Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL - Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28

Elementary

• 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!)

• Elementary Christmas Concert - Thursday, December 11 - 6:30pm @ Richland High School

Jr/Sr High School

• 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 Christmas Concert - Tuesday, December 9 - 7:00pm @ Richland High School

• Scherling's Photography - Basketball Picture Days

  • Tuesday, December 2

    • HS Girls Basketball – 8:00 AM

    • JH GBB – 1st period

  • Thursday, December 11 @ 8:00 AM

    • HS Boys Basketball

  • Order forms will come home from coaches.

  • Order online at scherling.preorderphotos.com with access code: K96CQ4 or send the paper form on picture day.

  • Button photos are available again this year--magnets are new! Click HERE to order.

• 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

• JH GBB:

  • Tuesday, November 25 @ Hankinson, 4:30 pm. *One Game Only

• BBB: Practice starts on December 1

• JH BBB: Practice starts on December 15

District

• Foundation Board Seats Open

  • The Richland #44 School Board is seeking passionate and community-minded individuals for two open seats on the Foundation Board. These volunteer positions are an excellent opportunity to support students, strengthen our district, and help shape the future of the Foundation. Positions start in January 2026. To learn more, go to https://www.richland44.com/page/foundation-board. Applications due by Tuesday November 25 (click here for application). 

Employment Opportunities

• Assistant Cook (Elementary School); details here

• Coaching Positions:

  • Junior High Boys Basketball - Starting December 2025

  • Assistant Boys Basketball - Starting December 1

  • 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, December 10 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, December 10 @ 6:00 pm in the Old Commons

• Foundation - Wednesday, December 3 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents - Wednesday, December 3 @ 5:30 in the HS Music Room

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

  44COLTS44

• School Board -Wednesday, December 10 @ 5:30 pm n the HS Boardroom

Community

• 7th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday, November 27 from 1:00-6:00 pm at the Christine Community Center - Main Street in Christine, ND. Menu includes Turkey, Ham, Potatoes, Stuffing and More! Adult Meal - $12, Children 12 and under - $5, Children 2 and under eat FREE. All proceeds will benefit the students of Richland 44 School Close Up group.

• 8th Annual Small Business Saturday - Saturday, November 29 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Dakota Vines Winery. Stop by to sip and shop local vendors showcasing their many gift-giving ideas for the holiday season.

• A Very Merry Market - Saturday, November 29 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm at The 44 Venue, Colfax. FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!! Shop local makers, sip festive drinks, take a carriage ride, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy kid crafts, get a festive professional family photo, and soak in the holiday magic at this one-day celebration of creativity and community.

• Please join us for Breakfast with Santa in Abercrombie on Saturday, December 6th from 8:00a.m.-11:00a.m. at the Abercrombie Community Hall.  Enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs and juice.  SANTA will be there from 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m.  There will be cookie decorating, crafts, pictures with Santa along with reindeer food to make and take home.  Don’t forget to register for a Door Prize and get your treat bag from Santa.  Everyone Welcome.

• Annual Meatball Dinner with Bake Sale and Raffle Fundraiser at Emmanuel Lutheran in Abercrombie- Sunday, December 7 from 11:00am - 1:30pm. Free Will Donation for the meal that includes meatballs and mashed potatoes and all the fixings. Bake sale items for sale and raffle prizes will be drawn during the meal - need not be present to win prizes. Take out meals will be available.

• Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome - Fa La La La Funk! - Thursday, December 19 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.