Elementary

• Raffle tickets due back on Monday:  Please return all Fun Night raffle tickets (sold and unsold) and money to the office on Monday (3/23).  You're welcome to get more tickets from the office and continue selling through the weekend!  You're doing great.  Thank you for your hard work and enthusiasm! 

• Every Kid Deserves a Fun Night!  Fun Night is coming up on Friday, March 27, and PTO wants everyone to have a blast at our annual school carnival!  Game and food tickets will be available for students and their family members who would like to attend but may not have room in the budget for it. Please contact your school counselor or principal before Tuesday, March 24 for more information. 

• 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 game: Tuesday, March 24 vs Maple River at Richland Elementary - Abercrombie, 4:30 pm

  •   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

• Congratulations to Ethan S, Evie H, Gigi U, Jaci F, Cody B, and Evie R on their second-place finish at the region six acalympic competition last night in Forman.

• Every Kid Deserves a Fun Night!  Fun Night is coming up on Friday, March 27, and PTO wants everyone to have a blast at our annual school carnival!  Game and food tickets will be available for students and their family members who would like to attend but may not have room in the budget for it. Please contact your school counselor or principal before Tuesday, March 24 for more information. 

• Seniors:  Richland #44 Dollars for Scholars applications will be open from February 1st through March 18th. Please reach out to Tammy Miller if you have any questions. 

Upcoming Activities

• SPEECH –

  • Saturday, March 21 @ Oakes

  • Team Picture Day, March 30th at 2:30pm.  Please have speech competition attire with for picture.

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

  • Varsity -

  • 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:

  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!

  • 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

• Richland #44 Elementary School is hosting: 3 & 4-Year-Old Developmental Screeners on March 27, 2026.

  • Free, optional screenings to support your child’s growth in speech, motor skills, early learning, and social-emotional development.

  • Children must be 3 years old by March 27, 2026 to participate.

  • Click here to register. The elementary office will contact you to schedule a time and answer questions.

Employment Opportunities

• Jr/Sr HS Counselor

• 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

• Concessions coordinator

• 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, 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, 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

• PTO Fun Night raffle tickets are available!  Please find one of your favorite elementary students or contact either school's office for your chance to win $2000 in cash and other great prizes up for grabs!  Only $1 per ticket. Available until March 23.   

• 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.

• Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, March 28 - 10:00 AM at the Colfax Park. Bring your own basket and take a picture with the Easter Bunny!

• Coltbackers is excited to host a 12U and 14U Spring Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, March 28. We are in need of volunteers to work different shifts throughout the day. 

  • If you love volleyball and want to support this opportunity for our girls, we are looking for additional volunteers familiar with the sport to ref and manage the score tables. Please reach out to Anna Marohl (320-815-9433 or annamarohl@gmail.com) if you have questions or want to sign up. 

  • If you'd rather support the event with food items, working concessions, cleaning up or ticket takers there is something for everyone! Please check out all the options by clicking here: Volunteer Sign-Up

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.