Students Discover Their Superpower Through Literacy

Dando and students

This summer, South Junior High School Crush Academy students collaborated with Assistant Professor Michael Dando from St. Cloud State University‘s (SCSU) English department on an exciting Lion Man Literacy Project, made possible by a 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant through United Way/Partner for Student Success. Under the supervision of Dando, students were able … Read more

Water Safety Saves Lives

Water safety teaches student to float.

St. Cloud Area School District 742 recently partnered with the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA to include water safety into the curriculum for second grade students at Madison Elementary School and Talahi Community School. The program was able to launch largely in part because of a donation by Gate City Bank and Pilgrim’s Pride (through … Read more

Staff Spotlight: Brent Petermeier and Nathan Schutz

Petermeier and Schutz

Madison Elementary School has a dynamic duo, Brent Petermeier and Nathan Schutz. Both are behavioral support specialists (BSS) which means they modify teaching styles to provide intervention for students with significant social, emotional and/or behavioral needs. They work together in partnership with teachers to provide support to specialized instruction for students with individual education plans. … Read more

Alumni Success Story: Amber Brennan

Honorable Judge Brennan

Exciting news for Apollo High School alumna Amber Brennan! (Class of 1988) Governor Tim Walz recently appointed her to the Fourth Circuit Judicial District bench in Minnesota, a position that she greatly looks forward to, but never imagined, while attending St. Cloud Area School District 742. While in high school, Brennan knew she wanted to … Read more

It’s Dance Party Season!

Prom dresses

It’s time for the biggest dance party of the year–prom! When high school students create elaborate “promposals.” When guys look for the latest designs in tuxes and girls the most fashionable dresses. Over the years, however, Apollo High School and Tech High School have seen a decline in prom attendance. School administrators say that part … Read more