Richardton-Taylor Public Schools

Updates: Tomorrow's GBB games in Beach will now be ABC beginning at 4:00. The GBB make up date with Hettinger-Scranton will be on January 29th, ABC starting at 4:00 in Richardton. Practice changes for Wednesday, December 20th: HS girls 7:00-8:00 am HS boys 3:30-5:00 @ RTHS JH boys 3:30-5:00 @ TRE

Due to icy roads, tonight's AB GBB games vs Hettinger-Scranton have been postponed. We do not have a make-up date yet, and will send out information once we reschedule.

Please see the attached link for information on the Student Council movie event that will be taking place for grades 5-12 @ RTHS next Wednesday, December 20th! Candy will be available for purchase. Popcorn & Soda will be provided for each student. It will be Pajama Day on the 20th as well, and there will be a special visit from Santa Claus that afternoon! https://5il.co/2atgg

There have been changes to the practice schedule for this week: December 11th: -JH BBB practice from 3:30-5:00 @ TRE -HS GBB & HS BBB 3:30 @ RTHS December 12th: -JH BBB practice from 3:30-5:00 @ RTHS since HS GBB will now be going to Belfield for game. December 13th: -No changes December 14th: -JH BBB will practice from 5:30-7:00 pm @ TRE after the JH GBB games are over. December 15th: -No changes. The elementary BBB party will now be moved to Friday, December 15th after school @ RTHS.

Tomorrow's AB GBB make up game with Belfield will now be played in Belfield beginning with JV at 5:30. This is a non-district game.

Reminder that winter sports pictures will be taken during school hours tomorrow afternoon for: JH boys & girls basketball HS boys & girls basketball Please make sure to send jerseys to school with players. JH BBB players need to bring black shorts and tennis shoes, and jerseys will be handed out to them before picture time. Order forms were sent home with players. They can still be found at the RTHS front office tomorrow, and can also be found on the RT school website.

Due to inclement weather, the RTPS school district will be releasing school early at 1:00 pm. Buses are running. All after school events and practices are cancelled. The elementary boys basketball pizza party has been postponed until Monday after school. The GBB game this evening will now be played on 12/12/23 AB GBB vs Belfield 5:30 & 7:00 @ RTHS. Stay safe & warm!

Here is the updated December practice schedule. TRE gym will not be available for practices from December 15th-19th so please check updated practice times/location. https://5il.co/2ajgh

Sports Update: There have been some changes to the HS GBB schedule for this week. The following schedule is the correct one as of 12/4/2023. Thursday, December 7th AB GBB @ Hettinger with JV beginning at 5:30 MT & varsity to follow. This is a non-district game. Friday, December 8th A GBB vs. Belfield @ RTHS 6:00 MT varsity only. This is a non-district game. We will no longer be playing on Saturday, December 9th. We have added an AB GBB game vs. Warwick in Richardton AB beginning with JV at 4:00 MT on January 8th to make up for it.

Winter Sports Pictures will be taken during school hours on December 11th. The following sports will be involved in Winter Sports Pictures: JH Girls Basketball JH Boys Basketball High School Girls Basketball High School Boys Basketball The JH BBB players will be given their jerseys on December 11th for picture day since their season will just be beginning. They will need to bring black shorts & tennis shoes from home.   Please click on the following link to view picture packages & order form information. Picture order forms will also be printed and available at the front office at the Richardton School. https://5il.co/29em3

Please click on the following link to view the RTPS December practice schedule. The schedule is also posted on the school website. https://5il.co/29elt

Please remember today is our Thanksgiving meal in Richardton. | 5th Grade - 11:15 | 6th Grade - 11:20 | 7-8th Grade - 11:45 | 9-12th Grade - 12:15 -- We look forward to seeing you!

Love and Logic Parenting Skills and Techniques. A four-session series is to be offered at Richardton-Taylor Public School. See the image for information.

The Caring Hearts Committee is accepting applications to provide for local families in need of help make their holiday season happier and healthier. Please fill out the attached application and return it to the address on the bottom of the application. https://5il.co/28p3d

Today's Veteran's Program at RTPS will be live-streamed free on NFHS starting at 8:30. You will need to make a free NFHS account to watch. No subscription required. https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/richardtontaylor-high-school-richardton-nd/evt276cb2c59e

Please join us on Monday, November 6th at 3:00 at the Richardton school to send our HS Volleyball team off to the regional tournament in Killdeer. We will take on the number 3 seed Hettinger-Scranton Night Hawks in the 4th game of the evening at approximately 7:00 pm depending on how the games before us go. Go Raiders!

Raider News: Parents and community members are invited to the Veteran's Day Program on the morning of November 9th at the Richardton Gym at 8:30am. Please see agenda at: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2886/RTPS/3682595/Veteran_s_Day.pdf Hope to see you there!

Sports Updates: Elementary BBB will play 3 games (4-5-6) tomorrow in New England beginning at 4:00. Elementary BBB will play 3 games (4-5-6) against Belfield in Taylor on Friday, November 3rd. Elementary BBB will play 3 games (4-5-6) on Monday, November 6th as well. This game will be played in Fairfield instead of Belfield.

The RTPS Varsity Volleyball Team got the #6 Seed going into the regional tournament, which means they will host a 1st round regional game this Friday, November 3rd at 6:00 MT in Richardton. We will take on the Killdeer Cowboys this Friday. The winner of this game will advance to the regional tournament held in Killdeer on Monday, November 6th. Admission Prices for this play in game will be $10.00 for adults & $5.00 for students which is set by the NDHSAA. RTPS ACTIVITY PASSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR FRIDAY'S REGIONAL VB GAME IN RICHARDTON! The varsity girls ask that you dress in your Raider Blue and come out and support them with a "Blue Out" theme on Friday! GO RAIDERS!

The Student Council will be putting on a trick or treat event during school tomorrow for all elementary students. Please send a Halloween or grocery bag to school with all K-6th graders tomorrow for this event.