Writing Partners Become Friends

St. Cloud and Annandale fifth-grade students.

“Let’s find our partners!” calls out Discovery Community School fifth-grade teacher, Pamela Holubetz. The day has finally come when they get to meet their writing partners from Annandale face-to-face. Fifth-grade students from both schools have been working together in Google Presentations on a “get to know you” project since the beginning of the school year. The … Read more

Demystifying Code

Teachers work with students and their iPads to code.

Have you ever heard about the Hour of Code? It sounds like a challenge level of a video game. Well, that’s not too far off. The term Hour of Code was coined to introduce computer science and “demystify code.” It’s an easy and simple way for anyone to learn the basics of computer coding. And … Read more

Robotics Unplugged

Ms. Kalthoff coding with students.

By Angie Kalthoff and Dr. Matt Keil Robotics and computational thinking are both a growing area of interest as the global demand continues to expand. St. Cloud Area School District is proud to offer students an opportunity to explore the skills necessary for a technical future. While this looks different at each grade level, it is … Read more

Reaching Goals through Adult Basic Education

Adult Basic Education Class.

St. Cloud Area School District is home to students from pre-k through grade 12, but District 742 serves adult learners as well. Adult Basic Education (ABE) is designed for students ages 17 and older. There are several classes available for adult learners to further their education: English as a Second Language (ESL), adult diploma by taking the General … Read more

Alumni Success Story: Jerri Zhang

Probate Commissioner Jerri Zhang

For 2002 Apollo grad, Jerri Zhang, writing and reporting quickly turned into a passion for the law. Zhang attended the University of Missouri-Columbia for both her undergraduate and law degrees, earning a Bachelor of Journalism degree in 2006 and a Juris Doctor in 2009. It was during her work in journalism that a professor pulled her … Read more