🏥🩺Hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off!
After two years of hands-on learning, countless hours of studying, and completing valuable work-site experiences, our IRESA Health Science students have achieved an incredible milestone.
We are proud to recognize 12 Certified Clinical Medical Assistants (CCMA) and 3 Certified EKG Technicians (CET) for successfully passing their certification exams. This group represents commitment to excellence and readiness to enter the healthcare field with confidence and skill.
The following students are now Certified Clinical Medical Assistants:
Katie Burr, CCMA
Silicia Goodman, CCMA
Savanah Knack, CCMA
Emma Morrison, CCMA
Mikayla Morrison, CCMA
Cadence Smith, CCMA
Ellie Hanson, CCMA
Chloe Lumley, CCMA
Alessandra Beebe, CCMA
Makaylia King, CCMA
Olivia Livingston, CCMA
Kaitlyn Swales, CCMA
A special recognition to our CET students, the first group in our program to successfully pass this exam. You have set the standard for those who follow.
The following students are now Certified EKG Technicians:
Hailey Morrison, CET
Karissa Sexton, CET
Addison Street, CET
Your dedication has not gone unnoticed. We are incredibly proud of each of you and look forward to the impact you will make in healthcare. Congratulations!
✨💇♀️ What a fabulous day for our students! 💅✨
They had the amazing opportunity to visit Visions, where they learned all about proper hair care while being treated to a full pampering experience—wash, cut, and style! 💖✂️ Some students even enjoyed getting their nails done.
A huge THANK YOU to the incredible stylists at Visions for welcoming our students and making them feel so special. Your kindness and time made a lasting impact! 🌟
They had the amazing opportunity to visit Visions, where they learned all about proper hair care while being treated to a full pampering experience—wash, cut, and style! 💖✂️ Some students even enjoyed getting their nails done.
A huge THANK YOU to the incredible stylists at Visions for welcoming our students and making them feel so special. Your kindness and time made a lasting impact! 🌟
🚌💙 Today we celebrate Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to give a special shoutout to a group we truly appreciate—our drivers who transport students to our special education center.
What they do goes far beyond getting students from point A to point B. They show patience, compassion, and understanding every single day. They build trust with students who may need extra time, extra care, and extra encouragement. They adapt to unique needs, navigate challenges, and create a safe, welcoming start and end to each student’s day. 🏫
Their commitment stretches across a large area, covering four school districts throughout Iosco County—navigating long distances in all types of conditions. No matter what they face, they show up ready to serve with consistency and care.
Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and the heart you bring to your work. You make a difference in ways that really matter. ✨
What they do goes far beyond getting students from point A to point B. They show patience, compassion, and understanding every single day. They build trust with students who may need extra time, extra care, and extra encouragement. They adapt to unique needs, navigate challenges, and create a safe, welcoming start and end to each student’s day. 🏫
Their commitment stretches across a large area, covering four school districts throughout Iosco County—navigating long distances in all types of conditions. No matter what they face, they show up ready to serve with consistency and care.
Thank you for your dedication, your kindness, and the heart you bring to your work. You make a difference in ways that really matter. ✨
🌎💚 We had a great time celebrating Earth Day this past week!
Ms. Katy’s class rolled up their sleeves and helped clean up around the school grounds and the Tawas City baseball fields—making a big difference in our community! 🌱
Ms. Amy’s class took a trip to Tom Dillon Park in East Tawas, where they worked together to tidy up the park before enjoying some well-deserved time to play. 🌳☀️
We’re so proud of our students for taking care of the world around them! 💚🌍
Ms. Katy’s class rolled up their sleeves and helped clean up around the school grounds and the Tawas City baseball fields—making a big difference in our community! 🌱
Ms. Amy’s class took a trip to Tom Dillon Park in East Tawas, where they worked together to tidy up the park before enjoying some well-deserved time to play. 🌳☀️
We’re so proud of our students for taking care of the world around them! 💚🌍
School’s out… Camp is IN! ☀️
Explore your future this summer with 5 hands-on Career & Technical Education Career Camps for students entering grades 7–9!
There’s something for everyone:
Health Science - Culinary Arts - Drones - Business Management – Tech Success (Automotive, Construction, Welding)
Hands-On experience!
June 11th and 12th
Registration opens May 1
Register at ioscoresa.net
#STEMCamps #CareerExploration #FindYourFuture #MiSTEM #IOSCO CTE
Explore your future this summer with 5 hands-on Career & Technical Education Career Camps for students entering grades 7–9!
There’s something for everyone:
Health Science - Culinary Arts - Drones - Business Management – Tech Success (Automotive, Construction, Welding)
Hands-On experience!
June 11th and 12th
Registration opens May 1
Register at ioscoresa.net
#STEMCamps #CareerExploration #FindYourFuture #MiSTEM #IOSCO CTE
Take a moment to recognize Iosco RESA CTE Student of the Month 🎉
🌞🎉 Summer fun is just around the corner! Join Iosco RESA for our Preschool Summer Playgroups—a great way for little ones to play, explore, and connect all summer long!
From parks to beaches and everything in between, each week brings a new adventure at a different local spot. 🌳🏖️ Bring your friends, meet other families, and enjoy some sunshine-filled mornings together!
🕘 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Locations across Iosco County
📅 June 16 – August 4
We can’t wait to see you there for a summer full of smiles, play, and learning! 💚
From parks to beaches and everything in between, each week brings a new adventure at a different local spot. 🌳🏖️ Bring your friends, meet other families, and enjoy some sunshine-filled mornings together!
🕘 9:30–11:00 AM
📍 Locations across Iosco County
📅 June 16 – August 4
We can’t wait to see you there for a summer full of smiles, play, and learning! 💚
📣 Mark Your Calendars!
Join us for our next Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting on May 12th at 6:00 PM!
📍 825 2nd St., Tawas – HW Building
This month’s topic is Guardianship, with special guest presenters from Disability Network Mid-Michigan and the Iosco County Courthouse. This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain valuable insight on an important topic that impacts many families.
Whether you plan to attend in person or would like a virtual option, we’d love to have you join us!
📞 For questions or to request a virtual link, please contact Chelsea Stephens at 989-362-3006 x1129.
We hope to see you there!
Join us for our next Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting on May 12th at 6:00 PM!
📍 825 2nd St., Tawas – HW Building
This month’s topic is Guardianship, with special guest presenters from Disability Network Mid-Michigan and the Iosco County Courthouse. This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and gain valuable insight on an important topic that impacts many families.
Whether you plan to attend in person or would like a virtual option, we’d love to have you join us!
📞 For questions or to request a virtual link, please contact Chelsea Stephens at 989-362-3006 x1129.
We hope to see you there!
The Iosco RESA Career & Tech Center proudly hosted its annual Open House on Thursday, April 2nd—and despite the pouring rain, we had an incredible turnout! 🌧️✨
Guests had the opportunity to enjoy amazing food from Jeff at Main Street BBQ, who was on-site all afternoon with his food truck offering delicious options. It was a huge hit!
We were also honored to host the local CASBA meeting that afternoon. School board members and administrators from across the region had the opportunity to tour our programs ahead of their meeting.
Adding to the excitement, WKJC Radio broadcasted live from the event, featuring interviews with our superintendent, staff, and students!
Our programs truly shined throughout the event. The Culinary class wowed visitors with a cake decorating demonstration and even gave guests the chance to make their own pickles. Meanwhile, our Business class hosted a fun Easter egg hunt, with gift baskets thoughtfully put together by students. Every program played a part in highlighting the hands-on learning and opportunities available to our students.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us—we loved sharing what makes our CTE Center so special! 💚
Guests had the opportunity to enjoy amazing food from Jeff at Main Street BBQ, who was on-site all afternoon with his food truck offering delicious options. It was a huge hit!
We were also honored to host the local CASBA meeting that afternoon. School board members and administrators from across the region had the opportunity to tour our programs ahead of their meeting.
Adding to the excitement, WKJC Radio broadcasted live from the event, featuring interviews with our superintendent, staff, and students!
Our programs truly shined throughout the event. The Culinary class wowed visitors with a cake decorating demonstration and even gave guests the chance to make their own pickles. Meanwhile, our Business class hosted a fun Easter egg hunt, with gift baskets thoughtfully put together by students. Every program played a part in highlighting the hands-on learning and opportunities available to our students.
Thank you to everyone who came out to support us—we loved sharing what makes our CTE Center so special! 💚
Our Teacher Prep Academy students had an incredible day touring Central Michigan University! 🎓✨
They explored the education program, discovered scholarship opportunities, checked out campus clubs, experienced dorm life, and even got a taste of the cafeteria!
Fire Up! 🔥
They explored the education program, discovered scholarship opportunities, checked out campus clubs, experienced dorm life, and even got a taste of the cafeteria!
Fire Up! 🔥
We’re excited to welcome our families for a special Preschool Earth Celebration! 🌱
Come explore nature together through engaging activities, crafts, and stories, and enjoy a unique “Nature Soup” experience with Nicole Eklund. Dinner is included—we can’t wait to see you there!
Come explore nature together through engaging activities, crafts, and stories, and enjoy a unique “Nature Soup” experience with Nicole Eklund. Dinner is included—we can’t wait to see you there!
We had a special visitor! 🚓📚 Trooper Noble stopped by to read with our students in celebration of March is Reading Month, bringing stories to life and sparking a love of reading. It was a fun and memorable experience for everyone!
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Big congratulations to outstanding local educator, Kelli Rau from Whittemore-Prescott Elementary on being named the 2026 Michigan Farm Bureau Educator of the Year!
This well-deserved recognition highlights a true commitment to going above and beyond in the classroom by bringing agriculture and natural resource education to her students in meaningful, engaging ways. 🌱🚜
Ms. Rau's efforts help students connect what they learn to the world around them, shaping future leaders and deepening understanding of how vital agriculture is to our everyday lives.
We’re proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and the positive impact being made right here in our community!
https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/ogemaw-county-teacher-named-farm-bureau-educator-of-the-year
This well-deserved recognition highlights a true commitment to going above and beyond in the classroom by bringing agriculture and natural resource education to her students in meaningful, engaging ways. 🌱🚜
Ms. Rau's efforts help students connect what they learn to the world around them, shaping future leaders and deepening understanding of how vital agriculture is to our everyday lives.
We’re proud to celebrate this incredible achievement and the positive impact being made right here in our community!
https://www.michiganfarmnews.com/ogemaw-county-teacher-named-farm-bureau-educator-of-the-year
Join us for an evening of exploration, connection, and fun at our Iosco RESA CTE Open House! 🎉
Come tour our programs, participate in hands-on activities, have a chance to win a gift basket, and see firsthand the incredible opportunities available to local students. Whether you’re a student, parent, or community member, there’s something for everyone!
And come hungry—Main Street BBQ will be onsite with their food truck from 12:30–6:30 PM serving up some great eats! 🍖🔥
📅 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 27 N. Rempert Rd., Tawas City
We look forward to seeing you there!
Come tour our programs, participate in hands-on activities, have a chance to win a gift basket, and see firsthand the incredible opportunities available to local students. Whether you’re a student, parent, or community member, there’s something for everyone!
And come hungry—Main Street BBQ will be onsite with their food truck from 12:30–6:30 PM serving up some great eats! 🍖🔥
📅 Thursday, April 2
⏰ 4:30–7:00 PM
📍 27 N. Rempert Rd., Tawas City
We look forward to seeing you there!
Cadets in our Teacher Prep Academy have been studying the various stages of cognitive development involved in child development—and recently, their learning came to life!
Recently, some of these future educators worked with kindergarten and first grade students to observe the development of conservation skills in action. It was exciting to see the material they’ve been studying come to life in a real classroom setting.
One of the biggest takeaways was witnessing how each child develops on their own unique timeline—and how excited the young students were to help us learn. 💡📚
We’re proud of these cadets as they continue growing into future educators!
Recently, some of these future educators worked with kindergarten and first grade students to observe the development of conservation skills in action. It was exciting to see the material they’ve been studying come to life in a real classroom setting.
One of the biggest takeaways was witnessing how each child develops on their own unique timeline—and how excited the young students were to help us learn. 💡📚
We’re proud of these cadets as they continue growing into future educators!
🤝✨Do you ever wish you had an unbiased third party to attend school meetings with you?✨🤝
Join us for our next Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting!
📅 March 31st
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 HW Center-Based School (825 2nd St., Tawas City)
💻 Virtual option available!
We’re excited to welcome Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS) for a helpful presentation on their FREE services!
SEMS provides:
✔️ A confidential space to explore options for your child’s needs
✔️ A neutral third party to support collaboration
✔️ Guidance during special education meetings
✔️ Opportunities for everyone to share ideas and be heard
This is a great opportunity to learn how SEMS can support you and your family!
📞 Questions? Contact Chelsea Stephens at 989-362-3006 x 1129 or cstephens@ioscoreasa.net
Join us for our next Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) Meeting!
📅 March 31st
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 HW Center-Based School (825 2nd St., Tawas City)
💻 Virtual option available!
We’re excited to welcome Special Education Mediation Services (SEMS) for a helpful presentation on their FREE services!
SEMS provides:
✔️ A confidential space to explore options for your child’s needs
✔️ A neutral third party to support collaboration
✔️ Guidance during special education meetings
✔️ Opportunities for everyone to share ideas and be heard
This is a great opportunity to learn how SEMS can support you and your family!
📞 Questions? Contact Chelsea Stephens at 989-362-3006 x 1129 or cstephens@ioscoreasa.net
🔧✨ Hands-on learning in action! ✨🔧
Our Welding & Fabrication students recently took on a real-world project—building six high-top student desks for our Auto Program!
From start to finish, students were involved every step of the way:
🛠️ Estimating materials
🚚 Receiving steel from ALRO
🔥 Prepping, squaring, and welding
Shoutout to second-year Oscoda students Daniel Lutz, Riley Wilson, Aaron Bennett, Camden Uhlbeck, and George Kirby for their hard work and craftsmanship!
The result? 🙌 Six high-quality tables built at just a fraction of the retail cost of a single replacement—now that’s skill, teamwork, and value!
Our Welding & Fabrication students recently took on a real-world project—building six high-top student desks for our Auto Program!
From start to finish, students were involved every step of the way:
🛠️ Estimating materials
🚚 Receiving steel from ALRO
🔥 Prepping, squaring, and welding
Shoutout to second-year Oscoda students Daniel Lutz, Riley Wilson, Aaron Bennett, Camden Uhlbeck, and George Kirby for their hard work and craftsmanship!
The result? 🙌 Six high-quality tables built at just a fraction of the retail cost of a single replacement—now that’s skill, teamwork, and value!
Join us in celebrating our January Professional Student of the Month, Isabella Barkholz! 🎉
The Iosco RESA Career and Technical Education Center is proud to recognize Isabella, a junior at Hale Area High School and the daughter of Brian and Angelique Barkholz, for her hard work and dedication.
We’re so proud of all she’s accomplished and can’t wait to see what her future holds!
📄 Be sure to check out the attached letter to learn more about Isabella and this well-deserved recognition.
The Iosco RESA Career and Technical Education Center is proud to recognize Isabella, a junior at Hale Area High School and the daughter of Brian and Angelique Barkholz, for her hard work and dedication.
We’re so proud of all she’s accomplished and can’t wait to see what her future holds!
📄 Be sure to check out the attached letter to learn more about Isabella and this well-deserved recognition.
✨ CTE Teacher Spotlight ✨
Meet Paul “Mr. Bill” Billeter, our Welding and Fabrication Instructor here at Iosco RESA! 👨🏭
Mr. Bill has been part of our team for nearly 10 years. After a full career teaching at Whittemore-Prescott, he joined Iosco RESA as our Power Mechanics Instructor. After a few years, he began building the equipment and resources needed to start a Welding program, and even went back to school himself to earn his Welder’s certification.
Because of his dedication and hard work, Iosco RESA launched the Welding program about 5 years ago, giving students the opportunity to learn valuable hands-on skills and graduate career-ready and employable right out of high school. ⚙️🔥
If you see Mr. Bill around, be sure to give him a “Heck yeah!” — his signature saying! 😄
👏 Thank you, Mr. Bill, for everything you do for our students and our community. Heck yeah, Mr. Bill!
Meet Paul “Mr. Bill” Billeter, our Welding and Fabrication Instructor here at Iosco RESA! 👨🏭
Mr. Bill has been part of our team for nearly 10 years. After a full career teaching at Whittemore-Prescott, he joined Iosco RESA as our Power Mechanics Instructor. After a few years, he began building the equipment and resources needed to start a Welding program, and even went back to school himself to earn his Welder’s certification.
Because of his dedication and hard work, Iosco RESA launched the Welding program about 5 years ago, giving students the opportunity to learn valuable hands-on skills and graduate career-ready and employable right out of high school. ⚙️🔥
If you see Mr. Bill around, be sure to give him a “Heck yeah!” — his signature saying! 😄
👏 Thank you, Mr. Bill, for everything you do for our students and our community. Heck yeah, Mr. Bill!
