Elementary

• 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

• Pep band t-shirts are available for purchase this week! Contact Mrs. Weatherly for information on getting a pep band shirt. The due date to place orders is this Friday, November 21st.

• 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!)

• Scherlings photography will be here on Tuesday, December 2nd for GBB pictures

  • GBB – start at 8am

  • JHGBB – during 1st period

  • Order forms will be sent home from the coaches. You can order online at scherling.preorderphotos.com with access code: K96CQ4 or have your child bring the order form to the photoshoot on their scheduled day.

  • GBB - We will again be offering button pics for our athletes! If you would like to order, please click HERE by Tuesday, December 2. NEW this year, Magnets are now an option as well!

• 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

• JH GBB:

  • Thursday, November 20 vs Circle of Nations, 4:30 pm

  • Monday, November 24 @ Enderlin, 4:30 pm. *One Game Only

  • Tuesday, November 25 @ Hankinson, 4:30 pm. *One Game Only

• GBB: Practice starts on November 17

• BBB: Practice starts on December 1

• JH BBB: Practice starts on December 15

District

• Foundation Board Seats Open

  • The Richland #44 School Board is seeking passionate and community-minded individuals for two open seats on the Foundation Board. These volunteer positions are an excellent opportunity to support students, strengthen our district, and help shape the future of the Foundation. Positions start in January 2026. To learn more, go to https://www.richland44.com/page/foundation-board. Applications due by Tuesday November 25 (click here for application). 

Employment Opportunities

• Coaching Positions:

  • Junior High Boys Basketball - Starting December 2025

  • Assistant Boys Basketball - Starting December 1

  • 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, December 10 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, December 10 @ 6:00 pm in the Old Commons

• Foundation - Wednesday, December 3 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents -

• PTO - Wednesday, November 19 @ 7:00pm in the Old Commons at the HS

• School Board -Wednesday, December 10 @ 5:30 pm n the HS Boardroom

Community

• Bolts Swim Team Turkey Bingo - Saturday, November 22 at the Wahpeton Event Center - Doors open at 5:30 pm. Win turkeys and cash 50/50. BBQ's, Goodies, and Drinks will be available.

• 7th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday, November 27 from 1:00-6:00 pm at the Christine Community Center - Main Street in Christine, ND. Menu includes Turkey, Ham, Potatoes, Stuffing and More! Adult Meal - $12, Children 12 and under - $5, Children 2 and under eat FREE. All proceeds will benefit the students of Richland 44 School Close Up group.

• 8th Annual Small Business Saturday - Saturday, November 29 from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm at Dakota Vines Winery. Stop by to sip and shop local vendors showcasing their many gift-giving ideas for the holiday season.

• A Very Merry Market - Saturday, November 29 from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm at The 44 Venue, Colfax. Shop local makers, sip festive drinks, take a carriage ride, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy kid crafts, get a festive professional family photo, and soak in the holiday magic at this one-day celebration of creativity and community.

• Please join us for Breakfast with Santa in Abercrombie on Saturday, December 6th from 8:00a.m.-11:00a.m. at the Abercrombie Community Hall.  Enjoy pancakes, sausage, eggs and juice.  SANTA will be there from 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m.  There will be cookie decorating, crafts, pictures with Santa along with reindeer food to make and take home.  Don’t forget to register for a Door Prize and get your treat bag from Santa.  Everyone Welcome.

• Annual Meatball Dinner with Bake Sale and Raffle Fundraiser at Emmanuel Lutheran in Abercrombie- Sunday, December 7 from 11:00am - 1:30pm. Free Will Donation for the meal that includes meatballs and mashed potatoes and all the fixings. Bake sale items for sale and raffle prizes will be drawn during the meal - need not be present to win prizes. Take out meals will be available.

• Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome - Fa La La La Funk! - Thursday, December 19 at 7:00 pm at The 44 Venue, Colfax. Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy holiday music! Tickets are on sale now, at this link.