Elementary

• Coffee with Kids - September 19th from 8:45-9:15 am at the Richland Elementary School Gym.

  • Coffee with Kids is a literacy event held five times during the school year to promote and encourage the love of reading. Students bring books to the gym, meet with their parent, grandparent, special guest, or community member, and spend 30 minutes reading together.

• 5th/6th grade Volleyball:

  • Friday, September 19 vs Maple River, 4:30 pm

  • Monday, September 22 @ Enderlin, 4:30 pm

  • Tuesday, September 23 vs Northern Cass, 4:30 pm

Jr/Sr High School

• Homecoming t-shirts have arrived and are being sent home with students or families that have paid.

• Homecoming Week will be 9/22-9/26. Dress Up Days will be as follows:

  • Monday 9/22 - Color Day 

    • Seniors - Wear pink.

    • Juniors - Wear black.

    • Sophomores - Wear blue.

    • Freshmen - Wear white.

    • 8th Grade - Wear green.

    • 7th Grade - Wear gray.

    • Staff - Wear red.

  • Tuesday 9/23 - Bald Cap or Ball Cap Day - Wear either a bald cap or a baseball cap.

  • Wednesday 9/24 - White Lie Wednesday - Wear a white shirt with a goofy white lie about yourself on it.

  • Thursday 9/25 - Duo/Group Day - With a partner or group, wear outfits or costumes that go together.

  • Friday 9/26 - Spirit Day - Wear Richland Colts colors and gear.

    *As always, all costumes and slogans must be school-appropriate.

• Game Sponsorships for the Fall Sport Seasons are available at $50 per event. This is your chance to honor your favorite athlete or promote your business. (Fall sport athletes include Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country - to be sponsored at home VB and FB events)  All proceeds help support Richland #44 Athletics.

  A photo of the sponsored athlete or business logo will be printed in the program and on the big screen (during VB events). It will also be shared on our Facebook page and announced before the event. Limited home games and spots available. Sign up at: https://forms.gle/HzGehtWH3zwMxcYg9

Upcoming Activities

• JH FB -

  • Friday, September 19 @Tri-State (Fairmount), 5:00 pm. Dismiss at 3:05, leave at 3:15.

  • Monday, September 22 vs Hankinson, 4:30 pm

• JH VB -

  • Thursday, September 18 vs Wyndmere/Lidgerwood, 4:30 pm

  • Monday, September 22 @ Tri-State (Fairmount), 4:30 pm

  • Tuesday, September 23 vs Barnes County North, 4:30 pm

• Varsity FB - Friday, September 19 @ Tri-State (Fairmount), 7:00 pm

• Volleyball -

  • Thursday, September 18 @ Tri-State (Campbell), c-squad - 4:45 pm, JV - 5:30 pm, Varsity - 7:00 pm. Dismiss at 2:50, leave at 3:00

  • Tuesday, September 23 vs Barnes County North, c-squad - 4:45 pm, JV - 5:30 pm, Varsity - 7:00 pm.

• XC -

  • Monday, September 22 @ Lidgerwood, 4:00 pm.

District

Employment Opportunities

• Custodian (part-time or full-time)

• Assistant Cook - Jr/Sr High School

• Coaching Positions:

  • Volleyball Assistant

  • Junior High Girls Basketball - Start October 2025

  • HS Boys Basketball Assistant - Start December 2025

  • Junior High Boys Basketball - Starting December 2025

• Click HERE for more information and to apply! For questions, contact Superintendent Gandhi or a building principal. 701-372-3713

Meetings

• Coltbackers - Wednesday, October 8 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars -Wednesday, September 17 @ 6:00 pm in the Old Commons

• Foundation - Wednesday, October 1 @ 5:00 pm

• Music Parents - Wednesday, September 17th @ 5:30 pm in the HS Music Room

• PTO - Wednesday, Wednesday, September 17 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom

• School Board -Wednesday, October 8 @ 5:30 pm

Community

• ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?? The Colts are gearing up for upcoming home games and we are in need of chain operators. We have had great teams in the past help with this and are looking for new helpers now for the upcoming season. If interested in running the chains (at 1 or all games), contact Lukas Davison, AD at Lukas.Davison@k12.nd.us, call the office at 701-372-3713 or sign up online HERE. Thanks and GO COLTS!

• Lucky Leaf 4-H club - First meeting of the year will be Saturday, September 27th 9:30am at Gorders, for returning and new/interested members.  If you cannot make the meeting but are still interested please email richlandluckyleaf@gmail.com.

• Fall Festival at The 44 Venue - Saturday,

  October 4th and Sunday, October 5th from

  10am - 4pm both days.

  Pumpkins, Food Trucks, Corn Maze, Kids Activities, Hay Rides and Vendors. Admission for adults is free, and children 18 and under is $10, which includes access to all activities.

• Coltbackers | Membership Drive

   - Join the Richland Coltbackers! Annual Memberships for 2025-2026 are now OPEN!

Click HERE to learn more and join today. Memberships are due by September 15 to be recognized on the Coltbackers banner!

• Who We Are: The Richland Coltbackers Booster Club supports Richland #44 athletics, promoting the growth and success of student-athletes.

• Why Join? Membership fuels opportunities like camps, team events, and youth sports programs.

• Get Involved: Join a community of passionate supporters through volunteering or cheering for athletes.

• Questions? Email richland44coltbackers@gmail.com.

• Coltbackers | Concessions Volunteers -

  Join the Fun at the Concession Stand! 

  • We’re looking for volunteers to help with concessions at the 2025–2026 home games!

  • If you’re part of an athlete family (or future athlete family), this is a great way to get involved, cheer on our teams, and connect with the community. Bring your teammates, family, and friends—it’s the perfect chance to laugh, serve, and make memories together while supporting our athletes! Available Dates and Sign Up HERE