy, and spectacular 4th of July filled with family, friends, and fireworks! 🎆❤️🤍💙
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Children 18 & Under! 🥪🥛
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Children 18 & Under! 🥪🥛
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 22, 2026
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 22, 2026
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Children 18 & Under! 🥪🥛
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 15, 2026
• Monday, June 22, 2026
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 15, 2026
• Monday, June 22, 2026
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
🥕🚚 FREE Mobile Food Pantry in Pennsboro! 🍎🥖
Mountaineer Food Bank will be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry Giveaway at the Simonton Windows Plant in the Pennsboro Industrial Park.
📍 Location: Simonton Windows Plant – Pennsboro Industrial Park
📬 Address: 1 Cochrane Drive, Pennsboro, WV 26415
📅 Date: Saturday, June 13th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Food will be distributed while supplies last, so please arrive early if possible!
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors in the community. ❤️
Mountaineer Food Bank will be hosting a Mobile Food Pantry Giveaway at the Simonton Windows Plant in the Pennsboro Industrial Park.
📍 Location: Simonton Windows Plant – Pennsboro Industrial Park
📬 Address: 1 Cochrane Drive, Pennsboro, WV 26415
📅 Date: Saturday, June 13th
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Food will be distributed while supplies last, so please arrive early if possible!
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and neighbors in the community. ❤️
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Children 18 & Under! 🥪🥛
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 8, 2026
• Monday, June 15, 2026
• Monday, June 22, 2026
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 8, 2026
• Monday, June 15, 2026
• Monday, June 22, 2026
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
☀️🍎 FREE Summer Meals for Children 18 & Under! 🥪🥛
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 1, 2026
• Monday, June 8, 2026
• Monday, June 15, 2026
• Monday, June 22, 2026
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
Mountaineer Food Bank is helping make sure kids in our community have access to nutritious meals this summer! Families can pick up FREE breakfast and lunch meal boxes at the Harrisville Town Building throughout June, July, and August.
📍 Pickup Location: Harrisville Town Building
⏰ Pickup Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 Pickup Dates:
• Monday, June 1, 2026
• Monday, June 8, 2026
• Monday, June 15, 2026
• Monday, June 22, 2026
• Monday, June 29, 2026
• Monday, July 20, 2026
• Monday, July 27, 2026
• Monday, August 3, 2026
🍽️ Most pickup dates include a 7-day meal box
📦 August 3rd pickup includes a 10-day meal box
Each meal box includes:
✅ Breakfast
✅ Lunch
✅ Milk
💙 Remember — hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation!
For questions, contact Mountaineer Food Bank at 📞 304-364-5518.
Please share to help spread the word to local families!
☀️🎉 WELCOME SUMMER! 🎉☀️
Today marks the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, and we couldn’t be more excited! 📚✨
It’s time to celebrate all the hard work, growth, and memories made this year.
🌴 Summer vacation is finally here! 🌊
We hope everyone enjoys a season full of sunshine, relaxation, and fun adventures with family and friends.
💛 To our students, staff, and families—thank you for an amazing school year. Have a safe, happy, and unforgettable summer!
Today marks the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, and we couldn’t be more excited! 📚✨
It’s time to celebrate all the hard work, growth, and memories made this year.
🌴 Summer vacation is finally here! 🌊
We hope everyone enjoys a season full of sunshine, relaxation, and fun adventures with family and friends.
💛 To our students, staff, and families—thank you for an amazing school year. Have a safe, happy, and unforgettable summer!
Reminder: Tomorrow, May 27, 2026 is the last day of school for students!
We have officially crossed the finish line of another incredible school year! Ritchie County Schools would like to thank our wonderful students, dedicated staff, and supportive families for making this year such a success.
We are so proud of everything our students have accomplished. Have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer vacation—we can't wait to see you back in August!
We have officially crossed the finish line of another incredible school year! Ritchie County Schools would like to thank our wonderful students, dedicated staff, and supportive families for making this year such a success.
We are so proud of everything our students have accomplished. Have a fun, safe, and relaxing summer vacation—we can't wait to see you back in August!
🎉 No School Reminder!
School will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
This is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙
We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. School will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.
School will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
This is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙
We hope everyone has a safe and meaningful holiday weekend. School will resume on Tuesday, May 26th.
