TriDistrict Community Education

New! From Kidzart! Let's bundle up and dive into the beauty of winter with this exciting art class! We'll explore different artistic techniques to create a magical winter wonderland filled with adorable animals and cozy scenes. Draw a penguin parade on ice with a playful scene in markers and colored pencils, transform ordinary materials into an enchanting winter lantern that will illuminate your home, and we’ll use textures to create a charming cabin nestled amidst a snowy landscape.

This in-person class provides an introduction to the ACT format, strategies for answering questions and instruction for the specific subject areas tested. Focal points of the program include diagnostic testing, vocabulary development, intensive mathematical review, reading comprehension improvement, and anxiety and time management. Students who complete a course may repeat it as often as they wish in future offerings – free of charge. All class materials are included in the tuition fee. For a Complete list of ACT and SAT/PSAT prep classes, visit www.AdvantagePrep.net. Simley will offer an in-school ACT test open to 11th graders in Spring of 2025, this class will help you prepare for it.

This course is perfect for any student unable to attend in-school classes or a student preferring to prepare for the ACT exam on their own and at their desired pace. Online students prep for the ACT at their own pace and around their busy schedules. Instruction is pre-recorded and provided online via videos and slides. Students may access this course at any time and as often as needed. Please note that links to the online course are sent out once per week. Please allow one week to receive the information. Simley will offer the ACT test open to 11th graders in Spring of 2025, this class will help you prepare for it.

Virtual ACT Prep Class - Live Instructor This course is an excellent alternative for any student unable to attend an in-school class, but still prefers the interaction with one of the Advantage Educational Programs' instructors. The Virtual ACT Prep Course is the same as the In-School ACT Prep Course, but from the comfort of your own home. The instructors teach live via virtual classroom and are available to answer questions if needed. You will need an internet connection and a computer/tablet/smart phone. Instructions will be sent to you via email a few days before the course begins. Please make sure your email is entered correctly when registering, you will be asked to enter the email you wish to receive the course information. For more class information, call Gary at 612-222-5108 or visit www.advantageprep.net. Simley will offer the ACT test open to 11th graders in Spring of 2025, this class will help you prepare for it.

Let the kiddos bring the creativity and photos and the kit will bring the rest! This kids 8x8 paper scrapbooking album kit is jam-packed with the supplies kids will love for creating their own scrapbook masterpiece! Cool stickers? You bet —some with foil, layers and holographic treatment! Super-fun stamps? Absolutely, two of them in vibrant colors! Plus sassy scalloped scissors, glistening glitter gel pens, perfectly patterned papers and a jumbo adhesive pen for a FUN time creating an album that’s completely their own. With these products to play with and just 20 photos, kids will enjoy a screen-free creativity explosion! Choose between 2 different 8x8 paper album scrapbooking kits - Cool Vibes or Totally Awesome

This camp is where creativity and sensory fun come together! Watch as your child's imagination flourishes, creating their very own fidget toys, personalized storage boxes, and get to make and play with slime. This is a one-of-a-kind experience, combining artistic expression with hands-on exploration. From stress-relief fidget toys to captivating slime, every day brings a new adventure filled with laughter, innovation, and the joy of bringing toys to life!

These projects will ROCK your child’s world long after the lights go out at night. You guessed it, all the project we create in this camp will glow-in-the-dark! How cool is that?!?!?! We will be working with a variety of different art supplies including clay, paint and other luminescent materials to create masterpieces your child will be ready to show off in the dark!

Our certified instructors guide students through a comprehensive Drivers Education course approved by the State of Minnesota. This program meets all requirements for drivers under the age of 18 and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. The course features lectures, class discussions, guest speakers, videos, written work from textbooks, and written tests. Behind-the-wheel instruction provides students with hands-on experience driving on public streets and highways. **Please note: the in-person class at Simley starting Sept 9 has been cancelled due to low enrollment. The online course will be held as scheduled. Please contact Barb Pierce at pierceb@isd199.org if you have any questions.

Our Drivers Education program is taught by certified instructors. This course will be conducted entirely online. For the virtual classroom series, you must attend by logging in to the live broadcast at class time each day on a device that has the ability to be seen as well as heard for the entire class time. Please provide participant's email address during the registration process to send the meeting invite. This email needs to be accessible from the device being used. The course is approved by the State of Minnesota and meets all requirements for training anyone under the age of 18. The course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind the wheel instruction. The course features lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, video, written work from textbooks and written tests. Behind the wheel training allows a student to practice driving on public streets and highways.

TGA (Teach. Grow. Achieve.) is excited to introduce youth pickleball classes! This fast-paced, ultra-fun sport—similar to tennis but even more accessible—is perfect for all ages. With an 8:1 student-to-coach ratio, our experienced instructors provide individualized attention, ensuring each child progresses at their own pace in a supportive environment. Using real pickleball equipment (all provided, so no extra gear is needed), students will develop fundamental skills through engaging drills, interactive games, and real match play. Beyond the game, they’ll also explore academic concepts and practice essential life skills like sportsmanship, integrity, and perseverance. TGA makes learning pickleball easy, fun, and rewarding!