Pequot Lakes ECFE

10/14/2026

Pumpkin Pals Adventure at Copper Creek! 🍂🎃

Join Pequot Lakes Early Childhood for a fun-filled fall morning out at Copper Creek Garden Center in Nisswa!

Bring your little ones to explore and play with an exciting lineup of seasonal activities:
🌽 Corn pit sandbox
🌾 Hay bale maze & playground
🏰 Inflatable games & bounce houses
✨ ...and more!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 27th
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Copper Creek Garden Center, Nisswa
🎟️ Special Event Price: $10.00 per person | Ages 3 and under are FREE!

⚠️ Registration Deadline: Monday, October 26th

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

APPROACHING QUICKLY!
Mini Makers Cooking Class: Creepy Crunchy Monster Boats! 👻🥒

Our last class had a blast making Apple "Pie" Treasure Bowls—now it’s time for some spooky culinary fun! 🎨👩‍🍳

Join us as our little chefs create delicious Creepy Crunchy Monster Boats!
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 20
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🥗 Fun Ingredients: Mini sweet peppers, cucumbers, mini pita, cream cheese, hummus, and fun toppings!

Spaces fill up quickly! Scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below to reserve your child's spot today. 👇
https://pequotlakes.arux.app

10/07/2026

Did you know?

💡Early voting via absentee ballot is open now for the Patriot Vision operating levy!

➡️It's easy, convenient and let's you skip the lines on Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 3).

📌Don't forget to vote on this opportunity to strengthen our schools AND lower school property taxes.

Visit Patriot-Vision.org/vote to learn more.

10/05/2026

🍎👩‍🍳 LAST CALL: Only a few spots left for tomorrow's Apple "Pie" Treasure Bowls! 👨‍🍳

Calling all little chefs (ages 3-7) and their grown-ups! Join us for the first class in our Mini Makers Cooking Club, a hands-on, no-heat cooking adventure where kids mix, stir, and create while building confidence in the kitchen. You'll make something delicious together and take it home to enjoy as a family. 💛

🍏 Apple "Pie" Treasure Bowls
📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct 6
⏰ 5:30-6:30 PM
📍 Early Childhood Center
💵 $25 for 1 adult & 1 child | $35 for 1 adult & 2 children

Only a few spots remain, and today is the last day to register! Sign up through Community Education. 👉 https://pequotlakes.arux.app/search?sf%5Bcategory%5D%5B%5D=44

Want to join us for more? The fun continues all season long:
👻 Creepy Crunchy Monster Boats: Tue, Oct 20
🦃 Grateful Feathers Meat & Cheese Platter: Mon, Nov 16
🎅 Winter Wonderland Snacks (Santa Hats & Snowflakes): Tue, Dec 8

Sign up for one class or all four!

10/04/2026

🤔 Thinking about Early Explorers Preschool? A few common questions:

How old does my child need to be?
Ages 3-5. Children turning 3 during the session are welcome to register!

Does my child need to be potty trained?
Nope - our team supports children right where they are.

Can we just do one day a week?
Yes! Sign up for Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or both.

What should my child bring?
A backpack and a change of clothes - we've got the rest covered.

Is this ongoing or just one session?
We run themed sessions all year. Right now: Fantastic Fall Fun (Sept. 29-Oct. 21) and Creative Construction (Oct. 27-Nov. 18).

Questions? Call 218-562-7520 or register at isd186.org! 💜🧡

09/30/2026

🤔Why does the ballot mention a tax increase if school property taxes will actually go down? Here's how this works, if voters approve the operating levy referendum this fall:

1️⃣ The district receives new state funding through MN's new Seasonal Recreation Tax Base Replacement program.
2️⃣ The school board reduces its existing levy.
3️⃣ The result: Lower school property taxes. Stronger support for students.

Explore the details at: Patriot-Vision.org

09/27/2026

Operation Sandwich is a program run by Bridges of Hope to provide consistent food security and no-cost lunch kits for children when school is not in session.

With fall break around the corner, registration for lunches will open tomorrow. Please see the attached flyer for more information.