No School - Friday, April 3

School Resumes on Monday, April 6 (Weather Make Up Day)

Elementary

• Thanks to students and staff, PTO Fun Night was a great success!  Students, you are fabulous salespeople!  You raised over $7000 for our schools through raffle sales.  Teachers and staff, the games ran smoothly thanks to you!  We are incredibly grateful for your dedication to this event. Please let PTO know how we can help enrich your classroom and student experiences. We'd love to review your funds requests!  Please submit by May 1 so we can discuss with you at our next quarterly review during our May 20 meeting.  

• 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:

  • Upcoming games:

    • Tuesday, April 7 @ Kindred, 4:30 pm

Jr/Sr High School

• Reminder that North Dakota Honors Society applications and volunteer hours are due TODAY. Late applications will not be accepted. Find Ms. Becker if you have any questions. 

• Thanks to students and staff, PTO Fun Night was a great success!  Students, teachers, and staff, the games ran smoothly thanks to you!  We are incredibly grateful for your dedication to this event. Please let PTO know how we can help enrich your classroom and student experiences. We'd love to review your funds requests!  Please submit by May 1 so we can discuss with you at our next quarterly review during our May 20 meeting. 

Upcoming Activities

• Golf - Practice begins on Monday, April 6th. Students can still sign up if they haven't yet.

• SPEECH –

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

  • Varsity -

    • Upcoming Meets:

      • Thursday, April 2 @ Concordia, 3:30 pm

      • Tuesday, April 7 @ Concordia, 3:30 pm

  • Junior High -

• Trap:

  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!

  • Boys and Girls Pacesetter Basketball Camp

    • June 1 - 3, 2026

    • Entering grades 6-12 in the fall 2026

    • Sign Up Link

  • 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 Camp (Grades K–12 Grade)
    June 22–25
    Coach Schmitt
    Sign Up Link

  • 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

• Jr/Sr HS Counselor

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

• Head Cook (Jr/Sr High)

• Route Bus Driver

• Concessions coordinator

• Coaching Positions:

  • Assistant Track - 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, April 8 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, April 22 @ 7:00 pm in the Old Commons

• Foundation - Wednesday, April 1 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents - Monday, April 13 @5:30 pm in the HS Music Room

• PTO - Wednesday, April 15 @ 7:00pm via Zoom - Meeting ID: 511 463 1558 Passcode:

  44COLTS44

• School Board -Wednesday, April 8 @ 5:30 pm n the HS Boardroom

Community

• Thank you to everyone who supported PTO Fun Night last week!  We are grateful to everyone who bought raffle tickets, came out for a delicious burrito bowl, baked for the cake walk, and dared to come out and enjoy the fun!  Thanks for helping this tradition continue at Richland #44. 

• Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 4th from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm at the Abercrombie Museum Park. Bring your own basket, take a picture with the Easter bunny, register for a chance to win a bike and help yourself to a delicious ice cream sundae bar! Sponsored by the Abercrombie Community Club.

• Hunter Safety Class - April 8 and April 22 from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Colfax Community Center. Students must attend both in person classes, as well as pass the online course, pay the fee and provide their passing certificate before the second class. Register online at https://gf.nd.gov. Questions contact: Austin Moffett - 701-520-3864, Kyle Krump - 701-330-8647 or Casey Hammond - 701-640-3236.

• Christine Volunteer Fire Departments 30th Annual Walleye Fry - Walleye, baked potato, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, ice cream, and juice/coffee.

  • When: Saturday April 11th, 2026

  • Time: 4:30-8:30 P.M.

  • Where: Christine Community Center - Christine, ND

• 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.

• 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.

• Love of the Game Basketball Camp - June 8th-11th in Breckenridge for boys and girls grades K-12. For more info click here.

• NDSCS Summer Camp Opportunities

  • 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

  • Titan Machinery Diesel Camp for 9th and 10th grade students - July 20-July 21. Campers will gain an understanding of shop safety, diesel technology basics and the future of technology within the equipment industry. Click here for more information and to register.

  • Culinary Camp - June 14-18 for individuals 16 years old and older. For more information or to register click here.