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9/3/2024 A freshness permeates the first week of school with new starts, outfits, and impressions. Unlike the closing of a school year highlighted by graduation goodbyes and excitement for a much-needed break, the first week brings new beginnings and a plethora of amazing possibilities for our colleagues, families, and students.  Back to school has alwa…

The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) sponsors an ongoing photo contest for all District 742 students, parents, staff and residents to highlight the positive things happening each day in our public schools. The focus of this contest is to shine a light on District 742 academics, activities, arts and athletic programs and stud…

The Apollo and Tech scrambles focus on students and are the largest single fundraising event for the student activities program. Tech Tiger Athletics Golf Scramble In 2008, a group of Tech High School supporters approached LEAF with the idea to host a golf scramble, similar to the MAPS (Metro Activities Partnership of Schools) golf scramble that had bee…

On June 24th, 2024, we celebrated the retirement of Bruce Hentges, LEAF’s long-time Executive Director and his wonderful wife, Colleen, who gave so much to our organization as well.   We were glad to be able to celebrate with so many people who have played key roles in the growth of LEAF over the past 30 years from an “activities only” organization with …

We’re bringing the PAKRAT Roll and Read Book Bus to a site near you this summer, and it’s completely free to borrow books! What: The PAKRAT Roll and Read book bus will be coming to a neighborhood near you! Come borrow your favorite books from the library on the bus! Our book bus is open to children of all ages, birth through grade 8, and completely free!…