Proctor Hermantown Community Ed

Take the leap and join us on a delightful adventure that combines learning, community service, and genuine fun. We'll create unforgettable memories that enrich our community and build strong connections. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by—let's make a meaningful impact together! We invite mentors from our community to participate in a program that connects talented middle and high school students with your life experiences and wisdom. Your support is essential! You will assist students with their homework and tutoring while sharing your unique stories. In return, students will help you in your yard, shovel snow, provide tech support for your cell phone or computer, or assist with other daily tasks to earn their Civic Engagement Credits necessary for graduation. Join us for this adventure that combines learning, community service, and fun. Together, you will create lasting memories and strengthen our community. Don’t miss out on this opportunity—let's make a difference together! If you would like to volunteer for this program, please contact Natascha Ellis at: nellis@proctor.k12.mn.us

Lovers of any kind of stitch are welcome to join us forconversation and friendship. Stitch the day away with like-minded people. walk-ins welcome, meets every 2nd Monday of the month

Join us for an exciting drone-flying adventure! Enroll your child to learn how to expertly control drones, whether they’re beginners or have some experience. Each session includes thrilling challenges like obstacle courses, precision landings, and team relay races, with fun increasing as they progress. Remember, attending the first class is important for an excellent drone introduction. We can’t wait to see your child in class! Students will meet with the instructor after school in the Commons Area of the Middle School. Additional Supply Fee: $45 for the drone (payable to the instructor on the first day). If your child attended the Drone summer camp, they can bring their camp drone and won't need to pay the fee.

Early Childhood Family Education ECFE) is a program available to all Minnesota families with children between the ages of birth and kindergarten enrollment. It recognizes that families provide children’s first and most important learning environments and that parents are their children’s first and most significant teachers. It is the mission of ECFE to strengthen families and support the ability of all parents to provide the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.

The 2025-2026 Online Class Registration Lottery will be open on Monday, March 3rd at 8AM. Families will be notified of their class placement the week of April 21st, 2025. Priority is given to families that reside within the Proctor and Hermantown School Districts. You'll be notified when your placement is confirmed. The Proctor/Hermantown Early Childhood Program offers Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Parent/Child classes, 3, 4 and 5 year-old Preschool classes as well as a variety of special events throughout the year. All of our classes are taught by licensed Early Childhood teachers and Parent Educators. Our School Readiness program has been awarded the top “4 Star” rating from the State of Minnesota’s Parent Aware Rating System for Quality Early Childhood Programs! Our 4 Star rating certifies that our pre-school program has met Minnesota’s highest standards for teacher licensing and training and student curriculum and assessment

Programs, trips and activities that encourage community and life long learning.

HERMANTOWN FIRST LEGO LEAGUE CHALLENGE (FLLC): 2025–2026 SEASON What is FLL Challenge? Friendly competition is at the heart of the FIRST LEGO League Challenge (FLLC), where teams of students ages 9–14 (grades 4–9) explore real-world problems through research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering. Using LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime robots, teams design, build, and program a robot to complete missions in a themed Robot Game. In addition to the Robot Game, each team develops an Innovative Project — a creative solution to a real-world problem aligned with the season's theme. Visit the FIRST LEGO League website to learn more. TEAM LOGISTICS Teams consist of 6 or more students. Visit our site! Use the QR below! 2 volunteer parent coaches are required per team (Coaches must attend all practices and competitions.) Weekly meetings (schedule determined by each team’s coach) Scrimmages and weekend competitions vary by team interest SEASON TIMELINE – 2025–2026 July/August – Kits are ordered, and coaches begin communicating with families. Teams can start practicing. August 31 – Official release of the 2025–2026 FLL Challenge: UNEARTHED! July 31 – Registration deadline. All fees are due at the time of registration. August–November – Weekly team meetings (frequency set by coaches); field trips or guest speakers may enhance research December 6 – Regional Tournament at Hermantown (Top teams will advance to Sectionals, State, and even Worlds!) COST $175 per student (Covers tournament registration and team shirts) INTERESTED IN COACHING? Hermantown LEGO League provides guidance, support, and resources to help parent volunteers run a team. We can only form teams with enough coaches, so please consider volunteering! Coaching is a fun and rewarding way to support students as they learn to collaborate, build, and problem-solve. No robotics or programming experience is required. Coaches act as facilitators — helping students explore the challenge, build the robot, conduct research, and practice FIRST Core Values. I’d like to have an all-girls Hermantown robotics team this season! I plan to host a coaching workshop in August to help all coaches get started. READY TO JOIN A TEAM? Sign up through Hermantown/Proctor Community Ed and email me at jwojciuk@isd700.org to confirm your registration. This helps me place your child on a team and ensure we have coach coverage. QUESTIONS? Contact:John Wojciuk ? 218-428-2973 ? jwojciuk@isd700.org Let’s get ready for an exciting season of robotics, creativity, and teamwork!

Enroll your child in the unforgettable two-day Fabulous Fall Camp, expertly led by Michelle Ericson. Your child will dive into a thrilling "Fall" theme, packed with engaging activities such as making caramel apples, painting pumpkins, and more. This is an opportunity you don't want to miss! *Please pack a lunch and water bottle for your child each day!

Unleash your creativity this spooky season and craft your very own cute Fall Gnome! Choose from various styles to ensure each gnome is unique. This is perfect for adding a personal touch to your decorations! Don’t miss out on the fun—grab your spot today and let your imagination run wild!

Proctor Hermantown Community Education is proud to partner with A+ Driving School for fully online classes. Youth Driver Education courses are designed to teach your student how to become a responsible and low risk driver. At the end of the program, your student will have gained the knowledge to successfully pass the written permit test, confidently drive on the road, and be prepared for his/her driver license exam. Each student will participate in 30 hours of online self-paced learning and six hours of behind-the-wheel with our licensed staff. There will be an additional service fee of $20 once you sign into your online account. Please be sure to review all the necessary information regarding Youth Driver Education prior to registering here. Questions: contact Ines Chandler, Driver's Education Coordinator - ichandler@isd700.org Note: If you are on the waiting list, you will ONLY be contacted if you become eligible for a spot in this class. If this class does not fill by October 1st, we will open it up to 14 years and older.

Open Play! Futsal is a variant of association football played on a hard court, smaller than a football pitch, and mainly indoors. It features similarities to five-a-side football. Futsal is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper. Unlimited substitutions are permitted

Join Proctor Schools in partnership with the MN Vikings for an exciting Girls Flag Football Summer program! This program introduces girls to the basics of football while promoting skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, hand-eye coordination, and communication. Participants should be dressed to work out, should bring a water bottle, and we recommend they wear a pair of cleats.

Community Education and Mix Cosmetiques are excited to present "Glow Together," a special makeup class for moms and daughters (grandmas, aunts, and mentors!). This unique experience emphasizes connection, confidence, and clean beauty. Learn key differences in skincare needs for maturing versus young skin, discover evolving makeup styles, and create your own custom makeup piece, choosing from eyeshadow, highlighter, blush, or concealer to take home. You’ll also receive age-appropriate product samples. Highlights include: - Techniques for tweens and teens - TikTok trends—what’s safe and what to skip - Style updates for grown-ups - Plant-based, skin-loving products Join us for a fun, memory-making evening!

There are numerous opportunities for high school students to earn college credits. We invite you to join us and the "College in the Schools" Director of Lake Superior College to learn about the various options available for your child, including Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO), College in the Schools (CITS), Advanced Placement (AP), and College Level Examination Program (CLEP). We will discuss the different opportunities and address any questions that you may have while guiding your middle and high school students to the next level.