Northwest Education Services

This Juneteenth, join us in celebrating the freedom of formerly enslaved African Americans and recognizing the achievements of the Black community by adding books about Juneteenth to your summer reading list. Learn more about this meaningful tradition and find stories that are developmentally appropriate for your reader: https://www.nypl.org/blog/2021/06/09/juneteenth-reads-all-ages

Are you an educator for grades 1 - 5 within Kalkaska Public Schools, Traverse City Area Public Schools or Elk Rapids Public Schools? Apply for the Kristen Sak Teacher Grant!

The application is open NOW until June 30, 2026. To apply for the Kristin Sak Teacher Grant or learn more about to the Kristin Sak Learning Legacy Fund, visit https://www.northedfoundation.org/page/sak

We are so proud of our dedicated and Adult Education Graduates! Congratulations on this remarkable achievement. We can't wait to witness your future accomplishments!

Join Kingsley Branch Library and East Bay Branch Library at Camp Greilick for a day of activities and fun for the whole family!

Miriam Pico, Cognition, NorthSky Raptors, WCMU, AuSable Institute, the National Parks Service, Nature Awaits, and many more! There will be rock climbing, outdoor games, camp exploration, snacks & ice cream, & more!

This event is FREE and open to the public.

For more information, call 231-263-5484.

Traverse Area District Library
Mindful and Musical with Miriam Picó
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Last Friday, Trattoria Stella welcomed students from the Transition Campus Work Experience Program to celebrate the conclusion of a successful year-long partnership. The Work Experience Program provides students with hands-on vocational learning opportunities within the community, helping to develop workplace skills while strengthening communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. With the support of a Job Coach, students are able to explore career interests, build confidence, and gain valuable real-world experiences. We are grateful to Trattoria Stella for hosting our appreciation celebration and for providing meaningful learning opportunities that have contributed to our students' growth and success throughout the school year.

Congratulations to the 2026 graduates of our Bridgeway Program! To celebrate this milestone, families and supporters gathered for a heartfelt ceremony filled with special messages and meaningful gifts. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey—we are so proud of you!

And tomorrow even is the third annual North Ed Tech Center student film festival!! Free and open to the public.

With the utmost joy, we present to you the North Ed Transition Campus class of 2026! This graduation ceremony for Life Skills Center (LSC) and Adult Community Experience (ACE) students marks the end of one journey, and the beginning of many others, as several graduates bring the skills they’ve learned in our programs to new employment opportunities, such as Grand Traverse Industries. The work done at our Transition Campus truly embodies North Ed’s vision: partnering to ensure every learner will have pathways to a meaningful life. It has been an honor to watch each of you grow, adapt and thrive. We can’t wait to cheer you on as you conquer the world! Congratulations, graduates.

Elk Rapids Cinema hosting Student Film Fest The Elk Rapids Cinema is hosting a Student Film Fest on Thursday.