No School - Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21

Elementary

• Elementary Spring Concert: Thursday, May 15 @ 3:00 pm at Richland High School.

Jr/Sr High School

• Seniors:   SAVE THE DATE!!  The school (not Scherlings) will be taking a senior class picture at The 44 Venue on April 30th at 9:30am.  **PLEASE PLAN ATTENDANCE & CLOTHING ACCORDINGLY!

• Scherling Senior Class Picture order forms are in the office.

• Students planning on going to prom need to sign up in the office by Thursday, May 1st. If you are bringing a guest not from Richland, they must have a form filled out and signed by their school administrator. Forms can be found in the office and are also due back by May 1. Scherling Prom Picture order forms are also in the office.

• Jr/Sr High School Spring Concert: Tuesday, May 13 @ 7:00 pm

Upcoming Activities

• Golf:

  • Thursday, April 17 @ Casselton

  • Monday, April 21 @ Goose River Golf Club (Hillsboro)

• Varsity Track:

  • Upcoming Meets:

    • Thursday, April 17 @ Concordia, 2:30 pm. Dismiss at 1:00, Leave at 1:15.

    • Tuesday, April 22 @ Lisbon, 3:00 pm. Dismiss at 1:15, Leave at 1:30.

• Junior High Track:

  • Congratulations to Milo S. for breaking the JH 200m hurdle school record at Tuesday's meet in Lisbon.

  • Upcoming Meet:

    • Thursday, April 17 @ Concordia, 2:30 pm. Dismiss at 1:00, leave at 1:15.

District

• PICTURES NEEDED!!  We are currently accepting picture submissions for the 2024-2025 yearbook.  If you have a picture or pictures that would make a great addition to the yearbook, please submit them HERE.  Sports, activities, events, classmates, school days, all things COLTS!!  Please share your school year pictures with us to feature in the yearbook!!   Questions?  Contact Kendra at Kendra.L.Dockter@k12.nd.us

• Meetings

  • Music Parents - Monday, April 28th, 5:30pm in the Music Room

  • Foundation - Wednesday, May 7 at 5 pm in the HS Board Room

  • School Board - Wednesday, May 14 at 5:30 pm

  • Coltbackers - Wednesday, May 21 at 5:30 in the New Commons

  • PTO - Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. in the Old Commons

  • Dollars for Scholars - TBD

Community

• Colfax Parks & Rec is now accepting mowing bids for the Colfax City Park and Wold Field. Please send bids to parkboard@colfaxndparksandrec.org by April 25.

• Hop on over to Abercrombie for an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19th at 1:00 pm in the Abercrombie Museum Park. Over 1000 Eggs will be hidden with candy and an opportunity to redeem some for prizes. Also register for a Bike to be given away and enjoy an Ice Cream Sundae Bar. Take a picture with the Easter Bunny and don’t forget to bring something to gather your eggs in. Everyone Welcome to this free family event. Sponsored by Abercrombie Community Club. 

• 2025 Hiking Expo - Saturday, April 26 from 1:00-3:00 pm at Jon L. Wanzek Center for Scouting - Fargo. Information on local hiking and other recreation opportunities. Free admission - put on by the North Country Trail Association - Dakota Prairie Chapter.

• Coltbackers is excited to host their first ever Community 5K Walk/Run - join us as we walk, jog, or run with friends and family members!

  Date:  Wednesday, May 7

  Start Time:  6:30PM

  In-Person Registration + Race Shirt Pick-Up starts at 6PM

  Location:  Start/Finish Line will be on the HS Track with the route through the City of Colfax

  Cost:  $40 (includes a participant shirt + medal)

  Registration Link 

  Please note that online registration by April 23 guarantees a participant shirt in your preferred size.  

  Special thank you to Colfax Meadows for sponsoring the race finish line.  

  All proceeds benefit the Richland #44 Athletic Programs. 

• Summer youth ball leagues - REGISTRATION IS OPEN

  • Register Online NOW for summer youth recreation sponsored by Colfax Parks and Recreation

    • Tee Ball

    • Softball

    • Baseball

  • Registration closes Sunday, April 20th

  • Practices Start 

  • Pay online (processing fees apply) or pay the first practice

  • Practice and Game Schedules will be available online soon

• Pacesetter Basketball Camp is coming to Richland, June 4-6th! Attached is the flyer and a link to register. 

  Reach out to Erin Gowan with any questions.  

• Colfax Park and Rec is looking for lifeguards for the 2025 swim season. Requirements include: must be age 15 by June 1st, be able to work weekends and enjoy being outside. Work starts in June and goes until the middle of August. Please contact Mary Boehm at 701-793-3292.

• Don't miss out! 

  Order your Richland #44 Music Parent Community Calendar. 

  Keep up with important school dates, community meetings, neighbors' birthdays and anniversaries. And, most importantly, help us support our student artists! We are so grateful for your generosity.

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