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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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