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Support LEAF-Text “DANCE” to 40403
June 7, 2018
The Women’s Fund of Central Minnesota is presenting the 2018 Dancing With Our Stars Live on June 18. Even if you can’t attend the performance, please support Randy Warzecha and Lucille Guinta-Bates as they compete with five other dance teams to win up to $15,000 to benefit the LEAF Homeless Student Services Fund. Your donation in support of our dancers is t…
LEAF 2018 Spring Grants
March 21, 2018
The District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF) announced the awarding of $ 44,076 during its spring Academic and Activities Funds granting cycle.
Each year, LEAF awards supplemental funding to academic, activities, arts and athletic programming. Teachers, coaches and advisers submit grant applications for special projects twice during…
New PAKRAT Video
February 28, 2018
A new PAKRAT video has been produced for our Gannett/USA Today grant application that describes the school year and summer program.
LEAF 2017 Award Winners
February 27, 2018
LEAF recently recognized and thanked community supporters at the annual LEAF Community Report and Awards Reception at the St. Cloud Country Club on Monday, February 26, 2018. Awards were presented for lifetime service, volunteerism, charitable donations, coaching/directing excellence, and instructional excellence.
Vote for PAKRAT
January 7, 2018
Make the PAKRAT Program a Winner!
There’s $60,000 on the line, so keep reading to learn how you can support our program. Our PAKRAT program is in the running to be considered one of the most innovative school programs and we need your support to win!
Mark your calendars, bring the whole family and join us at the 742 Education Expo!
January 5, 2018
River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud
Learn about District 742 schools, programs and departments. Discover all that our community partners have to offer and enroll your child in kindergarten and language immersion.
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