Elementary

• Spring Music Program - Thursday, May 7th at 3:00 pm in the New Gym at Richland High School - Colfax.

  • No PM bus route on Thursday, May 7 - Parents must arrange pick up

• Elementary Band Pictures - Tuesday, May 12 at 8:30 AM

Jr/Sr High School

• Seniors and Senior Parents - Senior Awards night is on Monday, May 4 at 7:00 pm in the Library.

• Congratulations to all musicians who competed at State Music in Bismarck this past weekend! Students that earned a star rating in one or more performances include Abbie F, Evie H, Violet H, Evie R, Lucille H, and Lucianne H.

• Prom - Saturday, May 9 at The 44 Venue. Grand March begins at 8:00 pm

• No PM bus route on Thursday May 7 -

  There will be no PM bus routes on Thursday May 7 due to the elementary concert (3pm in Colfax). Parents should make arrangements to pick up their children on this day.

• Night of the Arts - Tuesday, May 12 at 5:00 pm in the HS Music Room. Come and enjoy a showcase of solo & small group performances from our music students.

• Jr/Sr High School Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 pm in the HS Gym.

• Scherlings will be taking Group Photos on Tuesday, May 12 around 9:15 AM. Groups include: JH Band, SH Band, JH Choir, SH Choir, FFA Group & Officers, FCCLA Group & Officers, Student Council, SOTM, Honor Society 

• May 18 at 7pm | All Sport Athletic Program hosted by Coltbackers

  • All Varsity Athletes, Coaches and Families are invited to attend annual All Sport Athletic Program in the high school gym. We are excited to honor you at this event. More information to come. 

    For questions, please email richland44coltbackers@gmail.com

• Richland #44 Students - take the 100 Mile Club Challenge! Track your miles starting May 1. Click here for the tracker.

Upcoming Activities

• Golf -

  • Tuesday, May 5 @ Oxbow, 10:00 am

  • Friday, May 8 @ Enderlin

• Track:

  • Varsity

    • Upcoming Meets:

      • Monday, May 4 @ Lisbon, 3:00 pm. Dismiss at 1:15, leave at 1:30

      • Friday, May 8 @ Wahpeton, 4:00 pm. Dismiss at 2:30, leave at 2:45

• Junior High - Congratulations to the JH athletes who competed in Oakes. The 7th grade boys team placed 3/16 teams and the 7th grade girls placed 4/14 teams! Top performers include:

  Isaac S-2nd in the 200m,

  Kaden B-1st in the 400m, 2nd in the Long Jump,

  Max S-3rd in the 1600m,

  Evie V-1st in the 200m Hurdles,

  The girls 4x100 relay (Tillie, Evie, Chloe and Laikyn) 1st place.

  • Upcoming Meets:

    • Tuesday, May 5 @ Lisbon, 4:00. Dismiss at 2:15, leave at 2:30

    • Friday, May 8 @ Wahpeton, 4:00 pm. Dismiss at 2:30, leave at 2:45

• Softball:

  • Monday, May 4 @ Kindred, 4:00 pm

  • Tuesday, May 5 @ Enderlin, 4:30 pm

  • Thursday, May 7 @ Hillsboro, 4:30 pm

  • Friday, May 8 @ North Softball Complex - Fargo, 5:30

  • Saturday, May 9 @ North Softball Complex - Fargo

• Baseball:

  • Tuesday, May 5 @ West Fargo, 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm

  • Friday, May 8 @ Wahpeton, 4:30 pm & 6:30 pm

Richland #44 Summer Athletic Camp Sign Ups and Information

District

Employment Opportunities

• Special Education Teacher (elementary)

• Head Cook (Jr/Sr High)

• Route Bus Driver

• Concessions coordinator

• Coaching Positions:

  • C team Volleyball Coach

  • Assistant Varsity 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, May 13 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars -

• Foundation - Wednesday, May 6 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents - Wednesday, May 6 @ 5:30 pm in the HS Music Room

• PTO - Wednesday, May 20 @ 7:00pm in the Old Commons

• School Board -Wednesday, May 13 @ 5:30 pm n the HS Boardroom

Community

• Kraz Dance Spring Recital - "The Enchanted Hour" -- A soloist showcase plus 3 shows this year -- Get your tickets now! Join us in celebrating an incredible season—featuring many talented Richland dancers!

  • Friday, May 8th

    • 7:00 pm The Soloist Showcase

  • Saturday, May 9th Recitals

    • 2:00 pm - Recreational classes (ages 9 & under), remarkABLy Limitless, Competition Program, and Guyz N Dollz

    • 7:00 pm - Recreational classes (ages 10 & up), Competition Program, and Guyz N Dollz

  • Sunday, May 10th Recital

    • 2:00 pm - All recreational classes, remarkABLy Limitless, Competition Program, and Guyz N Dollz

  • Purchase your tickets here.

• BW Bolts Summer Swim Program begins on Monday, May 4th for ages 5 - Adult (must swim pool length or Red Cross Level 4). For more information click here or contact Jeanne Miranowski at 701-403-9366.

• The Music Parents are now taking orders for our Community Calendar!

   

  Order your calendar online here. ($20 per calendar)

• Coltbackers is excited to host its 2nd annual Community 5K walk/run on May 6!

  • Click here to Register | Registration is OPEN now through race day — so grab your friends, family, and neighbors and come be part of a fun night of movement and community!

    Whether you walk, jog, or run, we’d love to see you there!

• Pancake breakfast - Saturday, May 16 from 7:30 am - 11:30 am at the Colfax Fire Hall. Free Will Donation. All proceeds support local Colfax Fire & Rescue.

• Colfax City Wide Garage Sale - Saturday, May 16 starting at 8:00 am. Follow the signs and find the deals! Questions - contact Paul at 701-403-2386 or Paul701lucas@gmail.com

• The Richland #44 Coltbackers are raising funds to purchase a travel bus for our athletes, and we’d love your support! This bus will help provide safe, reliable transportation and create a great experience for our students as they represent our community.

  Select 'Colts Travel Bus Campaign' when you click on this donation link.

  Thank you for supporting our athletes and investing in their journey!

• Area Summer Job Opportunities:

  • Little Miracles Daycare is looking to add more staff to their team for the 2026 summer as well as after school positions available for the 2026-27 school year.

    • Full time and part time positions available

    • No nights or weekends

    • Flexible scheduling

    • Pay depending on experience

    • Check us out: littlemiraclesnd.com

    • For more information, contact Shantyla at (701) 469-2009 or littlemiracles.nd@gmail.com 

  • NDSCS: Click here to view flyer with more information