Second free public outdoor Fitness Court coming to Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Public Schools will build a fitness center for students and the community, promoting wellness and outdoor movement.
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Mt. Pleasant High School Robotics team heads to world competition
The Mt. Pleasant High School Robotics team is advancing to the 2026 FIRST Championship, marking a rapid rise in a highly competitive global field. Beyond competition, the program is building a growing K-12 pipeline that gives students hands-on STEM experience and pathways into engineering careers.
Students are speaking up. And schools are listening.
The Gratiot-Isabella RESD Student Leadership Community initiative empowers students from 12 area schools to develop leadership and collaboration skills while elevating student voices to better inform and strengthen local education experiences.
Clare wildlife museum preserves Wayne Webber’s legacy through conservation education
What started as one man’s private collection has turned into a public wildlife museum striving to share his legacy while educating about the importance of wildlife conservation.
Reading Month highlights ongoing literacy efforts across Isabella County
With literacy rates lagging across Michigan, Isabella County organizations are working collaboratively to expand access to books, programs, and reading experiences. Their shared goal: help more children build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Inside the decision-making behind MPPS snow days
When winter weather threatens Isabella County, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools begins evaluating conditions long before families wake up. From National Weather Service briefings to early-morning road checks, district leaders weigh multiple factors before deciding whether to cancel or delay classes—all with student safety as the top priority.
Amy Weaver’s nonprofit leadership plays a key role in Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum’s success
At Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, creating meaningful experiences for children and families takes more than what visitors see on the exhibit floor. As human resources director, Amy Weaver works behind the scenes to support staff, coordinate volunteers, and help shape the museum’s direction.
CMU becomes first public university in Michigan to guarantee jobs after graduation
CMU announces The Central Career Guarantee, becoming the first public university in Michigan to guarantee a job or graduate school after graduation.
Game On, Mt. Pleasant: CMU initiative pairs academics and games
This fall, CMU’s Center for Learning through Games and Simulations is launching Pages of the Press, a program that gives students the opportunity to learn marketing, design, and communication skills through the world of game development.
Experts say expanding child care access is key to talent retention in mid Michigan
Economic and early childhood experts across the Great Lakes Bay Region agree: investing in child care is smart business. At the recent Early Childhood Business Summit, leaders shared how reliable, affordable care drives workforce stability, improves productivity, and strengthens communities.
Mt. Pleasant High School Robotics team heads to world competition
The Mt. Pleasant High School Robotics team is advancing to the 2026 FIRST Championship, marking a rapid rise in a highly competitive global field. Beyond competition, the program is building a growing K-12 pipeline that gives students hands-on STEM experience and pathways into engineering careers.
Students are speaking up. And schools are listening.
The Gratiot-Isabella RESD Student Leadership Community initiative empowers students from 12 area schools to develop leadership and collaboration skills while elevating student voices to better inform and strengthen local education experiences.
Clare wildlife museum preserves Wayne Webber’s legacy through conservation education
What started as one man’s private collection has turned into a public wildlife museum striving to share his legacy while educating about the importance of wildlife conservation.
Reading Month highlights ongoing literacy efforts across Isabella County
With literacy rates lagging across Michigan, Isabella County organizations are working collaboratively to expand access to books, programs, and reading experiences. Their shared goal: help more children build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.
Inside the decision-making behind MPPS snow days
When winter weather threatens Isabella County, Mt. Pleasant Public Schools begins evaluating conditions long before families wake up. From National Weather Service briefings to early-morning road checks, district leaders weigh multiple factors before deciding whether to cancel or delay classes—all with student safety as the top priority.
Amy Weaver’s nonprofit leadership plays a key role in Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum’s success
At Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum, creating meaningful experiences for children and families takes more than what visitors see on the exhibit floor. As human resources director, Amy Weaver works behind the scenes to support staff, coordinate volunteers, and help shape the museum’s direction.
CMU becomes first public university in Michigan to guarantee jobs after graduation
CMU announces The Central Career Guarantee, becoming the first public university in Michigan to guarantee a job or graduate school after graduation.
Game On, Mt. Pleasant: CMU initiative pairs academics and games
This fall, CMU’s Center for Learning through Games and Simulations is launching Pages of the Press, a program that gives students the opportunity to learn marketing, design, and communication skills through the world of game development.
Experts say expanding child care access is key to talent retention in mid Michigan
Economic and early childhood experts across the Great Lakes Bay Region agree: investing in child care is smart business. At the recent Early Childhood Business Summit, leaders shared how reliable, affordable care drives workforce stability, improves productivity, and strengthens communities.
