On Saturday September 27th, an Unplug and Play event was hosted at Island Park in Mt. Pleasant. It was a beautiful day for families to be outside and enjoy some activities. Families were able to participate in a scavenger hunt (through GOOSECHASE APP) around Mt. Pleasant where they played activities/games and had an opportunity to win some great prizes.
GIRESD PE and Health Consultant, Josh Boutwell hosted a table and had a Putt-Putt Golf station for the scavenger hunt at the event. Families attempted to putt 3 balls at a target to see how many points that they can get at the end of the three putts. Families also walked away with jump ropes, a nutritious snack recipe book, InPACT at Home Resource guide, and the Importance of Physical Activity resource sheet.
#GIRESDSupportingCommunity #GIRESDSupportingWellness
Whether you are looking for a new hire, want to showcase your services and opportunities, or raise your brand visibility, the GIRESD Career Navigators are excited to offer YOU the opportunity to get in front of 1,000+ high school juniors and seniors across the Gratiot and Isabella counties!
Gratiot County Expo: February 6, 2026
Isabella County Expo: March 19, 2026
Secure your spot today! Scan the QR Code or visit this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6tVszHkD3pqA9byi1RcQENpg56aYQ8JXmpvhPJE4ZICfvGA/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109789019990392393147
REMC 5 is hosting an Educational Technology Retreat in a few weeks. These sessions are being offered in two locations, and are free to REMC 5 districts. Participants can choose either location, regardless of which ISD they are from.
These sessions will be targeted toward teachers, but instructional coaches, administrators, and media center staff will find it useful as well!
This will also be an opportunity to try out some of the new items in the REMC 5 Lending Library. REMC 5 will also be giving away some of the items in the library that are being "retired" after years of faithful service.
Please consider sharing with your buildings.
The flyer can be found here.
https://tinyurl.com/EdTechREMC5
This week, we were excited to welcome back Dr. Jim Harris as he worked alongside several of our local districts to strengthen sustainable systems that will benefit students and staff for years to come!
Video of LINKS students & Schools in Gratiot-Isabella Counties
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfiOYNh2BBI
Some events include:
-Wear yellow or Cont;nue shirts (Apparel form attached)
-Virtual QPR Suicide Prevention Training
-Self Worth Talk
-Hope in the Park on World Suicide Prevention Day (9/10)
-Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group
-Walk a Mile for Mental Health
-Promotional Events at local establishments
Please share this information and show your support by raising awareness for suicide prevention. #gratiotcountysuicideprevention #GIRESDSupportingCommunity
Wlecome Back to our students and staff!
It’s not too early to start planning for the December 3rd Student Technology Showcase at the Michigan State Capitol. Consider bringing a team of students to showcase how technology integration is supporting and enhancing student learning: https://bit.ly/techshowcase25
My Michigan Health put on a great "Home Run for Health, Health and Safety Fair "on July 31st at Wright Avenue Park in Alma for the community! The RESD hosted a table at the event that promoted movement and physical activity for all. The kids were able to take home their own personal pedometers that will track their steps throughout the day. Families received information on:
Goal setting in regards to movement as a family, the importance of physical activity and what it does for us, and how to sign up for the free at home physical activity program, InPACT at Home (https://inpactathome.umich.edu/). #GIRESDSupportingCommunity #GIRESDSupportingWellness
