Spring 2025 Community Education Programs 
Updated 1-23-25

Lap/Open Swim: At this time, we do not have lifeguards to staff our typical lap swim and open swim events. Should this change, the schedule will be posted here and on the district's social media pages. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Beginning Dog/Puppy Obedience (ages 3 to 6 months)

Handlers will teach their puppy the beginning basic obedience commands such as to heel by your side, come when called, and sit and down on command. Participants will work on basic household manners such as not jumping, waiting at the door, and socialization skills. Dogs must be current on vaccines, including Bordatella. On the first day of class, please bring a copy of your dog’s shot record, a leash (not retractable), soft small treats, and your dog. The class will be held in the Owosso Middle School Commons area. Use the main Middle School entrance on the northwest side of the building. DOGS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED. Please indicate the class name, dates, and times on the registration form.

Tuesdays, 4/22/25 to 5/20/65 (5 weeks), 6-6:45 p.m.

6th-12th Grade Campus 100 Wing Commons (use middle school entrance door 41)
Maximum enrollment: 8 dogs per class

Instructor: Cheryl Barton
$65 per dog

Beginning Dog Obedience (6 months and older)

Handlers will teach their dog the beginning basic obedience commands such as to heel by your side, come when called, sit and down on command, and to down and come on command, and to wait at the door. Participants will work on basic household obedience exercises such as not jumping, waiting at the door, and socialization skills. Dogs must be current on vaccines, including Bordatella. On the first day of class, please bring a copy of your dog’s shot record, a leash (not retractable), soft small treats, and your dog. The class will be held in the Owosso Middle School Commons area. Use the main Middle School entrance on the northwest side of the building.  DOGS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED. Please indicate the class name, dates, and times on the registration form.

Wednesdays, 4/23/25 to 5/21/25 (5 weeks), 6-6:45 p.m.

6th-12th Grade Campus 100 Wing Commons (use middle school entrance door 41)
Maximum enrollment: 8 dogs per class

Instructor: Cheryl Barton
$65 per dog

Advanced Dog Obedience Class I
In this class, we will review the skills learned in Beginning Dog Obedience.  Skills will advance to the next level with more distractions in place, more distance with the stationary commands as well as the recall exercise, and finishes. Handlers and dogs need to have taken Beginning Dog Obedience as a prerequisite. Socialization exercises will continue to be taught.  Dogs must be current on vaccines, including Bordatella. On the first night of class, please bring your dog’s shot record, your dog, and small soft chewable treats. The class will be held in the Owosso Middle School Commons area. Use the main Middle School entrance on the northwest side of the building(door 41). DOGS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED. Please indicate the class name, dates, and times on the registration form.
Tuesdays, 4/22/25 to 5/20/65 (5 weeks), 7-7:45 p.m.

6th-12th Grade Campus 100 Wing Commons (use middle school entrance door 41)
Maximum enrollment: 8 dogs per class

Instructor: Cheryl Barton
$65 per dog

Therapy Dog Training Class
Dogs must have taken advanced obedience training classes. Dogs will learn the skills to be prepared for evaluation for “Therapy Dog International” testing. Evaluation will be done by a certified TDI evaluator.  There will be an additional fee for the evaluation, due at that time. Testing requirements may be found on TherapyDogInternational.com. Please email your questions and interest to cbartondd@gmail.com or call 989-277-0976. DOGS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED.
Wednesdays, 4/23/25 to 5/21/25 (5 weeks), 7-7:45 p.m.

6th-12th Grade Campus 100 Wing Commons (use middle school entrance door 41)
Maximum enrollment: 8 dogs per class

Instructor: Cheryl Barton
$65 per dog

General Information

Registration Forms
Registration forms must be received a minimum of five days prior to the start of the class unless stated otherwise. A link to the registration form is below.

Enrollment Information
Registrations are not confirmed. You will be contacted ONLY in the event of a time change, date change or class cancellation.

School Closings
In the event that school is closed due to inclement weather, Community Education programs will be canceled. Programs will be rescheduled as time permits. Local radio and television stations will feature school closings and they will be posted on the district website and Facebook page.

Class Cancellations
Cancellations are sometimes necessary. Programs depend upon paid registrations. Offerings may be canceled due to low enrollment. If cancellations are made, registrants will be notified and a full refund will be issued. Due to many late registrations we do not cancel a class until the evening prior to the start of the class. Please provide all phone numbers necessary to reach you in the event of a cancellation. To avoid cancellations, bring a friend or family member and register early.

Refund Policy
A full refund will be made if:

Community Education cancels the class

Class fills before your registration is received

NO REFUNDS if you cancel on the day the class begins.

NO REFUNDS will be made after the class has started, regardless of attendance.

Photos
Owosso Public Schools reserves the right to photograph classes and program participants for promotional purposes.

Contact Community Education
Please contact Community Education Director Jessica Thompson at 989-729-5682 with questions.