Happy Holidays, Ritchie County Families!
The most wonderful time of the year is here! We want to wish all of our students, staff, and families a restful and joy-filled Christmas Break.
Dates to Remember:
Break Begins: December 20th
Students Return: January 5th
Staff Note: January 2nd is a Professional Learning Day.
We can't wait to see everyone back in 2026! Enjoy the magic of the season. 🎄✨
The most wonderful time of the year is here! We want to wish all of our students, staff, and families a restful and joy-filled Christmas Break.
Dates to Remember:
Break Begins: December 20th
Students Return: January 5th
Staff Note: January 2nd is a Professional Learning Day.
We can't wait to see everyone back in 2026! Enjoy the magic of the season. 🎄✨
The curtain rises for "The Canterville Ghost" tonight at 7:00 PM. We cordially invite you to attend this evening's performance.
You can also attend tomorrow at 3:00pm and 7:00pm.
You can also attend tomorrow at 3:00pm and 7:00pm.
Currently, all sporting events will proceed as scheduled. We will update sporting events if there are any changes made.
Come out and support our student athletes! Go Rebels!
Come out and support our student athletes! Go Rebels!
Reminder-
Tomorrow, Friday December 19th is 2 hour Early Dismissal.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
Tomorrow, Friday December 19th is 2 hour Early Dismissal.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!
RCMS and RCHS Menu Change for the rest of the week:
Wednesday, December 17th-
Breakfast: Christmas Donuts
Lunch: Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Breadsticks, Fresh Fruit & Salad Bar
Thursday, December 18th -
Breakfast: French Toast & Sausage
Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Smile Fries, Gingerbread Cookie & Jell-o cups, Fresh Fruit & Salad Bar
Friday, December 19th-
Breakfast: Oatmeal Chocolate or Banana Chocolate Breakfast Bars
Lunch: Pizza, Corn, Chips and Salsa
Wednesday, December 17th-
Breakfast: Christmas Donuts
Lunch: Ravioli with Meat Sauce, Breadsticks, Fresh Fruit & Salad Bar
Thursday, December 18th -
Breakfast: French Toast & Sausage
Lunch: Chicken Sandwich, Smile Fries, Gingerbread Cookie & Jell-o cups, Fresh Fruit & Salad Bar
Friday, December 19th-
Breakfast: Oatmeal Chocolate or Banana Chocolate Breakfast Bars
Lunch: Pizza, Corn, Chips and Salsa
Weekly Sports Preview for the week of December 15th:
Tuesday, Dec. 16
• Wrestling at Wirt County - QUAD - postponed
• Freshman Boys Basketball at Bridgeport - postponed
We will post rescheduled dates as soon as they are available.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
• JV/Varsity Boys Basketball HOME vs. St. Marys - JV begins at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Thursday, Dec. 18
• Freshman Boys Basketball at St. Marys - 6:00 PM
• Girls Basketball at Tyler Consolidated - JV begins at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Friday, Dec. 19
• Wrestling Girls Tournament at Tyler Consolidated - 4:00 PM
• JV/Varsity Boys Basketball HOME vs. Braxton County - JV begins at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Saturday, Dec. 20
• Wrestling at Tyler Consolidated - Larry Ritchie Memorial Tournament - 10:00 AM
Please continue to check our website and our Facebook page to updates to sporting events due to weather!
Stay safe and see you at the game!
Tuesday, Dec. 16
• Wrestling at Wirt County - QUAD - postponed
• Freshman Boys Basketball at Bridgeport - postponed
We will post rescheduled dates as soon as they are available.
Wednesday, Dec. 17
• JV/Varsity Boys Basketball HOME vs. St. Marys - JV begins at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Thursday, Dec. 18
• Freshman Boys Basketball at St. Marys - 6:00 PM
• Girls Basketball at Tyler Consolidated - JV begins at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Friday, Dec. 19
• Wrestling Girls Tournament at Tyler Consolidated - 4:00 PM
• JV/Varsity Boys Basketball HOME vs. Braxton County - JV begins at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Saturday, Dec. 20
• Wrestling at Tyler Consolidated - Larry Ritchie Memorial Tournament - 10:00 AM
Please continue to check our website and our Facebook page to updates to sporting events due to weather!
Stay safe and see you at the game!
MOVTI students- when there is an NTI day, then you need to check Microsoft Teams for assignments from your MOVTI instructors. Please save this picture for future reference. Please post to help spread awareness.
Everyone stay safe and warm!
Everyone stay safe and warm!
Due to inclement weather predicted for tomorrow:
Girls Basketball game is Postponed- new date will be posted later
Archery meet for tomorrow is Cancelled!
Please share posts and pass along the information!
Stay safe and warm this weekend.
Girls Basketball game is Postponed- new date will be posted later
Archery meet for tomorrow is Cancelled!
Please share posts and pass along the information!
Stay safe and warm this weekend.
For our MOVTI Students-
When Pleasants county schools closes for Snow/Cold Weather- then MOVTI is closed for all students (please see announcement from RCHS for additional information for that day)
When Pleasants county schools closes for Flooding- MOVTI may stay open if Rt. 2 and Rt. 16 are safe and at least one of our participating counties is open. (Always check RCHS for information)
When a participating county closes, MOVTI checks whether that county is a "Closing Day" or a "Non-traditional Instruction Day {NTI day}" If it is an NTI day, students from that county will receive virtual assignments from their MOVTI instructors. Assignments are posted on Microsoft Teams.
2 hour delays-
If Pleasants County is on a 2 hour delay, MOVTI runs on a normal schedule for students form other counties as long as it is safe to do so. (Always contact RCHS for additional information if needed). If Ritchie, Tyler, or Wetzel county schools are on a 2 hour delay- those students do not attend MOVTI in the morning.
Unscheduled Early Release- If Pleasants County has an unscheduled early release, MOVTI remains open for other counties as long as it is safe to do so.
If there are any questions about whether MOVTI is having class, please contact RCHS at 304-869-3526. Also check our school website and our Facebook page for updated information.
When Pleasants county schools closes for Snow/Cold Weather- then MOVTI is closed for all students (please see announcement from RCHS for additional information for that day)
When Pleasants county schools closes for Flooding- MOVTI may stay open if Rt. 2 and Rt. 16 are safe and at least one of our participating counties is open. (Always check RCHS for information)
When a participating county closes, MOVTI checks whether that county is a "Closing Day" or a "Non-traditional Instruction Day {NTI day}" If it is an NTI day, students from that county will receive virtual assignments from their MOVTI instructors. Assignments are posted on Microsoft Teams.
2 hour delays-
If Pleasants County is on a 2 hour delay, MOVTI runs on a normal schedule for students form other counties as long as it is safe to do so. (Always contact RCHS for additional information if needed). If Ritchie, Tyler, or Wetzel county schools are on a 2 hour delay- those students do not attend MOVTI in the morning.
Unscheduled Early Release- If Pleasants County has an unscheduled early release, MOVTI remains open for other counties as long as it is safe to do so.
If there are any questions about whether MOVTI is having class, please contact RCHS at 304-869-3526. Also check our school website and our Facebook page for updated information.
🎓 ACT CAMP PRIOR TO DECEMBER TEST 🎓
🗓 Date: December 13, 2025
Prepare for Success with Our Comprehensive ACT Camp!
Lunch Hour Schedule:
Math: All week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
English: All week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
Science: All week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
After School Hours:
Week of December 8-12:
Friday, December 12: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Why Attend?
Maximize your potential and be fully prepared for the ACT.
Earn the prestigious RCS ACT Book Award!
ACT Book Award Qualifications:
Attend 12 hours of ACT/SAT Prep during your time at RCHS.
Score a 19 or better on the ACT Composite Score.
Score 1100 or better on the SAT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and achieve your academic goals!
🗓 Date: December 13, 2025
Prepare for Success with Our Comprehensive ACT Camp!
Lunch Hour Schedule:
Math: All week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
English: All week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
Science: All week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
After School Hours:
Week of December 8-12:
Friday, December 12: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Why Attend?
Maximize your potential and be fully prepared for the ACT.
Earn the prestigious RCS ACT Book Award!
ACT Book Award Qualifications:
Attend 12 hours of ACT/SAT Prep during your time at RCHS.
Score a 19 or better on the ACT Composite Score.
Score 1100 or better on the SAT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and achieve your academic goals!
We have some Rebel Cheerleaders and Football players that have received postseason recognition.
Lindzey Salts- Honorable Mention All LKC Cheer
Kirsten Underwood- 1st Team all LKC Cheer
Carter Satterfield- Honorable Mention All State Football
Turner Shriver- Honorable Mention All State Football
Aiden Compton- 2nd Team All State
Super proud of all of our Rebels! Keep up the hard work!
Lindzey Salts- Honorable Mention All LKC Cheer
Kirsten Underwood- 1st Team all LKC Cheer
Carter Satterfield- Honorable Mention All State Football
Turner Shriver- Honorable Mention All State Football
Aiden Compton- 2nd Team All State
Super proud of all of our Rebels! Keep up the hard work!
🎓 ACT CAMP PRIOR TO DECEMBER TEST 🎓
🗓 Date: December 13, 2025
Prepare for Success with Our Comprehensive ACT Camp!
Lunch Hour Schedule:
Math: December 3 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
English: December 4 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
Science: December 5 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
After School Hours:
Week of December 8-12:
Monday, December 8: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Friday, December 12: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Why Attend?
Maximize your potential and be fully prepared for the ACT.
Earn the prestigious RCS ACT Book Award!
ACT Book Award Qualifications:
Attend 12 hours of ACT/SAT Prep during your time at RCHS.
Score a 19 or better on the ACT Composite Score.
Score 1100 or better on the SAT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and achieve your academic goals!
🗓 Date: December 13, 2025
Prepare for Success with Our Comprehensive ACT Camp!
Lunch Hour Schedule:
Math: December 3 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
English: December 4 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
Science: December 5 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
After School Hours:
Week of December 8-12:
Monday, December 8: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Friday, December 12: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Why Attend?
Maximize your potential and be fully prepared for the ACT.
Earn the prestigious RCS ACT Book Award!
ACT Book Award Qualifications:
Attend 12 hours of ACT/SAT Prep during your time at RCHS.
Score a 19 or better on the ACT Composite Score.
Score 1100 or better on the SAT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and achieve your academic goals!
Weekly Sports Preview for the Week of December 8th:
Tuesday, Dec. 9 (Tonight!)
• Freshman Boys Basketball HOME vs. Robert C. Byrd - 6:00 PM
• JV/Varsity Basketball at South Harrison - JV begins at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Thursday, Dec. 11
• Wrestling at St. Marys for the Middle Island Creek Championship - 4:00 PM
• Girls Basketball HOME vs. Calhoun County (JV - 2 quarters only, Varsity to begin at 7:00 PM)
• JV/Varsity Boys Basketball at Madonna - JV begins at 6:00, 2 quarters of JV; Varsity to follow
Saturday, Dec. 13
• RCHS Archery- Home at Harrisville 9am
• Girls Basketball vs. Gilmer County AT Robert C. Byrd for the CEC Basketball Invitational - 9:15 PM
Be ware of possible snow later in the week! Make sure to check the school website and Facebook page for updates to the weekly sports schedules. Come out and support our athletes!
Go Rebels!
Tuesday, Dec. 9 (Tonight!)
• Freshman Boys Basketball HOME vs. Robert C. Byrd - 6:00 PM
• JV/Varsity Basketball at South Harrison - JV begins at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Thursday, Dec. 11
• Wrestling at St. Marys for the Middle Island Creek Championship - 4:00 PM
• Girls Basketball HOME vs. Calhoun County (JV - 2 quarters only, Varsity to begin at 7:00 PM)
• JV/Varsity Boys Basketball at Madonna - JV begins at 6:00, 2 quarters of JV; Varsity to follow
Saturday, Dec. 13
• RCHS Archery- Home at Harrisville 9am
• Girls Basketball vs. Gilmer County AT Robert C. Byrd for the CEC Basketball Invitational - 9:15 PM
Be ware of possible snow later in the week! Make sure to check the school website and Facebook page for updates to the weekly sports schedules. Come out and support our athletes!
Go Rebels!
🎓 ACT CAMP PRIOR TO DECEMBER TEST 🎓
🗓 Date: December 13, 2025
Prepare for Success with Our Comprehensive ACT Camp!
Lunch Hour Schedule:
Math: December 3 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
English: December 4 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
Science: December 5 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
After School Hours:
Week of December 8-12:
Monday, December 8: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Friday, December 12: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Why Attend?
Maximize your potential and be fully prepared for the ACT.
Earn the prestigious RCS ACT Book Award!
ACT Book Award Qualifications:
Attend 12 hours of ACT/SAT Prep during your time at RCHS.
Score a 19 or better on the ACT Composite Score.
Score 1100 or better on the SAT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and achieve your academic goals!
🗓 Date: December 13, 2025
Prepare for Success with Our Comprehensive ACT Camp!
Lunch Hour Schedule:
Math: December 3 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
English: December 4 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
Science: December 5 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
After School Hours:
Week of December 8-12:
Monday, December 8: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Friday, December 12: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Why Attend?
Maximize your potential and be fully prepared for the ACT.
Earn the prestigious RCS ACT Book Award!
ACT Book Award Qualifications:
Attend 12 hours of ACT/SAT Prep during your time at RCHS.
Score a 19 or better on the ACT Composite Score.
Score 1100 or better on the SAT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and achieve your academic goals!
ACT Camp- Today is Science Prep the first half of lunch! Come get a boost for your Science ACT scores!
ACT Camp- Today is English Prep! Come get some help to boost your ELA scores for ACT!
Menu Change for Tomorrow! 12/4/25
Walking Taco
Refried Beans
Chocolate Cookie
Walking Taco
Refried Beans
Chocolate Cookie
🎓 ACT CAMP PRIOR TO DECEMBER TEST 🎓
🗓 Date: December 13, 2025
Prepare for Success with Our Comprehensive ACT Camp!
Lunch Hour Schedule:
Math: December 3 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
English: December 4 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
Science: December 5 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
After School Hours:
Week of December 8-12:
Monday, December 8: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Friday, December 12: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Why Attend?
Maximize your potential and be fully prepared for the ACT.
Earn the prestigious RCS ACT Book Award!
ACT Book Award Qualifications:
Attend 12 hours of ACT/SAT Prep during your time at RCHS.
Score a 19 or better on the ACT Composite Score.
Score 1100 or better on the SAT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and achieve your academic goals!
🗓 Date: December 13, 2025
Prepare for Success with Our Comprehensive ACT Camp!
Lunch Hour Schedule:
Math: December 3 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
English: December 4 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
Science: December 5 and all week from December 8-12 during the first half of lunch.
After School Hours:
Week of December 8-12:
Monday, December 8: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Friday, December 12: Sessions from 3:30-4:30 PM and 4:30-5:30 PM. Choose between Math, ELA, or Science.
Why Attend?
Maximize your potential and be fully prepared for the ACT.
Earn the prestigious RCS ACT Book Award!
ACT Book Award Qualifications:
Attend 12 hours of ACT/SAT Prep during your time at RCHS.
Score a 19 or better on the ACT Composite Score.
Score 1100 or better on the SAT.
Don’t miss this opportunity to boost your scores and achieve your academic goals!
Weekly Sports Preview for the week of December 1st:
Tuesday - 12/02
JV and Varsity Boys Basketball - HOME Scrimmage vs. Calhoun County - 6:00 PM
Thursday - 12/04
Girls Basketball - at South Harrison - JV starts at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Friday- 12/05
JV and Varsity Boys Basketball - Scrimmage at Grafton - 6:00 PM
Saturday - 12/06
Wrestling HOME Quad 10:00am
Come out for this first week and support our winter athletes! Go Rebels!
Tuesday - 12/02
JV and Varsity Boys Basketball - HOME Scrimmage vs. Calhoun County - 6:00 PM
Thursday - 12/04
Girls Basketball - at South Harrison - JV starts at 6:00, Varsity to follow
Friday- 12/05
JV and Varsity Boys Basketball - Scrimmage at Grafton - 6:00 PM
Saturday - 12/06
Wrestling HOME Quad 10:00am
Come out for this first week and support our winter athletes! Go Rebels!
RCHS Winter Sports are now available for download to your personal calendars! Freshman, JV and Varsity Boys Basketball, JV and Varsity Girls Basketball, Wrestling, and Archery.
Watch for our weekly sports previews! Come out and support our winter sports athletes! See you at the game!
Watch for our weekly sports previews! Come out and support our winter sports athletes! See you at the game!