Drivers Education

NOTE:

Summer Drivers Education is now open. You should have received information via email from Principal Rollinger along with a newsletter with Drivers Ed information.
Registration ends on May 11 at 11:59 PM.

About the Class

Course Hours

Class Requirements

  • 30 hours of required classroom time

  • 12 hours of required driving and observation behind-the-wheel instruction (3 days x 4 hours)

Terms of the Course

  • Harrisburg students will be given priority for the course.

    • Class enrollment is limited – first come, first served.

    • Register early.

    • All logistics above are subject to change depending on students, weather conditions, etc.

  • The student must be age 14 by the start date of the class.

  • An instruction permit is not required to take the course.

  • Students will receive .25 high school credit for passing the course.

    • The course will be graded pass/fail.

    • This does not factor into student GPA.

    • Students passing the course will receive a certificate indicating their completion of the program.

    • Students must attend all sessions.

      • If there is illness or other extenuating circumstances, a student may miss up to ONE day of the regular classroom but must attend a makeup class at the end of regular classes.

Behind-the-Wheel BTW Instruction

  • The instructor will inform you of driving dates and times.

  • The instructor will inform you of the driving start/end location.

  • A driving group consists of two students.

Cost

  • The fee is nonrefundable ($325 Harrisburg Student)

    • This includes if a student dismissed from the program for absences, poor behavior or misconduct.

    • This fee may be rolled over into the next class should the student wish to attempt the course.

    • No application will be accepted without fee.

       

Questions?

Out-of-District Registrations

  • At this time, we do not allow out-of-district registrations due to the popularity of the class within the District.

  • In the event Out-of-District Student spots open, the fee is $425.

ALL Questions About the Class
Duane Fiala | Driver Education Coordinator
605-261-5653

Questions About Using the Registration System ONLY
JoAnne VerMulm | Community Education Coordinator
605-743-9046

Questions About Scholarships
Ryan Rollinger | HHS Principal

Current Session

SUMMER 2025

8th - 12th Grade parents will receive an email from Principal Rollinger at the end of April with a link to register for Drivers Education.

REGISTRATION : Check your calendar for conflicts prior to registering for session.
Eligible Students:

  1. Student must be a currently enrolled HHS students (8th - 12th Grade).

  2. Student must be 14 years old on or before first day of driving (July 1).

Online Registration Help