Kennedy News
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It's time!
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A new COP (Community OutPost) House has opened on the southeast side of St. Cloud and District 742 has an office.
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Pen pal program a success this year.
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Coming to a neighborhood near you!
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Summer Programs Begin June 9.
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Summer meal programs available for students.
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LEAF commits $100,000 to fund activities fees for all participating District 742 middle schoolers.
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Thank you, District 742 volunteers!
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Summer classes are now open for registration!
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Teams from all over St. Cloud Area School District will compete at the Minnesota State VEX Robotics Competition on February 27 and 28.
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Absentee voting is available starting February 21, 2025
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Join Superintendent Putnam at public information sessions to learn more about the 2025 referendum for Apollo High School.
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Superintendent Laurie Putnam and Tech Principal Molly Kensy presented to the Minnesota State Senate Policy Committee on Monday regarding student cell phone usage and social media education.
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The 2025-26 School Year Calendar is now available
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Excitement swirls in February as One District One Book kicks off for each elementary school family.
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It's that time of year - to prepare for the next school year.
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The District Spelling Bee at Tech was competitive!
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Jules' Bistro doubles the impact of the Greater St. Cloud Public Safety Foundation's annual Shop with a Cop event to benefit District 742 students and families.
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January is the time for students in grades 8-11 to register for the 2025-26 school year.
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