District Sisters Take First Place in Junior Duck Stamp Contest

Last year's awards

India Ratha, a Tech High School student, and her sister Usha Ratha, a South Junior High School student, have artistry in their blood. They both have drawn and painted since they were young with the encouragement of their mother, Natalie Ratha, a local artist. For the last nine years, both girls have brought their artwork … Read more

Staff Spotlight: Brad Mohs

Brad Mohs

Brad Mohs is a culinary arts teacher at St. Cloud Area School District whose love of food and cooking stems from his mother. As a child, he remembers working with his dad on cars when the weather outside was sunny and nice but cooking and baking with his mom when the weather was a little … Read more

Good Morning Tech High School!

Pape interviews students

Mix the comedy of Jimmy Fallon or Jimmy Kimmel and combine that with the fun, eclectic dance moves of Ellen DeGeneres, and you have the newly launched “Tech Morning Show.” It’s entertainment combined with news, all wrapped up into a neat little digital package. The “Tech Morning Show” is only possible this year because of … Read more

Setting a New BARR

Student receives a "pawsitive slip"

Research shows that ninth grade is a pivotal year for most high school students, setting the stage for future academic and personal success. That is why St. Cloud Area School District and other high schools across the nation have adopted BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) strategies to enhance student experiences and outcomes. Tech High School … Read more

Alumni Success Story: Amanda (Hams) Melby

Amanda Melby

Amanda (Hams) Melby, 1992 Tech High School graduate, grew up around music and theater. Her parents owned Al’s Music store in St. Cloud and her mother was a longtime play director in St. Cloud Area School District. It’s no surprise that Melby found her passion in film. Her latest film, “Raising Buchanan,” has just been … Read more