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!
Attention RCMS Softball!
Join us for Flex Day Practices on:
• Tuesday, February 25 – 3:30 to 5:30 PM
• Wednesday, February 26 – 3:30 to 5:30 PM
• Thursday, February 27 – 3:30 to 5:30 PM
These practice sessions are the perfect opportunity to get ready for tryouts, which kick off next Monday, March 3 at 3:30 PM in the middle school gym. Whether you're a seasoned player or just eager to join, come out and bring your energy to represent RCMS Softball.
**Be sure to have physicals complete before practice.
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.
Menu Change for this week:
Tuesday- Walking Taco or Pizza
Wednesday- Orange Chicken, Rice, Stri Fry Veggies and Egg Roll
Thursday- Pepperoni Roll day! (No Pizza)
📢 Reminder: Social Studies Fair ! 🌍📜
Join us tomorrow at 5:00 PM for our Social Studies Fair, where our students will showcase their amazing projects! 🏆✨
📅 Date: Feb. 14
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM (Setup starts at 4:30 PM)
📍 Location: RCMS
🎉 See you there! #SocialStudiesFair #StudentShowcase #BlazerPride
Menu Change for RCMS/RCHS:
Thursday: Spaghetti (no Pizza option)
Friday: Walking Taco or Pizza
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.
Next week Menu Changes (updated menu is uploaded to the website):
10TH
CHICKEN BREAST
BAKED POTATO
GREENBEANS
NO PIZZA
11TH
AS MENUED
12TH
AS MENUED
13TH
SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE OR SPAGHETTI NOODLES WITH CHEESE, GARLIC AND BUTTER
GARLIC BREAD
BREADED CHEESE STIX
ITALIAN SALAD
NO PIZZA
14TH
SOUP BAR
CHOICE OF
CHILI
BROCCOLI & CHEESE SOUP
CHICKEN NOODLE
CHOICE OF
CORN MUFFIN
BAGUETTE
WOW BUTTER & JELLY SANDWICH
NO PIZZA
National School Counseling Week is February 3rd -7th. Be sure to thank Katie Haught for helping our middle school students on their academic journey!
🏆 January Attendance Basket Winners! 🎉
A big congratulations to Emma Haddox and Matthew Whitehair for winning the January Attendance Basket Raffle! 🎟️🎁 Your commitment to showing up and giving your best each day has paid off!
Thank you to all our students for making attendance a priority—keep up the great work! Stay tuned for more chances to win next month! 💯✨
#AttendanceMatters #ShowUpToWin
📢 Club Day is Here! 🎉
Once a month, our students get to take a break and explore their interests with Club Day! 🤩 From creativity to competition, there's something for everyone!
🎶 Just Dance
📸 Yearbook
🎮 Minecraft
🃏 Card Games
🎲 Board Games
🏀 Basketball
✂️ Crafts
🎬🎵 Movie/Music Trivia
🎨 Artist Trading Cards
🖍️ Coloring
🎤 Karaoke
Students get to choose their club and enjoy time with friends while doing something they love! ❤️
📅 #ClubDay #MiddleSchoolFun #CreativeSide
Menu Change for Next Week:
Monday 2/3: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Stuff, Bread or the Pizza line
Tuesday 2/4: Sausage Gravy, Biscuits, Eggs, Hash rounds or Pizza
Wednesday 2/5: Pizza and corn
Thursday 2/6: Chicken Fajitas, corn & black beans, Mexican rice, apple churro.
Friday 2/7: as stated on the menu.
🔥🏀 Blazer Basketball Attendance Night – Sponsored by GameChanger! 🏀🔥
📅 Monday, February 3rd
⏰ JV Tip-Off: 6:00 PM
⏳ Varsity Tip-Off: Immediately following the JV game
💙 FREE student entry for Ritchie County students who have missed 5 or fewer days of school this year! Let’s celebrate good attendance and support our team as we take on New Martinsville!
🎉 Sponsored by GameChanger
Tag your friends and come out to cheer on our Blazers! Let’s fill the stands and bring the energy! 🔥💪 #BlazerBasketball #GameChanger
📢 Attention Students and Families! 📢
It’s Benchmark Testing Week! 📝 Please remember that all students must arrive by 8:00 AM to ensure they’re ready to begin testing on time.
🌟 Tip: Get plenty of rest and eat a good breakfast to stay focused and perform your best!
Let's show what we know! 💪 #TestingWeek #BeOnTime #DoYourBest
The lunch menu for the middle and high school has been updated. The image attached is the new menu. You can also download it from our website.
No School, Monday January 20th. Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
🎉 Get Ready for Success at the Social Studies Fair! 🎉
📅 Date: January 22
⏰ Workshop Time: 5:00 PM (Doors open at 4:30 PM)
📍 Location: RCMS (Enter through Front Door)
Join us for an engaging Social Studies Fair Workshop, where you'll receive hands-on guidance to create an amazing project! 🖍️✨
✅ Supplies Provided
✅ Expert Tips & Tricks
✅ Access the School Printer
✅ Head Start on Your Project
Come early at 4:30 PM to pick up supplies and print anything you need for your project!
Don’t miss this chance to shine at the fair! 🌟 We can’t wait to see you there!
#SocialStudiesFair #StudentSuccess #HandsOnLearning
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.
