Lake Superior Community Education

Minnehaha School, Two Harbors Our preschools focus on building social emotional skills, literacy and language, physical and emotional wellness as well as preparing them to be part of our K-12 learning path. Our school based program provides the accommodations of the Minnehaha and William M Kelley schools. Learning in the school children will attend kindergarten allows time to become comfortable, learn the building and meet staff. Our objectives utilize developmentally appropriate activities which enhance a child's development. Play and interact with other children Relate to & follow directions from other adults Participate as a group member Enhance a child's creativity Stimulate a child intellectually Have fun! Registration is open. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see current class registration options. All registrations are pending until approved. If classes fill, a waiting list will be implemented. Please utilize the waiting list as enrollment may change. It is important to register if you are interested in 4's preschool for 2025-26. If/when spots become available, students are accepted from the waitlist in the order they registered. 2025 - 2026 School year Information: Little Agates Preschool 4's: Tuition = $280 4 days per week for 3 hours Registration fee = $50 Registration Requirements: Children must be 4 on Sept 1st, 2025 Children must be able to take care of toileting independently. Children must complete Early Childhood Screening before attending the Preschool 4’s program. Little Agates Preschool 3’s: Tuition = $210 3 days per week for 3 hours Registration fee = $50 Registration Requirements: Children must be 3 on Sept 1st, 2025 Children must be able to take care of toileting independently. Is paying for Preschool tuition a concern? We have several options to help. If your family is eligible for free or reduced lunch, you may qualify for a Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship or Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarship which would cover 100% of tuition. Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarship You may be eligible for reduced tuition based on your family’s income. Income verification for the last 2 pay periods or last year’s income is required to determine where your family falls on our Sliding Fee Scale. Income verification may be submitted to Angie Goutermont (agoutermont@isd381.org). Wrap care may be available through TH Kids & Co!

Minnehaha School, Two Harbors Our preschools focus on building social emotional skills, literacy and language, physical and emotional wellness as well as preparing them to be part of our K-12 learning path. Our school based program provides the accommodations of the Minnehaha and William M Kelley schools. Learning in the school children will attend kindergarten allows time to become comfortable, learn the building and meet staff. Our objectives utilize developmentally appropriate activities which enhance a child's development. Play and interact with other children Relate to & follow directions from other adults Participate as a group member Enhance a child's creativity Stimulate a child intellectually Have fun! Registration is open. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see current class registration options. All registrations are pending until approved. If classes fill, a waiting list will be implemented. Please utilize the waiting list as enrollment may change. It is important to register if you are interested in 4's preschool for 2025-26. If/when spots become available, students are accepted from the waitlist in the order they registered. 2025 - 2026 School year Information: Little Agates Preschool 4's: Tuition = $280 4 days per week for 3 hours Registration fee = $50 Registration Requirements: Children must be 4 on Sept 1st, 2025 Children must be able to take care of toileting independently. Children must complete Early Childhood Screening before attending the Preschool 4’s program. Little Agates Preschool 3’s: Tuition = $210 3 days per week for 3 hours Registration fee = $50 Registration Requirements: Children must be 3 on Sept 1st, 2025 Children must be able to take care of toileting independently. Is paying for Preschool tuition a concern? We have several options to help. If your family is eligible for free or reduced lunch, you may qualify for a Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship or Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarship which would cover 100% of tuition. Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarship You may be eligible for reduced tuition based on your family’s income. Income verification for the last 2 pay periods or last year’s income is required to determine where your family falls on our Sliding Fee Scale. Income verification may be submitted to Angie Goutermont (agoutermont@isd381.org). Wrap care may be available through TH Kids & Co!

Minnehaha School, Two Harbors Our preschools focus on building social emotional skills, literacy and language, physical and emotional wellness as well as preparing them to be part of our K-12 learning path. Our school based program provides the accommodations of the Minnehaha and William M Kelley schools. Learning in the school children will attend kindergarten allows time to become comfortable, learn the building and meet staff. Our objectives utilize developmentally appropriate activities which enhance a child's development. Play and interact with other children Relate to & follow directions from other adults Participate as a group member Enhance a child's creativity Stimulate a child intellectually Have fun! Registration is open. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see current class registration options. All registrations are pending until approved. If classes fill, a waiting list will be implemented. Please utilize the waiting list as enrollment may change. It is important to register if you are interested in 4's preschool for 2025-26. If/when spots become available, students are accepted from the waitlist in the order they registered. 2025 - 2026 School year Information: Little Agates Preschool 4's: Tuition = $280 4 days per week for 3 hours Registration fee = $50 Registration Requirements: Children must be 4 on Sept 1st, 2025 Children must be able to take care of toileting independently. Children must complete Early Childhood Screening before attending the Preschool 4’s program. Little Agates Preschool 3’s: Tuition = $210 3 days per week for 3 hours Registration fee = $50 Registration Requirements: Children must be 3 on Sept 1st, 2025 Children must be able to take care of toileting independently. Is paying for Preschool tuition a concern? We have several options to help. If your family is eligible for free or reduced lunch, you may qualify for a Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship or Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarship which would cover 100% of tuition. Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarship You may be eligible for reduced tuition based on your family’s income. Income verification for the last 2 pay periods or last year’s income is required to determine where your family falls on our Sliding Fee Scale. Income verification may be submitted to Angie Goutermont (agoutermont@isd381.org). Wrap care may be available through TH Kids & Co!

William Kelley School, Silver Bay Our preschools focus on building social emotional skills, literacy and language, physical and emotional wellness as well as preparing them to be part of our K-12 learning path. Our school based program provides the accommodations of the Minnehaha and William M Kelley schools. Learning in the school children will attend kindergarten allows time to become comfortable, learn the building and meet staff. Our objectives utilize developmentally appropriate activities which enhance a child's development. Play and interact with other children Relate to & follow directions from other adults Participate as a group member Enhance a child's creativity Stimulate a child intellectually Have fun! Registration is open. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see current class registration options. All registrations are pending until approved. If classes fill, a waiting list will be implemented. Please utilize the waiting list as enrollment may change. It is important to register if you are interested in 4's preschool for 2025-26. If/when spots become available, students are accepted from the waitlist in the order they registered. 2025 - 2026 School year information: Little Mariners Preschool 4’s: Tuition = $280 per month 3 days per week for 4 hours Registration fee = $50 Registration Requirements: Children must be 4 on Sept 1st, 2025 Children must be able to take care of toileting independently. Children must complete Early Childhood Screening before attending the Preschool 4’s program. Is paying for Preschool tuition a concern? We have several options to help. If your family is eligible for free or reduced lunch, you may qualify for a Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship or Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarship which would cover 100% of tuition. Pathway 1 Early Learning Scholarship Pathway 2 Early Learning Scholarship You may be eligible for reduced tuition based on your family’s income. Income verification for the last 2 pay periods or last year’s income is required to determine where your family falls on our Sliding Fee Scale. Income verification may be submitted to Angie Goutermont (agoutermont@isd381.org). Wrap care may be available through Little Mariners Childcare Center! Little Mariners Childcare Center Preschool 3’s: Register through Little Mariners Childcare. Registration is open year round. The preschool program for three year olds is now fully integrated into Little Mariners Child Care. Families interested in a three's preschool experience, but not necessarily needing care, should enroll in the preschool-age care program for half-day. Students are welcome to participate for the full morning section; however most of our curriculum based learning occurs between 8:00am - 12:00pm

Adult AM Lap Swim - Wednesdays Early morning lap swim. Must bring a swim cap, suit and towel. Park in the parking lot off Cedar Road and enter through door #14. There will be no early morning swim if school has a late start or is canceled. Supervisors: Deanne Thomasen, Lisa Hebl, Molly Negus, & Michelle Thewis June 4 - July 30 You may sign up for one time slot for a shorter session or both times slots to swim the whole time (5:40 - 7:00AM). Session #1 5:40am - 6:20am - $22.5 Session #2 6:20am - 7:00am - $22.5

Agate Flag Football Program Open to all students entering Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade in the Fall of 2025 Agate Flag football is a great introduction to the game. Flag football takes place two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday). Participants will have the opportunity to play at halftime of a varsity Agate game. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, September 9th - October 8th 4:00 - 5:15 PM Odegard Fields $50 (includes t-shirt)

Voice Overs... Now is your time! Learn how to make money voicing commercials, audiobooks, animations and more! This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class. Instructor: Lisa Foster Monday, July 28 Zoom Class online 5:30 - 7:30 PM $40

Voice Overs... Now is your time! Learn how to make money voicing commercials, audiobooks, animations and more! This class will be presented via Zoom, you will receive a link the 24 hours prior to the class. Instructor: Lisa Foster Monday, July 28 Zoom Class online 5:30 - 7:30 PM $40

Driver Improvement, 55+ Driver Discount Program Starting July 1st, 2024, there is no longer a requirement for an 8 hour initial course. It has been reduced to simply a 4 hour course requirement. This registration is for both initial people and those needing the refresher. Taught by a MN Hwy Safety Center trained instructor, it will explore changes in traffic laws, the latest vehicle technology, traffic safety, and accident prevention. Completion of this class qualifies for a 10% reduction on automobile insurance premiums in MN for those ages 55 and over. Please bring a pen or pencil. Also, feel free to bring a drink and snack to enjoy during class. Co-hosted by North Shore Area Partners Instructor: Dean Skalicky Tuesday, July 15th 12:00pm - 4:00pm Location: North Shore Area Partners $24

If you have a child under the age of five, you are welcome to attend. You do not need to be an ECFE participant to join us.

What are the benefits ECFE? For children Focused time with parents to learn and explore an early childhood environment Social skills developed in interaction with other young children in a rich environment Early identification of learning concerns Parents with positive parenting skills to promote healthy development For parents & families Support during the transition to parenthood Information on early development and what to expect from children Strategies for effective limit setting and teaching Time with other parents to reflect on family values and parenting practices Strategies for balancing work and family and managing stress. What should we expect at ECFE? When you arrive at a Mixed Age Session all teachers are present and the room is set with carefully planned activities for you & our children to enjoy together. After Parent & Child Time we will clean up and have a brief Circle Time to help children get to know each other’s names & develop literacy skills. After Circle Time the children will settle in for Snack & the parents will move to the parent room for discussion. During Parent Time, children will have more free play time in the classroom followed by cleanup time and a final Circle Time. Parents will return to the children’s room at the end of class. Please feel free to bring a comfort item that will help your child with separation, if needed.

What are the benefits ECFE? For children Focused time with parents to learn and explore an early childhood environment Social skills developed in interaction with other young children in a rich environment Early identification of learning concerns Parents with positive parenting skills to promote healthy development For parents & families Support during the transition to parenthood Information on early development and what to expect from children Strategies for effective limit setting and teaching Time with other parents to reflect on family values and parenting practices Strategies for balancing work and family and managing stress. What should we expect at ECFE? When you arrive at a Mixed Age Session all teachers are present and the room is set with carefully planned activities for you & our children to enjoy together. After Parent & Child Time we will clean up and have a brief Circle Time to help children get to know each other’s names & develop literacy skills. After Circle Time the children will settle in for Snack & the parents will move to the parent room for discussion. During Parent Time, children will have more free play time in the classroom followed by cleanup time and a final Circle Time. Parents will return to the children’s room at the end of class. Please feel free to bring a comfort item that will help your child with separation, if needed.

Early Childhood Screening is recommended at age 3 and required for all children before they enter kindergarten. Screening includes a quick check of a child's development, hearing and vision screening, height & weight and social emotional development. Resources and recommendations will be shared. Children need to complete Early Childhood Screening only once between the age of 3 and 5 years of age.

Early Childhood Screening is a check on how your child is growing and developing. Early Childhood Screening helps you find out how your child is doing & connect you and your child to early childhood programs and other community services. What happens during Screening? Trained professionals will check your child’s: Vision & Hearing Health History Immunization Records Height/Weight/Growth Skills in Thinking Communication & Language Large/Small Muscles Social/Emotional Development All of this information is important for your child’s continued learning and readiness for future school success. Screening is required for entrance into kindergarten. However, this is not a kindergarten readiness screening. Ideally, this screening will take place when a child is 3 years old. If you have questions about Early Childhood Screening, please call 218-226-4437 ext 8158 or klenski@isd381.org