Creed Collins Elementary School

Happy Administrative Professional's Day! Today, we want to extend a huge thank you to the incredible team that keeps everything running smoothly at Ritchie County Schools.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking:

Teresa Bumgardner, Rita Morton, Amanda Hayes, Kayla Sellers, Johni O’Dell, Mindy Jones, Becky Boley, and Crystal Freed

Their hard work, dedication, and smiling faces are the heartbeat of our offices. We truly appreciate everything you do for our students, staff, and community every single day!

#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #RitchieCountySchools #ThankYou #SchoolCommunity

Happy Earth Day, Ritchie County!
Today, Ritchie County Schools is celebrating the beauty of our Mountain State and the importance of protecting the environment for our future generations of Rebels!
From our classrooms to our playgrounds, our students are learning that small actions lead to big changes. Whether it’s starting a recycling project, planting a tree, or simply keeping our beautiful hills litter-free, every effort counts.
Join the Celebration!
We want to see our students and families in action. Are you planting a garden today? Going for a hike at North Bend? Cleaning up your neighborhood?
**Drop a photo in the comments below showing how you’re celebrating Earth Day!

"The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth."

Let’s lead by example and show our Rebel Pride by taking care of our home. Happy Earth Day! #RitchieCountySchools #EarthDay2026 #RebelPride #WildAndWonderful #SustainableFuture

🎨 CCES Fine Arts Night Reminder 🎨 Calling all 3rd & 4th grade families! Join us on April 21, 2026 for our CCES Fine Arts Night, where student artwork will be proudly displayed throughout the school. Come celebrate the creativity and hard work of our students! 🍪 Refreshments will be provided by the PTO 🕓 The PTO meeting will take place at 4:15 PM—feel free to stop in while you’re enjoying the showcase! We hope you can join us for a wonderful evening supporting our young artists!

Reminder: Spring Break is from March30th-April 6th. Take time to recharge and make memories with the family this week. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, April 7th.

We are incredibly proud of these two CCES students for representing Ritchie County at yesterday’s Regional Math Field Day. What a great accomplishment!

Ritchie County Schools County Spelling Bee will be this evening (March 18th) beginning at 5:30pm in the RCHS auditorium. Grades 1st through 8th will be participating. If your child is unable to attend, please contact your child's school.

Participants- please be at the RCHS auditorium by 5:15pm. Please contact your child' school with any questions.

Ritchie County Schools County Spelling Bee will be March 18th beginning at 5:30pm in the RCHS auditorium. Grades 1st through 8th will be participating. If your child is unable to attend, please contact your child's school.

Participants- please be at the RCHS auditorium by 5:15pm. Please contact your child' school with any questions.

We are gearing up for a busy week at CCES! 📚 Monday–Wednesday: BOGO Book Fair Checks can be made payable to the CCES PTO, or you may send cash with your student. 📌 Tuesday: LSIC Meeting at 9:30 AM 🚌 Wednesday: • Kindergarten Field Trip • County Spelling Bee – The top two contestants from each grade level will compete. Students should arrive at RCHS no later than 5:15 PM. If your student is unable to attend, please contact the school office as soon as possible. ⭐ Attendance Drawing: This week is also our monthly attendance drawing! All students with perfect attendance for the week will be entered to win a prize.

Looking forward to warmer days and sunshine!

This weekend, March 8th, clocks will spring forward 1 hour!

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!

The spelling bee has been rescheduled due to no school today. 🐝

Creed Collins Elementary 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 Creed Collins Elementary School by wearing red tomorrow.

Creed Collins Elementary 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 Creed Collins Elementary School by wearing red tomorrow.

Our students were SO excited today to discover that part of our gym has been transformed into a Mobile STEAM Unit through the Clay Center’s Clay 2 Go program! 🚀🔬✨ This incredible hands-on experience will allow our students to explore, create, and learn through interactive STEAM activities all week long. The pods are designed to spark curiosity and engage students in meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities. We’re also excited to invite our families to come check it out! Join us on Thursday evening from 4:30–6:30 PM to view the exhibits. Students and their siblings will have the opportunity to work through the pods together for a fun, interactive experience!

Congratulations to our students who earned 1st place in the Social Studies Fair! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. You did an amazing job on your projects! These students will now move on to represent our school at the County Social Studies Fair.

We are so proud to share that CCES has reached a 5% chronic absenteeism rate. To celebrate this achievement, tomorrow (Friday, February 13th) will be a Hat Day at CCES! 🎉 All students are invited to wear their favorite hat to school as we say “Hat’s Off” to great attendance! All hats must be school appropriate.

Reminder to 3rd and 4th grade Parents:

CCES Social Studies Fair is tomorrow February 10th.

Can't wait to see all of the projects!

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!

"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.

The social studies fair workshop for this evening has been rescheduled. It will now be on 1/22/26 from 4:15-5:15.