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LEAF Welcomes New and Recognizes Outgoing Board Members
February 27, 2024
During LEAF’s annual Community Report and Awards Reception, four new members were welcomed to the LEAF Board of Directors: Sharon Botz, Beth Fenstad, Rene Knippel and Chris Weathersby.
Pictured Left to Right: Rene Knippel, Chris Weathersby, Beth Fenstad, and Sharon Botz
Tim Beck, Abdi Daisane, Lori Johnson, Aric Putnam and Steve Schiller were recogn…
LEAF Announces 2024 Award Winners
February 27, 2024
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) recognized and thanked community supporters at its annual LEAF Community Report and Awards Reception Feb. 26 at the St. Cloud Country Club. Awards were presented for Volunteer Service, Charitable Giving, Instructional Excellence, and Lifetime Service. In addition, two awards were given f…
LEAF Looking for a New Executive Director
January 5, 2024
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) has an opening for a new executive director with the retirement of longtime executive director Bruce Hentges. LEAF is looking for someone with leadership experience who truly values public education. This is a half-time position with an office in downtown St. Cloud.
If interested, ple…
LEAF Receives a generous gift of $10,000 from St. Cloud Golden Gloves
October 28, 2023
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation announces that with a generous gift of $10,000 from the St. Cloud Golden Gloves organization, the fall 2023 Adopt-A-Classroom Project
LEAF board of directors announces “LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Awards”
September 20, 2023
In January of 2023, LEAF made a commitment to recognize outstanding District 742 alumni who have made the St. Cloud area their home and have had a positive impact on the community via the “LEAF 742 Distinguished Alumni Award.”
The award criteria are:
Must be a graduate of a District 742 High School.
Must have stayed in the St. Cloud area throughout…
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Apollo Class of 2003 raises $3,635 for Activities Program
September 19, 2023
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation announces that the Apollo Class of 2003 raised $3,635 for the Apollo High School Student Activities Program at their recent 20th class reunion. The funds will be kept in the LEAF activities participation fund and used as needed to support Apollo activities by paying for physicals, transportation…
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Winner of the 1st half of 2024’s photo contest!
August 19, 2024
Bruce Hentges Retirement Reception
June 26, 2024
The 2024 PAKRAT Bus is Ready to Roll!
May 24, 2024