
Reminder that tomorrow is winter sports pictures day for all JH & HS basketball teams beginning at 12:15. Please send students with jerseys and filled out picture forms.

Hello Raiders! The Richardton-Taylor Christmas Concert takes place at the St. Mary's Church at 7:00 pm. Hope to see you there!

Winter sports pictures will be taken during school beginning at 12:15 pm on December 9th for JH GBB, JH BBB, HS GBB, HS BBB.
Please make sure to send jerseys with students Dec. 9th.
Click on the following link to view the sports picture form. Copies were also handed out to players at practice.
https://5il.co/2vx5d

Reminder that this is the last week to donate food or other items for the food drive that is being put on by the RTHS student council for grades 5-12. The class with the most points for items donated will receive a pizza party.

Please click on the attached link to view the RTPS December practice schedule. Any TBD dates over the holiday break will be communicated to the athletes by the coaches.
https://5il.co/31qtk

Just a reminder that there are not practices this evening for JH Girls' Basketball or Elementary Boys' Basketball.
JH BBB will practice 3:30-5:00 @ TRE & HS GBB will practice 3:30-5:30 @RTHS.

It is almost time for the school Christmas Concert on December 3rd. Junior High students are to bring either 1 pan of bars or 2 dozen cookies for the social following the program. Please bring desserts to the church. We look forward to seeing you then!

Caring Hearts will be gathering gifts and food for families in need this Christmas season in the Richardton Taylor area. Applications are available at Dakota Community Bank in Richardton and Taylor. They need to be returned by November 22 or you may call Carmen Bohn at 701-974-3000 or 701-290-0819.

The Junior High Boys' Basketball season begins on Monday, November 18th. Please click on the following link for more information.
https://5il.co/3144x

We are resending information for the upcoming EL BBB games since only 1/4 of the people we sent it to received the message that we sent out last Thursday morning due to an issue with the all call system.
If anything changes, we will send an update:
*Tuesday, November 12th RT vs. Grant County @ TRE
-2 quarters 4th grade beginning at 4:00 followed by a full 5th & full 6th grade game.
*Thursday, November 14th RT @ Killdeer
-3 full games beginning at 4:00 MT.
*Friday, November 15th RT vs. Belfield @ TRE
-2 games beginning at 4:00, 5th grade followed by 6th grade. No 4th grade game.
*Monday, November 18th RT vs. Twin Buttes @ TRE & RT @ Center --Coaches will split the 4th/5th/6th graders and half will stay home for 2 EL BBB games in Taylor & half will travel to Center for 2 EL BBB games, games in Taylor will begin at 4:00 MT & games in Center will begin at 3:30 MT.
*Tuesday November 19th, RT @ Hebron.
-3 full games beginning at 4:00 MT.
*Thursday, November 21st RT vs. Mott-Regent @ TRE.
-3 full games beginning at 4:00 MT.
*Monday, November 25th RT vs. Killdeer @ TRE.
-3 full games beginning at 4:00 MT.
*Tuesday, November 26th RT @ Twin Buttes.
-2 games beginning at 4:00, 5th grade followed by 6th grade. No 4th grade game.

Reminder: Bank of North Dakota will be putting on a virtual FAFSA Presentation for our junior & senior students and their parents on November 13th, 2024, from 5:00-6:00 pm. We will have the presentation playing at the school in Mrs. Dohrmann's room for you to attend in person.
If you can't make it in person, please register at the following link and you can join in from work/home. If you register and can't join at the scheduled time, you will receive a recording of the presentation 24 hours later.
We would love to have the majority of you join in person if possible. Reminder, you only need to register if you CAN NOT make it in person.
You will have a chance to ask questions during the presentation.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7937847673545474909
Contact Jordyn Mason: jordyn.mason@k12.nd.us with any questions.

The RTHS student council is putting on our annual food drive. Students in grades 5-12 can bring items to donate. The class that gets the most points for their donated items will receive a class pizza party.
Please see the following link to view items that are needed. Remember to check expiration dates, as anything expired can't be donated!
https://5il.co/30xkr

Huge thank you to the Raider Booster Club & Richardton Firemen's Auxiliary for sponsoring tonight's Region 7 VB Play-In Game. Thanks to their generosity, we will be able to livestream the event through Hudl Fan. This will be a free livestream for fans who can't make it in person.
Hudl Link
https://tinyurl.com/2fyvvzp8
Game starts at 6:00 MT and the theme is USA! Come out and support our girls.
Don't forget to buy your tickets ahead of time through Go Fan! Reminder that regular season passes will not work for tonight's regional game.
Go Fan Link
https://gofan.co/app/school/NDHSAA

Reminder: #7 Richardton-Taylor will host #10 South Heart for Region Play-In Volleyball on Friday, November 8th at 6:00 MT in the RTHS Gym.
Attached is the information for Go Fan Digital Ticketing, which is required by NDHSAA for regional & state events. The link is now live to order tickets. Check pricing on the attached form. Adult cash tickets at the door will be $15.00 ($5.00 more than when purchasing on Go Fan). Student tickets will be $5.00 when purchasing on Go Fan or with cash at the door. You do have the option to purchase and then transfer tickets to others. SCREEN SHOTS OF TICKETS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
This is a NDHSAA tournament so we will not be allowed to accept school activity passes of any kind. All attendees will need to purchase tickets.
Go Fan Link:
https://5il.co/30nvp

Here is the information for the upcoming EL BBB games, if anything changes, we will send an update:
*Thursday, November 7th RT vs New England @ TRE
-2 quarters 4th grade beginning at 4:00 MT, followed by a full 5th & full 6th grade game.
*Friday, November 8th RT @ Fairfield
-2 games beginning at 4:00 MT, 5th grade followed by 6th grade. 4th grade will not travel.
*Tuesday, November 12th RT vs. Grant County @ TRE
-2 quarters 4th grade beginning at 4:00 followed by a full 5th & full 6th grade game.
*Thursday, November 14th RT @ Killdeer
-3 full games beginning at 4:00 MT.
*Friday, November 15th RT vs. Belfield @ TRE
-2 games beginning at 4:00, 5th grade followed by 6th grade. No 4th grade game.
*Monday, November 18th RT vs. Twin Buttes @ TRE & RT @ Center
--Coaches will split the 4th/5th/6th graders and half will stay home for 2 EL BBB games in Taylor & half will travel to Center for 2 EL BBB games, games in Taylor will begin at 4:00 MT & games in Center will begin at 3:30 MT.
*Tuesday November 19th, RT @ Hebron.
-3 full games beginning at 4:00 MT.
*Thursday, November 21st RT vs. Mott-Regent @ TRE.
-3 full games beginning at 4:00 MT.
*Monday, November 25th RT vs. Killdeer @ TRE.
-3 full games beginning at 4:00 MT.
*Tuesday, November 26th RT @ Twin Buttes.
-2 games beginning at 4:00, 5th grade followed by 6th grade. No 4th grade game.

Notice for School Bus Bids
The Richardton/Taylor Public School District #34 in Stark County, State of North Dakota, will receive sealed bids at the school high school office until 2:00 pm, November 12, 2024 for one (1) mini school bus and/or one (1) 47 passenger school bus. Bus specifications may be requested from Dr. Russ Ziegler, Superintendent for the School District. Bus(es) must meet the North Dakota School Bus Standard (North Dakota Century Code 39-21-27.1) and the National Minimum Standards for School Buses. Questions may be directed to Dr. Russ Ziegler, Superintendent. The school board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Address sealed bids to:
Dr. Russ Ziegler
Richardton-Taylor Public Schools
320 Raider Road
Richardton, ND 58656
Bids will be opened and approved during the School Board meeting held on November 13, 2024 at 6:00 pm mountain time.

#7 Richardton-Taylor will host #10 South Heart for Region Play-In Volleyball on Friday, November 8th at 6:00 MT in the RTHS Gym.
Attached is the information f or Go Fan Digital Ticketing, which is required by NDHSAA for regional & state events. The link will become active this afternoon/evening to order your Digital Tickets. Check pricing on the attached form. Adult cash tickets at the door will be $15.00 ($5.00 more than when purchasing on Go Fan). Student tickets will be $5.00 when purchasing on Go Fan or with cash at the door. You do have the option to purchase and then transfer tickets to others.
This is a NDHSAA tournament so we will not be allowed to accept school activity passes of any kind. All attendees will need to purchase tickets.
Region 7 VB Bracket
https://5il.co/30nvo
Go Fan Ticket Information
https://5il.co/30nvp

The basketball team store is open and will close on November 11th. Please see attached link to place an order. https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbsnteamsports.com%2Fshop%2FPtyKoMXNAo&data=05%7C02%7CLogan.Miller%40k12.nd.us%7Cdc1ef042d8fb4b219ddb08dcf9c91125%7Cdbbf782acef14af186c81f9201061db6%7C0%7C0%7C638659889230630781%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nMq9kRtAyMmZiKs7L7p5fqnTwUeyFILXmKGkctUyJ4c%3D&reserved=0

Here is the corrected link for the Halloween Activities.
Happy Halloween!
https://5il.co/303ri

Tomorrow, October 31st, the RTHS Student Council will be putting on fun Halloween activities. Please view on the attached link to view the poster.
https://5il.co/303ri
All Pre-K-4th grade students will be bussed over to Richardton tomorrow morning around 9:45 am to join the 5th & 6th graders in a parade through the classrooms and receive candy & other Halloween treats from the 7-12th grade students. Bags will be provided for each student, and all candy/treats are peanut free! The elementary students will be back to Taylor by lunch time. The student council have pre-made goodie bags for the afternoon Preschoolers since the parade is in the morning.
In the afternoon, there will be a dodgeball tournament for the 5-12th graders, along with a costume contest put on by the student council members. 5th & 6th graders will be mixed up on teams and participate against each other & 7-12th graders will be put into a bracket for a double elimination tournament for those who want to participate.
Put on your best costumes (no weapons or fake blood allowed & masks only allowed during the parade) and be ready to have some fun! Happy Halloween from RTHS Student Council!