Newaygo County RESA -

Last night, we celebrated the incredible accomplishments of students across Newaygo County at our 43rd Annual NC RESA Student Showcase. It was a wonderful evening of recognition, connection, and pride, bringing our community together to honor student success. We are proud to be part of a community that supports and uplifts its students!

On May 13, students in Ms. Heidi’s class had the wonderful opportunity to learn from Jazzlyn Vincent, owner of Infinity Shoppe. Jazzlyn shared her knowledge about soil health, the importance of composting, and how the worm farm in Fremont operates to create nutrient-rich soil for the community. Students also learned about the many benefits of healthy soil and the important work the soil crew does to support sustainable growing practices.

As part of this hands-on learning experience, Jazzlyn worked alongside students to assemble beautiful succulent plants that will be given as thank-you gifts to our valued job placement community partners.

We are so thankful for the time, knowledge, and kindness Jazzlyn shared with our students. Thank you for helping create such a meaningful and engaging experience while supporting our students in making thoughtful gifts to share with our community partners!

Everything is ready for tonight’s Student Showcase! We’re looking forward to celebrating the amazing accomplishments of students across Newaygo County

Join us on May 14th from 1:00 PM–3:00 PM for the 2nd Annual NC RESA Transition Fair designed for students and young adults with disabilities, along with their families, caregivers, and support staff.

This event is all about building connections and exploring what’s possible!
Meet local community agencies, discover valuable resources, and learn about supports that can help with:
✔️ Employment & job training
✔️ Independent living skills
✔️ Education & training opportunities
✔️ Community involvement

Whether you're planning for the future or looking for support right now, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, gather information, and make meaningful connections.

📅 Date: May 14
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 4747 W. 48th St. Fremont MI 49412

Come explore, connect, and take the next step toward a successful future—we hope to see you there!

Such a fun and successful pop-up shop today!
Thank you to everyone who created items and to those who came out to support our students. We couldn’t do it without you!

This week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week and the many ways our staff were recognized across NC RESA!

We’re also proud to share that Kristin Brookhouse, Special Education Social Worker, was honored at the MEA EPIC Awards for her dedication to Newaygo County students and families. Thank you to Julie Conati for representing NCEA at the ceremony!

As the school year speeds by and May is right around the corner, we love taking time to catch up with our hardworking CTC students.

Accounting students have been hard a work creating their presentations for their Portrait of Graduate experiences that they will share out next week to advisory members. They enjoyed doing peer edits and receiving feedback and having conversations during their dining experience in Culinary. It's been exciting to see what pictures and experiences they have used to help create their story of their journey this year in Accounting.

Isabel Yanez-Zacharias, Abigail Vanderwall, Breslyn Pickard, Jayda Pellot, and Camila Herrera represented Business Professionals of America (BPA) during the community wide NCCTC Open House held earlier this week. Thanks ladies for showcasing and sharing all that BPA offers to students! Jayda also helped represent the Skills USA table as well.

We had another wonderful Play and Learn group! Thank you to all the families who joined us today. Our next meeting will be on Friday, May 8th, at our Neway Preschool Building located at 585 Fremont St. We would love to see you there!

Happy OT Month! We were pleased to have Makenna Nutt from GVSU as a Level 1 OT student in Early On from January to April! She was fantastic interacting and learning with our babies and toddlers, their families and NCRESA staff! Best of luck as you continue learning Makenna!

Join us on May 14th from 1:00v PM–3:00 PM for the 2nd Annual NC RESA Transition Fair designed for students and young adults with disabilities, along with their families, caregivers, and support staff.

This event is all about building connections and exploring what’s possible!
Meet local community agencies, discover valuable resources, and learn about supports that can help with:
✔️ Employment & job training
✔️ Independent living skills
✔️ Education & training opportunities
✔️ Community involvement

Whether you're planning for the future or looking for support right now, this is a great opportunity to ask questions, gather information, and make meaningful connections.

📅 Date: May 14
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 4747 W. 48th St. Fremont MI 49412

Come explore, connect, and take the next step toward a successful future—we hope to see you there!

SAVE the DATE: March 19 for Parent Support Night for anyone supporting a child with an Individualized Education Plan! Join us for a night with dinner and learning. Day Care is provided!

Kick off your child's summer with hands-on learning they will love! Sign up today for College For Kids!

What a night in Grand Rapids! BPA members went beyond the game with a behind‑the‑scenes tour of Van Andel Arena—learning about hockey business, marketing, sponsorships, internships, and even got to see the control box—then celebrated an overtime Griffins victory!

This month, NC RESA staff are participating in a March Team Steps Challenge—a friendly competition focused on staying active, supporting wellness, and having fun together along the way!

We’re excited to share a glimpse of the action with photos submitted by our teams 📸—from hallway laps to outdoor adventures, our staff are finding creative ways to keep moving!

As we continue through March, we’re encouraging all staff to keep stepping—whether it’s a quick walk, extra movement during the day, or teaming up with colleagues for motivation. Every step makes a difference toward better health and stronger connections.

All 21 BPA State attendees had a successful weekend whether networking, achieving personal goals, attending a college fair or attending a workshop that could impact their future. Seven NCCTC students had on stage recognition.
Camila Herrera placed 4th in Ethics & Professionalism, Isabel Yanez-Zacharias placed 7th in Fundamental Accounting, Ashton Dronchi placed 4th in Computer Security, Madison Olin placed 4th in Health Administration Procedures, Eli Bement placed 2nd in Payroll Accounting, and Charlotte Karnes placed 1st in Graphic Design Promotion, 1st in Fundamental Desktop Publishing and Digital Communication & Design Concepts - Open. In addition, she is also a Top Ten finalist in Virtual Multimedia & Promotion.

A personal goal was reached by Hallie Snyder by winning the state trading pin design two years in a row! The entire MI delegation will be trading her pin at the National Conference that will be held May 6-10 in Nashville, TN.