We Are 742 Champions!

Many in the St. Cloud Area know Tech High School graduate and Olympian Alise Post for her international fame in BMX racing. Rising quickly at a young age in her shadow, however, are two brothers, Lucas and Jacob Theisen from Oak Hill Community School. They’ve been hitting the BMX circuit by storm, nationally and now internationally. … Read more

I AM 742: Nahida Nworen

Nahida Nworen, research, evaluation and assessment assistant for St. Cloud Area School District, has been paving her own path her entire life. Having recently graduated from St. Cloud State University (SCSU) and working with the Mayor’s Office, Nworen involves herself in the community. Nworen moved to the United States from Bangladesh to attend college. It was … Read more

I AM 742: Nantha Viswanathan

Viswanathan coaching Tech soccer.

Nantha Viswanathan, volunteer and facilities specialist for St. Cloud Area School District, came to the United States 35 years ago from Malaysia. As a child, he remembers playing soccer to pass the time. Growing into adulthood, however, his journey brought him to Minnesota to attend St. Cloud State University where he earned his degree in … Read more

District Youth Strike a Chord

One singer sings her heart out.

Do-re-mi and la-la-la have new meaning in District 742 this year. St. Cloud Area School District, through its community education program, started the 742 Youth Choir, an audition-based choir for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. “It [youth choir] was really a perfect storm,” explains Stephanie Peterson, licensed coordinator of social studies and arts in 742. “I knew … Read more

I AM 742: Candice Cheesman

Cheesman white water rafting

There is a new face in the District who is ecstatic to greet as many families as she can. Candice Cheesman is the new face of the Welcome Center for St. Cloud Area School District and she is more than happy to enroll new families. Cheesman is not only new to District 742, but she is … Read more