We are #742Proud of Brian LaBuda, head engineer at Discovery Community School and Waite Park assistant chief firefighter. St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis recently honored LaBuda as a first responder among other firefighters and police officers. “In 2016,” Kleis remarked at the awards ceremony, “clearly the first responders are the heroes of the year.” LaBuda … Read more
Walking into the classroom of Mike Myers-Schleif, social studies teacher at McKinley-ALC, you’re greeted with a bright welcoming smile. His classroom is decorated with historical figures such as Nelson Mandela. However, two walls are decorated with photos of students. One wall consists of students that have graduated and have kept in touch with him throughout … Read more
McKinley-ALC Principal Al Johnson loves to tell the story of how he discovered Paige Philippi as an artist in his midst. “I’m big on holding students accountable for their actions,” Johnson begins. I’ve got about 26 or so cameras that monitor our schools, but I also have a camera that monitors our bus stop. Students, … Read more
In the early morning hours at North Junior High School, you’ll find Nasro Shire sporting her blaze orange hall monitor vest. She wears it proudly while assisting and directing kids to class. Shire is the kind of student that believes in making an impact on her surroundings. “School is fun, a lot of kids don’t think so, … Read more
Adrian Washington is giving back to the District that guided him in his educational journey. An Apollo High School graduate in 1995, Washington moved to St. Cloud from Minneapolis where his family had been living in a gang neighborhood. He started at North Junior High School. “Moving to St. Cloud saved my life,” says Washington. … Read more