Richland #44 School District

🍎✨ Teacher Appreciation Day ✨🍎
Today we celebrate the incredible educators at Richland #44!

Thank you for the time, care, and dedication you pour into your classrooms each day. You inspire, support, and make a lasting impact on our students and community in more ways than can be counted. We are grateful for all that you do—today and every day! 💙💛

🍎🥪 School Lunch Hero Day 🥪🍎
Today we celebrate the amazing individuals who keep our students fueled and ready to learn each day!
A big THANK YOU to our dedicated cooks—Karen and Sheila in Colfax, Karen and Julie in Abercrombie, and Andrea who supports both schools. Your hard work, care, and commitment do not go unnoticed.
We appreciate all you do for our students and staff—today and every day! 💙💛

Congratulations to Violet for being our Character of a Colt winner for this week! Mrs. Weatherly nominated Violet for being a strong leader and for being helpful in class. Thank you, Violet!

🚌💙💛 Drive with Colt Country! 💛💙🚌

Richland #44 is hiring Route Bus Drivers — and we’re making it easy to get started!

✨ Opportunity for up to $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
✨ District will cover cost to obtain license

👉 Apply today or contact us for more information: https://www.richland44.com/o/rsd/page/employment-opportunities

💙 Administrative Professionals Day 💙
Today we proudly recognize and thank Sarah and Seri for all they do to keep our school offices running smoothly at Richland #44.
From greeting students, staff, and families with a smile, to keeping things organized behind the scenes, to handling the countless details that keep each day moving forward — your work does not go unnoticed. You are often the first point of contact and a steady, dependable presence in our buildings.
Your professionalism, kindness, and ability to manage it all make a tremendous difference for our students, staff, and community.
Thank you, Sarah and Seri, for everything you do each and every day. We truly appreciate you! 💛💙

📣💙💛 Join Colt Country! 💛💙📣

Richland #44 is hiring an Elementary Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year!

Are you passionate about making a difference, building meaningful connections, and helping every student succeed? Come be part of a supportive team, a close-knit community, and a district that truly values its educators.
✨ Small school feel
✨ Strong staff support
✨ Opportunity to make a BIG impact

Questions? Contact Staci Schmitz at 701-553-8321
Ready to inspire, support, and grow with us? 👉 Click HERE to apply

We were honored to welcome ND State Superintendent Levi Bachmeier to Richland #44 Jr/Sr High School today!

Superintendent Bachmeier started his visit by meeting with our school administration, followed by a stop in our senior Economics class where he shared insight into North Dakota’s school system, his role as state superintendent, and took time to answer questions from our students.

He also visited additional classrooms, including Mrs. Roth’s English 10 class and Mr. Boehm’s Botany/Horticulture class, giving him a chance to see learning in action across multiple subject areas. The visit wrapped up with a tour of our facilities and a roundtable discussion with administration and school board members.

Thank you, Superintendent Bachmeier, for taking the time to visit our school and connect with our students and staff. We also commend your goal of visiting all 167 schools across North Dakota—what an incredible commitment to education across our state!

💙🍎 Paraprofessional Appreciation Day – April 1 🍎💙
Today we celebrate and recognize the incredible paraprofessionals of Richland #44!
Our paraprofessionals play a vital role in our schools each and every day — supporting students, assisting teachers, and helping create a positive and successful learning environment for all. Whether working one-on-one with students, in small groups, or behind the scenes, your patience, compassion, and dedication make a lasting difference.
You are often the steady support, the extra encouragement, and the helping hand that students need to succeed — and we are so grateful for all that you do.
Thank you for the care, commitment, and heart you bring to Richland #44 every day. 💛💙

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻, 𝗡𝗗 . 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 #44 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦 𝘌𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯, 𝘊𝘰𝘥𝘺, 𝘎𝘪𝘨𝘪, 𝘑𝘢𝘤𝘪, 𝘌𝘷𝘪𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘔𝘳. 𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘨.