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Colt Connection

Q1 - Fall 2025

ColtConnectionQ1 - Fall 2025

1st Quarter Wrap up 1st Quarter Wrap up

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From the Desk of the Superintendent From the Desk of the Superintendent

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It’s been a fantastic first quarter, and I want to thank our families and staff for making it such a strong start. Our incredible teachers and staff work so hard to meet the needs of each student, and I hope conferences gave parents some helpful insight into their child’s progress. This year, we’re excited to bring back our second round of parent-teacher conferences in February—another great opportunity to connect. Ongoing communication with teachers throughout the year is always encouraged!

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If you’ve noticed the We 💙 Our Public Schools signs at our campuses, they’re part of the state-wide North Dakotans for Public Schools coalition, which is committed to strengthening, protecting, and celebrating public education in North Dakota. To learn more, visit www.ndforpublicschools.com.


We have had a great fall sports season with high school volleyball still in play. Basketball has started with our 5th/6th girls and junior high girls teams and we look forward to the other teams starting soon. The One Act play will take place in November at the high school along with many other fun activities. Thank you for your support of our students in the learning, extracurricular activities, and for our school district in general.


Please reach out with questions, concerns, or thoughts; I always appreciate hearing from our parents and community members.


Warmly,

Dr. Britney Gandhi

District News District News

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Families Impacted by the Government Shutdown

If a member of your family is not currently being paid due to the government shutdown, you may qualify for free/reduced lunch because your current wage would be considered $0 when calculating household income. If you are eligible for free or reduced lunch based on this, the free/reduced lunch status remains all year even when the shutdown ends and you are paid again. This is true for any wage/job changes during a school year.

To view income eligibility guidelines, please view this document. Reference the State 225 - 225 Percent numbers (righthand side) and use $0 for the government employee’s current salary when calculating income.

To apply for free/reduced lunch online, go to https://www.schoolcafe.com/Richland44; please let me know if you apply because we do not receive application notifications. To learn more, go to our website: https://www.richland44.com/page/food-service or feel free to send me any questions.

Only the superintendent and business manager are aware of free/reduced lunch applications and status.

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Activities for All (change to gate fees during basketball)

Activities for All has continued for its third year this school year which means the following have been financially supported by our school groups (PTO, Coltbackers and the Foundation):

- Student participation fees (to participate in a sport)

- Student gate fees (to attend a game)

- Fan and visitor gate fees (fall sports)

However, we have not secured enough funding to cover the entire program, so gate fees for basketball games will be reinstated. The cost of athletic passes for current Richland #44 students has been covered by donations, so they will still get in free to all games! This primarily impacts adults and non-Richland students: they will need to pay to attend high school games. Admission can be paid at the gate at single game rates. Additionally, activity passes are available at a prorated amount (more info on our website https://www.richland44.com/o/rsd/page/fees).

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Foundation Board Member Opening

𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚁𝚒𝚌𝚑𝚕𝚊𝚗𝚍 #𝟺𝟺 𝚂𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚕 𝙱𝚘𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚒𝚜 𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚛𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚕𝚢 𝚜𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚕𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚗 𝚘𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝚙𝚘𝚜𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙍𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙 #44 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙁𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙹𝚊𝚗𝚞𝚊𝚛𝚢 2026. 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙵𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗’𝚜 𝚜𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗-𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛 𝚋𝚘𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚒𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚕 𝚋𝚘𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛, 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚜𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚕 𝚜𝚞𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚗𝚝, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚊𝚝-𝚕𝚊𝚛𝚐𝚎 𝚖𝚎𝚖𝚋𝚎𝚛𝚜.

𝘗𝘦𝘳 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘺𝘭𝘢𝘸𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 #44 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘉𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥, 𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙩-𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙.


The application will open on November 6 are due November 25, 2025. The application link will be posted on the Foundation and school board websites.

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PB&J Fund

Due to state and federal guidelines, schools must account for any additional items sold a la carte in the lunch program. This includes second entrees, PB & J sandwiches sold in addition to the meal, and extra milk.

Unfortunately Free & Reduced status of families does not count when looking at the cost of these items in the program. This often makes it hard for families who are on Free & Reduced to keep current on balances.

Several years ago Richland #44 started a program called the PB & J Fund to accept donations to help offset these charges. It has grown over the years to not only help cover PB & J sandwiches, but also seconds, extra milk at lunch and milk break, and deficient lunch accounts for those in need.

One way to donate to this fund is to request a current hot lunch CREDIT to be donated. Additionally, cash or check donations are accepted all year long to help fund this program.

If you are interested in donating, funds can be sent to either school with a note to PB&J Fund.

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Extra 2024-2025 Yearbooks Available!

Don’t miss out on all the memories from the 24-25 school year!!

There are still a few yearbooks left!!


Contact Kendra at 372-3713 or email at Kendra.L.Dockter@K12.nd.us to get your copy today!!

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Elementary News Elementary News

Student Spotlight

Every month one outstanding individual from each classroom that exemplifies being respectful, responsible, safe, and achieving will be selected to be inducted into the Richland Elementary Hall of Fame. Congratulations to the following students:

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Jr/Sr High News Jr/Sr High News

Homecoming 2025

Richland #44 celebrated another unforgettable Homecoming Week filled with school spirit, fun, and community pride! From creative dress-up days and hallway decorating to the energetic pep rally and big game under the Friday night lights, students and staff showed what it means to be a Colt.


Congratulations to King Carter and Queen Kylie, along with the entire Homecoming court! These students represented Richland well with a week full of competitions and fun.


A huge thank you to all students, staff, parents, and community members who helped make Homecoming 2025 a week to remember. Once again, the Colt spirit ran strong—proving there’s no place like home in Colt Country!

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Rotary Student of the Month

Each month, the high school faculty votes on the Rotary Student of the Month. The Student of the Month is selected from the junior class. The faculty looks at students who excel in many areas including academics, extra-curricular activities, character, and community involvement. On the third Tuesday of the month, students are recognized at a luncheon put on by the Wahpeton Rotary Club. Congratulations to the following on being named Student of the Month:

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One-Act Play

Our students have been working hard for the One-Act play competition coming up in November. Check out the community presentation of "So You Wanna Be A Cheerleader" on Thursday, November 6 at 7pm @ Richland High School. This performance is FREE and open to the public!

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Counselors Corner Counselors Corner

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Here’s what we’ve been up to this semester:
• Our juniors and seniors attended the NDSU Career Fair, where more than 30 college representatives were available to visit with students about postsecondary options.
• During College Application Day, 19 of our 21 seniors submitted applications to at least one college—way to go, Class of 2025!
• We welcomed several college representatives for lunch visits, including Concordia College, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Vanderbilt University, Dartmouth College, and the University of Southern California.

Upcoming Dates:
📅 November 5 – FAFSA & Scholarship Night for seniors and their parents
📅 November 6 – ASVAB Testing (required for 10th grade; optional for juniors and seniors who wish to improve scores)
📅 November 12–13 – Individual senior/parent meetings (sign-up available at FAFSA Night)
📅 December 5 – WorkKeys Testing (optional for seniors pursuing the ND Scholarship)
📅 December 10 – Spring Class Scheduling for all grades

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Student Organizations Student Organizations

Richland #44 Closeup

🍝 Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser! 🍝
Join us for a fun night supporting Richland High School Close Up!

📅 Monday, November 17

🕓 4:00 – 7:00 PM

📍 The 44 Venue

Enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner and take part in our silent auction filled with amazing items. Every plate and every bid helps send Richland students on an unforgettable Close Up experience in Washington, D.C. Bring family, invite friends, and help us make an impact — your support matters!

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Richland #44 FCCLA

FCCLA Members Attend District Leadership Meeting

On October 29, 2025 the Richland #44 FCCLA chapter had 37 of 42 members attend the District Leadership Meeting in Harwood, ND. During the event, students elected their new District Officer, Janna Taszarek, who will represent our chapter in the coming year. Congratulations Janna!

The meeting provided members with valuable learning experiences and opportunities to give back. Students participated in a hands-on cake decorating session led by Sonder Bakehouse of Fargo. Sonder partners with charity: water, an organization dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water to communities around the world. A portion of Sonder’s profits support this cause, and the company also hosts annual fundraising galas to raise additional funds. Inspired by their mission, FCCLA members took part in a “miracle minute” fundraiser, donating the collected funds to support charity: water.

Members also learned about Hope Blooms, a Fargo-based nonprofit that repurposes donated flowers into beautiful bouquets delivered to individuals in need spreading hope, happiness, and emotional healing. Students helped assemble bouquets that will be sent to patients at Pam Rehabilitation Center and the Essentia Cancer Building in Fargo.

The day was filled with leadership growth, community service, and inspiration reflecting FCCLA’s core values of leadership, creativity, and making a positive difference in the lives of others.

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Take-and-Bake Lasagna

Hosted by: Richland #44 FCCLA

Pick-up Date: December on Colts Care Day (exact date will be shared closer to pickup time)

Lasagna: $25 (option to add bread sticks: $5)

About the Fundraiser

Our FCCLA students are making homemade take-and-bake lasagna meal kits on Colts Care Day to raise funds for the upcoming Night of the Arts community event to be held in January!

Only 50 lasagnas will be sold. Once we receive 50 orders we will take down the form.

Proceeds will go toward creating Kindness Care Kits for local shelters, senior homes, and food pantries during the Night of the Arts event. FCCLA students will deliver kits after the event.

Each lasagna will be made fresh then frozen to be baked at home — perfect for an easy, delicious family meal!

Payments are due: October 31, 2025 (not the day you pick them up).

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Colt Athletic Updates Colt Athletic Updates

💗 Colts Support Pink Month

Throughout October, our teams and fans proudly joined together to support Pink Month, raising awareness for breast cancer (along with all forms of cancer) and honoring those affected. From pink gear on the field and court to a sea of pink in the stands, the Colt community showed its heart and spirit in full color!

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Thank You to Our Fall Sports Crews

A huge thank you to all who helped make our fall sports season a success! From those who mowed and painted the football field to our dedicated scoreboard workers, game announcers, line judges, and chain gang crews—your time, effort, and commitment do not go unnoticed.

Your behind-the-scenes work keeps our games running smoothly and helps showcase the pride and spirit of Richland #44. We appreciate all you do to support our student-athletes and community! 🐴

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Football Wrap-up

This year’s Richland Colts showed tremendous growth from last season. With the new region alignments and a clear understanding of our competition, we came out ready to compete every week. Throughout the year, our young team developed impressive depth and resilience. We had many players starting on one side of the ball and several underclassmen stepping up to earn valuable minutes.

After a tough four-week stretch, we faced Enderlin for our homecoming game — and everything finally came together. The team played with energy and focus, earning a big win in front of our home crowd.

While we didn’t quite reach all of our goals this season, we’re proud of the effort, growth, and heart our players showed every week.

A huge thank you to our seniors for their leadership and dedication. Thank you to our parents for everything you do — from organizing meals and snacks to painting the field and supporting us at every game. And thank you to our fans for cheering us on all season long. Go Colts!

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Junior High Football

Our Junior High Colts had a strong season of growth and teamwork this fall! Despite a few injuries along the way, the players showed great effort and determination throughout the season. Participation numbers continue to rise, and it’s exciting to see so many young athletes joining the program and building the foundation for future Colts football success.
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Volleyball: District Tournament starts October 30

The Colts head in to District Tournament play this week. Catch the games on yourliveevent.com.

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Junior High Volleyball

What a season for our Richland Junior High Volleyball players!

The teams racked up exciting wins, learned from tough matches, and showed huge improvement in serving, passing, and communication. The coaches couldn’t be more proud of their hustle and positive attitudes!

Congrats to all our players on an awesome season… we can’t wait to see you back on the court next year! Go Colts!!! 🩵🏐💛

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Elementary Volleyball

What a great season it was for our 5th and 6th grade volleyball teams! From day one, these athletes showed up with heart, hustle, and a commitment to growth. Week by week, they sharpened their skills, supported one another, and brought incredible energy to the court.

Highlights included thrilling come-from-behind victories, extended rallies that kept us on the edge of our seats, and some truly impressive saves. But beyond the scoreboard, it was their positive attitude, teamwork, and respect for coaches and peers that made this season so rewarding.

Thank you, girls, for your dedication, grit, and sportsmanship. You’ve made us proud—and it’s always a great day to be a Colt!

Coach DeVillers and Coach Myhre

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Cross Country

As the leaves change, the air cools, and the terrain turns into a true testing ground, Colts Cross Country came to an accomplished and festive end at the Class B State Cross Country Championships in Jamestown on October 24. A record nine runners qualified to compete and represented well. For athletes, the season is a unique blend of endurance, terrain, teamwork and mental grit.


This season, Ina G. led by example with every stride. From the first meet to the state championship, Ina consistently set the tone for the team through outstanding performances, relentless work ethic, and a never-quit attitude. She finished only 0:19 shy of our school 5k record and raced top 19% and 32% at regionals and state, respectively. Team members Brezlyn C., Nevaeh M., Laiken A., Violet M. and Avery B. were close on her heels and rounded out our girls’ side of State qualifiers. Boys’ State qualifiers were led by seventh grader Max S., dual-sport hero Austen P. and first-time runner Bryce G. Team members Milo S., River H. and Owen R. raced competitively throughout the season.


The Middle School season ended at a state-wide, all school sizes, meet in Bismarck on October 17. The future looks promising for our program with the talent of Brynne O., Sara C., Lauren K., Drew I. and Owen E. Brynne and Sara raced mile times of 7:05 and 7:09, respectively, in their last race.

As her seventh competitive season came to a close, we celebrate Brezlyn C., whose dedication and heart have defined our team’s spirit. She has shown what it means to lead – not just through fast times, but through weathering the highs and lows, consistently showing up for herself and her team and sharing her unshakable enthusiasm for the sport. Brezlyn is now welcome amongst all Cross Country alumni to come back home to run with us.

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Richland Colts Celebrate 10- and 20-Year Football Championship Reunions

The Richland #44 School District celebrated two unforgettable chapters of Colt football history this past month, honoring the 2005 and 2015 North Dakota 9-Man State Champion Teams during a special halftime recognition on Friday, October 10.

Throughout the week, the district shared daily posts and throwback highlights from both championship seasons, revisiting memorable newspaper headlines, photos, and game footage from each year. Fans followed along online as the “Countdown to Recognition” brought back stories of teamwork, determination, and community pride.

Friday night’s home football game served as the culminating moment. Players and coaches from both the 2005 and 2015 teams were welcomed back to the field, introduced to an excited crowd from fans, family, students, and alumni. Each team was recognized for their undefeated championship seasons and their lasting impact on the Richland football program.

It is evident that while the rosters and faces have changed, the spirit of Colt Pride remains the same. “Once a Colt, always a Colt”!! 🩵🏈🐎💛

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Supporting Organziations
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Supporting Organizations Supporting Organizations

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Richland #44 Coltbackers

Coltbackers Quarterly Update:

Supporting Our Colts, On and Off the Field


This past quarter, Coltbackers proudly provided funding to enhance our student athletes’ experiences across several programs! Thanks to generous community support, we were able to contribute to:

· New volleyball poles and an Elite Mental Game training program for the volleyball team

· Team banners for football, volleyball, and cross country

· 10 additional basketballs for our elementary basketball teams

· A porta circle for our track and field athletes

· T-shirts for the dedicated participants of the 100 Mile Running Club this summer

Every one of these contributions helps create opportunities for Richland #44 athletes to grow, compete, and represent our community with pride.

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Looking Ahead: Activities Bus Fundraising Campaign

We’re thrilled to share that Coltbackers has met with school officials and are moving forward with plans to fund an Activities Bus for our student athletes!

This bus will make a huge impact—providing safe, reliable transportation for teams traveling to games and events while strengthening the sense of unity across all activities.

We’ve kick-started the project by setting aside $10,000 toward the bus and have set an ambitious but achievable goal of $100,000.

Now, we need our community’s help to bring this dream to life!
Whether through a donation, business sponsorship, or community fundraiser, every dollar helps get us one step closer to seeing our Colts travel together in style and safety.

Stay tuned for more details on how to give and upcoming fundraising events—or reach out to a Coltbackers member today to learn how you can help drive this exciting project forward!

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🏀 Sign Up Now for Colt Buddies Elementary Basketball Skills! 🏀

We’re excited to share registration is now open for our Coltbackers Colt Buddies Basketball Program — designed to help our youngest athletes grow their skills and love for the game!
Open for girls and boys in grades K-6.

Fall Sessions: November 8, November 22 and December 13
Winter Sessions: January 17, January 31, and February 14
Sign Up + All the Dates, Times and Details: https://forms.gle/cU68bZN2NzaRzTam6

Program Goals:
✨ Foster a lifelong love for basketball
🤝 Build relationships between elementary and high school student-athletes
🔥 Create a culture of encouragement, desire, and grit for Colt Athletics
💪 Provide opportunities for all Richland #44 students to participate in a local skills program

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something special — where our Colts starts their journey! 🐴

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Richland #44 School Foundation

Richland #44 School Foundation and The 44 Venue Bring Community Together


The Richland #44 School Foundation is celebrating an incredible fall season—one filled with community, creativity, and connection! The #44 Venue’s Fall Festival, welcomed more than 1,500 attendees, showing just how strong the Richland #44 spirit truly is. From games and laughter to local collaboration, the event’s success reflects what can happen when a community comes together to support our schools.


We’re also celebrating the growing impact of The 44 Venue, which is already serving as a gathering place for events that enrich both our students and our region. Up next, the Foundation is proud to donate the use of The 44 Venue to support three Richland #44 student events this fall.


  1. An exciting fundraiser hosted by our Richland #44 FCCLA students: Take-and-Bake Lasagna. Students will utilize The 44’s catering kitchen to assemble the lasagnas to be delivered for Colts Care Community Service Day.
  2. The Veteran’s Day program on November 11 at 2:00 p.m.
  3. Close-Up Fundraiser Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction on November 17 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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And the holiday fun continues:


A Very Merry Market
Saturday, November 29 | 11 AM–7 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.


🎶 Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome – Fa La La La Funk!
December 18 at The 44
Thursday December 19 | 7PM at The 44 Venue, Colfax

Get ready for an unforgettable night of high-energy holiday music! Tickets are on sale now at this link. When you participate in these activities, you’re investing in the success of our students and the strength of our school community

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The Richland #44 School Foundation’s Impacts

Beyond community events, the Foundation continues to make a lasting impact on education. In 2025 alone, the Richland #44 School Foundation has paid out $147,000 in scholarship funds! From 2019 through 2024, a total of $743,753 in scholarships has been awarded to help our students achieve their dreams after graduation.


The Colfax Drama Club received $500 for their set design and costumes for the presentation of Little Women last spring.


In addition to the scholarships that have been provided, the Foundation, in collaboration with other supporters, is providing the funding for “Activities for All” at fall sporting events. Guests attending home football and volleyball games did not have to pay a gate admission. The Foundation provided $10,000 in 2024-2025 and has committed to the 2025-2026 school year as well.


Every dollar raised, every event hosted, and every smile shared at The 44 Venue reflects the Foundation’s mission—creating opportunities, supporting students, and strengthening our community. Together, we’re making a difference—all for the kids.

Richland #44 PTO

The school year is in full swing and the PTO is excited to be planning our fundraisers and other events. Here’s what we’ve been working on:


Activities for All

In August, the PTO approved a $6,000 donation to the school’s Activities for All fund. This amount was used to purchase student activity passes for all Richland #44 students.


Funding for schools, teachers, and staff

Again this year every teacher will get $200, each staff member will get $100, and the elementary and high schools will each get $1,000. This extra money can be used to purchase classroom supplies, snacks and treats, class parties and events, student rewards, or other items that make it easier for teachers, students, and staff. We’ll still be taking funding requests on a quarterly basis. To get more details and approval for spending, talk to your principal.

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Conference meals and treats

We are so grateful for our teachers and are happy to provide them with meals and treats during parent-teacher conferences. Thanks to the volunteers who helped coordinate and the donations of money and treats, staff members enjoyed a taco bar supper on the first day and yogurt parfaits and snacks on the second day.


Fundraising updates

Our big fundraisers are right around the corner and we’d love your help. Please make note of the following dates if you’re willing to donate your time (or bars).


  • Girls Basketball Tournament: January 24, 2026

  • Boys Basketball Tournament: February 7, 2026

  • Fun Night: March 27, 2026

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School Spirit Wear Items

Richland PTO is fully stocked and ready to help fill all your school spirit needs! From new clothing designs, to hats, to jewelry, to tote bags.....we have it all! Click HERE to visit our online store or watch for details in the announcements on our next 'in person' event.


Additionally, we’re looking for a few people willing to step up and help with the planning of these events. This year we’re hoping to transition some of these organizing duties to new members. Now is a great time to jump in and follow along to see how we manage these events. We’d love for these fundraisers to continue for years and new members are needed to make that happen!


You can learn more about the PTO at Richland44PTO.org. We’ll keep you informed of upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and more. Thanks again to everyone who supports our PTO!

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Richland #44 Dollars for Scholars

Join us for our annual VENDOR FAIR on Sunday, November 16!

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Upcoming School & Community Events Upcoming School & Community Events

  • **Click the links below for event flyers and additional information**

    • Nov. 5 - Large Group Music Contest (Casselton)
    • Nov. 6 - One-Act Play Performance 7pm - High School
    • Nov. 7- Elementary Veterans Day Program
    • Nov. 10-11: No School
    • Nov. 17 - Closeup Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction
    • Nov. 27-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
    • Nov. 27 - Thanksgiving Community Dinner - Christine Community Center
    • Nov. 29 - A Very Merry Market (The 44 Venue)
    • Dec. 14 - Colfax SANTA Days
    • Dec. 18 - Fa La La La Funk Concert (The 44 Venue)
    • Dec 22 - Jan 2: No School - Winter Break
    • Jan. 11 - Colfax Park Board Pancake Breakfast

Communication Central Communication Central

Wondering where to find something? Most items can be found on our website and app!


Website:

  • Lunch menu
  • Home game livestream
  • Events (all)
  • Athletic events
  • Daily Announcements includes upcoming meetings, events, community items, job postings, and more. Use the link to read today's announcements and/or to get signed up for daily emails.
  • Much more!


Do you follow our group organizations on Facebook??

  • Coltbackers Facebook
  • PTO Facebook
  • FFA Facebook
  • Dollars for Scholars Facebook
  • Richland #44 School Foundation
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Have you downloaded our app?

Visit the app store today on Apple or Android devices and search "Richland 44 School".

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