Christmas Break - Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2.

School Resumes Monday, January 5, 2026.

Elementary

• Are you able to help out with PTO Fun Night?  We'd love to have you!  In January we'll start planning for the March 27 event.  If you're interested in getting involved, please email richland44pto@gmail.com or Nicole Holdman rostadholdman@gmail.com. 

• Class Group Picture Day:  Scherlings will be out on Tuesday, January 6th to take Class GROUP pictures starting at 8:30am at the elementary school, followed by High School around 10am.  (Save the date, and please plan appointments accordingly, thanks!)

Jr/Sr High School

• Second semester schedule change request forms are due by December 19th to Ms. Becker.

   

• Student Council will be hosting the following dress-up days to get in the holiday spirit next week:

  • Tuesday 12/16- Christmas Character Day (Dress like a character from your favorite Christmas movie) 

  • Wednesday 12/17- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

  • Thursday 12/18- Santa v. Grinch Day (Wear red or green, or dress as Santa or the Grinch)

  • Friday 12/19- Christmas Pajamas Day

• Are you able to help out with PTO Fun Night?  We'd love to have you!  In January we'll start planning for the March 27 event.  If you're interested in getting involved, please email richland44pto@gmail.com or Nicole Holdman rostadholdman@gmail.com. 

• Class Group Picture Day:  Scherlings will be out on Tuesday, January 6th to take Class GROUP pictures starting at 8:30am at the elementary school, followed by High School around 10am.  (Save the date, and please plan appointments accordingly, thanks!)

• Athletic Season Tickets

  • 2025-2026 athletic passes for all Richland students have been covered by Richland #44 PTO

  • Pro-rated season ticket prices (basketball 25-26):

    • Adult Season Ticket - $55 (typically $90)

    • Family Season Ticket - $150 (typically $250)

  • Single event admission cost for adults: $7

  • Single event admission cost for non-Richland students: $5

  • Single event admission cost for seniors: $4

Upcoming Games

• GBB:

  • Monday, December 15 @ Capstone Academy, JV only - 4:45 pm

  • Thursday, December 18 vs Wyndmere/Lidgerwood, JV - 5:30 pm, Varsity - 7:00 pm

• BBB:

  • Monday, December 15 @ Capstone Academy, JV only - 6:00 pm

  • Tuesday, December 16 vs Lisbon, JV - 5:30 pm, Varsity 7:00 pm

  • Thursday, December 18 @ Sisseton, JV - 6:15, Varsity - 7:30 pm

  • Friday, December 19 @ LaMoure, JV - 6:00 pm, Varsity - 7:00 pm

• Wrestling:

  • Boys:

  • Girls:

    • Friday, December 19 @ Valley City, 11:00 am

• JH BBB: Practice starts on December 15

District

Employment Opportunities

• Coaching Positions:

  • Assistant Track - Starting March 2026

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

Meetings

• Coltbackers - Wednesday, January 14 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, February 4 @ 6:30 pm in the Old Commons

• Foundation - Wednesday, January 7 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents - Monday, January 12 @ 5:00 pm

• PTO - Wednesday, December 17 @ 7:00pm via Zoom - Meeting ID: 511 463 1558 Passcode:

  44COLTS44

• School Board -Wednesday, January 14 @ 5:30 pm n the HS Boardroom

Community

• FCCLA is making monster cookies on December 17th for Colts Care Day in support of creating “Bravery Bags” and “Comfort Kits” for our local fire department and first responders. These kits are given to children who are involved in accidents, house fires, emergencies, or other distressing events to help provide comfort, support, and a small sense of relief during difficult times. 

  • Each package contains 12 cookies -- available baked or as ready-to-bake dough

  • Cost: $12 per package

  • Pickup: Afternoon of Wednesday, December 17 at Richland High School

  • Order Deadline: Tuesday, December 16

  • Order HERE

• Colfax Park and Rec is looking for an individual to teach skating lessons in January. Please contact Mary Boehm at 701-793-3292.

• Basketball Season is Here! Coltbackers is again offering Game Sponsorships for both the girls and Boys basketball seasons at $50 per event. Sign up for your sponsorship here.  

  • This is your chance to honor your favorite athlete/team or promote your business. Sponsor details and a photo of the sponsored athlete or business logo will be printed in the program and shared on the big screen! It was also be posted on our Facebook page and announced before the event. *All proceeds directly support Richland #44 Athletics. Limited home games and spots available. Questions? email kendra.l.dockter@k12.nd.us.

• Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome - Fa La La La Funk! - Thursday, December 18 at 7:00 pm at The 44 Venue, Colfax. Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy holiday music! Tickets are on sale now, at this link.

• Colfax Park and Rec will be having their Annual Pancake Feed on Sunday, January 11 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Colfax Community Center. Free Will Donation with proceeds going to expanding and building a bigger park.

• Registration for BIO Girls opens January 13, 2026, at 8am! A 12-session program for girls in grades 2-6, BIO Girls consists of character building lessons, positive mentorship, and non-competitive physical activity. BIO Girls meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Colfax starting February 17th. Financial assistance is available within registration. Register online at biogirls.org/north-dakota