Spring Break - Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13

Elementary

• Raffle tickets for spring break: Please pick up more raffle tickets in the office this week if you'll need more to get through spring break!  If you’re done selling, please return all sold and unsold tickets and money to the office.  All tickets/money due back Monday, March 23.

• We are looking for volunteers to help with concessions during elementary boys basketball games. Please consider signing up to support our elementary school, as all concession sales directly benefit our elementary students and staff. Signup Link

• 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball:

  • Upcoming game: Tuesday, March 17 vs Maple River, 4:30 pm

  •   Scherlings Photography will be out at on March 30th to take team and individual pictures in Colfax before their game.  Order forms will be sent home, or order online at scherling.preorderphotos.com with access code: K96CQ4

Jr/Sr High School

• Online students - please make sure you are checking your courses over the break. Some online teachers do not have a spring break schedule, so you will need to complete your assignments during spring break to be eligible when we come back. 

• Congratulations to Lucy Hermunslie on being selected as the Richland #44 March Student of the Month.

• Seniors:  Richland #44 Dollars for Scholars applications will be open from February 1st through March 18th. Please reach out to Tammy Miller if you have any questions. 

Upcoming Activities

• SPEECH –

  • Saturday, March 7 @ Central Cass

  • Saturday, March 14 @ North Sargent

  • Team Picture Day, March 30th at 2:30pm.  Please have speech competition attire with for picture.

• Track: Please sign up on Remind to get updates and information @coltstf

  • Varsity -

    • Picture Date- Friday, March 6th - starting at 3:00 pm

  • Junior High -

    • Practice starts Monday, March 23

    • Parent Meeting - Monday, March 30 at 5:30 pm

    • Picture Date - Monday, March 30 after school

  • Track Pictures & Button Orders:

    • We will again be offering button pictures and magnets for our athletes!  Cost: $3 each. If you would like to order button pictures or magnets ($3/ea), please order HERE.

    • Scherling Photography Orders

      • Order forms will be sent home, or order online at scherling.preorderphotos.com with access code: K96CQ4. Online orders will be accepted up until the date of pictures.

• Trap:

  Student Athletes for Clay Target will be responsible for providing their own shells this season - 2 cases per shooter. Currently, Scheels is running a special for athletes from Feb 1 - Apr 1 using code: USACLAY26 for $1 off per box of shells. If you have any questions or concerns please contact one of the coaches. Our first night will begin March 24th, 5:30 pm at Mooreton Sportsmans Club for our Team Meeting kick-off plus the opportunity to pattern guns (weather permitting.) Please sign up on the remind app @clay44 for all updates.

SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

• Summer is in the air, and our coaches have some great summer opportunities for our athletes! Sign up today to get them on your calendars. More links and details coming soon!

  • Boys and Girls Pacesetter Basketball Camp

    • June 1 - 3, 2026

    • Entering grades 6-12 in the fall 2026

    • Sign Up Link

  • Girls Volleyball Skills (9th–12th Grade)
    Thursdays | June 4 – July 30
    Coach Lilleby
    Sign Up Link

  • Girls Basketball Skills (9th–12th Grade)
    Tuesdays | June 2 – July 28
    Coach Lilleby
    Sign Up Link

  • Girls Basketball Camp (Grades K–12 Grade)
    June 22–25
    Coach Schmitt
    Sign Up Link

  • Volleyball Camp (Grades 3–12 Grade)
    July 13–16
    Coach Lilleby
    Sign Up Link

  • Middle School Girls Speed & Strength (Grades 6–8 Grade)
    Tuesdays & Thursdays | July 7 – August 6
    5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Adam and Anna Marohl
    (Sign-up link coming soon)

  • Boys & Girls Speed & Strength (9th–12th Grade)
    June 2 – July 30
    Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays (with optional Wednesdays)
    Coach Lilleby ad Coach Bakke
    Sign Up Link

District

• Richland #44 Elementary School is hosting: 3 & 4-Year-Old Developmental Screeners on March 27, 2026.

  • Free, optional screenings to support your child’s growth in speech, motor skills, early learning, and social-emotional development.

  • Children must be 3 years old by March 27, 2026 to participate.

  • Click here to register. The elementary office will contact you to schedule a time and answer questions.

Employment Opportunities

• 2 Elementary teachers (grade 1, 2 or 3) for 2026-2027 school year

• High School Science Teacher (part-time)

• Head Cook (Jr/Sr High)

• Route Bus Driver

• Behind-the-Wheel Driver’s Ed Teacher

  • Click here for more information.

• Coaching Positions:

  • Assistant Track - Starting March 2026

  • Golf Coach - Starting March 2026

  • 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

• Coltbackers - Wednesday, April 8 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, April 22 @ 7:00 pm in the Old Commons

• Foundation - Wednesday, April 1 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents - Monday, March 16 @ 5:30 pm

• PTO - Wednesday, March 18 @ 7:00pm via Zoom - Meeting ID: 511 463 1558 Passcode:

  44COLTS44

• School Board -Wednesday, March 18 @ 5:30 pm n the HS Boardroom

Community

• The Richland Student Council will be hosting a community-wide blood drive on Wednesday, March 18th, from 8:15-10:30 a.m. at the high school. The blood drive will take place in the Vitalant Bloodmobile, parked outside of the new gym. Students aged 16 and older are eligible to donate blood, but any student under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a consent form. Community members are also welcome to donate.

  • Use this link to sign up to donate. Contact Mrs. Roth at Richland High School (701-372-3713) or Sadie Mickelson with any questions or for a copy of the parental consent form.

• PTO Fun Night raffle tickets are available!  Please find one of your favorite elementary students or contact either school's office for your chance to win $2000 in cash and other great prizes up for grabs!  Only $1 per ticket. Available until March 23.   

• PTO Fun Night - Friday, March 27 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the Richland High School - Colfax. Games, Prizes, Cake walk and fun with your friends. There will concession including a build-your-own burrito bowl for $10. Funds raised will go back to the school district.

• Deuces Wild: Dueling Pianos Live at The 44 – April 16 | Show at 7:30 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM)

  • Deuces Wild brings high-energy, interactive dueling pianos to The 44 for a night of music, laughter, and crowd-driven entertainment. This 21+ show features nonstop audience requests and an unforgettable live music experience.
    Tickets & details: the44venue.com/upcoming-events

• Annual Three Rivers Gymnastics Chili Cook off - April 18 at the Wahpeton Community Center from 3:00-7:00 pm. Events include Game Room & Cake walk for kids, Charity Basket Auction, Raffle Boards, Presale tickets for Cash prize and Raffle, Chili cook off and more.

• Sanford Health - Community Education Opportunities -

  • The Gun Violence Prevention Forum

    • We hope you will join us in making gun violence prevention a national priority, empowering leaders and teams across healthcare, business, government, and communities to share insights, take action, and drive meaningful change.

    • Register Here

    • Date: Thursday, March 5th from 9:00am–2:30pm ET: Virtual Keynotes & Panel Discussions

• Colfax Park & Rec is looking for 2026 lifeguards. Positions start June 1 through mid August. Will need to complete training and need to be able to work weekends. Please Contact Mary Boehm at 701-793-3292.

• Summer Ag Academy - June 22-26 at the NDSU Campus. High School students can join this hands-on career exploration program. Free to attend and earn college credits! For questions or more info, contact Liz Benson - elizabeth.k.benson@northerncrops.com or visit www.nciagacademy.com.

• NDSCS Summer Camp Opportunities

  • Scrubs Camp - June 23 -25 for students entering 8th-12th grade in Fall 2026. The interactive sessions led by experienced faculty and local professionals let students explore careers in nursing, dental, occupational therapy, and more—all while connecting with peers and professionals! Sign up at ndscs.edu/scrubscamp. Questions - contact Ashley Kent at 701-671-2368 or Ashley.Kent.1@ndscs.edu

  • Titan Machinery Diesel Camp for 9th and 10th grade students - July 20-July 21. Campers will gain an understanding of shop safety, diesel technology basics and the future of technology within the equipment industry. Click here for more information and to register.

  • Culinary Camp - June 14-18 for individuals 16 years old and older. For more information or to register click here.