Smithville Elementary School

Ritchie County Schools Job Opportunity- Limited Sports Trainer for Football. Qualifications: Must hold a valid healthcare provider license, must have or be willing to obtain Limited Sports Trainer Certification, Complete WVSSAC required courses, hold a high school diploma or higher. Responsibilities- Attend all RCHS Varsity and JV football practices, attend all RCHS Varsity and JV football games (home and away), and attend all RCMS football games (home only).

Job Posting closes TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT.

If interested, please go to ritchieschools.com, then "Employment" to apply online. If you have any questions please contact Ritchie County Schools at 304-643-2991.

Ritchie County Schools Job Opportunity- Limited Sports Trainer for Football. Qualifications: Must hold a valid healthcare provider license, must have or be willing to obtain Limited Sports Trainer Certification, Complete WVSSAC required courses, hold a high school diploma or higher. Responsibilities- Attend all RCHS Varsity and JV football practices, attend all RCHS Varsity and JV football games (home and away), and attend all RCMS football games (home only).

If interested, please go to ritchieschools.com, then "Employment" to apply online. If you have any questions please contact Ritchie County Schools at 304-643-2991.

Keep updated on all of the events in the Ritchie County School calendar such as starting date of school, Thanksgiving Break, Christmas Break, and Spring break. Visit individual school pages for individual school and sporting events. Calendar will be updated if dates change.

📚✏️ It’s almost that time! ✏️📚

Here are the first days of school for Ritchie County Schools:

🍎 1st – 12th Grades: August 14th
🖍 Kindergarten: August 18th
🎨 Preschool: August 25th

We can’t wait to welcome all of our students back for a fantastic new school year! 🎉📓✨

🎉🍕 Join us for Open House & Pizza on the Playground! 🍕🎉

📅 Tuesday, August 12 at 4:30 PM
📍 Smithville Elementary School
157 Main Street, Smithville, WV 26178

Come meet your teachers, see your classrooms, play on the playground, and enjoy some yummy pizza! 🍕🛝

✨ This event is free and fun for the whole family!

We can’t wait to see everyone there! 🌈🦋☀️

North Bend Outdoor Camp week 2 July 14-17th (Monday-Thursday).

First week of North Bend Outdoor Camp- July 7-10th (Monday- Thursday). Go enjoy the outdoors!

Happy Independence Day! Everyone have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

North Bend Outdoor Camp will be 2 weeks: July 7-10 and July 14-17th. This is for elementary and middle school students.

Academic Learning Camp is beginning Week 2! June 16-18th (Monday-Wednesday)

We have a few more employees that are retiring this year! Marsha Knight retired at the beginning of the school year, Rick Haught from RCHS, Debbie Bever- Director of Student Services, and Bill Goff- bus driver. We would like to congratulate all on their retirement and thank them for their many years of service to our school system and to our students.

Academic Learning Camp begins this week! Week 1- June 9-12 (Monday to Thursday).

Academic Learning Camp will be for CCES, HES, and SES. Academic Learning Camp will be 3 weeks long, starting June 9-12, 16-18, and 23-26. Please contact the school principals with questions.

We would like to say Congratulations and Happy Retirement to our retirees this year: Susan Kirk, Rose Murphy, Anita Rogers, Jim White, Brenda Layfield, Becky Martin, Rick Gay, and Tony Marshall. We thank you for all of your years of service to our school district and to the students in our communities.

🎉 That’s a Wrap! 🎉 Today marks the last day of school at Smithville Elementary for the 2024–2025 year! What an amazing journey it’s been — full of learning, laughter, and unforgettable memories. 💙📚 To our students: we are SO proud of everything you’ve accomplished. To our families: thank you for your constant support. To our staff: your dedication and love make Smithville a truly special place. Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! ☀️🌈 We’ll see you in August! 💫

Today is the last day of school! We look forward to seeing everyone in the Academic Learning Camp and the North Bend Outdoor camp. See everyone in the fall!

🐝✨ Field Trip Alert! ✨🐝 We’re buzzing with excitement for our School-Wide Trip to The Hive on Wednesday, May 28th! 🎉 🚌 Buses leave at 8:00 AM sharp – don’t be late! 👕 Students should wear their new Field Trip shirts 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents are welcome to attend! It’s going to be a fun-filled day of bouncing, playing, and making memories. Let’s make it a day to remember! 💛💙

🎉 REMINDER: COLOR GAMES DAY! 🎨 Tuesday, May 27th is Color Games at Smithville Elementary! 🏃‍♀️☀️ Please make sure your child wears comfortable clothes they can move in and shoes appropriate for outdoor activities. It’s going to be a fun-filled day! 💙💚💛❤️

Memorial Day- take time to remember those who have served in our armed forces.

⭐MEMORIAL DAY REMINDER⭐ In honor of Memorial Day, there will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26, 2025. 📚 School will resume on Tuesday, May 27th, and the last day of school is Thursday, May 29th! Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day as we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. ❤️🤍💙