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Letter from the Havre Public Schools Superintendent

Havre Public Schools has been on a 4-day Support Friday Program for the past three years. The district sent out a community-wide survey in December to see the effectiveness of our current Support Friday Program. It’s imperative that we continue to gauge this calendar’s impact on our students to ensure that we provide the best educational system available for our students.

Since going to this calendar three years ago, we have watched scores throughout the district improve. Results from the survey will be used to guide the upcoming years when it comes to layout for the school calendar. I will make the survey results public for all to see later this spring.

Havre High School continues to do amazing work with students when it comes to our students taking Dual Credit/Dual Enrollment and Work-Based Program classes. Havre High School had 350 students this past year who took advantage of these opportunities. Students earned 1,839 total credits, which is truly outstanding. Currently, the tuition for all students enrolled in these high school/college-level classes is paid for by the district and the Havre Public Schools Education Foundation. Students can take these classes in person or online. Principal Kraske encourages all upperclassmen to take advantage of this opportunity, as it allows students graduating from Havre High School to have college credits that they can use towards future degrees, within the Montana University System.

If you have any questions at any time, please reach out to me directly!

Sincerely,

Brian Gum

Superintendent

Havre Public Schools

2026 Community Education Registration

Registration begins January 26, 2026. Register online or in person at the Robins Building. Payment is due at the time of registration. Students will be dropped from classes if payment is not received within one week of registration. If you are unsure about payment, please contact Tiffany at the number below. Payments may be mailed or dropped off, in person, at the front office in the Robins Administration Building. Credit card payments are accepted. Early registration and payment will ensure the class is offered. Many classes have maximum capacity, so register for your favorites promptly! Students MUST be at least 18 years of age to participate in classes. For everyone's safety, children and dogs are not permitted in community education classes or in the buildings while classes are in session.

Class Cancelations and Refunds

Classes that do not receive sufficient enrollment may be canceled. If a class is canceled, you will be notified, and a full refund will be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received fewer than 10 calendar days before the class start date.
Cancelations received 10 calendar days prior to the start of a class or workshop will receive a full refund. Students must contact Community Education at 406-395-6721 or communityed@blueponyk12.com to cancel and request the full refund.

Returned checks will be recovered by the Credit Bureau of Havre. A $30.00 fee will be added to all returned checks.

Registration Contact Information:

In Person: Community Education office at 425 6th St.
E-Mail: communityed@blueponyk12.com
Phone: 406-395-8550 Ext. 6721
Mail: Community Education, PO Box 7791, Havre, MT 59501

Discount for Senior - age 62 and over that have a 62+ Activity Pass from Havre Public Schools

Fitness Community Education Classes

People participating in an exercise dance class

OULA

OULA is an easy-to-follow, high-cardio exercise for people of all abilities to Top 40 hits. It is an experience where you are free to let it all out and dance without judgment because our focus is on “how you feel,” rather than “how you look.” Join in for mind-body practice with the playfulness of a living room dance party! Bring a water bottle.

Instructors: Kristi Hickman and Stacey Freier

Location: Lincoln McKinley Gym

When: Tues./Thurs., February 10th - April 16th

NO CLASS: March 5th

Time: 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Cost: $56.00 (62+ $54.00)

Max 25 Students

PiYo 2.5

BeachBody has rebranded as BODi, and Piyo has changed as well. If you've taken Piyo Live before, you know it focuses on bodyweight exercises that challenge your muscles while being gentle on your joints. Cathee is adding light resistance bands to the workout to help increase your strength. Piyo blends yoga and Pilates, but instead of holding static poses, we will engage in dynamic movement with zero downtime, which means we will increase our heart rate. Piyo 2.5 will work your whole body with a combination of strength, flexibility, and core work. Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.

Instructor: Cathee Litzinger

Location: Sunnyside Cafeteria

When: Tuesdays, February 10th – May 5th

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $39.00 (62+ $37.00)

Max 20 Students

Pilates

This class will enhance flexibility, build strength, and improve coordination and balance through core training. Stability balls, weights, bands, and medicine balls may be used during this class, along with bodyweight exercises, to further train all muscle groups. Participants are asked to bring their own yoga or Pilates mat.

Instructor: Vida Pyrak

Location: Lincoln McKinley Gym

When: Wednesdays, February 11th - May 6th

Time: 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Cost: $39.00 (62+ $37.00)

Max 16 Students

Ballroom Dance

Ballroom dancing helps keep your mind and body active! No prior knowledge of dance or ballroom is required, and no partner is necessary to learn; just bring yourself, good shoes, and a water bottle. Register for one class or all!

Instructor: Kyra Kaercher

Location: Highland Park School Gym

Waltz

When: Tuesday/Thursday, February 10th & 12th

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 (62+ $10.00)

Max 20 Students

Foxtrot

When: Tuesday/Thursday, February 24th & 26th

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 (62+ $10.00)

Max 20 Students

Tango

When: Tuesday/Thursday, March 10th & 12th

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 (62+ $10.00)

Max 20 Students

Salsa

When: Tuesday/Thursday, March 24th & 26th

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 (62+ $10.00)

Max 20 Students

Jive

When: Tuesday/Thursday, April 7th & 9th

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 (62+ $10.00)

Max 20 Students

Rumba

When: Tuesday/Thursday, April 21st & 23rd

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 (62+ $10.00)

Max 20 Students

BOGAHIIT

BOGAHIIT is a high-intensity interval training designed for water. Participants will need to be able to kneel comfortably to provide stability and will get at least partially wet during class. BOGA boards are fitness pads that float on water, bringing your workout to a whole new level and opening a variety of opportunities. This class may cause vertigo & and participants must be able to climb up and down in deep water on boards if they fall in.

Instructor: Hayley Coursey

Location: Havre City Pool

When: Fridays, April 17th & 24th, May 1st & 8th

Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Cost: $14.00 (62+ $12.00)

Max 10 Students

Aqua Exercise

Aqua exercise classes are designed to enhance core strength, range of motion, and body toning by combining high-intensity and low-impact exercises in both deep and shallow water. This is a co-ed class.

Instructor: Hayley Coursey & Mandy Hansen

Location: Havre City Pool

When: Fridays, February 13th to May 8th

NO CLASS: April 3rd

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Cost: $36.00 (62+ $34.00)

Max 25 Students

Hobbies and Crafts

Needle Felted Bunny

This is a beginner class that introduces participants to needle felting. Needle felting is a sculptural craft that uses unspun wool and sharp, barbed needles to create 3D sculptures. We will be discussing the different needles and how to use them. We will stab wool fibers until they are condensed to the desired size and shape, forming a small bunny holding a heart.

Wool kits include all supplies needed for the class, with extra wool to take home. One kit will be provided per paid registration.

4 needles - 36, 38, 40, 42 gauge

Core wool

Colored wool roving

Finger protectors

Foam felting board

Instructor: Keri Woodwick

Location: Havre High School Library

When: Wednesday, March 11th

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $22.00

Max 20 Students

Hooked on Crochet

Are you brand new to crocheting? Have you been doing it for years and still can't perfect a particular stitch? Are you somewhere in between in terms of skill level? This class is for you! Crocheting can be a relaxing and stress-relieving hobby. Please bring a project, needles and yarn, and a willingness to learn and share.

Instructor: Sande Herring

Location: Havre High School Library

When: Tuesdays, March 31st – May 5th

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $19.00 (62+ $17.00)

Max 20 Students

Hands-On Photography Experience

This class is full and no longer accepting registrations.

Whether you’re brand new to photography or already comfortable behind the lens, this hands-on course is designed to help you grow, experiment, and have fun. Together we’ll explore the foundations of great images—light, timing, composition, and creativity—through simple, practical activities that make learning feel natural and engaging. No experience required; just bring your curiosity. This class is welcoming for beginners, flexible enough for more advanced photographers to push their skills, and built around a friendly, supportive environment. If you’re ready to learn by doing and see the world in a new way, this course will inspire you to capture with more confidence and creativity.

Instructor: Jason Geer

Location: Havre High School Library

When: February 23rd, March 9th, 17th, 23rd, 30th

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $23.00 (62+ $21.00)

Max 15 Students

Introduction to Welding

This class is full and no longer accepting registrations.

Learn how to safely perform, repair, and project fabrication welding of steel. Common metal cutting and grinding equipment operation and safety will be covered. Participants will be introduced to the applications of the Oxygen Acetylene Torch, including cutting, brazing, welding, and heating. Arc welding instruction and practice will focus on: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (solid wire MIG), and Flux Cored Arc Welding. Plasma Arc Cutting will be demonstrated at the end of the course. Students need to bring fire-retardant long-sleeve jackets or shirts, leather gloves, and safety glasses.

Instructor: Zach Reddig

Location: Havre High School Room 50

When: Thursdays, March 19th, 26th, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd

Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Cost: $120.00 (62+ $118.00)

Max 6 Students

Draw What You See

Bring a sketchpad, pencils, and erasers. Any skill level. Bring an example of your work. I will bring extra paper, pencils, several books we can learn from, and sample pictures that we can draw from.

February 19th: Introduction to Draw What You See. Discuss different kinds of papers, pencils, erasers, templates, and tools like erasing shields, engineer’s scales and rulers, light tables, projectors, electric erasers, angle finders, and view finders, etc., used in drawing. Find out what to expect from graphite pencils, 6H to 6B, and charcoal pencils. How to use a blending stump or paintbrush in your drawings. Drawing with charcoal pencils. Using fixative on your drawings. Practice drawing a carousel horse using the grid method.

February 26th: Contour, Mass, and Value Drawings. Contour drawing helps develop hand-eye coordination. Do several quick value and mass drawings. Do quick thumbnail sketches first to lay out your drawings. Discover why this is so important in drawing and painting. Practice drawing using those concepts.

March 12th: Right Brain Drawing and more Contour Drawing. Learn how your brain works when you are drawing. For contour drawings, start with blind contour, then different mixtures of looking at each the paper, and the subject. Draw what you really see with this method. Continue developing hand-eye coordination through more contour drawing.

March 26th: Perspective Drawing. A review of perspective drawing. How architects do it, and how artists approximate that. Discover the methods to draw a street scene easily and accurately.

April 9th: Composition, Proportion, Lines, Angles, Shapes. Discussion on composition and its importance. A drawing or painting can be done well, but if the composition is bad, the picture fails. Review pictures of famous artists and how the composition made it great. Stay in proportion using grids, measuring, and perimeter methods. How to see and use lines, angles, and shapes to create a drawing. Use tracing paper in training to see how you see things as basic shapes. How to handle circles, ellipses, and curves.

April 23rd: Presentation, Portfolios, Artist Statements, and Review. Discuss presentations of your art in matting and framing. Create a portfolio of your art. Creation and the use of digital files of your art. Using a projector to draw a picture. Write up an artist’s statement (tell people about yourself). Drawing from photographs. Copyrights. Art critiques. Make a notebook with Ideas for potential art and picture records. Review previous discussions and pictures drawn in this class.

Instructor: Jim Goebel

Location: Havre High School Room 54

When: Thursdays, February 19th & 26th, March 12th & 26th, April 9 & 23.

Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Cost: $12.00 per class. Register for each class separately on the registration form.

Cookie Decorating

March 19th - Spring Themed Cookie Decorating

Come decorate four almond-flavored cookies with Royal Icing. We will use beginner-friendly decorating techniques such as pressure piping, flooding, and wet-on-wet to decorate spring-themed cookies.

May 7th - Summer-Themed Cookie Decorating

This class is full and no longer accepting registrations.

Come decorate four almond-flavored cookies with Royal Icing. We will use beginner-friendly decorating techniques such as pressure piping, flooding, and wet-on-wet to decorate summer-themed cookies.

Instructor: Samantha Thornton,

Location: Havre High School, Room 53

When: Dates Listed Above, Register for each class individually.

Time: 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $22.00 per class

Max 10 Students

Olive Oil & Vinegar 101:

Taste, Learn, Explore

Ever wondered what makes one olive oil richer or a balsamic vinegar smoother? This flavorful evening will take you behind the scenes to see how these pantry staples are made—and teach you how to distinguish between good, great, and gourmet.

You’ll taste a variety of oils and vinegars, sharpen your flavor-sensing skills, and leave with a new appreciation for these kitchen essentials. Come curious, leave inspired—and maybe a little hungry for more!

Instructor: Kati Purkett, Hill County Extension Family and Consumer Science

Location: Havre High School, Room 53

When: Tuesday, March 24th

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $15.00

Max 12 Students

Play in the Mud

In the middle of a DIY home renovation project? Need some advice from a local expert? A one-night event concentrating on taping, coating, and different finishes for your sheet-rocked ceilings and walls, such as the Hawk Mop. There will be time to discuss the materials to use and for John to answer your questions.

Instructor: John Ita

Location: Havre Middle School Room 160

When: Thursday, April 30th

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Cost: $25.00

Valentine's Day Cake

Participants will be provided with a cake and supplies to decorate for their special Valentine or to simply enjoy themselves!

Instructor: Penny Velk

Location: Henny Penny Cupcakes, 234 4th St.

When: Wednesday, February 11th

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $27.00

Max 6 Students

Special Interests

First-Time Home Buyer

Learn the buying and selling steps from a realtor’s perspective. From preparing a home for sale to the paperwork involved in buying, to the pre-approval process. Is it time to get your house in order?

Instructor: Kim Cripps

Location: Havre High School Library

When: Thursday, February 19th

Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $5.00

Basic Conversational Sign Language

This course introduces basic conversational sign language. You will learn essential greetings and phrases, such as "hello," "thank you," "how are you?" and "what's your name?"

Instructor: Lois Gilge

Location: Beaver Creek Perk

When: Wednesdays, February 11th - May 6th

Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Cost: $39.00 (62+ $37.00)

Max 10 Students

Makeover Your Cleaning Cabinet

Makeover Your Cleaning Cabinet empowers you to ditch harsh chemicals and take control of what you use in your home. In this hands-on community class, you’ll learn how to make effective, affordable, and eco-friendly cleaning products using simple, everyday ingredients. Not only will you leave with practical recipes, helpful tips, and the confidence to refresh your cleaning routine naturally—you’ll also create and take home your very own DIY cleaning product, ready to use and easy to recreate again and again.
Instructor: Paulette Shipp

Location: Havre High School, Room 53

When: Monday, February 9th

Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Cost: $17.00

Introduction to Excel

This Introduction to Excel workshop teaches beginners the fundamentals of spreadsheets, covering how to navigate the interface, enter and format data, use basic formulas (like SUM, AVERAGE) and functions, manage worksheets, sort/filter information, and create simple charts for data organization and analysis.
Instructor: Joe LaPlante
Location: Havre High School Library
When: Thursday, April 23rd
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.00

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