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: Aksel Krafnick

Krafnick performing on stage

Breathe Easy* Well I’m heading back to school, cause I’m nobody’s fool, I’ve got education on my mind. One thing Mama told me, to be nice and friendly, making new friends is fine. I know it’s cheesy, but just breathe easy, don’t let the mask upon your face drive you crazy. Be kind, that’s what … 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

I AM 742: Bob Blommer

Bob Blommer

If there is something that needs to be done, fixed or can be seen as a potential hazard, Bob Blommer is sure to be the one who will take care of it. After working at DeZurik for 31 years, Blommer retired in the summer of 2018. However, it wasn’t long before he wanted to be … Read more

Tech Savvy Kids? Remember Digital Safety

Student using an iPad.

By Ryan Cox and Carissa Hopkins-Hoel In today’s ever-changing world, students have access to resources for learning that were once only imagined in science fiction. Innovative tools and instruction are connecting students, allowing them to create and share their learning, and providing a never-ending list of resources for learning.   With such access, also comes a need … Read more