Elementary

• Elementary Veterans Day Program - Students in Grades K-6th grade - Friday, November 7th - 2:00 pm at The 44 Venue, 15 Main Ave, Colfax.

• Reminder to Be Safe, Be Seen on Halloween! Wear Reflective tape, use glow sticks or carry a flashlight so drivers can see. Click here for more info.

• 5th/6th Girls BB:

  • Monday, October 27 @ Circle of Nations, 4:30 pm

  • Tuesday, October 28 vs Wyndmere, 4:30 pm

  • Thursday, October 30 vs Kindred, 4:30 pm

• 5th/6th GBB Concessions - Sign up HERE to help work Elementary concessions.

Jr/Sr High School

• The ASVAB test (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) will take place on November 6th from 1st period until 4th period. This test is required for 10th grade students, and optional for 11th and 12th grade students who want a better score. Please see Ms. Becker with any questions about this testing.

• Boys Swimming - Any Student grades 7-12 interested in the Boys Swim team this year (Co-op with Sheyenne HS in Fargo), there is a student and parent informational meeting on Tuesday, October 28 at 6:00 pm at Sheyenne High School Multipurpose room.

Upcoming Activities

• Volleyball -

  District 1 Girls Volleyball Tournament - October 30, 31 and November 3 in Forman, ND @ Sargent Central High School

  • Thursday, October 30 - vs Enderlin at approximately 7:30 pm

District

Employment Opportunities

• Coaching Positions:

  • Junior High Girls Basketball - Start October 2025

  • Junior High Boys Basketball - Starting December 2025

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

Meetings

• Coltbackers - Wednesday, November 12 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, October 29 @ 6:00 pm in the Old Commons

• Foundation - Wednesday, November 5 @ 5:00 pm

• Music Parents -Wednesday, November 19 @ 5:30 pm in the HS Music Room

• PTO - Wednesday, November 19 @ 7:00pm in the Old Commons at the HS

• School Board -Wednesday, November 12 @ 5:30 pm

Community

• Richland Youth Tackle Football - Any boy entering 4th, 5th, or 6th grade in August 2026 and is interested in tackle football, please message Brian Beyer at beyerinsuranceagency@gmail.com with your name, son's name and what grade he will be in coming fall 2026 at Richland Elementary. Richland Ball is a new organization here to support local youth activities in the summer months and also “non-school” affiliated sports or potential teams, activities, events. Click HERE for more information.

• Please join the Richland Lutheran Church Men’s Club on October 31st, for the 91st Richland Lutefisk Supper! Enjoy delicious lutefisk, mouthwatering meatballs, real mashed potatoes, homemade coleslaw, lefse, and more! Serving starts at noon. For advanced tickets, use our online form at https://pci.jotform.com/form/252648880321157 (with a pre-payment option) or call Aaron Kleingartner at 701-630-2650. The tickets are $25 for adults, $6 for kids aged 12 and under, and free for kids aged five and under. Takeout meals are available.  Directions: Richland Lutheran Church - Rural Walcott - 1 ¼ miles south of the I-29 Walcott Exit #42.

• Richland Ball Smoker Event

  • Date: Saturday, November 1

  • Location: Colfax Community Center

  • Social Hour: 5:00 PM

  • Meal: 6:30 PM (21+)

  • The Meal is served and sponsored by Antelope Creek.

  • Richland Ball is an organization designed to assist in providing summer activities to kids in northern Richland County.

• Registration is now open for the Colt Buddies Basketball Skills Program!

  This program is for girls and boys in grades K-6 and focuses on progressive skill development.

  • Fall sessions start November 8. Sign up today to join the fun and improve your basketball skills!

  • For registration and more information, click on this link. 

  • For questions, please contact Anna Marohl (annamarohl@gmail.com or 320-815-9433)

• Be sure to attend the CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR in Colfax Nov. 16!

  Get a start on holiday shopping and a little something for yourself too at the Richland DFS Craft & Vendor Fair on Sunday, Nov. 16, in the high school gyms. Shop 10 am- 3 pm with free admission and get a free reuseable shopping bag!  

   

• Spaghetti Feed & Silent Auction - Monday, November 17 from 4:00pm - 7:00pm @ The 44 Venue put on by Richland High School Close Up. Come support the Richland Students!

• Greenquist Taekwondo Classes for the whole Family - Sundays at 6:00 pm in the Richland Elementary Gym. New students can start anytime. Classes are $30 per month (Family discounts available). Contact Donna at 701-730-3057 or Denise at 701-730-1482 with any questions!

• Coltbackers | Concessions Volunteers - Join the Fun at the Concession Stand! 

  • We’re looking for volunteers to help with concessions at the 2025–2026 home games!

    Available Dates and Sign Up HERE