READY, AIM, LAUNCH!! Step into the world of ballistics and structural engineering in this high-energy, hands-on workshop. In CANDY CORN CATAPULTS, students become "Siege Engineers" as they design, build, and calibrate their very own desktop launchers. The mission? To successfully navigate the physics of flight and land a "harvest" of candy corn into a series of bubbling cauldrons. It's a race against gravity and a test of architectural strength!

Come join the 3rd and 4th grade after-school chorus! Ms. Bellman, the elementary music teacher, and Mr. Parker, the middle and high school choir teacher, will lead the chorus in the Prairie Woods Music Room! Students report to the music room after school. One day a week, from 3pm-4pm. Parents pickup at the flagpole doors at 4pm. There will be an informal concert in the music room for parents on the the last day of class prior to the Veteran's Day Program at 4pm. Students will perform at the Veteran's Day Program on November 11th at 1:15pm in the PW gym. All are welcome. Commitment: Perform at the Veteran's Day program on November 11th at 1:15pm. This fun and engaging program offers students the chance to explore their love for singing, build teamwork, and develop their musical skills. This experience will culminate with a feature performance at the Veteran's Day Program on November 11th. All are welcome—no prior experience needed!

If you are planning on hunting then this course is a must. Trained members from Izaak Walton League and the Community will spend 6 evenings with you and show you the correct and safe way to handle your hunting firearms. Pre-registration is required and attendance at all sessions. Plan ahead for your fall hunting!! This class is only offered in the winter/spring!! Participants must be 11 years old by time class finishes! You must pre-register. NLS students will receive the State/Parent permission form prior to classes starting and must fill out and return to the Community Ed Office before the 1st night of class. Non-NLS students will need to have a parent/guardian with the first night to fill out the permission form. No permission form returned/no classroom training! An additional fee will be due when you register online to receive your certificate. ALL classes must be attended. Range Testing: Saturday Location place and times TBD. More info will be sent home with the students prior to testing day. Parents must provide transportation to and from range. NO refunds once registered.

Spring -- Let's go with Celebrations (In SPANISH)Spring into Spanish with Vamos con las Celebraciones – a LIVE virtual class. Students explorespring and summer vocabulary through songs, games, and cultural traditions from Spanish-speaking countries. Topics include greetings, colors, weather, nature, clothing, and holidays likeValentine’s Day, Semana Santa, and Independence Day. Kids practice simple conversations whilehaving fun. No prior Spanish experience required—just curiosity and a love of fun!Zoom link will be sent 48 hours before the first class. Class is in alignment with other districts, combining all enrollment to form the roster.

FALL -- Lets' Go Traditions (In SPANISH)Celebrate the season in Spanish! In Vamos con las Tradiciones – a LIVE virtual class – studentsexplore fall and winter vocabulary through songs, games, and festive cultural traditions. Kidspractice simple conversations about greetings, colors, weather, clothing, emotions, and seasonalactivities while discovering celebrations like Día de los Muertos and La Navidad. No prior Spanishexperience required—just curiosity and a love of fun!Zoom link will be sent 48 hours before the first class. Class is in alignment with other districts, combining all enrollment to form the roster.

Celebrate the seasons in Spanish with Vamos con las Tradiciones y Celebraciones – a LIVE virtualclass. Through songs, games, and festive cultural traditions, students build Spanish vocabulary andgain confidence using simple conversations. Fall lessons explore fall and winter themes, whilespring introduces spring and summer topics. Along the way, students discover celebrations fromSpanish-speaking cultures while practicing greetings, colors, weather, clothing, emotions, nature,and seasonal vocabulary. No prior Spanish experience required—just curiosity and a love of fun!Zoom link will be sent 48 hours before the first class. Class is in alignment with other districts, combining all enrollment to form the roster.

In this engaging LIVE virtual eight-week class, middle school students will learn essentialfundamentals to build a strong base in the Spanish language. Participants will get a jump startpreparing for future middle school or even traditional high-school Spanish classes. Numbers,alphabet and pronunciation, days of the week, family members, and school vocabulary are just afew of the topics covered! Students will also practice common questions and answers for carryingon small conversations and sentence structure in Spanish. Lessons are dynamic with interactiveactivities and visuals, along with cultural lessons. Build your student’s language foundation – enrolltoday! Limited spaces available. Open to new and previous middle school prep participants.(Online portal resources and practice tools included.)Zoom link will be sent out 48 hours before the first class

In this engaging LIVE virtual middle school course, students will learn essential fundamentals tobuild a strong base in the Spanish language. Each 8-week semester has new vocabulary units,grammar lessons, verb conjugations and conversation practice to help students practice and growin their Spanish abilities. Like all Futura classes, lessons are dynamic with interactive activities andvisuals, along with cultural lessons. Our comprehensive middle school Spanish curriculum meetsand exceeds the national standards for foreign language learning. Build your student’s languagefoundation – enroll today! Limited spaces available. Open to new and previous middle school prepparticipants. (Online portal resources and practice tools included.)Zoom link will be sent out 48 hours before the first class

In this engaging LIVE virtual eight-week class, middle school students will learn essentialfundamentals to build a strong base in the Spanish language. Months of the year, telling time,present tense verb conjugations, and sentence structure building are just a few of the topicscovered! Lessons are dynamic with interactive activities and visuals, along with culturallessons. Participants will get a jump start preparing for future middle school or even traditional high-school Spanish classes. Build your student’s language foundation – enroll today! Limited spacesavailable. Open to new and previous middle school prep participants. (Online portal resources andpractice tools included.)Zoom link will be sent out 48 hours before the first class

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 Middle School Commons Area. Parents pick up at 4:30pm at the "Main Middle School" entrance on Middle School Office/parking lot/playground side of the building.