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On May 28, Sara Martini and Bruce Hentges stopped by the United Way office to pick up nearly 1,500 books donated to PAKRAT by the United Way.  The books were left over from the United Way’s Imagination Library effort and will be distributed to District 742 students through the summertime Roll & Read PAKRAT Bus.

Teachers change the lives of our children and have a positive impact on the future.  If you haven’t already, please say “thank you” to our teachers.  If you have, say it again.  During these difficult times teachers have been given even more challenges.  Support them in any way you can.

LEAF Receives $10,000 to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness. The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) announced that it has received two $5,000 grants in support of District 742 homeless youth and their families. The grants have been made through the support of the Central Minnesota Community Foundation COVID-19 Response…

This year, future problem solvers across the state of Minnesota rallied to make their competition happen!  Their competition topic this year was LIVING IN POVERTY. 

LEAF SUPPORTS HOMELESS STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES Every day, homeless students face the daunting task of trying to focus on a quality education while worrying about the basic needs like reliable source of food, clothing and shelter. Since 2014, LEAF has been supporting District 742 students facing homelessness through our Homeless Student Services Fund. …

The 2020 LEAF Night of the Stars performances included group, duo and individual performances – even magic!  From classical piano and violin solos to Doo-Wop, from elementary to senior high acts our District 742 students showed their talents on the state at the Paramount Theatre.