Ripley High School

Good afternoon parents and guardians, this is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, October 13, 2023, is a Professional Learning Day for school employees. This means that students will not have classes. We have also added parent-teacher conferences to the Professional Learning Day this year. If you would like to schedule a conference with a teacher, please reach out to them as soon as possible. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to discuss your child's progress and ask any questions you may have. Thank you, and have a great day!

Good Evening Ripley High School. As a reminder, all 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students will be taking the Mastery Prep practice SAT tomorrow. Please make sure your MacBooks are fully charged for tomorrow. Testing will begin at 8:05 and end at around 10:30.

Good evening. While the 2023/2024 school year is underway, it is now time to start working on the 2024-2025 School Calendar. This year, we have developed three draft calendars for guardians and employees to provide input which be presented to the Jackson County Board of Education. To review the three draft calendars click https://tinyurl.com/ylopofb3 . To review the 2024-2025 calendar guidance document click https://tinyurl.com/ytxtr88m . To vote on a calendar click https://tinyurl.com/ys4ptyzz Thank you

Ripley High School will be open on Monday, September 18, 2023. Water was restored to the building yesterday, while custodians and other support staff finished cleaning the first floor of the main building this morning. I would like to take a second to thank all the community agencies, the Jackson County Schools Maintenance Department, and other school personnel for their help over the last three days. You are greatly appreciated. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

This evening Football needs to meet at 3:30 in the locker room, Cheerleaders at 3:45 in the cheer room, Band at 3:45 in the band room, Volleyball at 2:00 in the annex, Boys Soccer at 5:00 on the field, and Girls Soccer at 4:00 on the field.

Good Afternoon! Due to the water line break on the first floor of the main building at Ripley High School, all students were dismissed early. At this time, all students have left campus either by bus, driving, or pick up. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Parents and Guardians, Unfortunately, Ripley High School has a severe waterline break on the first floor of the main building. All Water is currently shut off to the school. At this time, we have no other option but to dismiss students for the remainder of the day. If your child is a walker or driver, they will be dismissed within the next fifteen minutes. If your child rides a bus, the buses should arrive at Ripley High School around 12:30 to take students home. I sincerely apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you.

Attention 12th grade parents/guardians... There will be an organizational meeting for Project Graduation on Monday, Sept. 18, at 6pm in the Ripley HS library. Any 12th grade parents/guardians interested in helping plan Project Graduation are welcome!

Seniors, the breakfast being provided for you this morning 7am to 7:30 has been moved to the main gym.

Attention Seniors who park in the Annex lot: Part of the lot is flooded at this time, the water may go down before you arrive. If your spot is covered and you can not park there please park in the lower lot by the board office instead of taking someone else's parking space. Thank you!

Hello and good evening! This is a reminder that school pictures are tomorrow for all students.

Good evening. This is Will Hosaflook, Superintendent of Jackson County Schools. Wednesday brings much anticipation with the start of a new school year. I am so excited to see our students and employees back in our buildings as we continue to work together to become the #1 school district in our state. We begin this school by sharing wonderful news – Jackson County Schools is now the 5th-ranked school district in WV in ELA and Math proficiency, moving up five spots from last year. We are so fortunate to have a fantastic community of parents and guardians that understand the importance of a first-class education and are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the success of our students and schools. As I just mentioned, our goal is to be # 1. Leading the state will not come easy. It will take hard work, determination, and perseverance from our children and the entire community to demand high expectations and excellence in our schools. I believe in the power of public education, as well as our parents, our employees, and especially our communities. Anything is possible; we must be willing to do whatever it takes to accomplish our goal. As always, I ask for your patience on the first day of school. There are many moving parts that we will continually perfect throughout the year. Once again, thank you for your support and encouragement as we start another exciting school year. Congratulations on your work being a Top 5 school district in the state of WV. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Hello and good day! Seniors who painted parking spots, by 4pm today please remember to remove all material from blocking your spot. Parking spots will be needed for the game tonight. Thank you!

Hello and good day! Ripley High School students will be pay half price for attending the Boys home soccer match tomorrow evening 6:30pm against Point Pleasant. This gift is made possible by a local donor.

Hello and good day! All senior parking spots need to be painted prior to 4pm on Tuesday August 22nd. Thank you!

Hello and good day! Freshmen orientation will be held Monday August 21st at 6pm starting in our auditorium. All freshmen along with parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.

Hello and good day! The student handbook has been emailed to students, the handbook will also be posted on the school website and to students canvas accounts. Please review and note sections such as Attendance, Dress Code, Cell Phone usage, and change in graduation credits.

Public Preview of School Library Books - Jackson County Schools provides the opportunity for parents and interested citizens to visit those schools with staffed libraries to preview new library books purchased for the upcoming school year. Ravenswood and Ripley high schools and middle schools will offer this opportunity during the week preceding the first day of school for students. The books will be on display August 16-22, 2023, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Those interested in reviewing the new school library books must call the administrator of the respective school and make an appointment before visiting the library.

Hello and good day! Please note the following information regarding students receiving computers prior to their return on August 23rd: August 14th from 10am - 6pm for Seniors and Juniors and then on August 15th from 10am - 6pm for Sophomores and Freshmen. Distribution will take place in the school library.

Hello students and families, This is a reminder that summer reading or research will be due September 15th, three weeks after school begins. Bonus points may be offered to those students who turn their work in the first week of school. Students are expected to do summer reading OR summer research, NOT BOTH. They can choose a book or topic that they are truly interested in. Summer reading and summer research descriptions are still available on the Ripley High webpage and at the public library. The library has each of the books available as well ad computer time for free.