
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.


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.


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.


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


Come join us Monday, December 16th, 2024 from 5pm-8pm for Ritchie County High School's Fine Arts Night. Activities include: RCHS Band Performance, Choir Performance, RCHS Artwork, RCMS Artwork, and much more!
There will be artwork and items for sale. Free refreshments will be provided.


Happy School Psychology Week. Thank you Kathy Roby for helping all students growing throughout their academic journeys.


No School, Monday November 11th in observance of Veterans Day


These students in Mrs. Sims class are preparing for Market Day. Market Day is a math project where 3rd graders learn about profit and expense. Students are involved with the entire process from purchasing materials, maing their product, creating their marketing plan, managing their expenses and calculating their profits. They must complete a presentation to convince their peers to buy their products, then they hold a market and sell what they have made.






Ritchie County High School Theater is having a Character Breakfast as a fundraiser on Saturday the 9th at the Harrisville Gym. Tickets will be available at the door that day for $20. The theater group is planning fun times for that day. We hope to see you there.

No School, Tuesday November 5th, due to Election Day.


Ritchie County High School Theater is having a Character Breakfast as a fundraiser. This will take place on Saturday, November 9th at the Harrisville Gym. Advanced tickets sold until Nov. 4th with a price of $15. Tickets will be available at the door that day for $20. The theater group is planning fun times for that day. We hope to see you there.

Happy Halloween! Be safe and enjoy the festivities of the holiday.


World Occupational Therapy Day, October 27, 2024.
Thank you Michele for supporting our students!


Ritchie County High School Theater is having a Character Breakfast as a fundraiser. This will take place on Saturday, November 9th at the Harrisville Gym. Advanced tickets sold until Nov. 4th with a price of $15. Tickets will be available at the door that day for $20. The theater group is planning fun times for that day. We hope to see you there.

School Bus Safety week October 21-25th. Do your part to be safe on the bus- stay seated, talk quietly, and always be kind and courteous to your bus driver and your peers.
