Elementary

• Coffee with Kids - Friday, February 27 @ 8:45am

• PTO Fun Night Raffle tickets given to students this week!  A manilla envelope containing 3 books of raffle tickets will be sent home with one member of each elementary family this week.  (If you know you want more books right from the start, feel free to contact the elementary office.)  Please check backpacks and see the instructions on the outside of the envelope.  If you know you won't be able to sell your tickets, please return them to the office so they can be redistributed. As you sell/whenever you're done selling, please return sold tickets + money and any unsold tickets to the elementary office.  You can get more tickets from the office any time you'd like through March 20.  All tickets/money due back to the elementary office on Monday, March 23. Thank you for your help and hard work!  Top seller wins $20 in Fun Night game tickets!

• 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

• 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. 

  •   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

• 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

• 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.

  • 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

• 2 Elementary teachers (grade 1, 2 or 3) for 2026-2027 school year

• High School Science Teacher (part-time)

• Head Cook (Jr/Sr High )

• Route Bus Driver

• Behind-the-Wheel Driver’s Ed Teacher

  • Click here for more information.

• Coaching Positions:

  • Assistant Track - Starting March 2026

  • Golf Coach - Starting March 2026

  • Junior High 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, 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 -

• PTO - Wednesday, March 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

• 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.

• Murder Mystery Dinner Theater – enjoy fun, food and sleuthing on Saturday, Feb. 28! 

  “Last Will and Testament” presented by South East North Dakota (SEND) Community Theater at the Barney VFW. 

  $30/person  - Doors open at 6:30 pm, meal & play start at 7 pm. 

  Reservations suggested – call/text 701-793-7911

   

• 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.

• Attention all bakers! If you like to make sweet treats, PTO would be grateful if you'd donate prizes to use at the Cake Walk at Fun Night on March 27. It's a fan favorite and we often run out! Bars, cookies, cakes, donuts, pies - anything is appreciated! Smaller portions work great (e.g. 3-6 treats per package).

• 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.

• Richland Ball summer sign‑ups are officially OPEN! 

  Baseball, softball, and T‑ball teams are forming now for boys and girls ages 5–16.

  This year, Richland Ball Inc will be coordinating all softball, baseball, and T‑ball teams for Colfax, Aber, Christine, and Galchutt. Register here. Sign up is due by March 1st.

• 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.

• Summer Ag Academy - June 22-26 at the NDSU Campus. High School students can join this hands-on career exploration program. Free to attend and earn college credits! For questions or more info, contact Liz Benson - elizabeth.k.benson@northerncrops.com or visit www.nciagacademy.com.

• NDSCS Scrubs Camp - June 23 -25 for students entering 8th-12th grade in Fall 2026. The interactive sessions led by experienced faculty and local professionals let students explore careers in nursing, dental, occupational therapy, and more—all while connecting with peers and professionals! Sign up at ndscs.edu/scrubscamp. Questions - contact Ashley Kent at 701-671-2368 or Ashley.Kent.1@ndscs.edu