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Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools.

2025 LEAF Grant Pie Chart

2025 LEAF Grants $283,625.59

Funding Student Opportunities
Since 1997 LEAF has been making a substantial impact on District 742 students.  Thank you for your support!

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Legacy & Planned Giving

Establish a legacy.
Major gifts from generous donors provide a solid foundation for the success of LEAF.

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LEAF 30th Anniversary Celebration

LEAF 30th Anniversary Celebration

Over the last 30 years LEAF has provided over 3 million dollars in support of District 742 education and activities.

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Fun & Engaging Events

Throughout the year, LEAF celebrates students and raises money to support educational programming with a variety of events.

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Our Purpose

Promoting and enhancing school-based, extra-curricular activities and educational opportunities in District 742 Public Schools.

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LEAF has established a proven track record of raising funds and getting them to the students who really need them.

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Homework is hard. Imagine how hard it is without a home.

LEAF joins with the school district and other community partners to support students and their families experiencing housing instability.
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Growing a stronger community

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Recent Posts

Common Ground on Funding and Accountability, With the Full Context

August 26, 2026
This article by Laurie Putnam, Ed.D. – Superintendent of St. Cloud Area School District 742,  was published in St. Cloud Live. We are reposting it here to give context to why LEAF 742 is a necessary part of our community. With state and federal budgets underfunding District 742, our donors fi…
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Activities Build Future Ready Students

August 3, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Hillary Johnson, a member of our LEAF Board. When I joined St. Cloud Tech High School as Activities Director a year ago, I k…
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The Ripple Effect of Student Opportunity

July 16, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Becky Bastein, a member of our LEAF Board. Although I am a transplant to St. Cloud, I am a product of the Minnesota public s…
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Roll & Read Library Bus – STILL ROLLING!

July 14, 2026
The PAKRAT Roll & Read Bus is on the road! Stop by one of our scheduled locations to explore a great selection of fun summer reads. Check the Roll & Read schedule for dates, times, and a stop near you! Would you like to support or read more about LEAF’s PAKRAT program and the Roll  [&…
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Building Bridges Between Community Generosity and Student Opportunity

July 1, 2026
By: Shannon Avenson, LEAF Board Member and Executive Director of Community Education & Partnerships This year, LEAF is featuring insights from our board and volunteers on why we give our time to this organization. For me, the “why” is woven into almost every chapter of my life. I we…
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Seeing the Impact of LEAF Firsthand

June 12, 2026
This year LEAF is featuring blogs from our Board members and volunteers sharing why they give their time and talents in service to District 742 students. Today’s blog is from Justin Skaalerud, a member of our LEAF Board. I am honored to serve as the Principal of Apollo High School, to have been a t…
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