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.

National School Counseling Week is February 3rd-7th. Be sure to thank Kayleigh Board for helping our elementary school students through their academic journey!

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.

📢 Reminder:
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20, 2025, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

❄️☃️Reminder☃️❄️

❄️☃️January Newsletter ☃️❄️

🎉✨ Happy New Year from Smithville Elementary School! ✨🎉
Wishing our school family a bright and joyful 2025! 🌟
A friendly reminder: School resumes on Monday, January 6th.
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back and start the new year together! ❤️

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 from Smithville Elementary School! ✨🎄

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

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Smithville Elementary School! 🎅❄️
We hope you and your family have a joyful holiday season filled with love and laughter.
🎁 Reminder:
There will be NO SCHOOL from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025.
School will resume on January 6, 2025.
Enjoy your break, and we can’t wait to see everyone in the new year!

We had an exciting day at Glenville State University! Our students enjoyed exploring the campus and cheering on the Pioneer Men’s Basketball team during an action-packed game. 🏀🎉

The Salvation Army is offering Christmas Food Vouchers to help Ritchie County families enjoy a holiday meal. ❤️
Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, December 21st
⏰ Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
📍 Location: Ritchie Church of the Nazarene
Requirements:
Proof of income, monthly bills, and proper identification (including children).
One voucher per household.
Must be a resident of Ritchie County.
For questions, call 304-299-1198. 🎁🎅

🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Smithville Elementary! 🦃🍁
We are incredibly thankful for our amazing students, staff, and community this holiday season. Enjoy your time with loved ones, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, December 2nd!
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and delicious Thanksgiving! 🧡

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Break Reminder! 🍂🦃
Smithville Elementary will be closed from Monday, November 25th, through Friday, November 29th for Thanksgiving Break.
We hope everyone has a safe and joyful holiday filled with gratitude and time with loved ones. 💛
Classes will resume on Monday, December 2nd. See you then!

🎄🎅December Menu 🎅🎄

🎄✨December Newsletter✨🎄

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

