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District 742 Tells Story of PAKCAT Beginnings

October 4, 2019
The story of the beginnings of PAKCAT is told on the District 742 blog.

PAKRAT Success 2018-2019

September 4, 2019
PAKRAT DATA for 2018-2019 TOTAL BOOKS READ DISTRICT WIDE DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR: 159,322 Roll and Read Book Bus Summer of 2019: 1,852 children checked out 4,614 books

LEAF Receives Two New Grants

May 17, 2019
Good News: Yesterday (05/16/2019), we were informed that we will receive two separate grants in support of LEAF efforts: 1.  $21,000 from the Richard Schulze Foundation (Best Buy) in support of the PAKRAT Program. This will allow us to continue to expand the PAKRAT library in our 9 elementary and preschool buildings as well as the summer Roll & Read …

LEAF Announces Spring 2019 Grants

March 22, 2019
LEAF grants climb to $165,494 for the 2018-19 School Year. The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation announced the awarding of $49,333 during its spring Academic and Activities Funds granting cycle.  Each year, LEAF awards supplemental funding to academic, activities, arts and athletic programming in District 742 public schools.  Teach…

Another Great Year for Night of the Stars

February 25, 2019
The 2019 LEAF Night of the Stars performances included group, duo and individual performances.  This year’s show was excellent and well received by audiences on both Friday, February 22 and Saturday, February 23.  Thank you to the performers and all who attended!

LEAF Annual Meeting, Awards Reception and Report to the Community

February 13, 2019
Pictured Left to Right:  Pat Welter, Lucille Guinta-Bates, Randy Warzecha, Kathy Wogen, Pete Mantanich, Jill Lipp, Bruce Watkins and Tammy Wilson About 80 community members and LEAF Board members gathered at the St. Cloud Country Club on Monday, February 11 to hear about LEAF activities during 2018 and to recognize those who have made significant contr…