Through Dolly Partonās Imagination Library, millions of children have experienced the joy of opening a book and discovering new possibilities. As an educational service agency that helps bring these books to children in our communities, we have seen firsthand the impact of her generosity and vision.
Dolly believed that a book could plant a seed, spark a dream, and change a childās life. šā¤ļø
If you would like to honor her memory, consider donating to Dolly Partonās Imagination Library efforts to help continue her legacy of putting books and dreams into the hands of children. https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/
Hope your day is full of smiles, laughter, and a great year ahead!
Hope your day is full of smiles, laughter, and a great year ahead!
The GIRESD Student Leadership Community has released a powerful new podcast episode created entirely by local students from Alma, Ashley, Beal City, Fulton, and St. Louis schools. It is an incredibly insightful conversation on the topic of Belonging and Mental Health. Use this link to listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqRbadmzvBU
Hope your day is full of smiles, laughter, and a great year ahead!
Hope your day is full of smiles, laughter, and a great year ahead!
Hope your day is full of smiles, laughter, and a great year ahead!
Hope your day is full of smiles, laughter, and a great year ahead!
Hope your day is full of smiles, laughter, and a great year ahead!
Hope your day is full of smiles, laughter, and a great year ahead!
Hope your day is full of smiles, laughter, and a great year ahead!
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Child Advocacy of Gratiot County has a calendar of events for the duration of the month (picture attached).
For more information please visit: https://childadvocacy.net/events/
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The GIRESD Student Leadership Community has released a powerful new podcast episode created entirely by local students from Alma, Ashley, Beal City, Fulton, and St. Louis schools.
The conversation focuses on Student Mental Health and Belonging. In this candid episode, our student leaders share their firsthand perspectives on:
The Biggest Stressors: What is truly impacting students today.
Support: Ideas on how schools & parents can support student mental health.
Coping Skills: The tools and strategies they use to manage daily stress.
It is an incredibly insightful conversation from the youth in our community. Please take 20 minutes out of your day to give it a listen and support our students!
š§ Listen Here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mILIlvaJpxeZvXP-FxGsR3IGk56efvTy/view?usp=drive_link
Educators from across the region met for two days at Winding Brook Conference Centre for the AI and Media Literacy Leadership Collaborative. Participants gave up two days of their summer to make plans to help students and staff learn appropriate ways to use AI in schools, and were able to share ideas for students, teachers, and families. This joint venture from the REMC of Michigan and ALP was made possible thanks to a grant from the Michigan Department of Education.
Join educators from across Michigan at the Michigan AI & Media Literacy Conference to explore practical AI tools, classroom-ready strategies, and ways to help students become thoughtful digital citizens.
With dedicated sessions for Kā5 and 6ā12 educators, youāll leave inspired with ideas you can use right away.
Space is limited - register today: bit.ly/ailearningmde
Look for summer school, camps, or reading programs. Mark important dates so your child stays engaged and ready for next year!
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Educators from Gratiot and Isabella County school districts participated in the annual GIRESD Educator to Industry Tour on June 5, 2026. This professional development opportunity is designed to connect educators with local employers through on-site tours and presentations, providing valuable insight into the technical competencies, employability skills, and workforce expectations that are essential for student success. The businesses selected for the tour are intentionally aligned with Gratiot-Isabella Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, helping educators better understand career pathways and industry trends relevant to their students. This year's tour included visits to American Mitsuba Corporation, Mount Pleasant Public Safety, and concluded at Bucks Run Golf Club, where participants learned about careers in advanced manufacturing, law enforcement, firefighting, hospitality, and event management.
