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

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

I AM 742: Grace Leapaldt

Grace Leapaldt

Each year, St. Cloud Rotary hosts Junior Rotarians from five area high schools at its weekly meetings. Junior Rotarians attend meetings with business leaders and community influencers for one month during the school year and are given the opportunity to introduce themselves to Rotary members in a speech, as well as compete for a $1,000 … 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

I AM 742: AL Johnson

Al Johnson and his wife Carrie

Al Johnson, the new director of equity services, is known throughout District 742. He has a way with kids. He engages them on their level, challenges them to be better and stands behind them when they need someone to lean on. “I believe … it’s really important for us to connect our passion with our … Read more