What a fantastic turnout!
Over 50 children and caregivers joined us today at Riverfront Park in Newaygo for our Play and Learn group!
The kids had a blast blowing bubbles, making slime, and enjoying outdoor gross motor play. Families also explored the trail between the parks and discovered all kinds of fascinating critters along the way.
Today was extra special as we celebrated Ms. Sharon before her retirement at the end of the month. We shared cupcakes, watermelon, and lots of smiles as we honored her incredible work with our families.
Everyone went home with a goodie bag and a copy of the book “If You’re Happy and You Know It.”
Thank you to all who joined us for such a joyful day of connection, play, and celebration!
🌞Summer Cleaning is underway at White Cloud Center. As the school year winds down and students head off for a well-deserved break, our dedicated custodial team is gearing up for an important task - summer cleaning! Making sure every corner of our schools are getting the attention they deserve.
A big thank-you to our custodial staff for their hard work and commitment to excellence.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to a sparkling clean school in the new year. Until then, enjoy your summer! 🌴
It was a GREAT year to "Be Audit You Can Be" in Accounting!
Twelve students earned the Intuit Certified Bookkeeping Professional credential, five earned Intuit QuickBooks Online certification, and thirteen achieved Microsoft Excel 365 certification. Additionally, nine students earned their Microsoft Office Specialist – Associate designation. Once certified in Excel, they qualified for the Specialist credential by completing certification in at least three of the following: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook.
Looking forward to a successful 2025-2026 school year, as NCCTC Accounting helps prepare future business and finance leaders!
Did you know the Great Start Family Coalition has community gardens?
Each year, families come together to plant, care for, and harvest a variety of fresh vegetables—learning and growing side by side. It’s a fun, hands-on way for kids and adults to connect with nature and with each other.
Location: 807 W. State Street (near Nestle in Fremont)
Planting Day: Tomorrow, June 10
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
We’ll provide plants, gloves, snacks, and water - just bring yourself (and your kids!) and get ready to dig in.
It’s more than gardening - it’s community, nourishment, and learning all in one!
As we wrap up another incredible school year, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all staff for your dedication, passion, and hard work. Your commitment to our students and community truly makes a difference.
We had a fantastic turnout at this year’s Staff Appreciation Picnics—it was wonderful to celebrate together and reflect on all we’ve accomplished. Thank you for making this year so special!
Disability Network is hosting a Garden Party next Tuesday June 3rd, 2025, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Location will be at the Education and Activity Center pavilion, 4554 W. Career Pathway, Fremont MI 49412
Youth and young adults will have the opportunity to design their own planter, while socializing with peers.
Contact Danielle Bennett for more information: 231-557-7849, danielleb@disabilitynetworkwm.org
When the trip to the Whitecaps game is canceled due to rain, MoCI "built" a new plan! We packed our own lunches and headed to the theater. Carousel Cinema was a great host for our class to watch A Minecraft Movie! 2 thumbs up by staff and students!
What an incredible day at the 1st annual NCRESA Transition Fair
A huge THANK YOU to all the young adults, families, staff, and community partners who joined us to make this event a success!
Together, we shared resources, built connections, and celebrated the journey into adulthood. The energy, support, and inspiration were truly amazing.
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our community partners and the enthusiasm of everyone who participated. A special thank you to Disability Network, Michigan Rehabilitaion Services, Ready for Life, Bureau of Services for Blind Services, Goodwill Industries, Newaygo County Community Mental Health, Newaygo County Autism Community, Pioneer Resources, MiABLE, and NCRESA programming.
Here’s to empowering futures and growing together!
Ignite Fire Peer Group is happening tomorrow evening, Wednesday May 14th from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Ignite Fire is a youth and young adults peer group sponsored by Disability Network. This month's connection includes activities involving music therapy.
The event is location at the NCRESA Educational Service Center; 4747 W. 48th, Fremont, MI, 49412
On Saturday, the Great Start Collaborative hosted the 2025 Family Expo at Fremont High School — and what an incredible day it was!
Over 60 community organizations came together to share programs and resources with hundreds of families from across Newaygo County.
Kids made s'mores at the Camp Newaygo booth, took on fitness challenges with Tamarac, explored giant inflatable lungs with Corewell Health, and got creative with crafts throughout the event!
NCRESA was well represented, too — with staff from the Great Start Family Coalition, Parents as Teachers, Early On, Building Bridges, Family Information Service Hubs, and NCATS all connecting with families and sharing the work they do to support our community
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate, connect, and build a stronger future for Newaygo County families
We had a full house today at the Play and Learn Group at the Neway Center!
Our theme was Food and Nutrition, and the children had a blast playing with toy foods and exploring a colorful, oversized tablescape filled with pretend fruits, veggies, breads and meats.
Families enjoyed the story Eating the Alphabet and each received a free copy to take home and continue the learning fun.
A big thank you to Barbara McAdams and Paige Wilk for sharing helpful tips on healthy eating habits and introducing new foods to young children.
It was a morning full of learning, laughter, and lots of play!
Join us for a special event this Thursday, dedicated to empowering students with disabilities and connecting them with valuable community resources. At the 1st annual NCRESA Transition Fair, students, families, and educators will have the opportunity to meet local agencies, explore career options, and discover services designed to support the transition from school to post-school life.
Whether it's career training, community connection, or self-advocacy, we’re here to help students navigate their future! 📅Thursday, May 15, 2025 🕒 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 📍 Location: NCRESA Education Service Center, 4747 W 48th St, Fremont, MI 49412.
Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to gain resources, guidance, and support as you step into the next chapter of life. Together, we create a stronger, more inclusive community!
Please Join us for our final Parent Support Night for families and caregivers of students with learning differences. We have enjoyed getting to know so many of you over this school year with our regular 2nd Wednesday of each month, and this month we will be reflecting on what went well and what we want to offer next year. Join us for Pizza and Salad from 5:30 -6:00 and discussion and feedback from 6-7pm while your children enjoy playing with our Future Educators who will provide day care! RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/LMAjGu22aVVpXY3u9
Play and Learn Groups – May Sessions
Families with children birth to age 5, come join us for fun, learning, and connection at our FREE Play and Learn groups.
Friday, May 9
Neway Center – Newaygo
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Friday, May 23
NCRESA – Fremont
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Enjoy playful activities, early learning opportunities, and time to connect with other families in your community. No registration needed—just show up and join the fun!
As the winter semester wraps up, our Promise Scholars have been in engaged in their final exams. To add a little sunshine to this busy time, the Promise Zone Success Coaches came to campus with tasty cookies and some uplifting words to brighten everyone's spirits. Plus, students attending classes at the NCRESA campus were met with generous snacks, drinks, and plenty of study materials as they walked into class. We hope this little boost helps everyone finish strong!
Come Join Us This Saturday!
Fremont High School
11 AM – 2 PM
Great Start Family Expo
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun! There will be tons of activities for kids, hundreds of door prizes, and over 65 vendors sharing awesome programs and services available to families in Newaygo County.
Don’t miss this FREE event filled with resources, games, giveaways, and more!
Tag a friend and help us spread the word!
We’re excited to invite you to the Great Start Baby Pantry Open House on May 5th! We’ve recently moved to a new space — still at the Fremont Rec Center (201 East Maple Street, Fremont, MI), but now conveniently located on the main floor.
Over the past weeks, we’ve poured time, care, and energy into creating a warm and welcoming environment, and we’d love for you to come see it! This is an open house event, so feel free to drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Come learn about how the Baby Pantry works, see our beautiful new setup, and bring your friends along! Just follow the signs when you arrive. If you’ve never visited the FISH office, this is also a great opportunity to stop by.
Please share this information with anyone you think would be interested in seeing the space and learning more about the Baby Pantry. We would love to get the word out to as many people as possible and welcome anyone who may benefit from or be involved in the work we do
NC RESA Business, Maintenance and Technology staff are excited to attend the 2025 Michigan School Business Officials Annual conference in Grand Rapids. Great people and great learning!
Is your child using alternative ways to express him/her self using Alternative Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices? Are you wondering if this might be a good option for your child?
Michigan Alliance for Families is offering a webinar- check it out!
Ms.Kelly's preschool class celebrated National Farm Animal Day with baby chicks, ducks, bunnies, and guinea pigs from Appalachian View Farm. Students also helped Ms. Lori put the quail eggs in our incubator.
