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Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2020!

May 4, 2020
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 Grants to Support Homeless Students

April 27, 2020
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 Respons…

2020 Future Problem Solving Competition

April 22, 2020
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. 

Homeless Students Need Help

April 17, 2020
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…

2020 Night of the Stars – Gone but not Forgotten

February 27, 2020
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. 

2020 LEAF Annual Meeting, Awards Reception and Report to the Community

February 11, 2020
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…