Christmas Break - Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2.

School Resumes Monday, January 5, 2026.

Elementary

• Are you able to help out with PTO Fun Night?  We'd love to have you!  In January we'll start planning for the March 27 event.  If you're interested in getting involved, please email richland44pto@gmail.com or Nicole Holdman rostadholdman@gmail.com. 

• 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 School

• Are you able to help out with PTO Fun Night?  We'd love to have you!  In January we'll start planning for the March 27 event.  If you're interested in getting involved, please email richland44pto@gmail.com or Nicole Holdman rostadholdman@gmail.com. 

• 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!)

• 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

• GBB:

  • Varsity Holiday Shootout - NO PASSES ACCEPTED!

    • Monday, December 29 vs Cavalier, 5:30 pm

    • Tuesday, December 30 vs Midway/Minto, 5:30 pm

  • Friday, January 2 vs Hankinson, JV - 4:30 pm, Varsity - 6:00 pm

  • Saturday, January 3 @ Benson, MN, JV - 5:45 pm, Varsity - 7:15

• BBB:

  • Friday, December 19 @ LaMoure, JV - 6:00 pm, Varsity - 7:00 pm

  • Monday, December 22 @ Sisseton, JV - 5:00 pm, Varsity - 6:30 pm

  • Friday, January 2 vs Northern Cass, JV - 6:00 pm, Varsity - 7:30 pm

  • Saturday, January 3 @ Benson, JV - 5:45 pm, Varsity - 7:15

• Wrestling:

  • Boys:

  • Girls:

    • Friday, December 19 @ Valley City, 11:00 am

District

Employment Opportunities

• 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, January 14 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, February 4 @ 6:30 pm in the Old Commons

• Foundation - Wednesday, January 7 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents - Monday, January 12 @ 5:00 pm

• PTO - Wednesday, January 21 @ 7:00pm via Zoom - Meeting ID: 511 463 1558 Passcode:

  44COLTS44

• School Board -Wednesday, January 14 @ 5:30 pm n the HS Boardroom

Community

• Youth Group Lock-in: Sunday, December 21 @ Richland Lutheran Church from 7:00 pm-11:00 pm. All are welcome! Games, food, crafts and movies.

• Richland Wrestling Club Registration Open

  • Registration is now open for the Richland Wrestling Club (RWC). The club is open to all students in grades K–6 who are interested in wrestling during the upcoming season. The season will begin on Tuesday, January 6. Practices will be held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The cost to participate is $30, which includes a t-shirt. 

  • Contact Mr. Bakke for more information or any questions! 

  • Registration Link - Deadline to sign up is December 31.

• Colfax Park and Rec is looking for an individual to teach skating lessons in January. Please contact Mary Boehm at 701-793-3292.

• Spring Volleyball Interest | Grades 2–8

  • If you have a child in grades 2–8 who may be interested in Colt Buddies Volleyball Skills Sessions (Grades 2–6) and/or participating in a few spring volleyball tournaments, please complete this form to help us plan. All families will receive an update with next steps after the holidays!

• Winter Colt Buddies Basketball | Grades K-6

  If you are interested in joining Colt Buddies Basketball Skills camp this winter, please complete this form. Sessions start January 17. All the details are in the sign up link! 

• Basketball Season is Here! Coltbackers is again offering Game Sponsorships for both the girls and Boys basketball seasons at $50 per event. Sign up for your sponsorship here.  

  • This is your chance to honor your favorite athlete/team or promote your business. Sponsor details and a photo of the sponsored athlete or business logo will be printed in the program and shared on the big screen! It was also be posted on our Facebook page and announced before the event. *All proceeds directly support Richland #44 Athletics. Limited home games and spots available. Questions? email kendra.l.dockter@k12.nd.us.

• Southern Valley Figure Skating – Spring Sessions

  • Spring sessions begin Sunday, January 4 and Thursday, January 8.

  • Group lessons are held Sunday and Thursday evenings.

  • Ages 2 and up welcome!
    Registration opens December 26 at www.svfsc.org

• Colfax Park and Rec will be having their Annual Pancake Feed on Sunday, January 11 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Colfax Community Center. Free Will Donation with proceeds going to expanding and building a bigger park.

• Registration for BIO Girls opens January 13, 2026, at 8am! A 12-session program for girls in grades 2-6, BIO Girls consists of character building lessons, positive mentorship, and non-competitive physical activity. BIO Girls meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Colfax starting February 17th. Financial assistance is available within registration. Register online at biogirls.org/north-dakota