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

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

Just A Carolina Girl Teaching STEM

Dr. LaChanda McGuire

Dr. LaChanda McGuire, new STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) integrationist at Discovery Community School and Madison Elementary School describes herself as just a “Carolina girl” from South Carolina. It’s her roots from the South that stirred her passion for education, particularly in the sciences. “I grew up in a home where education was valued,” … Read more

From PAKRAT to PAKCAT

SCSU students assembled PAKCAT bags

The PAKRAT (Parent and Kids Reading A-Lot Together) program has been a successful initiative in St. Cloud Area School District for several years. It’s now exciting to be introducing PAKCAT (Parents and Kids Counting A-Lot Together) to District 742 families. The PAKCAT program focuses on enhancing student math skills. The idea began a few years … Read more