Project-Based Learning Leads the Way

Dahl and Miles Hooper work on the shed.

Every year students in Project Lead the Way woodworking classes at North and South Junior High Schools have a chance to do a major build project. They work from start to finish on a shed or playhouse using lumber and tools. The project is possible due to the generous donation and partnership with Simonson Lumber. … Read more

Sisters Turn Hobby Into a Business

Photo of Farrah and Orly

Two years ago, St. Cloud Area School District 742 featured Farrah and Orly Reese, sisters at Oak Hill Community School who were in the Distance Learning Academy. They shared their newfound passion of creating loom animals while filming a video about distance learning. Like students across the world, COVID kept them from venturing out and … Read more

Rox Project S.A.V.E. Fitness Program Gets Kids Active

Out skiing

The St. Cloud Rox Project S.A.V.E. (Sports, Arts, Volunteerism and Education) Foundation has expanded its partnership with St. Cloud Area School District 742 this year to a newly piloted fitness program. The three-week program was the idea of Jim Loria, the corporate and community partnership director at the St. Cloud Rox Baseball Club. “We sat … Read more

Alumni Success Story: Anoop Prakash

Prakash and his wife Gita

Anoop Prakash, a 1991 Tech High School graduate, would say that his career has had a lot of twists and turns and luck along the way. He has worked in multiple countries as well as served in government, the United States Marine Corps, and both private and public sectors. “When I graduated in ’91, I … Read more

Alumni Success Story: Moriah Novacinski

Moriah Novacinski

Physician Assistant Moriah Novacinski, a 2010 Apollo High School graduate and recent Apollo Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, prides herself on achievement. During her time at Apollo, she competed in several sports including cross country and track and field. She established the Apollo record for running a mile in 5:09.56 (which she still holds today), … Read more