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LEAF Announces MUSIC MATTERS Fund
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation announces that it has recently received a gift of $78,390 to set up a “Music Matters” fund within the LEAF with the Central MN Community Foundation.
The fund will provide 5% annual grants in support of the District 742 music program. Support the District 742 music program and help build the LEAF…
PAKRAT’s Book Bus is Ready to Roll!
PAKRAT’s “Roll and Read” book bus begins its 2022 summer schedule on June 13th.
We’re bringing the PAKRAT Roll and Read Book Bus to a site near you this summer, and it’s completely free to check out books!
What: The PAKRAT Roll and Read book bus will be coming to a neighborhood near you! Come check out your favorite books from the library on the bus! O…
LEAF Announces School Year 2021-22 Grant Awards Totaling $244,567
Spring 2022: $51,350
$23,711 – Spring grants to student activities programs in grades K-12. These grants support all fine arts, academic and athletic student activities programs.
$6,257 – grants to the district Chinese & Spanish Immersion Programs (Academic Fund)
$500 – “Best of 742” photo contest grant to Apollo/Tech photography programs
$18…
Homeless Student Awareness Month
Homework is Hard; Imagine How Hard it is Without a Home. Help us lessen the negative impact of homelessness in District 742!
April is “Homelessness Student Awareness” month. Every day, students experiencing homelessness face the daunting task of focusing on a quality education while worrying about he basic needs of reliable food, clothing and shelter.