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Monday, April 27, 2026

Elementary

Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week is fast approaching. Richland #44 PTO will be providing snacks and a catered meal to the Teachers and Staff at both schools during the week of May 4th-8th. Please use this link to help provide beverages or a monetary donation to help support our schools.
Thank you for supporting our Amazing Teachers and Staff!

Spring Music Program - Thursday, May 7th at 3:00 pm in the New Gym at Richland High School - Colfax.
- No PM bus route on Thursday, May 7 - Parents must arrange pick up

Jr/Sr High School

Fall schedule request forms are due Friday, May 1st to Ms. Becker. This must be signed by a parent.

Teacher / Staff Appreciation Week is fast approaching. Richland #44 PTO will be providing snacks and a catered meal to the Teachers and Staff at both schools during the week of May 4th-8th. Please use this link to help provide beverages or a monetary donation to help support our schools.
Thank you for supporting our Amazing Teachers and Staff!

No PM bus route on Thursday May 7 -
There will be no PM bus routes on Thursday May 7 due to the elementary concert (3pm in Colfax). Parents should make arrangements to pick up their children on this day.

Night of the Arts - Tuesday, May 12 at 5:00 pm in the HS Music Room. Come and enjoy a showcase of solo & small group performances from our music students.

Jr/Sr High School Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 pm in the HS Gym.

Scherlings will be taking Group Photos on Tuesday, May 12 around 9:15 AM. Groups include: JH Band, SH Band, JH Choir, SH Choir, FFA Group & Officers, FCCLA Group & Officers, Student Council, SOTM, Honor Society

Upcoming Activities

SPEECH –
- Congratulations to the following Richland speech team members for fantastic performances at the state speech meet on Saturday: Laiken A, Josie D, Lucy H, Violet H, Laura H, Grayson M, Evie R, and Ethan S. Richland placed 7th out of 74 schools.
- Congratulations to Ethan for receiving 1st and becoming state champion in humorous interpretation, Ethan and Grayson for receiving 1st and becoming state champions in humorous duo, Josie D for receiving 3rd in entertain, Grayson and Josie for placing 8th in serious due, and Evie Roth for placing 8th in extemporaneous. Great job, everyone!

Track:
- Varsity -
  - Upcoming Meets:
    - Tuesday, April 28 @ Kindred, 2:00 pm
    - Thursday, April 30 @ Wahpeton, 1:30 pm
- Junior High -
  - Upcoming Meet:
    - ~~Monday, April 27 @ Wahpeton, 4:00 pm~~ CANCELLED

Softball:
- ~~Monday, April 27 @ Kindred Elementary, 4:00 pm~~ Rescheduled to 5/1
- Tuesday, April 28 @ Valley City, 4:00 pm
- Thursday, April 30 @ Kindred Elementary, 4:00 pm

Baseball:
- Tuesday, April 28 @ John Randall Field - Wahpeton, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm

District

Employment Opportunities

Coaching Positions:
- C team Volleyball Coach
- Junior High Football Coach - Starting August 2026

Click HERE for more information and to apply! For questions, contact Superintendent Gandhi or a building principal. 701-372-3713

Meetings

Community

Colfax Park and Rec is looking for mowing bids for park area for the 2026 season. Please contact Jared Pederson at 701-640-6075 or email bids to parkboard@colfaxndparksandrec.org. Please have them turned in by Saturday, May 2nd.

Missoula Children’s Theater coordinator(s) needed
The PTO is hoping to book MCT for a week-long art experience at the elementary school in April 2027. To make it happen, we need to find one or more event coordinators by Oct 25. No experience is needed! Find out more here or contact Richland PTO at richland44pto@gmail.com with questions.

The Music Parents are now taking orders for our Community Calendar!

Order your calendar online here. ($20 per calendar)

Keys to the Future at The 44 Venue - Thursday, April 30th from 7:00-9:00 pm. An evening supporting the future of music, performance, and student opportunities through The 44.

VIKING SOFTBALL CAMP - (Girls grades 3-6), May 2 from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM @ Kindred Park Fields. Bring: glove (bat optional), water, and clothes to get DIRTY. Register here. Limited spots!

Coltbackers is excited to host its 2nd annual Community 5K walk/run on May 6!
- Click here to Register | Registration is OPEN now through race day — so grab your friends, family, and neighbors and come be part of a fun night of movement and community!
  Whether you walk, jog, or run, we’d love to see you there!

Pancake breakfast - Saturday, May 16 from 7:30 am - 11:30 am at the Colfax Fire Hall. Free Will Donation. All proceeds support local Colfax Fire & Rescue.

Colfax City Wide Garage Sale - Saturday, May 16 starting at 8:00 am. Follow the signs and find the deals! Questions - contact Paul at 701-403-2386 or Paul701lucas@gmail.com

The Richland #44 Coltbackers are raising funds to purchase a travel bus for our athletes, and we’d love your support! This bus will help provide safe, reliable transportation and create a great experience for our students as they represent our community.
Select 'Colts Travel Bus Campaign' when you click on this donation link.
Thank you for supporting our athletes and investing in their journey!

Richland #44 School District