Distance Learning Updates
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As St. Cloud Area School District enters the third week of distance learning, we recognize the challenge of current circumstances but also celebrate the opportunity to communicate and connect in new ways. Through phone calls, emails, websites, learning platforms and social media, we strive to keep families informed and engaged.
Information and updates on COVID-19 can be found on the district website www.isd742.org. In addition, information on distance learning for Pre-K to 12th grade is available on our website. A parent support hotline is accessible in three languages to help answer questions regarding distance learning, including technology questions. Resources, including how-to videos and mental health contacts for students and families, can also be found on the website.
Meal delivery for all district students continues Monday – Friday at our three Grab n Go sites, Discovery, Madison and Talahi, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. as well as on numerous bus routes throughout our school neighborhoods. To date, we have served over 40,000 meals!
On April 9, Governor Tim Walz extended the stay at home order for all Minnesotans until May 4. There is no change to the current school closure order, however, and we await the governor’s direction on whether we will return to school onsite after May 4. In the meantime, we remain committed to the health and well-being of all students.
#WeGotThis742 #742Strong!
To see how students, teachers and staff are staying engaged and connected during this period of distance learning, follow us on Facebook at St. Cloud Area School District 742, on Twitter @ISD742, and on Instagram @schooldistrict742.
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 #WeGotThis742
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During the #StayAtHomeMN time of COVID-19, District 742 continues to feed students at Grab n Go sites across the District. For food distribution locations and times, go to isd742.org. #WeGotThis742 |
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 Distance Learning at a Glance
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 Kindergarten Enrollment 2020-21
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During this time, District 742 is still accepting kindergarten enrollment applications! While the Welcome Center is currently closed to the public, online enrollment is available. Enroll online!
For questions or concerns, contact the Welcome Center.
The Welcome Center
Phone: 320-370-8116
Email: welcomecenter@isd742.org.
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 Recognizing Our Volunteers
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We are celebrating National Volunteer Week which gives us an opportunity to shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve. Volunteerism empowers individuals to find their purpose, to take their passion and turn it into meaningful change.
District 742 is certified by Points of Light as a nationally recognized Service Enterprise. A Service Enterprise is an organization that fundamentally leverages volunteers and their skills throughout their organization to successfully deliver on its social mission. Thank you to all District 742 volunteers for your service!
Learn more about our Volunteer Services.
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 Forever Champions
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A year ago, the Apollo High School boys basketball team ended with a conference title and an eye on the post season. However, it ended shorter than they’d hoped with a devastating loss in the section playoffs. Yet they kept their heads held high, looking forward to the next season and a goal to be conference champs and section champs; a goal they’d set as freshmen.
Jason Allen, head coach of the Apollo team, says, “When we lost last year, we just felt like we let a chance slip away. We’ve just always had a mentality that the 2020 seniors have the talent to get to the state tournament.”
Allen told the team they had to embrace the loss and use it for the next season, and the team set their sights on a new year and worked hard in the off season.
They took advantage of Apollo’s speed and strength training over the summer months, spending a lot of time together and playing in other sports.
“The whole off season we worked a lot together building up our chemistry,” explains senior Chang Hoth, recently named an All-Metro team player. “We had a mindset that we would win sections and go to state.”
This season, that teamwork really showed.
“We jumped out on the season 12-1,” reflects Allen. “The guys started believing we could get there [state tournament]. Then we hit a wall. We lost four games in a row. I think at that time, that challenged me as a coach and them as players as, ‘How are we going to get out of this?’ We went into the Willmar game … and the defining shot in our season was a buzzer beater.”
The team started to “buy in” and believe again. They held themselves accountable on and off the court.
“We really matured,” says Hoth. “We were in it together and left nothing on the court and played with a chip on our shoulder.”
“Coming out of that losing streak really showed our character,” says Allen. “Adversity always builds character.”
Losing those four games in a row took the team out of their chance at the conference championship.
“The momentum [from the Willmar win] went up and created that team spark,” adds senior Jaelyn Williams. Continue reading.
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 Community Education Online Options
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Community Education is currently offering online options for spring classes through Youth and Adult Enrichment! As new enrichment classes and camps become available, browse available sessions and register at www.isd742.ce.eleyo.com
Young Rembrandts Art Programming Online (Ages 6-12)
NEW! Young Rembrandts is traditionally an in-person program held at schools and community centers. In response to the Coronavirus situation, we have modified our instruction for online learning through video. Each week, we will send a link via email with access to the video class. We are offering a 10-week session, each with a unique set of lessons designed to teach basic to advanced drawing ...
Composting & Mulches Basics
Composting is nature’s way of recycling, keeps waste out of landfills, and fertilizes without chemicals. It’s a wonderful way to turn fruits, vegetables and yard trimmings into a dark, crumbly fertile soil along with ways to use composts and mulches for planting or landscaping needs. Make a garden happy and help the environment. |
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Spring Lawn Prep
Let’s get things greened up and growing! Lawn care can be expensive and puzzling. Learn some simple tips and techniques that can help you get the best performance out of your yard while saving some cash and preventing pollution. The instructor will cover a wide variety of topics and answer questions about watering, fertilizing, weed identification and more to make your lawn the best it can be. You'll receive an informational folder and several door prizes from local plant specialists will be given away at class. The class will be offered online using the Zoom connection. Instructions and link will be sent via email.
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