Community Ed

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KMS Community Ed is looking forward to another great year of offerings! We are excited to continue to utilize this interactive, mobile-friendly, and translatable SMORE newsletter! We will be sending out periodic updates on Community Education and KMS events, as they become available. Do not forget to click the subscribe button at the bottom of this newsletter to sign-up for updates.

Community Ed Board: Trista Kavanagh (President), Jan Bjornjeld (Vice-president), Becky Carlson, Samantha Johnson, Joquel Molenaar, Lynsey Pierce, Mindy Ruka, Paul Trudel, Erik Finstrom (School Board Representative)

KMS is now using BOUND for all Activities and Community Ed

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Time to gear up for Friday night lights! Open to students entering grades 7-12. Participants will perform at halftimes of home football games as well as homecoming pep fests. Participants will need athletic shoes, as well as black pants and a jersey. Jerseys and black pants will need to be ordered separate. They will be the same as in past years and can be reused if they already have them. Please reach out to your coach if you need to order new.
Sunday Practices: August 16th- September 27 2:30-4:30pm

KMS Elementary Gym-Murdock

Cost: $55

Registration Deadline: August 14th

Register through KMS Community Ed or CLICK HERE

A Homecoming tradition! Girls and Boys in grades K - 6 will learn a dance from the Dancing Saints and coaches to perform at Homecoming pepfest and halftime of the varsity football game on Friday, October 2nd.
Dancers will need black pants and athletic shoes. T-shirts will be ordered.
Practices: Tuesday, September 29 & Thursday, October 1 - 3:00pm to 4:00pm

KMS Elementary Gym-Murdock

Cost: $30

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 16th - so shirts can be ordered

Register through KMS Community Ed or CLICK HERE

3 and 4 Year Old Dancin' Angels: Wednesdays 3:45-4:15pm/KMS Elementary Cafeteria

Kindergarten Dancin' Angels: Thursdays 4:00-4:45pm/KMS Elementary Cafeteria

1st Grade Dancin' Angels: Wednesdays 3:00pm to 3:45pm/KMS Elementary Cafeteria

2nd Grade Dancin' Angels: Mondays 5:00-5:45pm/KMS Elementary Cafeteria

3rd Grade Dancin' Angels: Thursdays 3:30-4:15pm/Windy's Wellness

4th Grade Dancin' Angels: Thursdays 4:30-5:30pm/Windy's Wellness

5th Grade Dancin' Angels: Tuesdays 4:00pm to 5:00pm/Windy's Wellness

6th Grade Dancin' Angels: Tuesdays 5:00pm to 6:00pm/Windy's Wellness

Start Dates: K-6 in November / PreK in January

Registration Deadline: October 26th

Dance Open House: Monday, October 26th-4-7pm. All dancers will be measured at this time!

Shoe Swap/Sale will be held on October 26th during the dance Open House

Register through KMS Community Ed or CLICK HERE

Learn volleyball skills and knowledge of the game with guidance from the head VB coach, along with KMS alumni and current VB players.

Fall Volleyball will be for 2nd through 6th graders.

Saturdays: 9/12/26, 9/19/26, 9/26/26,

2nd and 3rd grade – 8:30 a.m. until 9:45 am

4th through 6th grade – 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 am

Cost: $10

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4th

Register through KMS Community Ed or CLICK HERE

Learn volleyball skills and knowledge of the game with guidance from the head volleyball coach, along with KMS alumni and current volleyball players.

5th and 6th Grade Volleyball

Starting Thursday, September 10th – 3:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15th – 3:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, September 17th – 3:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, September 22nd – 3:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, September 24th – 3:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.

Tuesday, September 29th – 3:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.

Thursday, October 1st – 3:15 p.m. until 4:45 p.m.

*We will host a KMS/Benson and maybe MACCRAY play day after these practices – TBD

KMS High School Gym

Cost: $25

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 4th

Register through KMS Community Ed or CLICK HERE

Learn football skills and knowledge of the game with guidance from the head football coach. Teams will play at half-time of varsity football games. Dates TBD.

Tuesdays: 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6
3rd through 6th Graders - 5:15pm to 6:15pm

KMS High School Practice Field in Kerkhoven

Cost: $15

Register Deadline: September 8th

Register through KMS Community Ed or CLICK HERE

Cost: $300

Register through Community Ed or CLICK HERE

KMS Classroom- Behind the Wheel: If you took the 30-hour classroom portion through KMS, your Behind the Wheel hours were included in that registration fee. When you are ready to schedule your hours contact Larry at hastadla@yahoo.com to get on the schedule. Note: Be sure to include your name in the email!

Are you 55 years old or over and would like to save up to 10% on your car insurance? If so, this class is for you! This course is taught by a certified defensive driving instructor and covers courteous driving and the rules of the road. After completing the course you will receive a certificate of completion to turn into your insurance company. The certificate is good for three years. PLEASE NOTE: As of July 1, 2024 the new rule states that the course must be a total of four hours. This means first-time participants are no longer required to take an eight-hour class! Pre-registration is required, so please register early.

Date/Time: November 19th 5:30-9:30pm

Cost: $30.

Registration Deadline: November 13th

Register at KMS Community Ed or CLICK HERE

Art Fantastic (Grades 3–6)

Get ready to imagine, create, and explore! Art Fantastic is a fun after-school art class for students in grades 3–6 who love to make art and try new techniques. Over six exciting sessions, students will experiment with a variety of art materials and projects inspired by famous artists, nature, cultures, and their own creativity. They'll build artistic skills while exploring drawing, painting, mixed media, and more in a relaxed, encouraging environment. Every student will leave with unique works of art and the confidence to express their creative ideas.

Thursdays: September 17-October 29(6 sessions) No Class October 15th.

Murdock Elementary Art Room

Time: 3:15-5:30pm

Cost: $35

Max Participants: 12

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 10th

Register through Community Ed or CLICK HERE

Give your preschooler an extra day to explore, create, and grow! Little Explorers is a full-day Friday enrichment experience designed for currently enrolled Kerkhoven and Sunburg preschool students. Themed exploration including numbers, letters, shapes, read-aloud and early literacy experiences. Hands-on play-based learning opportunities with an emphasis on social skills, independence, and creativity. Balanced schedule including activity time, outdoor play, and rest.

Days/Time: Fridays, 7:30am-3:00pm
Location: KMS High School Preschool Room
Eligibility: Current KMS Preschool Students Only
Sessions: Fridays during the school year (Sept-May)-31 sessions
Total Cost: $1,240
PLEASE NOTE: The cost can be split into 2 payments (Sept/Jan) but you MUST contact Community Ed in order to split the payment.) Email: communityed@kms.k12.mn.us
Important Program Information:
-Students must bring a packed lunch
-Transportation may be available via regular school bus
-Program follows the school calendar and weather-related closures
-Space is limited and filled on a first-come basis
-No cost adjustments for missed sessions

REGISTER THROUGH COMMUNITY ED OR CLICK HERE

KMS is a part of the Glacial Lakes Consortium offering education for adults.

ECFE Family Fun Nights

Tuesdays from 4:30-5:45pm

Fall Fun Night: Tuesday, October 6

Halloween Party: October 22 (Thursday)

Kids in the Kitchen: November 10

Thanksgiving: November 24

Grandparents’ Night: December 10

Snow: January 12

Stuffy Animals: January 26

Valentine’s Party: February 9

Dad’s Night: February 16

Science: March 2

St. Pat’s Day/Dinosaurs: March 16

Farm Night: April 13

Outside/End of the Year: May 4

NEW THIS YEAR: You MUST register through Community Ed for ECFE Family Fun Nights.

There is no cost to register.

Register through KMS Community Ed or CLICK HERE.

The early childhood years from birth to the start of kindergarten are an important time of rapid learning and growth. Between the ages of three and four screening can detect possible health or learning concerns so that children can get help before they start school. Children need to be screened within 60 days of starting preschool.

Screening provides an opportunity for young children and their families to access a wide variety of services and early childhood programs, and promotes and supports parents’ understanding of their child’s health, development, and learning.

Ideally children are screened between the ages of three and four. Early screening can detect possible health or learning concerns so children can get help before they start school. If your child has not yet been screened, please call 320-264-1413. The next screenings will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026 from 8am to noon and then again on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Providing services to immigrant families new to Swift and Stevens County. Please check out the website here if you would like to learn more about the services and supports they offer, how you can help support families new to the area, or to donate.

Sunburg Community Music

About us: Sunburg Community Music offers free workshops to learn instruments and prepare for public programs for people of all ages. No experience is needed and instruments are available on loan. Instruments include fiddle/violin, guitar, upright bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele and Irish whistle. There are also weekly gatherings throughout the school year to play in groups and learn new tunes/songs.

For more information, contact:

Darlene Schroeder 320 212 2050 email: 3dschroeder@gmail.com.

Workshops and performances: Pre-registration is required for all workshops. Performances are free and open to the public. Cancellations or postponements due to weather will be posted on KWLM’s Operation Snow Desk.

Videos of past performance are available on our YouTube Channel, “Sunburg Heritage Arts”.

This program is made possible in large part through a grant from the Southwest Minnesota Arts Council made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Schedule for 2026-2027 School Year:

Old Time and Bluegrass Music: Old Time Gospel and Bluegrass Performance: Saturday, October 3, 2027, 4 pm, East Norway Lake Lutheran. Old Time Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, October 4, 1 – 4 pm, East Norway Lake Lutheran Church, Rural New London, MN. Old Time Gospel and Bluegrass Workshop, Saturday, September 19, 9 am - 2 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, Sunburg.

Christmas Music: Fiddle 'n Christmas Performance, Sunday, December 6, 4 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, Sunburg. Dress Rehearsal, Saturday, December 6, 1-4 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, Sunburg. Fiddle 'n Christmas Workshop, Saturday, November 14, 2027, 9 - 2 pm

Celtic (Irish and Scottish) Music: Celtic Music Performance, Saturday, March 13, 2027, 1 pm, east Norway Lake Lutheran Church Celtic Music Workshops: January 16, 2027, 9 am - 2 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, Sunburg. Celtic Music Workshops: February 20, 2-27, 9 am - 2 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, Sunburg. Celtic Music Program Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, March 13, 2027, 9 - noon.

Scandinavian Music: Scandinavian Music Performances: Sunday, May 16, 2027, 9 am - 2 pm at Annual Syttende Mai Celebration in Sunburg. Scandinavian Music Workshop, Saturday, April 17, 9 am - 2 pm, Hope Lutheran Church, Sunburg.

Love Pickleball or would like to try it? Adults are welcome to join fellow community members for some friendly games of Pickleball on Wednesday nights from 6-8pm starting in December. No registration needed. Must bring your own paddle and wear gym-friendly shoes!

Runs from December 2- March 31

☀️ THIS AUGUST

In the Spotlight!

Grades 1-3 (going into) 6 pm - 6:45 pm *FREE*
Grades 4-8 (going into) 7pm - 8 pm *FREE*

Link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevdBvR8bW0_Qup_R21qvchFbgyDzL2v_s4esYVCsm-bQFhvg/viewform?usp=header

Link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevdBvR8bW0_Qup_R21qvchFbgyDzL2v_s4esYVCsm-bQFhvg/viewform?usp=header

☃️NOVEMBER/DECEMBER

Fr osty the Snowman
November 30th, December 1st, December 3rd - 6 pm - 8 pm
(Final performance on Thursday, December 3rd at 7:30 pm)
Grades 1-8, $40.00
Link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevdBvR8bW0_Qup_R21qvchFbgyDzL2v_s4esYVCsm-bQFhvg/viewform?usp=header

........and new - At the SVEA Schoolhouse with DEMO inc, thanks to a generous grant from Southwest Minnesota Arts Council:

🍁 Falling in Love with Theatre
Theatre Arts at DEMOinc with Nikki Bettcher Erickson from Spotlight Theatre Workshop
Grades 3-12 (Adults welcome if class does not meet capacity, email Nikki at nberickson22@gmail.com) $10.00 - Location - Historic Svea Schoolhouse LINK TO REGISTER: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYbr5xD0CrRAby9v7pLMtyyr4DFl55bSGokpX8btf2OwUCLA/viewform?usp=header

You do not need a degree to teach a Community Ed class. If interested in teaching a class or you want to learn more, contact Community Ed at communityed@kms.k12.mn.us. We would love to help you share your expertise and/or talents!