This week is Read Across America Week and goes right along with Dr. Seuss' birthday. Take some extra time this week and read to a child or enjoy some reading time for yourself!
🍀🌼March Newsletter🌼🍀
Parent Guidance February Newsletter is now available on our website. February Newsletter- Raising Resilient Kids: The Role of Failure in Development- https://www.ritchieschools.com/page/family-links-copy
Follow the link- under Cook Family Resources- Download a free copy!
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day February 22, 2025
Ritchie County Schools appreciates that our bus drivers work hard to safely transport our students. Thank you for all that you do!
ParentGuidance.org is offering Coaching for Parents. Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity. Parent Coaching includes- no cost, confidential support, weekly or bi-weekly calls, messaging with a coach, tools & tips to support you, and guided step-by-step resources. You can scan the QR code included in the flyer or go to https://cookcenter.info/coaching for more information.
Important Updates
6 Weeks Grading Term Changes: (Grades 3-12)
End of 4th Six Weeks: February 25th
Report Card Day: February 27th
Beginning of 5th Six Weeks: February 26th
Midterm of 5th Six Weeks: March 14th
There is a new parent resource called ParentGuidance.org. This website offers support with a child's mental health and to assist with questions parents might have. There are a lot of resources available on this website including a monthly newsletter, parent coaching, and courses to take to better understand mental health issues.
National School Counseling Week is February 3rd-7th. Be sure to thank Kayleigh Board for helping our elementary school students through their academic journey!
No School, Monday January 20th. Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
January is School Board Appreciation Month. We would like to thank our School Board Members for their continued support of all our students and staff at Ritchie County School. We appreciate all you do for our students and their education.
📢 Reminder:
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
❄️☃️Reminder☃️❄️
❄️☃️January Newsletter ☃️❄️
🎉✨ Happy New Year from Smithville Elementary School! ✨🎉
Wishing our school family a bright and joyful 2025! 🌟
A friendly reminder: School resumes on Monday, January 6th.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and start the new year together! ❤️
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Smithville Elementary School! ✨🎄
Merry Christmas to all of the families in our community. Our hope is that everyone is able to have a joyful and peaceful holiday.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Ritchie County Schools. May all of you enjoy time off and enjoy the holidays with your families.
Reminders- Today is 2 hour Early Dismissal
1/3/2025-Staff Returns
1/6/2025- Students Return
🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Smithville Elementary School! 🎅❄️
We hope you and your family have a joyful holiday season filled with love and laughter.
🎁 Reminder:
There will be NO SCHOOL from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025.
School will resume on January 6, 2025.
Enjoy your break, and we can’t wait to see everyone in the new year!
We had an exciting day at Glenville State University! Our students enjoyed exploring the campus and cheering on the Pioneer Men’s Basketball team during an action-packed game. 🏀🎉
