Community Education

Youth Classes: Flyers will no longer be sent home! A monthly listing of classes will be in the district’s monthly newsletter.

Valentine Craft

Thurs., Feb. 1    3:00-4:30pm    Parkview    $15

Thurs., Feb. 8    3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Gr. K-6    $15

Let’s get together and make special treats for Valentine’s Day to give to your family and friends. We’ll celebrate “Heart Day” and create several Valentine cards with stamps and ink, make treat holders that we will fill with candy, color a fuzzy Valentine poster, plus make a sequined heart, and put together a Valentine mosaic!

Easter Craft

Thurs., March 14    3:00-4:30pm    Parkview    $15

Thurs., March 21    3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Gr. K-6    $15

It’s time to create crafts for Easter! Join us as we get ready for Peter Cottontail and make crafts with bunnies, eggs, and chicks. We’ll make a jellybean jar, decorate an egg, make an Easter basket, plus several other fun projects that will surprise and delight!

Babysitters’ Training Ages 11-15

Mon-Wed., March 18 – March 20    3:00-5:30pm    North Star    $56

For boys and girls who want to be responsible babysitters.  Each participant receives the Babysitters’ Handbook and other useful handouts. Students are eligible to receive a certificate if they are age 11 or older.  Bring a snack for after school.  Class size limited to the first 15 paid participants. Early Release Wednesday will be 2:00-4:30pm. Anna Amundson, Instructor

Safe on My Own Grades 3-6

Mon., March 25     3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian   $10

Tues., March 26    3:00-4:30pm    North Star   $10

Anna will teach the basics of 1st Aid and Safety for latch key children. This is a great class for children so that know what to do and how to handle situations that may arise. Snack & materials included. Flyers will be sent home. Class size limited to 20 students.

Spring Craft

Thurs., April 11     3:00-4:30pm    Parkview    $15

Thurs., April 18     3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Gr. K-6    $15

Spring is almost here! Join us for after school crafting with themes that feature flowers, birds, butterflies, and bugs. We’ll make a crafty project using Chalk Art and other creative projects that will give you “Spring Fever”.

Magic School Bus

Wed., April 17    2:00-3:30pm     Laurentian Gr. K-4    $12

Come and hear about the Magic School Bus under Construction. Then build your own bridge using toothpicks and gumdrops.  Snack activity also included.

Recyclable Materials Sculpture

Thurs., April 25    3:00-4:30pm     Laurentian Gr. 3-6    $15

Stretch your creativity using recyclable materials to make an animal, creature, building or whatever you can imagine. Snack included. North Star students: If you want to attend this class, the instructor will not start until 3:15pm.

Magic School Bus

Wed., May 1    2:00-3:30pm     Parkview    $12

Come and hear about the Magic School Bus under Construction.  Then build your own bridge using toothpicks and gumdrops. Snack activity also included.

Mother’s Day Craft

Thurs., May 2    3:00-4:30pm    Parkview    $15

Thurs., May 9    3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Gr. K-6    $15

Let’s get crafty for Mom and her upcoming special day. We’ll make a fun card and gift for your mom for Mother’s Day. The gift will be unique because it will be made by you and she will treasure it forever, because you will put all kinds of love into making it. Sign up today to craft for Mom!

Summer Craft

Thurs., May 16    3:00-4:30pm    Parkview    $15

Thurs., May 23     3:00-4:30pm    Laurentian Gr. K-6    $15

It’s our last craft class for this school year! We’ll make fun crafts with a summer theme, play games, and of course have a special treat to celebrate another great year! Ocean sea animals, the beach, and all things to celebrate Summer will be the theme for our crafts. Sign up to “power craft” one more time before your summer vacation starts!

Warrior Kid Club            

North Star Activity Room    Fridays    3:30-4:40pm

Start January 5, but you can join at any time! $50 a month. A class will go for two months.  The student will receive a drawstring bag, “Way of the Warrior Kid” book, deck of cards, notebook & pen. You will follow along with the “Way of the Warrior Kid” book, while you learn about fitness and nutrition. You will also learn about discipline, controlling our attitude and emotions and how to follow the Warrior Kid Code.

Elementary Swim Club

M, W & F    5:30-6:30pm     RRHS Pool    $90 per session

Girls & Boys in Grades 4-6th. Competitive swim training.  Learn and refine all the competitive swim strokes. Make new friends. Build strength and endurance.

Session Dates:

  • Dec. 4 – Feb. 16
  • March 11 – May 17  (off March 27 – April 2)
  • June 3 – August 9 (off July 1 – July 5)

Poms Clinic

Grades K-1    Jan 31, Feb 1 & 2    4:00-5:00pm    Perform at a BB game on Feb. 5

Eveleth Activity Room    $25

Grades 2-4    Feb. 8, 9 & 12    4:00-5:00pm    Perform at a BB game Feb. 13

Eveleth Activity Room    $25

Wrestling Mini Camps

Grades  4-6    Tuesdays & Thursdays    Jan. 11 – Feb 15

Grades 3-6    Monday – Thursday    Feb. 26 – Mar. 28

Grades K-2    Tuesdays & Thursdays    Feb. 26 – March 28

These are NOT online sign up.  Call for more information.

Watch this website for upcoming swim lessons for all ages!  We hope to offer lessons as early as April! We will once again offer Summer Swim Lessons!

Also, watch for summer softball, Summer track & field & elementary volleyball. Online Registration opens soon!

General Interest

Make A Custom Fishing Rod                 

Wed. Jan. 31    6:00-8:00pm    RRHS # 1311    $120

Wed. Feb. 21    6:00-8:00pm    RRHS # 1311    $120

Build your own ice fishing rod! Iron Range Custom Rods is a local fishing rod manufacturer and will bring all necessary materials to create your very own ice fishing rod! Class is limited so sign up right away to save your space! Choice of two dates. Online Registration

Snowmobile Safety Training Class

Volunteers for the DNR will host a class to be held at the Laurentian Elementary School in Eveleth. Must be 12 years old by December 2024. Bring a birth certificate or firearm certificate to show name and age. Anyone born after 1976 must have a snowmobile certificate to ride in Minnesota. Cost is $5 payable to DNR after completion of classes and riding test class. Registration and first class is Tues., Feb. 27, 4:30-8:00pm, at Laurentian (must have parent/guardian present to sign in student). Second class: Thurs., Feb. 29, 5:00-8:00pm. Driving Course is Sat., March 2, 7am-9am at the DNR Office on Hwy 37 in Eveleth. Questions: Call Bill or Patty at (218) 865-4664.

Estate & Nursing Home Planning

Mon., March 4    5:30-7:00pm    Rock Ridge High School Community Room     Free

Get your estate in order by planning for incompetency and/or death. Learn why you need a Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, and Will.  Also, get up-to-date information about nursing home planning and learn how titling your assets impacts your estate and nursing home planning.  This class is FREE. Registration is required. Please call 218-735-3516 to register! Alicia L. Cope, Instructor

Keeping the Farm in the Family

Tues., Feb. 13    6:00-7:00pm    Rock Ridge High School Community Room     Free

You worked hard for your family cabin or small business.  This workshop will help attendees gain a basic understanding of how to identify and overcome transitions obstacles.  Protect assets and develop a strategy to smoothly transition their cherished place to maintain family harmony.  This class is free, but registration is required. Please call 218-735-3516 to register!

Financial Foundations: Investing for Retirement

Tues., Mar. 12    6:00-7:00pm  Rock Ridge High School Community Room     Free

Attendees will learn four smart retirement planning moves, tactical changes they can make that set up their retirement foundation. You will also learn how to help future proof your tax bracket and pick up an answer to that nagging question about Social Security.  This class is free, but registration is required. Please call 218-735-3516 to register!

Social Security – Timing is Everything

Tues., April 9    6:00-7:00pm    Rock Ridge High School Community Room     Free

Social Security is a vital income source for many retirees. It can be a confusing topic and making the most of it can have a lot to do with timing it right.  This workshop can help attendees get answers to their questions and learn what Social Security can mean for them. This class is free, but registration is required. Please call 218-735-3516 to register!

Financial Foundations: Investing for Retirement

Tues., May 14    6:00-7:00pm  Rock Ridge High School Community Room     Free

Attendees will learn four smart retirement planning moves, tactical changes they can make that set up their retirement foundation. You will also learn how to help future proof your tax bracket and pick up an answer to that nagging question about Social Security. This class is free, but registration is required. Please call 218-735-3516 to register!

Trips

The Lion King

Sat.,  April 27    $190

This trip is filled as of now, but keep watching our website if interested. Sometimes we add more tickets!

Minnesota Twins Baseball Game

Sat., May 4    $99

Hear the crack of the bat at Target Field in Minneapolis! Join us on this day trip to see the Minnesota Twins play the Boston Red Sox at 1:10 P.M. The cost of this day trip includes transportation on a motorcoach bus and game tickets for the Middle Diamond Box, Sections 103 & 104. We will drop you off at the door and pick you up—no need to worry about parking! Tickets are limited; there are no refunds for cancellations unless seat can be sold to another party. All patrons will be refunded if the trip is cancelled due to lack of registrations. This is a community-education-sponsored trip – no alcohol is allowed on the bus. All seats must be reserved and paid in full by Monday, April 1, 2024, at 5:00pm.

Cooking

Apple Strudel Class

Wed., Mar. 20    5:30-7:00pm   Rock Ridge High School    $25

Learn how to prepare an Apple Strudel like your grandma did! Enjoy the fruits of your labor by taking home a delicious Apple Strudel! Please bring a 9×13 pan to the class.  Everything else will be provided. Sign up early – class is limited to 8 participants. Online registration

Cooking for the Freezer

Thurs., April 4    5:30-8:00pm    Rock Ridge High School    $80

“I never have enough time!” Sound familiar? Are you looking for a way to make weeknights a bit easier? Together we’ll prepare five main dishes, each designed for a family of 6, that can go from your freezer to your crockpot or Instant pot.  our instructor will do all the shopping except for a few things listed below. You will help chop, slice, and prepare the dish so its’s ready to go in your freezer when you get home. Recipes include Sweet & Tender BBQ Ribs, Easy Ravioli Lasagna, BBQ Pork, Honey Sesame Chicken & Freezer Chicken Enchiladas. Each meal will include cooking instructions and a list of any ingredients/toppings needed the day of cooking. Please bring: 2-3 lbs. boneless pork country-style ribs, 1 lb. frozen ravioli (your choice), 2 cups diced chicken (rotisserie chicken), 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 3 lb. boneless pork shoulder. Online registration

Charcuterie Board Personalize Build Class

Wed., Mar. 27    5:30-7:30pm    RRHS Commons    $50

You will take home a personalized cutting board with a lovely spread of goodies, just in time for your Easter Celebration! Or just a fun board to have at home! Choose from the designs when you sign up! We will discuss many different boards that are fun and easy to assemble. Online registration

MN Firearms Safety & Hunter Education Course

Students must be a minimum of 11 years of age on first night of class. There is no charge for the class, but the state DNR charges graduates for their certificate after completion ($7.50) Students will be taught safe firearms handling, game identification, survival skills and ethics. Students will meet our local conservation officer and other experts in related fields.

Please Call Frank Spaeth at 218-744-1772 to sign up and for more information!

March 19, 25, 26, April 1, 2, 8, 9, 15 & 16    6:30-8:30pm    Classes will be held at Rock Ridge High School

**PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY FIREARMS/AMMO ONTO SCHOOL PROPERTY OR TO CLASS.

Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People

Mon., March 18    6:30-9:30pm   via ZOOM    $69

In just a few hours you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.  Since this class is held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all.  Since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue and study on your own. Call for more information 218-735-3516. Online Registration

Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People

Tues., March 19   6:00-9:00pm    via ZOOM    $69

In a few hours, you can learn enough about playing the guitar to give you years of musical enjoyment, and you won’t have to take private lessons to do it.  This crash course will teach you some basic chords and get you playing along with your favorite songs right away. Since this class is held online with ZOOM, you will be able to sit at your piano or keyboard at home and take this course with no pressure at all.  Since this course includes an online book and online follow up video lessons, you will be able to continue and study on your own. For students 13 years or older. Online registration

Mountain Landscape Painting

Wed., May 1    5:00-7:00pm    Parkview    $32

Try your hand at water-miscible oil painting. The ladies from the 321 Art Studio will help you draw and paint a mountain Landscape painting. You will use an 11 x 14 stretched canvas and water-miscible paint. No Experience necessary – all skill levels welcome! Online registration

Defensive Driving Class

Tues., Jan 16    4:00pm – 8:00 pm    RRHS    $15           Mon., Feb. 26    4:00pm – 8:00 pm   RRHS    $15

Mon., Mar. 18    4:00pm – 8:00 pm    RRHS    $15

Mon., April 22    4:00pm – 8:00 pm    RRHS    $15

Mon.,May 20    4:00pm – 8:00 pm    RRHS    $15

You must be 55 or older to participate. Classes are $15 per person. This class is for the individual who has had a previous 8-hour class. Participants will receive a reduction in their car insurance after completing this class. Call Julie at 218-735-3516 to register. Bryan Carey, Instructor  

Fitness

Yoga    Franklin Activity Room

Wed.,  Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24          5:30-6:30pm    $45

Wed., Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 21, 28    5:30-6:30pm    $45

Wed., Mar. 6, 13, 20                5:30-6:30pm    $35

Wed., May 1, 8, 15, 22            5:30-6:30pm    $45

Join in this vinyasa flow yoga class moving to your own ability. Improve flexibility and strength. Reduce stress. Breathe and find calm. Open to all levels, bring your own mat and props such as blocks, straps, and bolsters. Wear clothing you can move freely in. Please pay the first night of class to the instructor. Franklin Elementary Activity Room -Use Door #9. Contact Nancy Henderson-Korpi Instructor, via email at [email protected]      

Morning Lap Swim    Rock Ridge Pool

M, W, F    6:00am – 8:00am

Mon-Thurs.    11:30am – 1:00pm

Adult Lap Swim for ages 12 and up.  There will be at least 1 certified lifeguard on duty. Punch cards available online. Nancy Reed, Instructor

Watch our web page- https://rrps.cr3.rschooltoday.com for upcoming Family Swim Nights and added swim lessons!

Registration Information

  • Pre- registration is required for all classes. Drop in enrollments are not accepted at the class site.
  • All classes are to be registered online unless otherwise stated in Class description.
  • Register ONLINE at: https://rrps.cr3.rschooltoday.com
  • You will not receive a registration confirmation. You will be notified if classes are cancelled.

Refund Policy: We may cancel any class or program that does not meet the minimum enrollment. A full refund will be issued to those who register for a class that is cancelled. To drop a class, you must request a refund three (3) working days before the class starts.

Rock Ridge Public Schools Since 2020

Rock Ridge Public Schools combines the communities of Eveleth, Gilbert, and Virginia into a progressive school district embracing an academy style high school to provide students with a real world learning environment.

District Office

1405 Progress Parkway
Virginia, MN 55792

(218) 735-3500
Fax: 218-744-4381
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