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Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools.

Legacy & Planned Giving

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Adopt-A-Classroom in District 742

Our students and teachers need your support.

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Top Ten Reasons to Support Education through LEAF

Top 10 Reasons to Support LEAF

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Legacy & Planned Giving

Establish a legacy.
Major gifts from generous donors provide a solid foundation for the success of LEAF.

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LEAF 30th Anniversary Celebration

LEAF 30th Anniversary Celebration

Over the last 30 years LEAF has provided over 3 million dollars in support of District 742 education and activities.

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Major Sponsors

LEAF is fortunate to have the support of many St. Cloud area businesses and organizations who provide generous support for LEAF programs and events.

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Our Purpose

Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools.

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Grants

LEAF has established a proven track record of raising funds and getting them to the students who really need them.

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Photo Contest

LEAF is sponsoring an ongoing photo contest to highlight the positive things happening each day in our District 742 schools.

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Homework is hard. Imagine how hard it is without a home.

LEAF joins with the school district and other community partners to support students and their families experiencing housing instability.
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Recent Posts

LEAF 742 Spreads Joy and Literacy at Community Event

May 21, 2025
On Saturday, May 17th, LEAF 742 had the privilege of co-sponsoring a vibrant community event that brought together over 1,500 people for a day filled with fun, connection, and celebration. It was a beautiful reminder of the power of community engagement—and the joy of a good book and a cool treat o…
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The Truth About Public Schools

May 14, 2025
By Dr. Laurie Putnam, Superintendent of St Cloud Area School District 742. It’s fashionable these days to use public schools as a political talking point. Depending on who holds the microphone, schools are either failing our youth, wasting taxpayer dollars, or not doing enough to “fix” society’s pr…
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LEAF Pledges Two-Year Commitment to Fund St. Cloud Area Middle School Activities Fees

May 7, 2025
St. Cloud Area School District 742 and the Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) announce LEAF’s $100,000 commitment to fund activities fees for all participating District 742 middle schoolers (grades 6-8) over the next two years. The idea came about last fall, explains LEAF Executive…
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Embraced or Tolerated? The Difference Students Feel Every Day

April 30, 2025
There’s a quiet wisdom in this quote by S. Brown of @teachfortheculture: “Students know when they’re embraced vs. when they are just tolerated.” It speaks to something every student intuitively understands, even if they can’t always put it into words. In every classroom, school hallway…
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5 Ways the Community Can Support Public Schools (Beyond Donations)

April 24, 2025
Public schools are the heartbeat of our communities, shaping the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and neighbors. In District 742, we’re proud of our diverse, vibrant schools that reflect the values of St. Cloud and the surrounding area. While financial donations to LEAF are always appreciated…
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2025 LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award

April 8, 2025
A little over two years ago, LEAF made a commitment to recognize outstanding District 742 alumni who have made the St. Cloud area their home and have a positive impact on the community.  It was then that we began the “LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award.” The award criteria are: Must be a graduate…
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