🎄✨December Newsletter✨🎄

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

🎄🎅 Smithville Elementary School invites you to Pancakes with the Grinch! 🎅🎄
Come join us on Friday, December 6th, at the Smithville Community Building for a fun-filled evening with delicious pancakes and a special visit from the Grinch! 🌟
Event Details:
📅 Date: Friday, December 6th
📍 Location: Smithville Community Building
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Adults: $8
Children (12 and under): $5
🎟️ Presale Tickets are available from any Smithville Elementary School student, and tickets will also be available at the door!
Don’t miss out on this festive family event filled with holiday cheer! We can't wait to see you there! 🌟

No School, Monday November 11th in observance of Veterans Day

No School, Tuesday November 5th, due to Election Day.

Ritchie County High School Theater is having a Character Breakfast as a fundraiser. This will take place on Saturday, November 9th at the Harrisville Gym. Advanced tickets sold until Nov. 4th with a price of $15. Tickets will be available at the door that day for $20. The theater group is planning fun times for that day. We hope to see you there.
Happy Halloween! Be safe and enjoy the festivities of the holiday.

World Occupational Therapy Day, October 27, 2024.
Thank you Michele for supporting our students!

School Bus Safety week October 21-25th. Do your part to be safe on the bus- stay seated, talk quietly, and always be kind and courteous to your bus driver and your peers.

Coming soon, Ritchie County High School Theater is having a Character Breakfast as a fundraiser. This will take place on Saturday, November 9th at the Harrisville Gym. Tickets will be available at the door that day for $20. The theater group is planning fun times for that day. We hope to see you there.
Ritchie County High School Theater is having a Character Breakfast as a fundraiser. This will take place on Saturday, November 9th at the Harrisville Gym. Advanced tickets sold until Nov. 4th with a price of $15. Tickets will be available at the door that day for $20. The theater group is planning fun times for that day. We hope to see you there.
Please take a few minutes to fill out our Parent Climate/Culture Survey. If you have children at different schools, kindly complete a separate survey for each one.
https://forms.office.com/r/uez0eX2LBM

Digital Citizenship Week October 14-18. Do you part to be kind and caring online.

Ritchie County Schools would like to wish our Custodians a happy Custodian’s Appreciation Day. We appreciate your service.

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

September is Attendance Awareness Month - Attendance Awareness Month is an annual initiative held every September to raise awareness about the importance of regular school attendance.
Addressing chronic absenteeism early can have a profound impact on a child’s educational journey and overall well-being.

Registration is now open for the Ritchie County Archery teams. The program is open to students 4th-12th grade. Practices will begin in late October. Follow the link below to fill out the signup form:
https://forms.office.com/r/TXkPyYYuNY

Picture Day is Monday, September 9th!

September is Attendance Awareness Month - Join us throughout the month as we spread the word about the importance of attendance! Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Addressing chronic absence is a key component of improving graduation rates, increasing academic achievement and giving young people the best chance at success in their adult life. Join the Attendance Awareness Campaign and make a difference for your community.

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