St. Clair County RESA -

It's time to celebrate the people who make #WeAreSCCRESA great! This week, we're spotlighting St. Clair TEC Instructional Technician Caleb Howell. Thank you, Caleb, for supporting students, families, and staff. Drop a 👏 in the comments to help us show our appreciation.

RESA is honored to have been named one of three recipients of the Friends of the St. Clair River’s Environmental Excellence Award. The award recognizes our Middle School Innovation Academy and its ongoing environmental learning and sustainability work, supported through a multi-semester partnership with Friends of the St. Clair River. Thank you to Friends for this honor and for being a valued partner in education. Caption: On hand to accept the Environmental Excellence Award at a special fundraising event were, from left, RESA’s Superintendent Brenda Tenniswood, Rachel Verschaeve, Sarah Neal, Laura Chambless, Kristin Day, and Jim Licht.

Imagination Library is participating in the Big Give, a one-day online giving rally sponsored by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. Imagination Library provides children ages 0-5 in the county with one book every month up until their fifth birthday. Visit https://www.thebiggivescc.com/organizations/imagination-library-st-clair-county to contribute. #WeAreSCCRESA #thebiggive

Whether you're caring for a loved one or a professional in the field, you won't want to miss the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Association of St. Clair County's Caregiver Connections Expo on June 3 at the Blue Water Convention Center, a free day of renewal, resilience, and resources. Learn more and register at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1871689940304319/?active_tab=about

Preschool enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open across St. Clair County! Thanks to Michigan's PreK for All initiative, all four-year-olds in our community can attend high-quality preschool at no cost to families. Families can choose the location that works best for them, whether it's close to home, near a caregiver, or in the community where they work. Half-day and full-day options are available, with schedules that include four- and five-day programs. Some sites offer transportation and before- and after-school care for an additional fee. Find a location and start the enrollment process here: https://tinyurl.com/3d7pbc49 #PreKforAll #StClairCounty #preschool #WeAreSCCRESA

Meet our newest (and fuzziest) team member! Frannie, our future therapy dog, made her first visit to the RESA Admin Building last week. She tagged along with her handler, Chelsey Hull, Creekside Learning Center Dean of Students, to fill out some paperwork (and maybe sneak in some cuddles along the way). Thank you to the Community Foundation of St. Clair County for their generous support of $12,000, which will fully cover the cost of Frannie's adoption and specialized training. Stay tuned as Frannie begins her training to support students at Creekside and Woodland Developmental Center. #WeAreSCCRESA #TherapyDog #MeetFrannie

Imagination Library is participating in the Big Give, a one-day online giving rally sponsored by the Community Foundation of St. Clair County. Imagination Library provides children ages 0-5 in the county with one book every month up until their fifth birthday. Visit https://www.thebiggivescc.com/organizations/imagination-library-st-clair-county on May 14 to contribute. #WeAreSCCRESA #thebiggive

The 2025 Summer Fun Guide is now available! It's full of free and low-cost activities and events for families with young children. Download a copy online at: https://tinyurl.com/bddwsekd #summerfun #FamilyFun #WeAreSCCRESA

🌟🍏📚It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating the amazing teachers and support staff across St. Clair County who go above and beyond to educate, support, and inspire our children every day. What's one lesson a teacher taught you that you'll never forget? #WeAreSCCRESA #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek2025

Hey, Class of 2029! Your first year of high school is all about new experiences, making friends, and exploring opportunities. But did you know it’s also a perfect time to map out a plan for the next four years? Join BWCAN’s Webinar on May 7, from 7-8 p.m., for help with creating a high-school plan that aligns with your goals and interests. Discover how to tap into the career and college options at your school and in St. Clair County. This event is free, but registration is required at https://rb.gy/b0pov2 #HighSchoolPlanning

Last week, on Take Your Child to Work Day, we welcomed a special group of visitors to our campus—our employees' children! Students spent the morning shadowing their parents and getting a behind-the-scenes look at the work happening across our organization. Each child was then challenged to come up with a way to make their parent's job easier or better. The ideas they shared were creative, thoughtful, and inspiring, proving that innovation has no age limit. Throughout the day, students also enjoyed hands-on activities and crafts. We loved sharing our workplace and seeing it through their curious minds.

Join us for hands-on summer camps in art, STEM, robotics, construction, baking, and more! Details: Grades 2-10 June 16-18 & June 23-25 St. Clair TEC on the RESA campus in Marysville (Bus transportation from local high schools available) $25 per camp (includes breakfast and lunch) Scholarships available. Call Tami Sly at 810-455-4001 Register online at: https://bit.ly/RESACamp25 #WeAreSCCRESA #SummerCamps #MakerThinkerDoer

We're hiring at St. Clair County TEC! Join our team and make a difference in students' lives every day. We're currently filling positions for: Accounting Supervisor Instructional Technician for the Automotive Technology Program CTE Instructor for the Law & Public Safety Program Visit our website to view full job descriptions and apply: https://sccresa.schoolspring.com/ #WeAreSCCRESA #jobopportunities #stclaircountyjobs

Chelsea Montroy, from Marysville High School, and Nolynn Allen, from Capac High School, represented St. Clair TEC's Health Careers Program at the 2025 Michigan HOSA State Leadership Conference, held April 17-18 in Traverse City. The team competed in the Health Careers Display event, presenting their project on the role of a Labor and Delivery Nurse. While they did not place in the top tier of their competition, they gained valuable experience developing leadership, communication, and presentation skills. Way to go, Chelsea and Nolynn! Photo Caption: Chelsea Montroy (left) and Nolynn Allen represented the St. Clair County TEC Center at the 2025 Michigan HOSA State Leadership Conference, where they presented a Health Careers Display on Labor and Delivery Nursing.

We'll be raising funds for our Imagination Library program as part of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County's Big Give on May 14. The Imagination Library is a free book program that mails enrolled children one high-quality book a month from birth to their fifth birthday. The program is made possible through RESA, the United Way of St. Clair County, and local donors. Help us spread the word and grow a love of reading! #BigGive2025 #ImaginationLibrary #WeAreSCCRESA

All RESA offices and buildings will be closed Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21, for Spring Break. We'll reopen on Tuesday, April 22. Wishing all our staff a restful and refreshing long weekend! #WeAreSCCRESA

TEC students brought home 19 medals from the 2025 SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference in Grand Rapids! Out of 67 students competing across eight programs, 19 earned medals, including two gold medalists, Lucas Bauman and Allane Stamplis, who are headed to the national competition in Atlanta, Georgia, this June. We're so proud of our amazing students! #WeAreSCCRESA

Starting Fall 2025, students in grades 11-12 across St. Clair County can jumpstart careers in law enforcement, emergency services, and forensics through St. Clair County TEC's new Law & Public Safety program. The program will be held at Woodrow Wilson Elementary in Port Huron near Fire Station No. 1. The hands-on program offers training with real-world equipment and opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials and college credit. Talk to your high school counselor, or call TEC at 810-455-1010 for more information. Learn more about TEC at www.sctec.org. #WeAreSCCRESA

🌟Big news for little learners: PreK for All is here in Michigan! A quality PreK experience gives your child a bright start and creates a brighter future for our state. Apply online at https://bit.ly/3Qzudph

Congratulations to the Clever Coyotes, a team of five students who recently competed in the regional Envirothon Competition in Lapeer, Michigan. Envirothon is an environmental and natural resources conservation competition that challenges students in areas such as sustainable agriculture, wildlife, soil and geology, aquatic ecology, sustainable energy, and forestry. The Clever Coyotes tied for first place among six competing teams, earning them a spot at the state competition, which will be held May 14-16 at Western Michigan University. The Team includes four St. Clair TEC students who are gaining hands-on experience through their work-based learning at the Pine River Nature Center, along with one Algonac High School student: – Riley Ganger, 12th grade, Port Huron Northern High School – Natalie Korotko, 11th-grade, Yale High School – Sage McCombs, 12th grade, Port Huron Northern High School – Cooper Machala, 11th-grade, Algonac High School – Julian Walker, 11th grade, Algonac High School The students have been studying and preparing for the event since January under the guidance of Pine River Nature Center staff Sarah Nelson and Monique Werner, who also accompanied the students to the competition. We are so proud of the Clever Coyotes and their accomplishment. We will be cheering them on as they advance to the state competition in May!