Three New Career and College Academies

Students learning how to take a pulse

Guest Writer: Director of Career and College Pathways Leah Sams St. Cloud Area School District 742 is excited to launch Career and College Academies at our high schools! With the guidance of the Minnesota Department of Education’s career wheel, Career and College Academies are designed to introduce students to a wide selection of career fields. … Read more

Amanda Keena Tackles Football

Amanda Keena

There is not much argument that football is a male-dominated sport, but Tech High School sophomore Amanda Keena hopes to change that. Keena is one of only a few girls to ever make the Tech Tiger football team. She recognizes that other girls have played before her; however, she’s unaware of any other girl who … Read more

Alumni Success Story: Jonathan Williams

Jonathan Williams coaching basketball

The most valuable lesson Jonathan Williams, 2003 Apollo High School graduate, learned in high school was to give back. Although a shining star on the basketball court, Williams had little direction where he wanted to go in life. It was his basketball coach, Dean Kesler, who guided him and helped put meaning in his life. … Read more

Apollo Staff Welcomes Freshmen At Their Own Front Doors

An Apollo staff greets a freshman

If there is one definitive thing to be said about the last school year, it is that staff missed their students. This new school year brings an even greater appreciation for togetherness, and Apollo High School assistant principals Justin Skaalerud and Laura Freese wanted to make it known just how excited they are to be … Read more

Future Teacher Camp

Future Teacher Academy

The Future Teacher Academy at St. Cloud Area School District 742 has been around for a few years. One of the unique experiences the students have is living on campus at St. Cloud State University. One week during the summer, students live in the dorms, attend class and experience some real world teacher experiences to … Read more