Region 5W - Wahpeton

Monday, May 18, 2026

 

NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE of SCIENCE

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Registration Opens

Friday, March 27, 2026

Registration Closes

Friday, May 1, 2026

Education Day Schedule
Schedule subject to change
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Pre-Opening Music
9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Opening Rally
9:45 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. All Students Attend Classes
10:20 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. All Students Attend Classes
10:55 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. All Students Attend Classes
11:30 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Project Students Eat Lunch 
11:30 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. Non-Project Students Attend Classes
11:55 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. Project Students Present Projects at Hall of Great Ideas Showcase
11:55 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. (Teal) Non-Project Students Eat Lunch (Maroon) Non-Project Students View Projects
12:20 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. (Teal) Non-Project Students View Projects (Maroon) Non-Project Students Eat Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. All Students Attend Classes
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pre-Closing & Closing Rally

Class List and Descriptions

Classes subject to change as we continue to add classes. Class selections are on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Class B: Breaking Through Traditional Roles - A NEW Challenge!

4eeding a growing world is one of the most vital future needs for all of us! In this session, students will have fun “breaking out” of lock boxes (similar to an escape room) while learning about many career paths that are available to them and how these jobs relate to agriculture and feeding the world. Come and be challenged! Limit 24 Students. (25)

Class E: Electric Motors & Electric Circuits

Electrial Motors. For this class we will use two 20-minute sessions to explain how electric motors work and each student will build a simple electric motor that they can take home with them. Each student will build a motor kit, and then run the motor using a battery to learn how electricty make a motor turn. Grades 5 and above. Limit 10 Students.

Electrial Circuits. A 20 Minute session where we will explain how an electric circuit works to turn on a light. Students will build a simple circuit they can take home. The project will have a battery, a switch, and a lamp they will connect with wire and be able to turn the light on and off. Grades 5 and above. Limit 10 Students. (25)

 

Class F: Overview of Being a Fire Fighter

Discussion, question and answers. Chance to spray water. (25)

Class G: Experiments with Electricity

We will be using snap circuits and teaching kids about conductive materials and insulators along with Mechanical Energy and Electrical Energy. (25)

Class H: Does Money Grow on Trees?

Paper, heating, buildings, musical instruments, crafts, nuts, fruit, and even mushrooms! “Wood” you believe it all comes from a tree? In this session, we will explore forest products, how they contribute to the economy, and learn about opportunities in green jobs right here in North Dakota. (25)

Class J: Discover Japan in North Dakota

Provide students with an opportunity to experience unique Japanese culture. Limit 24 Students. (25)

Class L: Lessons About Money

The more you know about how to make money, how to save money, and how to spend money, the less likely it is that you will have money problems as an adult. Do you know people who never seem to have enough money? If you don’t want to live that way, listen up. We have some good information to share with you today. (25)

Class M: Building a Window with Marvin

Get ready to dive into the world of engineering and manufacturing! Students will be inspired by videos showcasing the fun and importance of manufacturing engineering. They will wrap up the class by taking on the exciting challenge of building a window. Limit 16 Students. (25)

Class Q: Keeping Us Safe

Hands on handcuffing, fingerprinting and online safety.  (25)

Class X: Explore Your Senses

Our senses….sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing connect our minds with the world around us. There are many situations throughout the day to provide opportunities for stimulation. You’ll engage in fun, structured, hands-on activities that stimulate both sensory and motor skill development. Come and excite your senses! Limit 20 Students. (25)

Class Y: Do you have "Teasure" hiding in your Trash

Let’s sort through some “trash” and see if you can pull out all of the recyclable materials! This is a fun and engaging session where students will become informed on how they can help the environment by recycling. Participants will learn about recycling, composting, and ways to reuse items. (25)

Class AA: Farm Crops and Safety

Learn how different crops are used on a daily basis. Learn farm safety facts. (25)

Getting Registered

Registration Instructions

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Fillable Form Instructions

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Registration Part 1 Student Class/ Group

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Registration Part 2 Student Groups WITHOUT Projects

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Registration Part 3 Student Groups WITH Projects

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Registration Part 4 Student Project Information

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Project Reimbursement Form – SCHOOL

Please download, complete, save, and push the submit button to send to Dustin Norby for reimbursement.

 

Project Reimbursement Form  & Form W-9 – TEACHER

Please download, complete, save, and push the submit button to send to Kevin Reisenauer for reimbursement. (For TEACHERS claiming reimbursement, not SCHOOL)

 

Wahpeton Class Descriptions

Printable version of Wahpeton classes. Check back for updates!

Wahpeton Teacher Brochure

Important teacher information for Wahpeton Education Day.

Wahpeton Parent Brochure

Important parents information for Wahpeton Education Day.

Advisory Leadership Team

Janet Bell

Co-Chair

Sara Bjerke

Co-Chair

Sue Braun

Member

Chris DeVries

Member

Jordan Evenson

Member

Brenda Korinek

Member

Heather Nelson

Member

Cassie Orth

Member

Katie Rauber

Member

Heather Weber

Member

Past Wahpeton Education Day Guides