Elementary

• Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, October 9 starting at 8am at the elementary school.

  • If your child needs retakes, please send the original order back to school with them to turn into the photographer at the time of pictures.

  • If your child missed the original date and/or you have not yet ordered pictures, you can do so at the following link:

    Elementary Retakes

     

• Coffee with Kids - Friday, October 11 from 8:45-9:15 am at Richland Elementary School.

• Volleyball Colt Buddies - for girls grades 3-6 on Friday, October 11 after school until 5:00pm at the High School in Colfax. They are also invited to attend the Varsity home game on Thursday, October 17 for meet and greet with the team followed by special seating and help during warm-ups. Click here to sign up!

• Missoula Children’s Theater coordinator(s) needed -

  The PTO has booked MCT for a week-long art experience at the elementary school in April. To make it happen, we need to find one or more event coordinators by Oct 25. No experience is needed! Find out more here or contact Jen Erdahl at jen_witt88@hotmail.com with questions.

• All prek-6th grade families: Get involved! We are looking for 1-2 people to sell pop, popcorn, and candy at the elementary school for their games. Only a little over an hour! If you can help, please sign up HERE. 

• Click here for this year's Elementary Music Programs

Jr/Sr High School

• We need people for concessions on Tuesday, October 8th. If your child participates in Richland Athletics please consider working a shift in the concession stand. We greatly appreciate those who have already volunteered their time! Sign up link

• Sophomore class ring orders are due by October 8th.

• Jostens Senior Class orders due date is TBD.

• Picture retakes are scheduled for Wednesday, October 9 starting at an estimated time of 10am.

  • If your child needs retakes, please send the original order back to school with them to turn into the photographer at the time of pictures.

  • If your child missed the original date and/or you have not yet ordered pictures, you can do so at the following links:

    HS Retakes 

• Dollars for Scholars is looking for 50/50 workers for home football and volleyball games.  Please contact Tammy Miller at 701-741-4355 if you are able to help.  Seniors have priority, but underclassmen are encouraged to sign up and get you volunteer efforts going!  A sign up sheet will be by the office also.

• Colt Athletes in Grades 5-12 --- please find your team and sign up! This year we ask that all athletes and one parent work one concession shift, at minimum.  Richland Colt Athletics: Coltbacker Fall Concessions (signupgenius.com)

• Upcoming Games:

  • JH Football - Monday, October 14 vs Wyndmere, 4:30 pm

  • JH Volleyball -

    • Tuesday, October 8th @ Northern Cass, 4:30 pm. Dismiss at 2:55 pm

    • Thursday, October 10th @New Fargo Parks Facility, 4:00 pm. Dismiss at 2:45 pm

  • Cross-Country -

    • Saturday, October 12 - Regionals @ Cooperstown, 11:00 am

  • Volleyball -

    • Tuesday, October 8 vs Sargent County, c-4:45 pm, JV - 6:00 pm, Varsity - 7:15 pm

    • Thursday, October 10 @ Oakes, c-4:45 pm, JV - 6:00 pm, Varsity - 7:15 pm. Dismiss at 2:15 pm.

    • Monday, October 14 vs Hankinson, c-4:45 pm, JV - 6:00 pm, Varsity - 7:15 pm

  • Varsity Football -

    • Friday, October 11 @ May-Port CG, 7:00 pm

District

Meetings

• School Board - Wednesday, October 9 at 5:30 pm

• Music parent meeting - Wednesday, October 16 at 5:00pm in the Music Room

• Coltbackers - Wednesday, October 16 at 5:30pm in the HS New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, October 16 at 6:00 pm in the HS Old Commons

• PTO - Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Meeting ID: 511 463

  1558 Passcode: 44COLTS44

• Foundation - Wednesday, November 6 at 5:00pm in the HS Board Room

Job Openings - access to all job openings and more information is on our website. 

• Elementary paraprofessional - starts October 21

• Daily long-term substitute ($175/day)

• Part-time custodian (elementary school)

• Part-time custodian (Jr/Sr HS)

• Substitute Teachers -

  $130/day plus School Lunch

Community

• Burn Ban in Richland County - effective 1:00 - Monday, October 7, 2024. Click here to see what is NOT allowed and what IS allowed on the burn ban.

• Colt Buddies Basketball Skills Programming starts up again this fall for boy and girls in grade K-6

  WHEN:

  • Fall Session:  Saturdays : November 9, 16, 23 and December 7 

  • Winter Session : Saturdays : January 18, February 1, 15, 22   

  • 8:30am - 9:15am (Grades K-2)

  • 9:30am - 10:30am (Grades 3-4)

  • 10:45am - 12:00pm (Grades 5-6)

  COST:

  **cost includes a basketball (any new participant) and participant t-shirt

  • *Grades K-2 Kids (45 minute meeting times) | $50 for fall OR winter only or $80 for both fall and winter sessions

  • * Grades 3-6 Kids (60 - 75 minute meeting times) | $60 for fall OR winter only or $100 for both fall and winter sessions 

  What to expect:

  • All sessions are facilitated by our boys and girls head coaches along with other members of the basketball program.  Program is designed to build on skills and basketball knowledge appropriate at each level.  

  • New participants will receive a basketball appropriate for their age

  • All participants will receive a camp shirt

  • Participants will play at half-time games TBA

  • Participants in grades 4-6 have an opportunity to be student managers for home games - info and schedule will be shared with registered participants

  Fall Session and registration for both sessions is due by November 6.  A confirmation email with additional details will be sent by November 7 to all registered families.  An additional sign-up for winter only will be shared in December.   

  Click here to register and get additional information:  COLT BUDDIES BASKETBALL

  **Payment can be brought to the first practice or mail to Coltbackers, PO Box 292, Colfax, ND 58018 - cash or check (Coltbackers - Colt Buddies in memo line)

  
  

  Questions:  Please contact Anna Marohl - annamarohl@gmail.com or 320-815-9433

• 6th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday, November 28 from 1:00-6:00 pm at the Christine Community Center. Adult meal - $12 and Children 4-17 - $5. All proceeds will benefit the students of Richland #44 School. Menu: Turkey, Ham, Potatoes, Stuffing, Yams, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls, Corn, Pumpkin Pie, Coffee, Water, Punch.

• Please Join us for a  Family Friendly Free Halloween Party on Sunday, October 27th from 1-3PM at Crooked Lane Farm.  Trunk or Treat around the farm.  There will also be Hay Rides, s’mores by the fire and a Scavenger Hunt .  Hot Dogs, juice and a treat will be provided.  If you are interested in participating as a business or individual for Trunk or Treat please contact Kris at 701-640-1928.  Everyone Welcome.  Sponsored by Abercrombie Community Club!

• Find Richland Colts gear at the School Store, managed by Richland #44 PTO.

  How can I purchase items?

  • Order items online:

    • Online orders can be picked up at the high school office on Fridays or sent home with a high school student. You’ll get a text notification when items are ready for pick-up.

  • In-person sales:

    • The store is out during some home games and events, watch our FB page for announcements.

• VOLLEYBALL GAME SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!

  Now you can sponsor your favorite athlete, group or business in a home volleyball game for only $50 per game. Email donnathiel@rrt.net or call/text 701-640-0397 to claim your game and submit a photo to be used. Proceeds go to Richland 44 Dollars for Scholars.