Elementary

• Parent-teacher conferences will be held on February 11 & 12. We encourage all families to reserve a time to meet with their child’s teacher. Please use the Sign-Up Genius link to select a conference time that works best for you.

  • All classrooms are included on the same Sign-Up Genius. Be sure to click on the tab with your child’s classroom teacher’s name at the top of the page to find the correct sign-up. Conference slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible.

    Thank you for your continued partnership and support of your child’s learning. We look forward to connecting with you.

• Coffee with Kids - Friday, January 30 from 8:45 am - 9:15 am in the Elementary Gym.

Jr/Sr High School

• 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 BBB:

  • Thursday, January 22 vs Hankinson, 4:30 pm

  • Tuesday, January 27 @ Maple River (Tower City), 4:30 pm

• GBB:

  • Friday, January 23 @ Sargent County (Milnor), JV - 5:30 pm, Varsity - 7:00 pm

  • Monday, January 26 vs Enderlin, JV - 5:30 pm, Varsity - 7:00 pm

• BBB:

  • Thursday, January 22 vs Wyndmere/Lidgerwood, JV - 5:30 pm, Varsity - 7:00 pm

  • Tuesday, January 27 @ Oakes, JV - 5:30 pm, Varsity - 7:00 pm

• Wrestling:

  • Boys: Friday, January 23 @ Lisbon

  • Girls: Saturday, January 24 @ West Fargo

District

Employment Opportunities

• Long-Term Substitute Teacher (1st/2nd Grade Combo Class) from February 1-May 21. Pay: $217/day.

• Coaching Positions:

  • 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, February 11 @ 4:30 pm in the New Commons

• Dollars for Scholars - Wednesday, February 4 @ 6:30 pm in the Old Commons

• Foundation - Wednesday, February 4 @ 5:00 pm in the HS Boardroom

• Music Parents - Friday, February 6 @ 5:00 pm

• PTO - Wednesday, January 21 @ 7:00pm via Zoom - Meeting ID: 511 463 1558 Passcode:

  44COLTS44

• School Board -Wednesday, February 11 @ 5:30 pm n the HS Boardroom

Community

• Help needed Saturday: PTO tournaments

  • Do you have a few hours to sell tickets or concessions at our basketball tourney on Saturday? Or bring a pan of bars? We need a lot of hands to make the tournament run smoothly, so if you're able and willing, please sign up here. Thanks!

• Upcoming ND HOPE Project Sessions

  • As parents and caregivers, we want to protect our children — online, in the community, and from risks we may not fully see. That’s exactly why the ND HOPE Project (Healing, Outreach, Prevention & Empowerment) is hosting a free webinar series focused on real-world safety topics like online exploitation, child abuse prevention, recognizing human trafficking, and healthy digital communication. These expert-led sessions offer practical guidance you can use with your family and help build safer, more informed conversations at home. 

  • Click here to access the flyer with full session details, dates, and registration links. Visit https://www.ndhopeproject.org/ to learn more.

• The 44 Venue Board Application: The Richland #44 School Foundation is now accepting applications for the newly formed 44 Venue Board. This new board will provide governance, strategic direction, and oversight for The 44 Venue. Applications are due by January 30, 2026. Click here for the application. For questions, email richland44foundation@gmail.com.

  • About The 44 Venue: The 44 Venue, LLC is an event center constructed and financed by the Richland #44 School Foundation. The 44 Venue became its own LLC to protect the Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status. The profit from the 44 Venue goes back to the Richland #44 School Foundation, which operates to support the students and staff of the Richland #44 School District. For a visual on this organizational structure, click here.

• Coltbackers is again offering Game Sponsorships for the Winter Seasons at $50 per event. Sign up for your sponsorship here.

  • This is your chance to honor your favorite athlete or promote your business. All proceeds help support Richland #44 Athletics. (Winter sport athletes include Basketball, Swimming, Gymnastics, and Wrestling) - to be sponsored at home GBB and BBB events.

• Colt Buddies Volleyball is BACK this spring!

  • Girls in grades 2–6—perfect for building confidence, learning the basics, and having a blast with friends!

  • Register by: February 16

  • Practices start: February 21, March 7 and March 21

  • Register HERE 

  • Questions: Contact Carma - richlandyouthvb@gmail.com

• Registration for BIO Girls opens January 13, 2026, at 8am! A 12-session program for girls in grades 2-6, BIO Girls consists of character building lessons, positive mentorship, and non-competitive physical activity. BIO Girls meets on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Colfax starting February 17th. Financial assistance is available within registration. Register online HERE.

• NDSCS is offering Give Kids a Smile - February 6. Free Dental Services for kids ages 3 to 18. For Appointments call 701-671-2333. Click here for more info.

• Daddy/Daughter Dance - February 20th from 6-8pm at St. Mary's School, Breckenridge. Open to the Public and All ages welcome. Tickets are available online - must pre-register. Presented by St. Mary's PTO.

• Maple Valley 3 on 3 Tournament - Sunday, March 15 for Girls and Boys grades 2-6. $100/team and 5 players max. Register by March 1. Click here for more information or email registration to megan.mckay@k12.nd.us