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.
The Michigan Moves Coalition spotlighted our PE and Health Consultant Josh Boutwell and the Gratiot-Isabella RESD on their socials. Check it out here!
Live Well Gratiot is putting on two Project Connect events scheduled for this summer. At these events, back to school resources for families will be provided (free backpacks, hygiene supplies, and many more):
On Thursday July 16th from 10AM-12PM, Gratiot County Fair For Youth is hosting a kids day.
On Thursday July 30th from 4-6:30, My Michigan Health is hosting a Health and Safety Fair in Wright Park .
Our Gratiot-Isabella Classroom Activity and Movement Program (GCAMP) will be providing each family with a toolkit of movement games and videos to do as a family at home, promoting overall health and wellness for all.
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