Inspired a few years ago by the Smarter Every Day video (https://www.smartereveryday.com/backwardsbicycle ), Dean Retzloff from Coleman Auto and Bike made us a backwards steering bike!
Available for checkout from REMC 5! Contact Joe Trommater if interested.

https://tinyurl.com/backwardsbikeremc5
Thanks to Tyler C. for being a good sport and trying it out!

about 8 hours ago, Joe Trommater
A backwards steering bike.
How awesome it is to listen to two GI-Tech Digital Media students provide in-game commentary during Mount Pleasant HS's State Final Football game today! #GIRESDSupportsStudents
5 days ago, Paul Hungerford
GITECH
Looking forward to a day of learning & engagement w/our GIRESD Spec. Ed. leaders to learn about "Creating Safe Learning Spaces!". #GIRESDSupportsStudents
16 days ago, Paul Hungerford
MAISA
Thank you to Dr. Ron Gorman and Kent Co. ISD for inviting us to their Annual Listen, Learn, Lead "State of the Student" event! The student voice was fantastic to hear. Keep doing great things KISD! #GIRESDSupportsStudents
18 days ago, Paul Hungerford
SOS
SOS
State of Student Summit

Adaptive PE Educator Cheryl Evers and PE/Health Consultant Josh Boutwell were able to represent GIRESD at the 2025 SHAPE Michigan Annual State Convention. There were lots of great presenters covering content on Adaptive PE, Health, and Physical Education. Cheryl and Josh also were awarded class sets of pedometers from the convention's raffle. The class sets will be able to be checked out by local educators. Josh also represented GIRESD in being the SHAPE Michigan Northeast Region 5 Coordinator.

22 days ago, Joshua Boutwell
SHAPE Conference
GIRESD Behavioral Health Coordinator Tracey Galgoci, in collaboration with the Instructional Team, launched a brand-new Student Leadership Community this year!

Two outstanding 8th–12th grade students from every school in our region were selected by their principals to represent their district. This initiative gives students a platform to develop leadership and collaboration skills while sharing their unique perspectives on what it’s like to be a student in our local schools.

Congratulations and thank you to the following students for representing your schools and helping shape the future of student voice in our region!

Alma Public Schools: Claire Bloss & Mateo Castillo
Ashley Community Schools: Jazmyne Good & Riley Wilson
Beal City Public Schools: Blake Sanders & Ella Pastotnik
Breckenridge Community Schools: Ellee Cochran & Sienna Frye
Fulton Schools: Lilly Morrison & Nolan Kirkpatrick
Ithaca Public Schools: Gibson Weburg & Sage Lamey
Morey FlexTech: Audrey Combs & Daniel Devantier
Mt. Pleasant Public Schools: Brayden Trombley & Jordan Nottingham
Renaissance Academy: Brya Hanus & Jon Koutz
Sacred Heart Academy: Andrew Telfor & Landyn Wilson
Shepherd Public Schools: Brianna Holmes & Jakin Whitney
St. Louis Public Schools: Vincent Reed & Cole Grollimund

Watch our page for future updates and pictures of our Student Leadership Community!
22 days ago, Tracey Galgoci
Happy Veteran's Day to all of the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country to defend the freedoms we enjoy!
24 days ago, Paul Hungerford
Happy Veteran's Day
An insightful day of learning with Mike McLeod from GrowNOW ADHD & Executive Function-building our understanding and strategies to better support students!
25 days ago, Theresa Richter
GrowNOW ADHD
Mrs. Curtis' students had an exciting day in Lansing visiting the State Capital-and even got a special shout-out from Representative John Moolenaar! What an unforgettable experience!
25 days ago, Theresa Richter
Capital
Capital
GIRESD Staff are soaking it all in at #talkingAAC
28 days ago, Nichole Cowles
.GIRESD Staff at talking AAC
Are you tired of getting your school-aged loved ones gift cards so they can spend more time on a screen? Do you want to get them a gift with educational value, but want to see if it is actually fun first? Join REMC Director Joe Trommater on November 12 at lunch time or after 3:00 in the GIRESD Mahoney Building (Conf. Rooms 106-107) to preview some tried and tested STEM Toys, Board Games, and Maker Materials before you go shopping for the Holidays (or your classroom)!
https://tinyurl.com/REMC5HolidayPreview
28 days ago, Joe Trommater
A flier with the details from the post.
Thank you to Shepherd HS sophomore, and yearbook staff member, Ryley McClain for the very nice Thank You card acknowledging GIRESD's Yearbook sponsorship. #GIRESDSupportsSchools
29 days ago, Paul Hungerford
SHS

Give the Gift of Reading This Season!
Your $32 donation to the Dolly Parton Imagination Library provides a local child with a book every month for a year. Just scan the QR code to donate.
All donations benefit children right here in Gratiot and Isabella Counties.
Thank you for sharing the joy of reading!

29 days ago, Stephanie Dunton
Dolly parton's Imagination library donation form with QR to donate
Local district special education personnel work through the Education Benefit Review Process led by Sam Turner.
about 1 month ago, Leanne Barton
Local staff engaging in the EBR process
Please enjoy our first GIRESD Podcast of the year! During this episode, we welcome our new Assoc. Sup. of our Educational Innovation & Tech. Dept, Mrs. Stephanie Binder. #GIRESDSupportsStaff https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N9HdZB29P7qQVH9TbIjwN?si=2hDPzDaBQ0SlJpthqqF_GA
about 1 month ago, Paul Hungerford
The 2025 Student Technology Showcase is coming soon — held on December 2nd! Join MACUL and REMC at Heritage Hall in the Michigan State Capitol Building, where student teams will share innovative tech projects and creative ideas.
Teams include up to 4 students and 1 mentor, and thanks to a new REMC + MACUL partnership, $1,000 in support is available for participating teams! Apply by November 1, 2025 to be part of this inspiring event.
Registration can be found here: https://sites.google.com/macul.org/sts-at-the-capitol-2025/home
about 2 months ago, Joe Trommater
A flier that describes the 2025 Student Technology Showcase
A great night of celebration in honor of the 25th Anniversary of our LINKS German Student Exchange w/ our sister county, Ludwigslust-Parchem! #GIRESDSupportsStudents
about 2 months ago, Paul Hungerford
LINKS
LINKS
LINKS

Students from Deloris Curtis's GIRESD classroom at Alma Middle School brightened the entrance of the Mahoney Center by 'planting' a kindness garden.

about 2 months ago, Leanne Barton
Kindess garden planted by Deloris Curtis's classroom at the Mahoney Center.
Congratulations to GIRESD BOE President Bill Henderson, as he was recognized for his long tenure of serving as President of The Greater Gratiot Development BOD's. Bill is a true mentor & champion for county development! #GIRESDSupportsCommunity
about 2 months ago, Paul Hungerford
GGD
Congratulations to Mr. Harry Leaver, retiring Executive Director of the Central MI Manufacturer's Association! GIRESD BOE President, Bill Henderson welcomes Harry to the stage. Thank you Harry for your unwavering support of GIRESD & CTE Education! #GIRESDSupportsIndustry
about 2 months ago, Paul Hungerford
HL
HL