SPPS Community Education

Are you interested in learning a new language? We offer classes in ASL, Arabic, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish taught by S. Rios! Our Spanish classes are mentioned in this episode around the 29:00 minute mark.

A link to our current class offerings will be the top comment in this post. Our upcoming Fall Catalog will have more language offerings listed. Expect the Fall Catalog to be listed online in late September.

Listen to this MPR episode here:

The benefits of learning a new language as an adult Think it's too late to learn a new language? It’s not! MPR News host Angela Davis talks about adults learning a new language to connect with their heritage, their neighbors, for work or just for fun.

Espresso yourself with this unique art class! Design and paint two unique watercolor cards using coffee. Step-by-step instruction, all supplies, and a complimentary coffee drink included. No prior experience needed!

WATERCOLOR WITH COFFEE
Sun, June 7th 2026
1:00-3:00PM

REGISTER WITH THIS LINK: https://spps.arux.app/course/17994/spring-2026-adult/watercolor-with-coffee

Have you ever tried making your own mug or a teapot? Why not give it a spin? We have classes coming up for beginning and intermediate experience levels!

CLASSES STARTING NEXT WEEK

Pottery: Intro to Mugs
Intermediate Pottery & Wheelwork: Teapot

Click this link to see all pottery classes: https://bit.ly/4d6CVHI

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate those who support young people during out-of-school time — but appreciation shouldn’t stop on April 24!

🌟 Recognition matters! 🌟

Want to show appreciation? Try this:

✍️ Write a thank-you note. A personal message goes a long way
📧 Share your appreciation with a program leader or supervisor
📢 Post a shoutout on social media using
🤝 Advocate for afterschool professionals by uplifting why their work matters

Let’s flood our feeds with appreciation and turn recognition into ongoing support for the afterschool workforce.

Yum! Let's go!

Savor & Stroll: A Culinary Walking Tour of Downtown Hudson Explore Hudson's thriving food scene! Enjoy tastings at six popular destinations, learn about the town's rich history, stroll along the banks of the scenic St. Croix River, and experience what makes Hudson one of the most memorable small towns in America. Tours end on a sweet note at Knoke's Chocola...

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is April 20–24, 2026.

We recognize and appreciate those who work with young people during out-of-school time (OST). Afterschool and OST professionals play a critical role in supporting young people’s academic, social, and emotional development.

Do you know all our OST programs at SPPS? Here are the programs and their current participation numbers:
Athletics • 8,044
Discovery Club • 1,763
Extended Day Learning K-8 • 4,582
Flipside • 1,417
Youth Enrichment • 6,709

This Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, let’s honor and uplift the people who make OST meaningful for our young people!