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2022 Earth Day Marathon-LEAF Volunteers
April 19, 2022
At the Annual Earth Day Half Marathon on Saturday, April 16, members of the LEAF board of directors as well as community members organized through the District 742 Transitional Services Team. Rebecca Groenewold and Jen Loch spent the morning assisting runners by offering water and gatorade at selected stops along the Half Marathon route. Approximately $2,00…
April 19, 2022
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…
April 8, 2022
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.
Woodcraft Industries donation
April 5, 2022
LEAF recently received a $4,000 gift from Woodcraft Industries to support District 742 academics, activities, arts and athletics. Pictured at the presentation of the check are Bruce Mohs (LEAF President), Amanda Moore (Human Resource Manager for Woodcraft Industries), John Sleva (Division President for Woodcraft Industries), and Bruce Hentges LEAF Executive…
March 8, 2022
LEAF honored our District 742 bus drivers and transportation staff with an “Instructional Excellence Award” and a cup of coffee recently.  Pictured below is Anna-Maija Lee from “For the Love” project and Community Coffee Cart, who was hired by LEAF to deliver the coffee to each of the contract carriers and District 742 transportation staff.  Drivers for Pal…
March 3, 2022
LEAF Announces 2022 Award Winners The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) recently recognized and thanked community supporters at the annual LEAF Community Report and Awards Reception via Zoom on Monday, February 28, 2022. Awards were presented for lifetime service, volunteerism, charitable donations, and instructional excellenc…