Family Sundays ---Buy a family membership. The gym will be open for families, adults, and youth. Come shoot some hoops & be active. Kids 2nd Grade and under must be accompanied by a parent. Daily rate is $2 payable at door. Sometimes the gym is rented for an activity. Please check the class schedule before dropping off your child.

Men and WomenHave you ever played Pickleball? Have you wondered what Pickleball is? Beginners, Intermediate to Advanced players welcome. Come on out! Pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two, three and four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a wifffle ball, over a net. All equipment is provided -- all you do is show up in gym clothes and tennis shoes and be ready to move! Min: 10, Max: 90 Dates: September 1st—August 31stMany times to join in the fun!Sundays 4:30-7pmTuesday and Thursday mornings 6:15-7:30am Wednesday evenings 6-7:30pm and Saturday mornings 7-9am Please contact Rick Swenson 320-212-0137 after registering. Bring your own racket

This Culinary STEM class is designed for kids to learn some Biology/Chemistry concepts as well as learning cooking techniques. We will be making 2 edible crafts: Edible DNA as well as Wintery Popcorn. Let's have some fun while we cook, eat and learn about DNA, Genetics and Popcorn Chemistry. Fee includes all supplies and ingredients. Students should have a note to ride the shuttle bus to the high school. Instructor Ms. B will meet the students at the bus and bring them to the High School FACS Room. Parents pick up at 4:30pm at the "Middle School" door on the front side of the High School (closest to the Performing Arts Center main entrance).

Do the unique habits of animals fascinate you? Are you interested in finding out more about the wonders of space? Join Science Club and learn about a new and exciting topic each week! We are all about hands-on and fun activities! Weekly projects provide each student opportunities to expand their science knowledge and unlock the mysteries of the natural world. Students can report directly to Ms. Johnson's room 216 after school. Parents pick up at the Main Middle School Entrance at 4:15pm. No school - No Science Club

Helmet rental is now available for Ski Club Members. This is helmet rental for the 2025-2026 Ski Season.

Lessons are group style for beginners and only offered the first two weeks of the program. Students who have never skied or snowboarded are encouraged to take advantage of these lessons. There are NO lesson make-ups for any of the three sessions missed. Also, we will only start first-time skiers or boarders in the program group lesson on the first and second weeks of the program because after that second week, class participants have advanced to a point where a beginner would not fit in.

6 Week Package Option AvailableMember, Lift, Ski Rental & BusMember, Lift, Snowboard & BusMember Lift & Bus** Helmet rental available for the season - Class Code Helmet6-25**Lessons for first 3 weeks of Ski Club also available - Class Code SkiLess6-256 Week Membership Package plus Bonus Week (Bonus Week Feb 6th) Package may be subject to change based on current COVID19 requirements – full refunds may not be availablePlease click here for Powder Ridge Ski release form. Form must be returned to the Community Ed Office before December 1st to attend Ski Club on Friday, December 5th. **NLS Ski Club Memberships that include equipment rental — your equipment rental is good for the entire Powder Ridge ski season (lift ticket is not included on non-ski club dates) Fridays -- December 5th, 12th, 19th, January 16th, 23rd, 30th Bonus week: Feb 6th Rental Equipment -- the rental package purchased in the 6x program will be a seasonal rental. All 6x renters will receive Free Rentals anytime they are at Powder Ridge. Free rental will begin AFTER the first trip date. (A $10 fee will be charged to anyone wanting to change their equipment from a ski package to snowboard package for vice versa or for losing their rental card.) Participants may forget their rental card TWICE during the season. After the second time, the participant must have a new card printed. TIMES for ALL Packages: All Ski Club participants need to check in 7:50-8:10am each week HS Student Center Lobby regardless if attending that day or not**3:05-3:20pm Load Bus at HS Gym Doors (Distance Learners report directly to buses upon arrival)**9:30pm Return to HS Gym Doors · WALK ONS: May NOT be available this year – dependent on bussing numbers Rules of the Club· Students grades 5-12· NO changing of packages once purchased· Memberships are not transferable or refundable (written note required if injury related)· NO students are allowed to drive. Everyone MUST ride the bus to and from Powder Ridge (unless written notice is received for student to ride with a parent by Friday morning at 9am of each week)· Students must be picked up by 9:45pm at HS Gym Doors (If student is not picked up they will not be able to attend the next week.)· This is a school function—all participants must adhere to the no tobacco, drugs or alcohol policiesNLS reserves the right to refuse anyone the right to participate with the club. Removal from the club will result due to behavior problems, not following NLS Code of Conduct, removal from school, smoking, alcohol, drugs, or leaving the premises. Parents will be asked to pick students up at Kimball and no refunds will be given for missed evenings. Students not attending school on ski club date are not allowed to attend ski club that afternoon/evening.

Join us for a Squishmallow adventure!! Your favorite Squishmallow is needed to partner up with you for lots of games and relays - so make sure to bring it from home on the day of class!!Snack will be provided and students will leave with prizes and a very special gift from Ms. B. The instructor must know in advance of any food allergies prior to class. Students should have a note to ride the shuttle bus to the high school. Instructor Ms. B will meet the students at the bus and bring them to the High School FACS Room. Parents pick up at 4:30pm at the "Middle School" door on the front side of the High School (closest to the Performing Arts Center main entrance).

Spend a day in Stillwater —Take in the fall colors, shop, browse the fall art festival and cruise down the St. Croix if you wish!Option 1 Fall Colors, Rivertown Fall Art Festival & Lunch on your ownThe Rivertown Fall Art Festival is located in beautiful historic downtown Stillwater, MN along the scenic St. Croix River, a stunning fall backdrop to showcase art! This event also offers a beer & wine tent, a variety of food selections, live music and entertainment. The Art Festival is just steps away from a bustling main street that features art shops & galleries, boutiques and every flavor of restaurant. The Art Festival showcases specialty hand-crafted items, including artist mediums of all kinds: ceramics, clay, culinary arts, drawing, fiber work, glass, jewelry, metal, mixed media, painting, photography, pottery, wood and an others category. Option 2St. Crois Cruise and Lunch, Fall Colors, Festival and ShoppingWe also will be offering a cruise down the St. Croix with a lunch buffet if you choose to see the scenic St. Croix during lunch. Luncheon menu: Build your own deli sandwich with seasonal fruit, potato salad and a cookie. Cash bar on board.Please note to help make this trip possible it is being offered by multiple Community Ed departments and travels along Hwy 55. Bus time/schedule may change/vary depending on bussing needs of other Hwy 55 Trip Schools and number of registrants per stopLoad time from HS Gym Doors Approximate: 7am. Approximate return: 6:30pmBus loads at 3:15pm/leaves 3:30pm to return.Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes

Do your kids need to burn off some energy? The gym at Prairie Meadows will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Fridays when school is in session (gym will be closed when there is no school). Children must be supervised by a parent/adult at all times. Gym toys are provided. * If school is 2 hours late or closed due to inclement weather there will be NO Stop By & Play. TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. COST: $3/time ($5/family) OR $20 Single Fall Season Pass - $40 Family Fall Season Pass