Good evening Ritchie County students and families! The breakfast and lunch menu is now available for down on from the website (ritchieschools.com) or on the app under "Dining".
Dear Ritchie County Community:
Ritchie County Schools is aware of misinformation circulating on social media regarding an alleged incident involving a weapon at our high school yesterday. There was no weapon discovered at the school, there was no evidence that a student brought a weapon to school, nor was there a threat involving a weapon. Additionally, no student was escorted from the school in handcuffs.
Unfortunately, inaccurate information about the situation was subsequently shared publicly on social media. Law enforcement is aware and reviewing those public comments.
We understand that reports involving school safety understandably cause concern for families and our community, and we have protocols which include communication. Ritchie County Schools takes every report or concern seriously and follows established procedures to investigate potential threats and involve law enforcement when appropriate. At the same time, sharing unverified information on social media can create unnecessary fear and confusion for students, families, employees, and the broader community.
Our schools are safe, and there is no known threat related to this matter. We encourage all parents, students, and community members who have concerns about school safety to contact school administrators or law enforcement directly rather than relying on or spreading unverified information on social media.
The safely and well-being of our students and employees remains our highest priority.
Sincerely,
April Haught
To be eligible to receive an Academic Letter at Ritchie County High School, a student must:
• Be enrolled at Ritchie County High School for the full-academic year;
• Earn 4 credits per semester / 8 for the academic year;
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.75 for two consecutive semesters and academic year.
• Maintain 95% attendance rate for the school year. (9 days or less)
We are so proud of these students and the example they set for our school community!
Parking and Entrance Information
Due to ongoing renovations on our back patio, access to certain areas of campus is temporarily limited. We ask that all visitors follow the parking and entrance guidelines below.
General Parking
All fans should park in the High School parking lot and enter the building through Door 42.
Directions to the Gym
After entering the building, fans should proceed straight down the hallway to the Commons Area. The gymnasium will be located on the right-hand side.
Restroom Access
Due to ongoing construction, restroom access within the Commons Area will be limited. Public restrooms will be available in the same hallway through which fans enter the building.
Handicap-Accessible Entrance
Fans requiring handicap-accessible access may park in the High School front loop and enter through the main front doors.
The front doors will be accessible for entry 30 minutes prior to game time
We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this renovation project and look forward to welcoming you to our campus. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to improve our facilities.
Thank you for your patience during construction. Please watch for updates regarding temporary changes to school and event access.
This week:
Monday, August 10th- 4pm Golf at North Bend
Tuesday, August 11th- 8:30am Golf at Oglebay; 5:30pm Volleyball at Ripley (Scrimmage)
Thursday, August 13th- 10am Golf at St Marys
Friday, August 14th- Football at River (Scrimmage)
Come out and support our student athletes! Go Rebels!
Welcome Class of 2030! 9th Grade Transition Camp will be August 10th from 5pm-7pm; registrations begins at 4:45pm. Come out and meet the staff, explore the hallways, try out your locker, and see you friends.
Welcome Class of 2030! 9th Grade Transition Camp will be August 10th from 5pm-7pm; registrations begins at 4:45pm. Come out and meet the staff, explore the hallways, try out your locker, and see you friends.
We are so proud of our Ritchie County FFA students for participating in the annual Ritchie County Fair Livestock Sale!
These dedicated students have poured countless hours, hard work, and heart into raising and caring for their livestock projects over the past several months. The livestock sale represents the culmination of their dedication, responsibility, and agricultural excellence.
Thank you to all of the local businesses and community members that supported our students' hard work and commitment to agriculture.
Here is the updated Sports Pass Information for the 2026-2027 School year.
General admission prices for all home events (not including sectional, regional, or state sponsored events) will be $5 person. Children ages 5 years an under will be admitted for free.
All Sports Season Pass- Adult $125, Senior Adults (60+) $85, High School Senior Parent $75, Non-HS student (1st - 8th grade) $75.
All Sports Family Pass- $400 (Price includes passes up to 4 family members. Each additional pass is $50)
Football Hill Pass (only 25 available) or Stadium Reserved Parking (only 10 available) $40 (Does not include game admission)
Football Reserved Seating $30 (Does not include game admission)
Ritchie County High School Student Passes $50 (Price includes 1 all sports season pass and 1 RCHS t-shirt. Students must present their pass to gain admission.
Season passes can be purchased at the Back to School Bash Friday, August 21st or in person at Ritchie County High School from 9:00am - 2:00pm starting Tuesday, August 4th. Passes are non-transferrable and good only for the 2026-2027 school year. You must present your pass to enter each home event. The deadline for purchasing is Friday, September 11th.
If you have any questions, please contact Ritchie County High School at 304-869-3526.
Come out and support our student athletes! Go Rebels!
Tuesday, August 4th- 10 am Golf playing at home (Collins-Metz LKC Golf Scramble)
Thursday, August 6th- 9 am Golf away at Roane County Golf Club
Come out and support our students athletes as they begin their season! See you at the game!
Ritchie County Middle and High School Cross Country Practice will begin August 3, 2026. 6pm- Practice and Parent Meeting. For the Parent Meeting- Enter using the high school front doors. Athletes need to bring Physical, Shoes, Watch, and Water.
Come out and join us for the fall season!
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!
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! 🎆❤️🤍💙
