Community Education: It Really Is for Everyone

Community Education class

So what are you curious about? Have you ever wanted to learn how to make cheese? Do you think it would be fun to practice tai chi? Maybe you’ve always wanted to go on a trip to Europe but are nervous to go alone. Look no further! You can do this and more right here … Read more

Discovery Head Engineer Brian LaBuda

Brian LaBuda

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

Preschool: Preparing for an Academic Future

Preschooler reading

Preschool, the precursor for the big step into kindergarten, is another important decision parents make among the multitudes of decisions along their child’s educational pathway. St. Cloud Area School District helps make the decision easy and the process seamless. Studies show that preschool has a big impact on preparing children for kindergarten as well as … Read more

Oak Hill Physcial Education Duo

Oak Hill Community School is home to a physical education duo that loves their job, their students and athletics.  Paul Bates and Mark Heysse are veterans in District 742. Heysse has been a physical education teacher for 29 years with the District and with Oak Hill since the school opened. Bates has taught in the … Read more

Shining a Spotlight on Alternative Learning

Mike in front of his wall of MAAP STARS.

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