Gratiot County Child Advocacy's Substance & Suicide Prevention Program is hosting a virtual series presented by Marty Malcolm, M.A. from Central Michigan University School of Health Science:
Responsible Prescribing Series- Exploring Addiction: Cannabis, Vaping, and Technology
-Cannabis Addiction: Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 from 12 PM-1 PM
-Vaping and Nicotine Addiction: Wednesday May 27th, 2026 from 12 PM-1 PM
-Technology Addiction: Wednesday June 17th, 2026 from 12 PM-1 PM
Registration Required: https://www.eeds.com/live/262005
What happens when we swap screen time for "play time"? Shepherd parents just finished an eye-opening study of The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt, led by GIRESD's Tracey Galgoci.
Over four sessions, parents dove deep into how we can protect our kids' well-being by:
✅ Reducing social media and gaming risks.
✅ Increasing independence and responsibility.
✅ Cultivating resilience through real-world experiences.
Huge thanks to Laurie Richards (Winn Elementary) and the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe for donating the books and making this collaboration possible. Let’s work together to give our kids the offline childhood they deserve!
https://tinyurl.com/FMSClay2026
For anyone attending MACUL next week, Joe will be presenting how he does Stop Motion with local teachers. See the second picture for details!
In December, our PE and Health Consultant Josh Boutwell was highlighted in the Michigan Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance's (MAHPERD, formerly known as SHAPE Michigan) newsletter. Here is the link to view the member spotlight:MAHPERD December 2025 Newsletter
Fifty professionals participated in a guided tour of the cultural exhibit at Ziibiwing Cultural Center to learn more about the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe.
Thank you for all that you do!
Throughout January and February, a group of secondary teachers at Shepherd Public Schools engaged in a book study of Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation. At the final session, GIRESD Behavioral Health Coordinator Tracey Galgoci led a discussion on practical strategies schools can use to reduce screen-time impact on youth mental health. We are proud of these educators for modeling lifelong learning to better support our students!
#GIRESDSupportingSchools
Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you for all that you do!
Happy Birthday, Keegan!
Thank you for all that you do!
Thank you for all that you do!
