2026 Spring Semester

March 13th - May 22th

Friday’s, 8:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Westminster Church, Rapid City, SD

Orientation Open House February 27th @10am

8 Weeks, with NO Class April 3rd, 24th, and May 8th

Potential Make-up Day & Presentation Night @ 5:30pm: May 29th

Registration for Teachers: February 2nd

Registration for Returning Families: February 6th

Registration for New Families: February 9th

Registration CLOSES: February 13th @ 10pm

Registration (click here)

Fill out the form to register for Spring 2026 classes. Link Available February 9th. Registration CLOSES February 13th @ 10pm.

Registration may be completed online, via the digital form, or you may print, sign and email the printed pages. Once your registration is approved, our team will send an invoice that can be paid digitally.

Co-Op Info

    • Morning Assembly 8:30-8:55

      • Worship

      • Devotional

      • Announcements

      • Prayer

    • Class A 9:00-9:55

    • Class B 10:00-10:55 (snack brought from home)

    • Class C 11:00-11:55

    • Group Lunch 12:00-12:30 (brought from home)

    • Recess + Fellowship Hall Clean-up 12:30

  • Preschool: This class program is designed for 3&4 year olds that are potty trained and ready to transition into a more structured learning environment.

    Majority of classes will split:

    K-2nd

    3rd-6th

    7th-12th

    Typically, 3 classes offered per class group, and per hour.

    Nursery - This is provided for those volunteering with children 2 and under. Only volunteers can use this service.

    • Class Teacher: As a Class Teacher you are expected to instruct a 55 minute class. This includes creating the syllabus, providing curriculum/supplies, and managing the environment of the classroom. You will have a supply allowance. You will be provided a Class Assistant. In addition, you are asked to be a Class Assistant for another Teacher. You will also have a break period with coffee/light brunch. 

    • Class Assistant: As a Class Assistant your role is to support the Teacher and students in executing the curriculum of the course and lead the class in the case of the Teacher’s absence. You will also have a break period with coffee/light brunch.

    • Nursery/Toddler Room Volunteer: As a Nursery/Toddler Room Volunteer you would provide childcare each week for two of the class periods. You will also have a break period with coffee/light brunch. This role would fall under the Class Assistant fee structure. 

    • Recess Monitor: Supervises children on the playground after lunch, while the Fellowship Hall is cleaned.

  • Subject and structure is up to the Teacher. Each Class is scheduled for 55 minute.

    Expectations:

    • There is a clear objective- what the students should walk away learning. I.e. Know how to sew, know 5 presidents, be able to spell, etc

    • One project (can be very flexible) this can be one overall project, service project, mini crafts throughout the session * We plan to have an end of the year showcase to demonstrate your student’s beautiful work!

    • Syllabus that outlines each week that can be shared with parents and students, homework expectations (if any), and has a mini description of the class.

  • We will have three teachers that will split the responsibilities, taking turns being lead, assistant, and have a break period.

    Schedule will look like this:

    9:00 - Lesson
    9:20 - Group Game/Activity
    9:40 - Story Time
    10:00 - Snack Break
    10:20 - Craft
    11:00 - Outdoor Time
    11:40 - Practice Memory Verse and Song/Pack Up

  • School Supplies List

    • Pencils (pre-sharpened if possible)

    • Erasers

    • Pencil sharpener 

    • Crayons 

    • Colored pencils

    • Washable markers

    • Highlighters

    • Ballpoint pens (2)

    • Notebook (spiral or composition, wide-ruled)

    • Pencil box or pouch

    • Glue sticks

    • School glue

    • Safety scissors

    • Ruler (inches & centimeters)

    Other Essentials

    • Backpack (Labeled)

    • Lunchbox (Labeled)

    • Water bottle (Labeled)

    • Tissues 

    • Hand sanitizer (optional)

  • 2025-2026 Calendar of events:

    *Adjustments may be made throughout the year.

    May 30th Mt Rushmore 9-11am

    June 27th Canyon Lake Park Cook Out 3-6pm

    July 25th Spearfish Splash Pad 10-12pm

    August 22nd-23rd Teachers Planning Retreat Location (TBD)

    August 29th Family Orientation Potluck 5-6:30pm

    Sept 5th First Day of Co-op 8:30-1pm

    Nov 7th Tentative Last Day + Presentation Night 6pm

    Nov 14th & 21st Potential Make-up Days

    Dec 5th Kids Christmas Party Gingerbread Houses 9-11am

    Dec 12th Parent’s Christmas Party Mug/Sock Exchange 6-8pm

    January 16th Ice Skating 9-11am

    February 6th Run Wild 9-11am

    Feb 20th Teachers Planning Retreat

    Feb 27th Family Orientation Open House 10am

    March 13th - May 22nd Spring Term

    April 3rd, 24th, May 8th - No Co-op 

    May 29 - Presentation Night @5:30 +potential make up day

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