Tech Sophomore Wins International Essay Contest

Madeleine Prescott

Madeleine Prescott may be a quiet sophomore at Tech High School, but give her pen and paper and she finds her voice! Prescott is the winner of the 2019 Anthem Essay Contest. Prescott began writing stories in first grade. Her first story was about flowers flying away. Upon reflection, she realizes she wrote the story … Read more

Staff Spotlight: Apollo Principal Alicia Fischer

Alicia Fischer

New and upcoming Instagram influencer and Apollo High School principal, Alicia Fischer, knew from an early age she wanted to be in education. “It’s a blessing for me that I’ve always known I wanted to be in education,” says Fischer. “In third grade, I developed a really strong relationship with my teacher, and in sixth … Read more

Just A Carolina Girl Teaching STEM

Dr. LaChanda McGuire

Dr. LaChanda McGuire, new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) integrationist at Discovery Community School and Madison Elementary School describes herself as just a “Carolina girl” from South Carolina. It’s her roots from the South that stirred her passion for education, particularly in the sciences. “I grew up in a home where education was valued,” … Read more

From PAKRAT to PAKCAT

SCSU students assembled PAKCAT bags

The PAKRAT (Parent and Kids Reading A-Lot Together) program has been a successful initiative in St. Cloud Area School District for several years. It’s now exciting to be introducing PAKCAT (Parents and Kids Counting A-Lot Together) to District 742 families. The PAKCAT program focuses on enhancing student math skills. The idea began a few years … Read more

Entering Into a New Era of Tradition

Building entrance

It’s been a long time in the making, and the wait is finally over! The new Tech High School just opened its doors to students, families and the community to continue its tradition of excellence. And enthusiasm is in the air! Construction on the project officially began with the Groundbreaking Ceremony in August of 2017, … Read more