Representative Jerry Neyer visits the art expo at Mahoney Center and meets with students from the Gratiot County CBE Program.
Each participant will get a free copy of the book.
Teachers who participate will get to select from an assortment of maker materials and educational games, courtesy of a REMC Grant.
Administrators are encouraged to participate as well.
Registration and details can be found here:
https://canva.link/zt06ikplpbtgqqt
See sample videos here:
https://www.eduvision.tv/l?mmADDAgh
Contact Joe Trommater if you are interested in trying this in your classroom.
Special thanks to co-presenters Anthony Taylor and Sarah Koch, as well as tech support from Duncan Gervin, Joel Papenfus, and Matt Shefferly.
After putting in the work to polish their resumes and strengthen their soft skills, Isabella County students showed up ready to make an impression at the 2026 Mid-Michigan Career and Recruitment Expo (Isabella County Edition) held at Mount Pleasant High School on March 19. The event allowed for students to connect with over 70 local employers and learn about work-based learning offerings like co-ops, internships, and apprenticeships.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Gratiot County Child Advocacy's Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Program is hosting a calendar of events throughout the month of April. Visit the website for more information. Please view the kick-off open house flyer and the calendar of events flyer below:
After hours of travel, the joy was great! The students got to know their host families at DeveLUP and met their friends from LUP, who had been in Michgian for their side of the exchange a few months ago.
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
