With great pleasure I welcome you to P. B. Ritch Middle School! Our faculty and staff are equally excited and work together to provide the best educational environment for our students. We invite every student and parent to be an active member of our learning community.

The information in your Student Handbook/Compact will provide answers to many of your questions as we begin the school year. Parents are encouraged to check Parent Portal regularly for grades and attendance. The home, school, and community connection is vital to the success of our students. We send out electronic newsletters regularly so reading these will also provide you with current information in conjunction with our school website. Our most current newsletter is always linked on our school's homepage as well.

I also encourage you to sign up for Remind messages for each of your child’s teachers. Each teacher has Remind codes specific to their classes and these can be obtained from the teacher. You can also become a Parent Observer for your child's Canvas Courses. Canvas is a learner management system and students often submit their work through the platform. More information can be found at Instructional Technology / Canvas for Parents

I am excited about the opportunity to get to know you, and I am looking forward to a happy and productive school year. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

Christy Carson, Principal