ACT Test Prep Seminar Ages 16+ Attention Juniors and Seniors: With a top score of 36 and the national average now at 21, a score increase of even one or two points on the ACT gives you a real advantage. Doorway to College Foundation test-preparation seminars are designed to help each student do their personal best on the ACT. In the five-hour seminar, students will learn:• Strategies for using partial knowledge to eliminate wrong choices• Tips for improving in all four sub tests (English, Math, Reading and Science)• Tactics for using limited testing time• Take shortened practice tests• Reduce test anxiety and gain confidence• Receive a comprehensive Study Guide and practice test workouts with detailed answer explanations• Get suggestions for individualized study in the days leading up to the test• Motivational instruction and hands-on practice will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses. F-201 Mon/Tue Oct 12/13 $105Min 5 / Max 506-8:30 pmWaconia HS Media CenterRegister by Oct 5

ACT/SAT & College Planning Strategies Virtual via ZoomA Growing number of college applicants included test scores in their applications for admission to college this fall, and this growth comes at a time when the ACT and SAT have recently undergone some dramatic changes. Amid the changes, how can your student make sense of the new world of testing and how can test scores fit into their college plans? What do they need to know about the new ACT and SAT? Join us to learn about how these changes may impact your family and new strategies you should consider to give your student the best opportunity to be admitted and maximize scholarships and financial aid. If you are the parent of a HS student in grades 9-11, this is incredibly important info you will not want to miss! Bio: Cozy speaks nationally about college, and is passionate about educating families about the process to find the right fit and dispelling myths that cost families money! She is a mom of 5 kids with very different goals for college so she is no stranger to the challenges herself. F-200 Mon, Oct 5 7:30-8:30 pm $10 Min 1 / Max 50 Register by Sept 28

Babysitters TrainingMust be age 11+ at start of classWhen your student is certified with Babysitting 101, you’ll know they’ve been trained by the best! Training designed to engage and inform the aspiring babysitter. It gives 11 year olds and older everything they need to know, from getting started, to dealing with parents and children, to key safety, caregiving, and first aid tips. Course highlights include: Fundamental information about Babysitting and creating your business, Leadership: You’re in charge, but not the parent and conflict resolution, Basic Caregiving Skills: Feeding, Diapering, Holding, Safe sleep practices, Play Time: Keeping children entertained and active safely, Safety and Injury Prevention: Telephone safety, SIDs awareness, Environmental, weather and preventable hazards, First Aid and CPR: Recognizing an emergency, Caring for an ill or injured victim, Wounds and Burn care, Choking and CPR Please pack a pen, paper and snack/meal. F-225 Mon, Oct 12 5-8pm $60BV Media Center Register by Oct 5 Min 4 / Max 30 Shelly Nahan - RN, BSN, PHN

👉 Your student must have completed the 30- hours of classroom training before registering for Behind the Wheel. This registration is for the 6 hours of Behind the Wheel required by the state of Minnesota and does not include any classroom time. Once you have registered for this class (and it has been verified that you have completed the 30 hours of classroom) you will get an email from the Department of Public Safety. This email is required in order to take your permit test. The state requires that you are registered in an approved Behind the Wheel program prior to taking your permit test. You need to allow 3 business days once you have registered for Behind the Wheel for the email from the Department of Public Safety to be generated. If you completed your 30 hours of classroom at Waconia High School we can verify you have completed this. If you took your 30 hours of classroom with a private company, you will need to provide your completion letter during the registration process. Participants who have successfully completed classroom training sessions and have been issued a permit, are eligible for 6 hours of behind the wheel training. This state requirement is an opportunity for students to receive additional driving experience with a certified driving instructor. Students names are entered into a database. The date of their 16th birthday, along with the date of registration, will determine their priority on the waiting list. We encourage students to register early. Do not schedule your driver’s test before you start your 6 hours of Behind the Wheel. If you are participating in an after-school activity, please be aware that this limits your scheduling availability with the Behind the Wheel instructors. A $25.00 fee is assessed if a student is scheduled and he/she cancels a lesson with less than a 24-hour notification. The instructor will not reschedule a student lesson until they have paid the penalty fee in the Community Education office. A $25.00 fee is assessed if a student drops the program altogether. The balance would be refunded. If you would like to split the $348 into 2 payments you will need to come to the Comm Ed office in person to register. **If you register for this class before completing the 30-hours of classroom, your registration will be canceled and you will be charged a $10 credit card processing fee out of your refund** Email Sarah Ackerman: sackerman@isd110.org with any questions.

Chess Club Grades K-5 & 6th-12th (2026-2027)Whether you have never played chess and want to learn the basics or it you have played some and want to improve your skills, Waconia Chess Club is a fun, learning experience. Research shows that kids who play chess often see increases in scholastic performance, especially in math and reading. Best of all, kids love it! Students will learn: value of pieces, the difference between check, check mate, and stalemate; basic checkmate patterns, opening principles and general strategic concepts. There will be instruction given, but also open play time where kids can try out their own strategies - plus a tournament with trophies and medals. Chess sets will be provided; kids do not need to bring their own. Pat LaVone is a chess teacher and advocate, has been teaching chess for 28 years, including 20 in Waconia, was voted SCA chess coach of the year and coached Eden Prairie High School and Breck School to the Minnesota State Championships. Pat LaVone 6:30pm-7:45pmThurs, Oct 8-Dec 3 (skip Oct 15, Nov 26)F-204 K-5th F-205 6-12th $79 Register by: October 1 Min 16 / Max 30 Waconia Middle School Media Center

Kidcreate Studio & KidScientific Art Classes Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!NEW KidScientific helps children’s imaginations to soar, their questions multiply, and their love for science blossom. We aim to cultivate the next generation of scientists, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the world. With KidScientific, the wonder of science is just a class away! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com Crafty Christmas Clay Camp Age 5-12What’s the best thing about Christmas? The crafts of course! We’ll have a holly jolly time as we play with clay to create silly Santa’s, make sparkly snow globes, create cut trinket boxes and so much more. This is an extremly popular class, register early before it fils up! Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child each day. F-138 Mon-Wed Dec 28, 29 & 309-12pm $150Waconia Community Ed CS-115 Min 8 / Max 20 Register by Dec 17

Kidcreate Studio & KidScientific Art Classes Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!NEW KidScientific helps children’s imaginations to soar, their questions multiply, and their love for science blossom. We aim to cultivate the next generation of scientists, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the world. With KidScientific, the wonder of science is just a class away! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com Holiday Gift MakingAge 5-12This is your child’s chance to come and create handcrafted gifts just in time for the holiday season! Great gifts for mom, dad, grandma, granpa and of course that favorite teacher. We’ll make picture frames, clay trinket boxes, snow globes and more. What great keepsakes! This is a very popular class. Register early to ensure your child’s spot! F-137 Thur, Nov 19, Dec 3, 10 & 176-7pm $81 Southview Art Room C-219Min 8 / Max 20 Register by Nov 12

Intro to RC Car Racing Grade K-8Interested in RC Cars? Want to try racing them on a track? Then come join us as we explore what makes them work and get to try them out. Participants will test out their driving skills on a few different types of RC Cars and will leave with a better understanding of them. Participants can use the provided RC Cars or their own on approval. Hosted by Party Crashers RC! *Kindergartners and first graders should have an adult attend with their participant. W-134 Tue, Dec 1 Southview Dining/Gym $25Min 8 / Max 12 Register by Nov 25 6-7pm

We are experiencing an issue with the registration allowing more than 1 participant to register for a family. We are working on this with our software vendor. The registration will reopen once this glitch is resolved. Thank you for your patience.Age 3-12Do your kids want a fun place to go when you are out for a Friday evening? Drop your kids off at Laketown Elementary Schoolgym on Friday night! Going on 20+ years, this popular program is great for both kids and parents! To begin, we’ll have free time in the gym(or the playground seasonally), then break for a snack and finish with a projected movie. Please pack a snack and labeled water bottle. You may also want to bring a pillow, sleeping bag and pajamas for the movie. Children must be toilet trained to attend. Please note that once you register we are not able to transfer/refund/credit from that date without six business days’ notice. This program is supervised by Community Education Staff, Holly Wortz. Please enter and exit door 5 at Laketown each night. Fri 6-9:30 pm $16 per child per night,$10 for each additional child per family per night Min 10 / Max 75 Complete your registration at least one week before each date for staffing purposes. May fill prior.There is a $5 late fee per family that will be added for registration(s) 1 day before the date you're attending. Here’s a cleaned version with proper separation between entries: F-105 Sept 11 F-106 Oct 2 F-107 Oct 23 F-108 Nov 6 F-109 Nov 20 F-110 Dec 11

The Best STEM Franchise for KidsInspire Future Leaders: Join Little Medical School’s Global Franchise Community! Check them out HERE!littlemedicalschool.com Little Medical SchoolAge 3-5Little Medical School is a hands-on, STEM education program where kids use real medical tools while exploring fun, interactive medical and science experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and develop critical-thinking skills. Each 45 minute class kids explore the human body using real doctor tools, medical role-play, and STEM activities—building intellectual growth, medical vocabulary, cognitive skills, and curiosity —ending with a fun graduation celebration! Price includes materials. F-230 Tue, Oct 6-Nov 10 (6 sessions)4-4:45pm $150 Register by: Sept 29 Min 6 / Max 12 Bayview Commons D-109

The Best STEM Franchise for KidsInspire Future Leaders: Join Little Medical School’s Global Franchise Community! Check them out HERE!littlemedicalschool.comLittle Veterinary SchoolAge 3-5Little Veterinary School is a hands-on, STEM education program where kids use real medical tools while exploringfun, interactive medical and science experiences that spark curiosity, build confidence, and develop critical-thinking skills. Each 45 minute class kids explore veterinary care with real vet tools—performing exams and learning about nutrition, X-rays, ticks, and vaccinations—ending with a fun graduation celebration! Price includes materials. F-232 Tue, Oct 6-Nov 10 (6 sessions)5-5:45pm $150 Register by: Sept 29Min 6 / Max 12 Bayview Commons D-109

SafeKids 101Age 8-12 Preparing Kids to Stay Safe at Home and in the Community! Does your child want to stay home alone after school? Get your children trained with SafeKids 101 and both of you will feel more confident about their safety at home and in the community. This program is full of important safety principles. This program teaches what all parents want their children to know about safety! Topics include: Staying home alone, Answering the door or the telephone, Basic First Aid; burns, wounds & bandaging, poisonings, and choking emergencies, Storm and fire emergency training, Dog emergencies… Four steps to staying safe, Stranger danger…straight talk with honest answers, Fun, safe activities to do while home alone. F-183 Thur, Oct 85:30-7:30pm Bayview Media Center$38 Register by October 1 Min 4 / Max 30Shelly Nahan - RN, BSN, PHN

Kidcreate Studio & KidScientific Art Classes Kidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!NEW KidScientific helps children’s imaginations to soar, their questions multiply, and their love for science blossom. We aim to cultivate the next generation of scientists, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the world. With KidScientific, the wonder of science is just a class away! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com Spooky ScienceAge 4-9Get ready for some frightful fun! Kids will create a Jack-o-Lantern lava lamp and ooky spooky spider web slime and explore eerie experiments that blend creepy creativity with cool science. This spine-chilling class is packed with thrills, chills and discoveries. Please pack a nut free snack and drink for your child. F-139 Wed, Oct 14 *Non School Day * 9-12pm $48 Min 8 / Max 20 Community Ed Office Room CS-115Register by Nov 7

Kidcreate Studio & KidScientific Art ClassesKidcreate Studio’s award-winning art classes allow kids to explore art in an environment full of giggles and grins. Kids create fridge worthy masterpieces while learning art concepts and experimenting with different art materials. The curriculum is age appropriate and designed to inspire. Classes provide a fun, self-esteem building atmosphere full of “I did it” moments. Making a mess is the best with Kidcreate Studio!NEW KidScientific helps children’s imaginations to soar, their questions multiply, and their love for science blossom. We aim to cultivate the next generation of scientists, innovators, and thinkers who will shape the world. With KidScientific, the wonder of science is just a class away! For more information about Kidcreate Studio visit www.kidcreatestudio.com The Art of Drawing, Painting & SculptingAge 5-12Kids will dive into the world of drawing, painting and sculpting as they learn new artistic skills. They’ll master drawing techniques while creating an adorable puppy, construct a bobble head, and sculpt a fun and quirky alien out of clay. Perfect for budding artists, this class offers the chance to experiment with different mediums, develop new skills, and have endless fun along the way. F-136 Thurs, Oct 22, 29, Nov 5 & 126-7pm $81 Southview Art Room C-219Min 8 / Max 20 Register by Oct 22

Waconia Middle School Jazz BandGRADE 6-8 (2026-2027) All WMS Jazz bands will be open to all current 6-8 grade band students. Auditions / sign-ups will take place in October and bands begin rehearsals in November. Links for registration will be on band Schoology pages in late September/early October. All bands conclude mid-April. F-209 Gold Jazz Band - 6th Graders, no audition required.Meets after school on Thurs from 3:20-4:00pm F-210 Purple Jazz Band - 7th and 8th graders, no audition required. Meets before school on Wednesdays from 7:15-8:00am For more information contact: Phil Snyder at psnyder@isd110.org or Allison Mottaz amottaz@isd110.org WMS Jazz Bands - 2 Options 2026-2027Available: November - Mid-April $50 Registration Required by: Nov 15 Min: 15/Max 100

Waconia Middle School Pep BandPep band at the middle school is set up to be a fun and rewarding musical experience for band students at all levels. All pep band events will coincide with high school varsity games. Rehearsal and performance schedule for the 2026-2027 season will come out by October! More to come! Dates - Pep band practices and performs during December and January - Our exact schedule will be published in October. All pep band practices will take place in the Middle school band room right after school from 3:15 - 4:15pm - Music will be provided. At every event, the band will perform pre game through the first half of each game. (usually around 8:00pm) Students are welcome to stay and watch the end of the game or can be picked up after half time. Every WMS band student is eligible to participate in middle school pep band. There is no audition, however students are expected to attend after school rehearsals / communicate any schedule conflicts. Email Mr. Snyder psnyder@isd110.org for questions. We are looking forward to a great season of pep band for Waconia Middle School! $50 Register by Dec 10

Waconia Youth Choir 4th & 5th Grade (2026-2027) Calling all 4th & 5th Graders who like to sing... join the Waconia Youth Choir! Rehearsals will be once per week after school with a final performance on January 26th. All students receive a t-shirt for the performance to keep. Program questions, please contact your Waconia ISD #110 schools music teacher. Tues, Oct 20-Jan 19 (No rehearsal on Nov 24, Dec 22 or Dec 29) 2:35-3:30pm Performances on Tue, Jan 26th Waconia MS Auditorium 7pm (Rehearsal 5:45pm prior) F-145 Southview Students Room A-103 w/ (Mariah Dant)F-146 Bayview Students Room F-111 (Kristina Schuh)F-147 Laketown Students Music Room B-115 (Evan Jones) Directors: Mariah Dant, Evan Jones, Kristina Schuh Waconia Elementary Music Teachers$75 Min 15 / Max 50 Register By: Oct 8