This is the second in a two-part series of preparing to be college and career ready. It’s October Knowledge Month and there are a lot of advantages to applying to college in October. The largest advantage is the waiving of application fees by many colleges and universities around the state. The second, FAFSA (Free Application for … Read more
It’s August and summer is coming to an end fast, which means back-to-school for kids. For some parents, the remaining time can’t go fast enough. For others, they are holding on to every last precious moment. In either case, here are some helpful ways to prepare for the inevitable first day of school. Stay Informed-Follow the … Read more
Have you ever wondered about what it would be like to be an astronaut, an engineer or a veterinarian? Maybe you wanted to be one as a child. Students from St. Cloud Area School District 742 were able to get a glimpse of astronauts, mechanical engineering, technology and manufacturing during their two weeklong Summer Career Academy. The academy, in … Read more
It’s week two of the summer Speed and Strength Camp that coincides with varsity Apollo High School athletics. However, something is a little unique about the girls’ soccer “chalk talk” with Coach Mark Timpane. The girls all received a text the day before from the coach stating they needed to write and bring their resumes … Read more
There is a reason for the saying “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” In this case, one school district’s trash is a teacher’s treasure. Sara Laudenbach, one of North Junior High School’s technology education teachers, believes in recycling and reusing. North Junior High was under construction last summer to accommodate the growing number of students. … Read more