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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. 

Pictured Left to Right:  Jayne Greeney-Schill, Nantha Viswanathan, Patrick Kruchten, Pat Krueger, Barclay Carriar, Nicholas Hollermann, Victoria Hedtke and Melissa Hanzek-Brill Community members and LEAF Board members gathered at the St. Cloud Country Club on Monday, February 10, to hear about LEAF activities during 2019 and to recognize those who have m…

You can make a difference right here in District 742 Do you shop at Kohl’s? Have you ever received Kohl’s Cash? How many times has your Kohl’s Cash certificate expired because you just didn’t need to use it? On any given night there are more than 300 homeless students in ISD 742.

A quick and easy way to support LEAF (Local Education & Activities Foundation) is available now through the Foundation’s participation in the AmazonSmile program.  If you sign up, every time you shop at Amazon,  AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the purchase price to LEAF.