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As fall arrives and students settle into their classrooms, we’re reflecting on another wonderful season of the PAKRAT Summer Book Bus. This traveling library has once again brought the joy of reading to children across District 742, keeping kids engaged and excited about books all summer long. At the end of the season, volunteers from the St. Cloud chapter…

Every gift begins with a spark—a desire to make a difference. Across the country, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) are filled with those sparks, waiting to be turned into action. These aren’t just numbers on a statement—they are untapped missions, unspoken hopes, and the fuel for change. Your generosity can make an immediate and lasting difference for students a…

What a night! Our recent event at Pantown Brewing in St. Cloud in support of LEAF’s Adopt a Classroom program was a huge success. Together, we raised enough funds to cover four District 742 classrooms. Even more exciting, this event allowed us to introduce LEAF 742 to many new faces in our community. Several attendees shared that they hadn’t heard of us be…

On Monday, June 23, 2025, the rolling greens of the Territory Golf Course buzzed with laughter, competition, and genuine community spirit as the 11th Annual John Lieser Apollo Activities Golf Scramble teed off in grand fashion. Designed as the largest single fundraiser for the Apollo Activities Program, the event proved a resounding success in both camarade…

When the Tech High School boys volleyball team earned the chance to compete in a series of away games last season, there was just one problem: getting there. Transportation costs for away competitions can be a significant barrier for teams, especially in emerging sports like boys volleyball. That’s why LEAF 742 stepped in with a grant to help cover the cos…

When families sit down to discuss their will, they don’t just talk about assets — they talk about memories. For instance, if generations of students have proudly walked the halls of Apollo High School, cheered at Eagles games, and benefited from teachers who inspired a lifelong love of learning, the family may say something like:  “We wanted to make sure f…