No School - Friday, February 13

Elementary

• The sign up is now closed for conferences.  If any changes are needed, parents must contact their child’s teacher or call the office make changes. 

• 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

Jr/Sr High School

• Parent-Teacher Conferences - Wednesday, February 11 from 4:00-6:00 and Thursday, February 12 from 4:00 - 8:00.

• Crush for Your Crush: Celebrate Valentine’s Day by ordering a can of Crush for your crush, a friend, or a classmate to be delivered by Student Council on Thursday afternoon. The cost is $2 per can. You can place your order during lunch today or Thursday. Crushes will be delivered during 6th hour on Thursday.

• There will be a Student Council meeting on Thursday, February 12, during Flex in Mrs. Roth's room.

• There is a sign-up sheet for Boys Golf in the office for anyone interested in playing golf this spring.

• 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

• JH BBB:

  • Tuesday, February 17 vs Maple River, 4:30 pm

• GBB:

  • Districts @ Lisbon. At the Door cost is : Adults - $10, Students - $5. Digital cost Adults - $11, Students - $6. Get digital tickets here.

    • Friday, February 13 vs Enderlin, 7:30 pm

• BBB:

  • Thursday, February 12 vs Tri-State, JV - 6:00 pm, Varsity - 7:30 pm *Parents Night

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

  • Varsity - Practice starts March 2

  • Junior High - Practice starts March 23

• 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.

District

Employment Opportunities

• Kindergarten teacher

  • Starting mid-February 2026

  • More info here

  • Contact Principal Schmitz or Superintendent Gandhi for questions or interest. 

• 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 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, April 22 @ 7:00 pm

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

• Music Parents - Tuesday, February 17 @ 5:30 pm

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

  44COLTS44

• School Board -Wednesday, February 11 @ 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.

• 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.

• Celebrating a Big Achievement--we hope you can join us!

  • Both Richland Elementary and Richland High School have been named among the Top 10% of North Dakota public schools—and that is something worth celebrating!

    This achievement reflects the hard work of staff and the support of our families and community!  

  • Richland #44 PTO will be celebrating this accomplishment with staff, students, and community members on:

    • Thursday, February 12, from 4:00-8:00 pm at the High School during Parent-Teacher Conferences.

• 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

• Sanford Health - Community Education Opportunities -

  • Better Choices Better Health: Best for adults with a chronic disease or chronic pain

    Join us to learn new ways to take control of your health and feel better!

    • Date: Varies, Series

    • Register Here

  • BeHEARD: Best for parents, educators, and other school staff.

    Join us to explore behavioral health concerns in youth aged 10-17. This basic course will provide you with tools to support youth struggling with a wide range of behavioral health concerns.

    • Date: February 16, 2026 from 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM CT

    • Format: Live Virtual Session -

    • Professional Development Credit: 1 credit available through NDSU

    • Cost: The course is offered at no charge. An additional fee applies if you choose to earn the professional development credit through NDSU

    • Important: Computer-based training modules must be completed prior to the live session

    • Click here to register - first create an account and register for BeHeard for Educators(pi-4521)

• VALENTINE'S DAY PAINT YOUR DATE CLASS - Saturday, February 14th from 3:30-5:30 PM at RedneckFancy in Christine, ND.

  • Bring your sweetie, your BFF, or your Mom/Dad!  This is sure to be an entertaining low-pressure crash course in portrait painting where you paint your date - and then reveal the finished product to each other at the end of the class. 

  • This class is 21+ and ticket price includes a free drink.  Class wraps up just in time for a night out on the town for a romantic candle-lit supper (or a date with your couch and your sweats).  It is sure to be a unique Valentine's Day experience that you won't forget!

  • To sign up, email Amanda with HeartStrings Studio at amanda.k.hagen@gmail.com.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Coltbackers is again offering Game Sponsorships for the Winter Seasons at $50 per event. Sign up for your sponsorship here.

• Colt Buddies Volleyball is BACK this spring!

  • Girls in grades 2–6—perfect for building confidence, learning the basics, and having a blast with friends!

  • Register by: February 16

  • Practices start: February 21, March 7 and March 21

  • Register HERE 

  • Questions: Contact Carma - richlandyouthvb@gmail.com

• 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.

• 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