Students participating in robotics work collaboratively to design, build, program, and drive robots at the VEX IQ Challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for students to enhance their science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) skills through this exciting hands-on experience. Practices are held on Mondays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. in the MS/HS Commons and begins Monday September 23rd. There will be opportunities to compete at local area VEX IQ tournaments on Saturdays, with those dates to be determined. Additional practices may be added as needed Class registrations are limited per grade level. Once each grade level cap is reached, students will be placed on a waiting list and contacted by the coaches if a spot becomes available. Instructor: Bryce Johnson

Make cool LEGOs® project to take home each night! Your completed project can be used in some free playtime with your friends! When you build LEGOs® you learn the basics of engineering, problem-solving, and critical analysis all while having fun! Includes light snack. Instructor: Nikki Seguin

A staying home alone class will be conducted for boys and girls in grades 3 through 5 who are now or plan to stay home on their own. Topics to be discussed include: emergency situations, first aid, checklist before you stay alone the first time, kitchen safety, fire safety, making a 911 call, internet safety and more. We will make a home fire escape plan, review questions to ask with parents before staying home alone, and many more activities. Includes a light snack. Instructor: Becky Moe, U of M Extension Office

Join Mrs. Eckman for ceramics classes where students will have the opportunity to create their very own holiday inspired clay projects. This class will consist of two, two hour long sessions where students will get to design and sculpt their project during the first class and come back for a second day to glaze and complete their piece. All materials will be provided for. This class is designed to inspire creative thinking and allow students to explore this medium in their own unique ways.