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George and Shirley Torrey were long-time supporters of LEAF and in particular, opportunities for students to be involved in the student activities programs in District 742.

SC Times highlights Adopt-A-Classroom. The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation is kicking off the Adopt-A-Classroom Project, where people can support a classroom in early education, elementary, junior high or senior high. When students can’t share classroom supplies, having enough is critical. Read the story or visit SC Times for local…

All-Star Nutrition focuses on sports nutrition, weight loss and vitamins supplements for a healthy lifestyle.  They recently ran a contest called “The All Star Games” at their store.  They chose LEAF as a partner for this event and have donated $200 to the LEAF activities fund.  LEAF says “Thanks” to All-Star Nutrition!

Today’s launch of the PAKRAT/PAKCAT summer bus schedule was great success.  Kids and parents line up at Lake George to make there choices.  

Come and Pick Up a Free Book! We’re bringing the PAKRAT Roll and Read Book Bus back to you this summer in a different way.  This year, we want to give you a new book to keep! What: The PAKRAT Roll and Read book bus will be coming to a neighborhood near you! Please come and select a free book! We will also have a math bag with activities for you! The bus s…

George Torrey, a well-known philanthropist who supported many worthy causes in the St. Cloud area passed away on June 10, 2020 at the age of 87.   George and his wife Shirley were early and very generous supporters of LEAF.  George served on the LEAF board during the 1990’s.  In 2002 the school board cut the middle school activities program and LEAF took on…