Elementary

• Every Kid Deserves a Fun Night!  Fun Night is coming up on March 27, and PTO wants everyone to have a blast at our annual school carnival!  Game and food tickets will be available for students and their family members who would like to attend but may not have room in the budget for it. Please contact your school counselor or principal before March 24 for more information. 

• 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

• To all 6th graders - We are in the process of setting up Hunters safety classes for this spring and curious if there are any current 6th graders that plan on shooting trap this spring that Do Not currently have their hunters safety certification?
  If your child falls into this category please contact Kyle Krump at 701-330-8647 Kyle@egebio.com

• 5th/6th Grade Boys Basketball:

  • We will again be offering button pics for our athletes! If you would like to order, please click HERE by Thursday, February 26. NEW this year, Magnets are now an option as well!  We will hand out uniforms and take button pictures during practice on February 26th. 

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    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

• Every Kid Deserves a Fun Night!  Fun Night is coming up on March 27, and PTO wants everyone to have a blast at our annual school carnival!  Game and food tickets will be available for students and their family members who would like to attend but may not have room in the budget for it. Please contact your school counselor or principal before March 24 for more information. 

• Student Council will be hosting a Winter Dance next Friday, February 27, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the new gym. Admission fee will be $7, and doors will open at 7:50. Concessions will be available to purchase. See Mrs. Roth for more details.

• The Class of 2026 Awards Night is scheduled for May 4th at 7pm. If your organization wishes to present an award, scholarship, or honor to a graduating senior, please reach out to Ms. Becker at joni.becker@k12.nd.us

• The Richland 44 Career and Agriscience Fair takes place on April 22nd at Richland High School. Please fill out this form if you are interested in showing our Richland 44 students your company/business!

• Seniors:  Richland #44 Dollars for Scholars applications will be open from February 1st through March 18th.  Now is the time to get your profiles done and search for scholarships.  Please reach out to Tammy Miller if you have any questions. 

Upcoming Activities

• BBB:

  • Thursday, February 19 @ Edgeley, JV - 5:00 pm, Varsity - 6:30 pm

  • Friday, February 20 Varsity Play in Game @ Enderlin, 7:00 pm

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

  • Varsity -

    • Practice starts Monday, March 2

    • Parent Meeting - Tuesday, March 3 at 5:30 pm

    • 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: Spring Trap registration opens February 3 and closes on March 3rd at Noon. $40 ND regular season, Not affiliated with the school's athletic fees. Grades 6th-12 are eligible - must have Hunter's Safety Education Completed prior to registration closing. Contact Coaches Alexis at 701.866.2342 or alexisanne.peltier@gmail.com or DeAnn at 701.640.3965 or deeanngorder@gmail.com if interested in registering or any additional questions.

  • Flyer Link

  • 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!

  • 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 (Grades K–12 Grade)
    June 22–25
    Coach Schmitt
    (Sign-up link coming soon)

  • 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

Employment Opportunities

• Behind-the-Wheel Driver’s Ed Teacher

  • Click here for more information.

• 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, March 4 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

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

• Foundation - Wednesday, March 4 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents - Tuesday, February 17 @ 5:30 pm in the HS Music Room

• PTO - Wednesday, February 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

• Colfax Fire & Rescue Prime Rib Supper - February 21 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at Richland High School. Silent Auction will be held during the supper. Meal Prices: Adults - $25, Children ages 6-10 - $10, Children 5 and under - Free.

• 4ever at The 44 – February 22 | 1:00–4:00 PM with a VIP experience from 12:00-1:00

  • 4ever at The 44 is a modern wedding experience designed to inspire couples as they plan their big day. Guests can explore the venue, connect with trusted wedding vendors, enjoy styled spaces, and enter exciting giveaways—all in one elevated, fun afternoon.
    More information & registration: the44venue.com/upcoming-events

• 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.

• Richland Ball summer sign‑ups are officially OPEN! 

  Baseball, softball, and T‑ball teams are forming now for boys and girls ages 5–16. If your kiddo is ready for a fun, active summer on the field, we’d love to have them join us.

  This year, Richland Ball Inc will be coordinating all softball, baseball, and T‑ball teams for Colfax, Aber, Christine, and Galchutt. Teams are forming now for boys and girls ages 6–16, including:

  • T‑ball

  • 8u–14u Softball

  • PeeWee–Midget Baseball

  • Babe Ruth Baseball

   Register here

• FISH FRY - Friday, February 27 from 4:00 - 7:30 pm at the Abercrombie Community Hall. Enjoy all you can eat Fish, Cheesy Hashbrowns, Baked Beans, Coleslaw and an Ice Cream Sandwich. Take-outs are available. Cost is $20 for Adults, $10 for kids ages 6-12, Free for kids 5 and under.

• 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 & 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬

  Saturday, February 28th 1-4pm at  Redneck Fancy, in Christine.

  Join Mariah Prussia, self‑defense expert, for a powerful 3‑hour seminar designed to give women and teens  practical tools for protection and confidence. Redneck Fancy and the Christine Volunteer Fire Fighters Gaming Board are co-sponsors - class is being offered at the reduced price of $50, regular price of $99.  For more information or to register HERE.

• Upcoming ND HOPE Project Sessions

  • As parents and caregivers, we want to protect our children — online, in the community, and from risks we may not fully see. That’s exactly why the ND HOPE Project (Healing, Outreach, Prevention & Empowerment) is hosting a free webinar series focused on real-world safety topics like online exploitation, child abuse prevention, recognizing human trafficking, and healthy digital communication. These expert-led sessions offer practical guidance you can use with your family and help build safer, more informed conversations at home. 

  • Click here to access the flyer with full session details, dates, and registration links. Visit https://www.ndhopeproject.org/ to learn more.

• Baked Potato & Ham Dinner, Sunday, March 1, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Richland #44 Elementary School in Abercrombie. Free will donation. Sponsored by the Bethany Free Lutheran Youth Group.

• 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.