Shakopee Community Education

Peek into Preschool - Lunch Bunch: This special one-hour “Add On” to Peek into Preschool will support students in learning all about the lunch room - how to hold a lunch tray, go through the lunch line, sit at a cafeteria lunch table, open a milk carton, and so much more. The Early Childhood Teacher and the Early Childhood Para will support each child as they learn these skills.

Parent and Threes: Join us for this special class that is designed just for a 3 yr old’s social/emotional, physical and cognitive development. Each class time will allow for you and your child to explore the classroom, join in a circle time filled with songs, fingerplays and motor activities, and end with a separation time where parents will meet with a licensed parent educator to talk about various topics chosen by the group ( based around the development of a 3 year old) while the children stay engaged in play and social interaction with their peers and our Early Childhood staff.

Parent and Twos Classes: Join us with your two year old as they explore with curiosity and passion. Each class starts with caregiver/child play time, an art opportunity, and circle time songs. Class will then separate for caregivers to enjoy a chat time with one of our Parent and Family Educators as your two year old continues to explore their classroom and build peer relationships guided by an Early Childhood teacher.

Parent and Twos Classes: (24-36 months) Must be age eligible for class by 9/15/25. Each class starts with caregiver/child play time followed by a large group circle time. Class will then separate for caregivers to enjoy a chat time with one of our parent educators as your two year old continues to explore and build peer relationships guided by an Early Childhood Teacher.

Parents & Students are Invited to Attend a 2024-25 Point of Impact Meeting The more you know about teen driver risks, laws, and helpful ways to talk to your teen, the more you can help your student become a safe driver. Parents and students are invited and encouraged to attend a 90-minute class to learn how to improve your own driving instruction and help your teen to become a better driver. Find out about the new rules for first-time drivers. We will provide you with information and tools you can use to help support your teen in driving safely. New drivers have to log 50 hours or driving while they have their permit. Find out how to do this and reduce the required amount by 10 hours by attending a Shakopee Community Education Point of Impact (POI) meeting. Parents/guardians are encouraged to provide as many additional hours with their teens as possible to prepare them to become a safe driver. The driving log must be presented at the time of the road test and submitted with the application for the provisional license. We look forward to seeing you at the class, and working together to make your teen as well-trained and safe as possible behind the wheel. Point of Impact Meetings are held free of charge.

Did you know that bees need baths and the Monarch butterfly population is struggling because of disappearing milkweed patches? Our pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and bats are facing challenges in today's environment due to pesticide usage and disappearing native plants. Pollinators play a vital role in the ecosystem and food production. Join us to talk about the importance of pollinators and how to create places where they can thrive. Participants will build their own container pollinator garden in class to take home.

The yellow brick road winds its way through Shakopee this summer with RVTC's production of The Wizard of Oz! Follow Dorothy (and Toto, too!) on her journey over the rainbow into the wonderful Land of Oz! The young girl from Kansas must travel with her new friends through Oz to get to the Emerald City, hoping that upon arrival the Wizard will grant them their wishes. This delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film, tells the story of self-sufficiency, friendship and belonging. Auditions will be held May 21-23 at Shakopee High School. If necessary, callbacks will be held on May 24. Please prepare a monologue and vocal selection to perform at auditions. All participants need to register through Shakopee Community Education. Students (ages 10+) who register are guaranteed a role in the show. Individuals who are 16 and older may audition for a principal role (registration required). Those who do not receive a principal role will be offered a spot in the ensemble. Parents of participants ages 10-15, please plan to attend a mandatory parent meeting on June 5 at 6pm in the Saber Community Room at Shakopee High School. Parents of participants ages 16-18 are welcome to attend, as well. Of course, the show can’t go on without volunteers! More information will be shared during rehearsals. Rehearsals M-F, June 9-July 2, 6-9pm M-F, July 7-23, 6-10pm Performances at SHS Thrust Stage: Thursday, July 24, 7pm, Friday, July 25, 7pm Saturday, July 26, 7pm Sunday, July 27, 2pm (ASL Interpreter) Tickets: Children (12 and under) - $10 Adults - $15