Elementary

• Spring Music Program - Thursday, May 7th at 3:00 pm in the New Gym at Richland High School - Colfax.

• No PM bus route on Thursday May 7 -

  There will be no PM bus routes on Thursday May 7 due to the elementary concert (3pm in Colfax). Parents should make arrangements to pick up their children on this day.

• Scherlings will be out on Tuesday, May 12 to take the following group pictures starting.   Please save the date and plan attendance accordingly. 

  • Elementary School starting at 8:30am: Elementary Band

Jr/Sr High School

• No PM bus route on Thursday May 7 -

  There will be no PM bus routes on Thursday May 7 due to the elementary concert (3pm in Colfax). Parents should make arrangements to pick up their children on this day.

• Night of the Arts - Tuesday, May 12 starting at 5:00 pm in the HS Music Room. Come and enjoy a showcase of solo & small group performances from our music students.

• Jr/Sr High School Spring Concert - Tuesday, May 12 at 7:00 pm in the Richland HS Gym.

• Scherlings will be out on Tuesday, May 12 to take the following group pictures starting.   Please save the date and plan attendance accordingly. 

  • Jr/Sr High School starting around 9:15am: JH Band, SH Band, JH Choir, SH Choir, FFA Group & Officers, FCCLA Group & Officers, Student Council, SOTM, Honor Society 

Upcoming Activities

• Golf -Thursday, April 30 @ Hillsboro, 10:00 am

• SPEECH –

  • State B Speech - April 25th

• Track:

  • Varsity -

    • Upcoming Meets:

      • Tuesday, April 28 @ Kindred, 2:00 pm

      • Thursday, April 30 @ Wahpeton, 1:30 pm

  • Junior High -

    • Congratulation to the JH athletes who competed in Sargent County. The Boys 7th grade placed 3/11 teams and the girls 7th placed 4/10 teams!

      • Athletes who performed in the top 3 include:

        • 7th grade

          • Deaton D-3rd in the 100m

          • Max S-1st in the mile

          • Harvey F-2nd in the mile, 3rd in the High jump

          • Andrew Olson-2nd in the long jump

          • 4x100 relay (Deaton, Andrew, Daimien, Isaac) 3rd

          • 4x400 relay (Grant, Harvey, Andrew, Max) 3rd

          • Laikyn M-3rd in the 200m, 2nd in the long jump

          • Avery B-2nd in the 800m

          • Tillie H-2nd in the discus

          • Evie V-1st in the 100m Hurdle

          • Grace V-3rd in the pole vault

        • 8th grade

          • Isaac S-3rd in the 100m. 2nd in the 200m

          • Bo B-2nd in the long jump

          • 4x100 relay (Bo, Laikyn, Evie, Chloe) 3rd

      • Upcoming Meet:

        • Monday, April 27 @ Wahpeton, 4:00 pm

• Softball:

  • Friday, April 24 @ Kindred Elementary, 4:00 pm and 5:45 pm

  • Monday, April 27 @ Kindred Elementary, 4:00 pm

  • Tuesday, April 28 @ Valley City, 4:00 pm

  • Thursday, April 30 @ Kindred Elementary, 4:00 pm

• Baseball:

  • Tuesday, April 28 @ John Randall Field - Wahpeton, 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm

• Trap:

  Please sign up on the remind app @clay44 for all updates.

Richland #44 Summer Athletic Camp Sign Ups and Information

District

Employment Opportunities

• Special Education Teacher (elementary)

• Jr/Sr HS Counselor

• Head Cook (Jr/Sr High)

• Route Bus Driver

• Concessions coordinator

• Coaching Positions:

  • C team Volleyball Coach

  • 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, May 13 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars -

• Foundation - Wednesday, May 6 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents - Wednesday, May 6 @ 5:30 pm in the HS Music Room

• PTO - Wednesday, May 20 @ 7:00pm in the Old Commons

• School Board -Wednesday, May 13 @ 5:30 pm n the HS Boardroom

Community

• Missoula Children’s Theater coordinator(s) needed
  The PTO is hoping to book MCT for a week-long art experience at the elementary school in April 2027. 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 Richland PTO at richland44pto@gmail.com with questions.

• VIKING SOFTBALL CAMP!

  Join us for a fun, high-energy camp — no experience needed, all girls in grades 3-6 welcome!

  May 2 | 11 AM–1 PM @ Kindred Park Fields.

  Led by our VARSITY players, we’ll cover hitting, fielding, throwing & base running — all while having a blast!

  Bring: glove (bat optional), water, and clothes to get DIRTY.

  Register here. Limited spots!

• The Music Parents are now taking orders for our Community Calendar!

  This annual fundraiser supports our young musicians in both of our schools. 

  Kevin Wallevand did a great story on how the calendars can enrich a community.  

  Order your calendar online here. ($20 per calendar)

• Keys to the Future at The 44 Venue - Thursday, April 30th from 7:00-9:00 pm. An evening supporting the future of music, performance, and student opportunities through The 44.

• Coltbackers is excited to host its 2nd annual Community 5K walk/run on May 6!

  • Click here to Register | Registration is OPEN now through race day — so grab your friends, family, and neighbors and come be part of a fun night of movement and community!

  • Want a race t-shirt? Be sure to register by April 24 to guarantee yours!

  • Whether you walk, jog, or run, we’d love to see you there!

• Pancake breakfast - Saturday, May 16 from 7:30 am - 11:30 am at the Colfax Fire Hall. Free Will Donation. All proceeds support local Colfax Fire & Rescue.

• Colfax City Wide Garage Sale - Saturday, May 16 starting at 8:00 am. Follow the signs and find the deals! Questions - contact Paul at 701-403-2386 or Paul701lucas@gmail.com

• The Richland #44 Coltbackers are raising funds to purchase a travel bus for our athletes, and we’d love your support! This bus will help provide safe, reliable transportation and create a great experience for our students as they represent our community.

  Every donation—big or small—makes a difference!

  Select 'Colts Travel Bus Campaign' when you click on this donation link.

  Thank you for supporting our athletes and investing in their journey!

• Area Summer Job Opportunities:

  • Little Miracles Daycare is looking to add more staff to their team for the 2026 summer as well as after school positions available for the 2026-27 school year.

    • Full time and part time positions available

    • No nights or weekends

    • Flexible scheduling

    • Pay depending on experience

    • Check us out: littlemiraclesnd.com

    • For more information, contact Shantyla at (701) 469-2009 or littlemiracles.nd@gmail.com 

  • NDSCS: Click here to view flyer with more information

• Kids Horse Camps at Spotlite Performance Horses in rural Kent - for kids ages 3-14. Email, text or call Rebecca Tesch to register at rebecca.arnhalt@gmail.com or 701-640-9815. Click here for more info.