The Area School MOCI class comprises 15-22-year-old students continuing their partnership with CTE Agriculture and collecting maple sap. Mr. Wood and his students taught our class to measure the sugar content of the sap using a hydrometer. The weather this year allowed us to collect sap for two weeks. #AreaSchool #MOCI #CGRESD #OurStory #CTE
New communication boards are coming to the playgrounds at Larson and Hillside Elementary Schools in Harrison to support students with communication needs. These boards will help ensure all students have a way to express themselves during play. The project was funded through a grant from Project Jade, an organization based in the Upper Peninsula.
Special thanks to the special education staff, Assistant Principal Sandy Hargraves (pictured), and the CGRESD speech and OT teams for helping select the most effective visuals for the playgrounds! #CGRESD #ourstory
On Tuesday, April 15th, Brandi Warner, Early On Coordinator, Sarah McCurdy, and Jessica Dankert, Family Liaisons, took parents, grandparents, and college students to Lansing for the Child Abuse Prevention Day rally. They planted pinwheels at the capitol and listened to prevention advocates from across the state. Thank you to the Clare Gladwin CAN Council and Northern Michigan Alliance for Children for partnering with us to help prevent child abuse in Clare and Gladwin Counties. #CGRESD #ourstory #childabusepreventionday
🥒 Pickleball Recap – We Came, We Pickled, We Conquered! 🏓
What a fantastic night we had at our Pickleball class! Thank you to everyone who came out and brought the energy, the laughs, and the serious paddle skills (or at least some great attempts 😄).
A huge thank you to our incredible instructors, Cathy Troost and Maggie Black, for sharing their time, knowledge, and infectious love of the game. Your patience, encouragement, and sense of fun made the night a total win — and we’re all better picklers because of you!
💬 And of course, the post-match laughs might’ve been just as good as the games themselves.
Let’s keep this momentum going! Stay tuned for more wellness events – because nothing brings people together like a little friendly competition and a whole lot of pickleball love.
Until next time… keep it dill-lightful! 🟢✌️
– Your CGRESD Wellness Team #CGRESD #ourstory
Spring crafts are in full swing during Early On home visits, offering a fun and engaging way to build language and fine motor skills while getting creative. #CGRESD #OurStory #EarlyOn
Congratulations to CGRESD employee Joel Papenfus, Technology Coordinator at Farwell Schools, on completing his Associate Degree online through Southern New Hampshire University. A great accomplishment that shows his hard work and dedication. #CGRESD #ourstory
Friday, April 11, was the night of enchantment at the Clare-Gladwin Area School Prom. The students had a great time dressing up, eating a delicious meal, and dancing the night away under the lights. The smiles and excitement make all the time and energy worth it. Special shout out to all the staff that helped make this night worth it for our students. As one student said, " This is the best Friday night I have had in a long time." #Areaschool #CGRESD #ourstory
Beaverton Elementary students are welcoming spring with fun and easy crafts! 🐰🐣
#Spring #CGRESD #OurStory
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and on Fridays, we wear blue. National Child Abuse Prevention Month highlights the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Prevention services and supports can help parents, caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. The Clare-Gladwin Great Start Collaborative showed their support by wearing blue at their quarterly board meeting. #CGRESD #ourstory #Childabusepreventionmonth
The Area School MOCI class of 15-22-year-old students has partnered with CTE Agriculture to tap maple trees around our school. Mr. Wood and some of his students taught our class how to measure the tree trunks to determine how many spiles each could handle and keep the tree healthy. Students each had the opportunity to drill holes and install each spile. Then, they hung the collection bags. Our students are very excited about this learning opportunity and another chance to work with the CTE program, and let's not forget the homemade maple syrup at the end of this adventure. #AreaSchool #MOCI #OurStory #CGRESD #CTE
CGRESD Employees are having a blast with the Easter Egg Scramble & Ramble!
Since April 7, colorful Easter eggs have been popping up across CGRESD districts — and they’re packed with fun surprises.
Launched by the CGRESD Wellness Committee, the Easter Egg Scramble & Ramble is all about spreading a little joy, one egg at a time. The fun continues through Friday, April 25.
Here’s how it works:
-When employees receive an egg, they have 24 hours to “egg” someone new.
-Eggs are filled with small treats like candy, gum, mints, or a cheerful note.
-Each egg includes an “I’ve Been Egged!” flyer, which the recipient posts on their door to show they’ve been egged.
-The recipient then refills the egg, includes the flyer, and passes it on to someone new.
-If an entire district has been egged, it’s time to spread the fun to another!
The Wellness Team is loving the excitement — a little creativity and kindness can go a long way. CGRESD keep your eyes peeled — the next egg could be headed your way!
JOIN OUR TEAM! Clare-Gladwin RESD is hiring an Executive Assistant to the Superintendent & Secretary to the Board of Education. If you’re interested—or know someone who might be—please share or apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/cgresd/onlineapp/
Early On and the PAL Family Coalition hosted their first Zumbini class for 0 to 3-year-olds today. Created by Zumba® and BabyFirst, the Zumbini® program combines music, dance, and educational tools for 45 minutes of can't-stop, won't-stop bonding, learning, and fun! This is a parent participation program. #Earlyon #CGRESD #ourstory
Harrison RESD itinerants have been egged! We are having fun with the egg scramble wellness initiative! #ourstory #eggcellentstaff
The Area School MOCI class comprised of 15-22-year-old students who volunteer weekly at MMCAA "Box Factory." Our students pack commodity boxes that are distributed to community members. On March 20, the students packed their 3000 boxes this school year. Students learn assembly line skills, teamwork, quality control, safety in a factory, a clean work environment, and more. Together, our class discusses and makes packing goals. Currently, they have a goal of packing 125 boxes each week to make their year-end goal of hitting 4000 boxes. Thank you MMCAA for partnering with us! #AreaSchool
#OurStory #CGRESD #MMCAA #MOCI
REMC 5 is offering two sessions on Podcasting in Secondary Classrooms. Participants will learn how to create their own podcasts and teach students to make their own using a mini podcasting studio, or just a blanket and a Chromebook!
flier: http://bit.ly/3FVQifR #CGRESD #REMC5 #podcasting #ourstory
The Clare County PAL Family Coalition and Northern Michigan Alliance for Children planted pinwheels at the Clare County Courthouse and outside of Hardy Insurance. April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. The pinwheel is a symbol of the bright, joyful, and happy childhoods all children deserve. Help us celebrate prevention month by wearing blue on Fridays. #CGRESD #PALfamilycoalition #ourstory
Gladwin Intermediate Peer 2 Peer students practicing inclusion!
One of our students on the Autism Spectrum began drawing on the chalkboard. Soon, she drew a crowd of students who joined her. Her Peer 2 Peer buddies quietly and happily created art alongside her. This student doesn’t often express herself with words, but in this moment, no words were needed. The kids simply enjoyed sharing in one of her favorite activities—expressing herself through art. What a wonderful example of inclusion and acceptance! #CGRESD #Gladwinitermediate #ourstory
NMAC Pinwheels for Prevention Ceremony: Child Abuse Prevention
Month Kick Off was held at Clare City park on April 1st. The Great Start Collaborative would like to congratulate Sara Dipzinski, Sarah McCurdy and Jessica Joerin who were nominated for The Heart of the Community award. Sarah McCurdy was also nominated for The Village Guardian award. The Heart of the Champion award was given to parent leader Stephanie Blain! We are so proud of the amazing things she is doing in the community. Congratulations to all who were nominated today! #CGRESD #ourstory
Ali Cataldo, SLP, and Hilary Vasher, OT, spent the morning collaborating with the technology team to develop a presentation for parents focused on feeding strategies and support. A huge thank you to REMC 5 Director Joe Trommater for his support in bringing this helpful family resource to life! #CGRESD #OurStory
