Staff Spotlight: Kelly Frankenfield

Kelly Frankenfield

If you’re looking for an expert in the field of EL (English Learners, students whose native language is not English), look no further than St. Cloud Area School District and Kelly Frankenfield, director of EL (English Learner) and cultural programs, who recently testified at the Minnesota State Capitol. After graduating from the College of St. … Read more

District Alumni Are Successful Wherever They Go

742 Proud Alumni Collage

All across the world and here at home in St. Cloud, we are 742 PROUD of district alumni! Current Tech High School Principal Charlie Eisenreich attended St. Cloud State University after graduating from Tech in 1982. After signing as a free agent with the Kansas City Royals baseball team and playing in the minor leagues … Read more

North Students Discover the Possibilities

Judge Shan Wang

For years, North Junior High School has set aside one day a year for students to explore college and career opportunities. But this year was especially noteworthy with the variety and outpouring of community members, business owners and organizations involved. Over 50 individuals and organizations participated. Students don’t have regular classes on College and Career Day, … Read more

South Students Collaborate Through Art

Students show their artwork.

South Junior High School students recently took a field trip to the College of St. Benedict, not to tour the school, but to meet students from Holdingford Public Schools. South and Holdingford students created cultural art pieces that represent their own ancestral history through their intercultural studies classes. Sarah Drake, a resident teaching artist, facilitated … Read more

South Students Become Bloggers

South Junior High School students are becoming bloggers thanks to the coaching of Sarah Good, language arts teacher at South. Students are sharing their thoughts and feelings with their peers and community, giving an insider’s view of life in middle school. The blog is called “In the Middle.” The idea originated in Good’s previous teaching position … Read more