Pipestone Area Schools will be offering one classroom session of driver education during the month of February and March. The classroom session will run according to the times and dates listed below. The classroom will be held in-person at the PAS high school auditorium.Your son/daughter must bring a three-ring binder, notebook, writing utensil, and appropriate attitude. Students should bring their Chromebook or personal laptop to access driver education materials.
The total cost for classroom and behind-the-wheel is $350.00. This can be paid to Carol Rudie in the superintendent’s office. Checks can be made out to PAS Drivers Education. This will be the only session of classroom Driver Education for the year of 2026! Parents remind your son/daughter that they will not pass this course unless they attend ALL sessions. Falling asleep, causing disruptions, or missing class will cause failure and force your child to wait until February of 2027 to retake this course.
The State of Minnesota has a graduated driving license system. The first step for your child is to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction. At the age of fifteen (15), they may take the State’s written test. After passing they may practice drive with a licensed adult of at least 21 years of age. Students should practice drive 20+ hours before contacting Mr. Zollner for behind-the-wheel instruction. A new law also states that parents and students must certify 50 hours of practice driving before taking the driving test with a state examiner. There is one way to reduce the 50 hours total and that is by attending a Parent/Student Night. Families that attend have a reduction of 10 hours off their certified driving. The date for this is Wednesday, February 18th from 6:00 to 7:30pm. This will be held in the high school auditorium.
Driver’s Education will be held the following dates from 3:30pm to 6:30pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
ALL Wednesday classes will start at 2:15pm and end at 5:15pm.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| February 4 | ||||
| February 9 | February 11 | |||
| February 17 | February 18 | |||
| February 23 | February 25 | |||
| March 2 | March 4 | March 5 |
Snow Make-Up dates TBD
Contact Mr. Zollner with questions
