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Competitive CheerEnrichmentOur cheer program is divided into divisions. Divisions 1-4 are perfect for beginner to intermediate athletes ages 4 to 18 years old. Athletes ages 6 and up with perfect attendance are eligible to tryout for a higher division at the end of each season. Classes start at $10 a week for lower levels. Athletes attend practice once a week where they learn the fundamentals of cheerleading from certified coaches. Each semester, teams learn and perform at least one full routine for parents and at competitions. These events aren’t mandatory for beginner and intermediate classes, but they are a lot of fun! State competitions are open to all levels and qualifying teams have the chance to compete at national events.2026 Fall -
WaitlistDriver's Education: Behind the Wheel TrainingDriver's EducationRegistration is not full, it must be done in person at Jefferson Learning Center. Do not add yourself to the online waiting list, you must come to the Willmar Community Education office! About Driver's Education To register for Behind The Wheel (BTW) with Willmar Community Education, students must have successfully completed 30 hours of Driver’s Education Classroom training and provide the following information: legal name, date of birth, email address (not school or family member's account), and phone number. The Certificate of Completion from the classroom course must be provided at the Community Education office along with a $300 fee in order to register and receive an e-card. An e-card is required for students to take the permit test at the Driver’s License Exam Station. Upon passing the permit test, please call 320-231-8492, ext. 6335 to notify staff. BTW registration fee is non-refundable. BTW driving lessons must be completed within six months of receiving your blue/e-card. Starting and ending location for driving lessons is at Jefferson Learning Center. Missed or cancelled driving lesson will incur a $50 fee and require rescheduling that driving lesson. Unused BTW driving lessons are non-transferable. We offer a driver training program approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. Our instructor is a licensed school teacher with special certification in driver education from the state of Minnesota. How To Get Your Driver License (ages 15-17) Classroom Instruction: Students are eligible to register and attend the classroom portion of the training program. You must attend all 30 hours of the training to be eligible for the next step of training. The Blue/E-Card: After completing 30 hours of classroom training, you will receive a certificate of completion that you must provide when registering for Behind the Wheel (BTW) instruction. You must be registered for a BTW program in order to receive the e-card. Get Your Driving Permit: Arrange for the permit test independently at a Minnesota Drivers and Vehicle Services location. You will need the blue/e-card, appropriate ID, your social security number, corrective lenses (if needed), and payment for the permit test fee. Complete BTW Instruction: BTW consists of one instructor and one or two students in a school district vehicle. After completion of the required six hours, you will receive a white/e-card necessary for the license test. Practice: You will need to practice driving for six months. Minnesota law requires a student to have a permit for six months and maintain a driving log. The driving log must be submitted at the time of the road test. Road Test: Schedule the road test at a Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services location. Students must be 16 years old to take the road test. Bring your white/e-card, proof of insurance, fee, permit, social security number, and corrective lenses (if needed).2026 Fall -
Youth In GovernmentEnrichmentSince 1946, students across our region have participated in Youth in Government (YIG), an immersive four-day experience that includes focused discussions on current issues, a wide variety of social events, engaging evening activities, time for small-group reflection, and hands-on leadership development. The program simulates real government and is designed to be as close to the real thing as possible, giving students the opportunity to experience the legislative, judicial, media, and leadership processes firsthand while developing critical thinking, public speaking, collaboration, and leadership skills. The program starts in late fall when students in grades 8–12 join or form a YIG delegation, which will hold meetings leading up to the conference. High school students may serve as legislators, judges, attorneys, lobbyists, media representatives, or cabinet members. Eighth-grade students begin by participating in Leadership Corps, where they experience all areas of the program to help them choose how they would like to continue their YIG journey in high school. At the end of October, delegates from all over the state come together for the in-person LAUNCH event to prepare for the four-day conference held in early January. How can you participate? Delegates indicate their top three program area choices that align with their grade level and are assigned based on space availability, delegation balance, registration date, and other factors. Program areas include: 8th Grade: LEADERSHIP CORPS: All 8th grade students participate in Leadership Corps. Students explore all YIG program areas by creating and debating bills, arguing a court case, and writing media articles. 9–12 Grade: LEGISLATURE: Prepare a bill on an issue important to you, participate in committee hearings and floor debates, and vote on which bills should become law. COURTS: Research assigned cases and present arguments in a mock trial or appeals case. Judges preside over trials and make decisions regarding legal arguments and objections. 10–12 Grade: NATIONAL ISSUES FORUM: Research, present, and debate policy solutions to current national or international issues chosen by students. LOBBYING: Advocate for legislation on behalf of special interest groups. MEDIA: Research, create, and write articles for a daily newspaper, news releases, and broadcasts using both print and digital formats.2026 Fall