Community Education – Gowanda Central School District

Adult Community Education

Registration for our latest sessions is now open. Discover new skills, enhance your fitness, and connect with your neighbors.

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🎓 Eligibility

Participation is open to all adult residents. You must be 18 years of age or older and not currently enrolled in any secondary school.

Registration is required for all sessions to ensure district facility access and participant safety.

📋 Requirements

A signed Liability Waiver is required for all fitness and recreational classes.

Please download and review the official district waiver form before your first class session.

Download Waiver (PDF)

Open for Registration

Discover your next passion. Browse our current offerings below and click register to secure your spot online. Note: Registration and payment are due ahead of time. (Cash, Check, or Venmo @Grnot91)

Community Adult Pottery Class

June 29, 30 & July 13 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM) | $80 – $100

Join Heather Rydzik and Jake Swanson for a 3-day pottery experience. Learn to work with wet clay during the first two sessions, and return for Glaze Day to finish your custom pieces.

Line Dancing with Ciara

Wednesdays: June 3 & 10 (6:00 PM) | GES Gym | $20 Total

Learn beginner movements and dances to a mix of country and modern music. This intro series is perfect for first-timers and open to all!

Pop Up Zumba

March 17 & 31 (7:00 PM) | Elementary Gym | $10 Per Class

High-energy dance fitness with Corbett Seneca. A fun, effective workout for all levels using Latin and international rhythms.

Open Weight Room

Mon/Wed/Fri (6:00 PM) | HS Weight Room | $15/month

Full access to strength and cardio equipment in a supportive community environment. Open to all district residents.

High School Equivalency (GED)

In partnership with Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, we offer free adult education and GED preparation classes to help residents 17+ prepare for the high school equivalency exam.

Free GED Prep Classes

Mon & Wed (5:30 PM – 8:30 PM) | Gowanda High School | FREE

Get the support you need to earn your diploma. These classes are free of charge for eligible participants 17 years of age or older who are officially out of school.

How to Enroll

Call 716-805-3123 or 716-805-3138 for registration.

Required Items

Bring assessment forms, social security card, and DSS cards if applicable.

Questions? Contact William Smock (BOCES Director) at wsmock@e2ccb.org.

Held at Gowanda High School (10674 Prospect St). Additional locations at Angola Public Library and Dunkirk CALC.

Full Class Schedule

Stay up to date with the latest sessions. Click on any event for locations and details.

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