Arts enrichment activities
We’re happy to provide additional arts enrichment activities for Richland #44 students. Check out some of the experiences we’ve brought to our school.
Missoula Children’s Theatre
The Missoula Children’s Theater (MCT) is the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre and has been touring extensively for more than 40 years now from Montana to Japan. They bring a tour team with a set, lights, costumes, props, and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play...except the cast. That's where we come in!
In 2017, 2018, and 2022, the PTO offered the full MCT experience at no cost to Richland elementary students. Each time, the kids have worked hard for a week of rehearsals to get ready for weekend productions of Aladdin (2017), Black Beard the Pirate (2018), and Hansel and Gretel (2022).
2025 production
We’re so excited to sponsor this year’s elementary production, Pinocchio, from April 7th - 12th! MCT brings directors, costumes, and the entire set so our students can rehearse and perform the show in just one week. We appreciate the volunteers who have made it possible for PTO to host MCT.
Rehearsals: April 7 - 11, 2025
Performance: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Everyone is invited to support the students during one of their performances at the high school on Saturday, April 12th at 3:00 pm & 5:30 pm.
Plains Art Museum
In the fall of 2019 we invited the Plains Art Museum to Richland #44. All students in grades 1-12 were given the opportunity to learn hand building with clay. The teachers were wonderful and the students were excited and engaged in the project. We were so impressed with the talent on display as the kids made penguins, cupcakes, cheeseburgers, and coil pots.
