Area Learning Center (Wilson): This was a great year for community involvement and community based learning opportunities for students. They were involved in Veterans' Hospital service projects, Talahi Reading Buddies, Wilson neighborhood projects (talent show, craft fair, clean up the neighborhood, planning meetings with the leadership group, etc). The “I'm Saving Myself” production was more successful than imagined. Large numbers of students were involved in writing, singing, dancing and creating positive healthy messages for all young people.
Area Learning Center (West): Events included a Celebration of Excellence (old car show, 4000th graduate celebration, etc.), a West Sauk River Clean up project and talent show, and the Quarry Park poetry project. Students continued to participate in the Optimist Club writing projects and made hats for the Toys for Tots drive. ALC continued to expand the long list of Tech Prep courses articulated with the St. Cloud Technical College. The Youth Build Program served a diverse population of students who were able to learn construction skills, explore career areas and build a "green" house near Talahi School.
