Come out Friday October 24th and Support our 15th ranked Football team against St. Marys! Fill the Stands! Be the 12th Man! Pack that Stadium!

See you Friday night at 7PM at Chuck Schofield Memorial Stadium!
about 1 month ago, Ritchie County Schools
Come out and Support our 15th Ranked Football team on Friday!
πŸŽ‰πŸ¨ We are so proud to announce that 2nd Grade won the first β€œRace to Five Stars” for weekly attendance! πŸ† Today, they celebrated their achievement with a well-deserved Ice Cream Sundae Party.

Huge thanks to all the students for showing up and being awesome! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
about 2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
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πŸ“’ Reminder!
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, October 13th due to a Professional Learning Day for staff. 🍎✏️

We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and we’ll see students back on Tuesday, October 14th! πŸ˜„πŸ“š
about 2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
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πŸŽ‰πŸ† 1st 6 Weeks Awards Ceremony! πŸ†πŸŽ‰

We’re so proud of our amazing students for their hard work and accomplishments during the first 6 weeks of school! πŸ’ͺπŸ“šβœ¨
about 2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
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πŸ“’πŸ½οΈ Menu Change Alert! πŸš¨πŸ˜‹
Hey Smithville families! Please note there’s been a change to our lunch menu for this week. πŸ₯ͺ🍎
about 2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
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πŸŽ‰πŸ“š It’s Attendance Spirit Week at Smithville Elementary! πŸ“šπŸŽ‰
September 29th – October 3rd
Each day has a fun theme to help us celebrate showing up and being present at school:

πŸ‘‰ Tuesday (9/30): Tie Into Attendance – Fun/silly tie, scarf, or bow
πŸ‘‰ Wednesday (10/1): Wake Up & Show Up – Pajama Day
πŸ‘‰ Thursday (10/2): Bright Future Thursday – Neon or bright colors
πŸ‘‰ Friday (10/3): Future Ritchie County Rebel – Rebel gear
2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
Attendance Spirit Week
πŸ“šβœ¨ Don’t forget! Our Fall Book Fair is happening THIS WEEK β€” September 29th through October 3rd!

It’s a great chance for students to explore new books, build their love of reading, and take home some exciting stories. πŸ¦‰πŸ“–

We can’t wait to see all of our readers stop by! πŸ’™
2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
Book Fair
πŸ“¬πŸ‚ October Newsletter is Here! πŸπŸ“°

Check out what’s happening this month at Smithville Elementary! πŸŽƒπŸ‘»πŸŽ
Stay up to date with events, activities, and all the fun fall happenings. ✨
2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
October Newsletter
πŸ“£βœ¨ Attendance Spirit Week is coming up! βœ¨πŸ“£
Join us September 29th – October 3rd as we celebrate the importance of showing up every day! πŸ’ͺπŸ“š

Here’s the lineup:
πŸ“… Monday – Motivation Monday 🏈⚽
Dress in your favorite sports gear or team colors!

πŸ“… Tuesday – Tie Into Attendance πŸ‘”πŸŽ€
Wear a fun or silly tie, scarf, or bow!

πŸ“… Wednesday – Wake Up & Show Up πŸ˜΄βž‘οΈπŸ“š
Wear your coziest pajamas – just make sure you’re at school!

πŸ“… Thursday – Bright Future Thursday ✨🌈
Wear neon or bright colors – your future looks bright when you attend daily!

πŸ“… Friday – Future Ritchie County Rebel πŸ’™πŸ€
Show your Rebel pride by wearing Rebel gear!

Let’s have fun while we focus on the importance of attendance! βœ…
2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
Attendance Spirit Week
πŸ‚πŸ₯ͺ🍎 October Menu 🍎πŸ₯ͺπŸ‚
2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
October Menu
Happy first day of fall!

October Lunch Menus are posted and available daily under dining! Go to https://www.ritchieschools.com/page/lunch-menu to download the October School Lunch Menu.
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Happy First day of Fall!  October Lunch Menus now Posted!
We are proud to share that Ritchie County Schools' 4th graders ranked #1 in the state of West Virginia for Math performance on the Statewide Accountability Assessment.
This success is a reflection of the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families and community.
Stay tuned for more posts highlighting how Ritchie County Schools Shine Bright across the state.
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
1st in the State for Math- 4th grade
3rd and 4th grade Parents:
A link for WVEIS has been placed at the top of our RitchieSchools.com website. When you are accessing the WVEIS Parent Portal for the first time, you must click on the link for "Request Parent Access". After set up, parents should be able to log-in on the left side of the screen,

Students sign-in with SSO log-in. If students do not know their email or password, please contact your child's school.

**If you, as a parent/guardian, are having issues with your password- request parent access again using the same email. It should send you a link to reset your password.
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
WVEIS Assistance
We are proud to share that Ritchie County Schools has the following grades ranked in the Top 10 in the state of West Virginia for English Language Arts performance on the Statewide Accountability Assessment: 4th, 7th, and 8th.
This success is a reflection of the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families and community.
Stay tuned for more posts highlighting how Ritchie County Schools Shine Bright across the state.
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Ritchie County Schools Top 10 ELA in grades 4th, 7th, and 8th
🦷 Reminder! The Dentist is Coming to School Tomorrow! 🦷

Just a heads-up, students and familiesβ€”our school dentist will be visiting Smithville Elementary tomorrow, Friday, September 19, 2025. Students will be seen only if their paperwork has been completed and turned in, so please make sure everything is ready! 😁
2 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
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We are proud to share that Ritchie County Schools has the following grades ranked in the Top 10 in the state of West Virginia for Math performance on the Statewide Accountability Assessment: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th.
This success is a reflection of the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families and community.
Stay tuned for more posts highlighting how Ritchie County Schools Shine Bright across the state.
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Ritchie County Schools Shine Bright in Math- Top 10 in 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th,  and 7th grades
We are proud to share that Ritchie County Schools ranked #7 out of 55 counties in the state of West Virginia for overall academic performance on the Statewide Accountability Assessment.
This success is a reflection of the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families and community.
Stay tuned for more posts highlighting how Ritchie County Schools Shine Bright across the state.
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
7th in the State- Ritchie County
We are proud to share that Smithville Elementary School ranked #1 in the state of West Virginia for overall academic performance on the Statewide Accountability Assessment.

This success is a reflection of the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families and community.

Stay tuned for more posts highlighting how Ritchie County Schools Shine Bright across the state.
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Smithville Elementary #1 in the State 5 years in a row
We would like to Welcome Officer Katrina Barnes to Ritchie County Schools!
2 months ago, Ritchie County Schools
Welcome Officer Barnes
πŸ“’ Reminder: Picture Day is Tomorrow! πŸ“’

Don’t forget – Monday, September 8th is Picture Day! πŸŽ‰
Visit πŸ‘‰ mylifetouch.com
Use Picture Day ID: EVT3BTH3M

Pick out your favorite outfit, bring your best smile 😁, and get ready for a great photo day!
3 months ago, Smithville Elementary School
Picture Day