Yesterday, North Ed Career Tech’s student-led Voices Club hosted their ‘Stories from a Stranger’ gallery. This powerful exhibit paired anonymous student stories of exclusion with original photography to shine a light on the lasting impact of bullying. By turning vulnerability into art, our students are building a culture of empathy and challenging bias one story at a time.
Read more: https://www.northwested.org/article/2860302
Thank you to Common Good Bakery for donating pastries for exhibit guests.
This year's Teddy Bear Clinic was stuffed with amazing experiences for Career Tech and local elementary school students!
North Ed Career Tech Health Sciences program hosted kindergartners and their stuffed animal “patients” visiting from Cherry Knoll, Buckley, Mill Creek, Eastern and Willow Hill elementary schools. The annual clinic aims to reduce children's fears of hospital and doctor visits, making care easier, and possibly even inspiring future medical professionals, by experiencing simulated medical procedures and activities demonstrated by trained Career Tech students, Munson Healthcare staff and first responders from the Traverse City Fire Department.
North Ed Career Tech Health Sciences program hosted kindergartners and their stuffed animal “patients” visiting from Cherry Knoll, Buckley, Mill Creek, Eastern and Willow Hill elementary schools. The annual clinic aims to reduce children's fears of hospital and doctor visits, making care easier, and possibly even inspiring future medical professionals, by experiencing simulated medical procedures and activities demonstrated by trained Career Tech students, Munson Healthcare staff and first responders from the Traverse City Fire Department.
Northwest Education Services (North Ed) is proud to celebrate the success of 50 Career Tech students at the 2026 National Robotics Challenge (NRC) in Marion, Ohio. Competing across over eight distinct categories, students from our Engineering Academy and Robotics & Automation programs earned two silver awards, two bronze awards, and a nomination for the prestigious Honda Innovation Award at this 40th annual event.
For more information about this event and a full list of award recipients, visit: https://www.northwested.org/article/2855834
School is a place where students build a sense of belonging. When they attend regularly, they develop the friendships and connections that help them feel safe and supported. We want every student to know their seat is waiting for them. #SuccessStartsWithShowingUp
Last week, our Career Tech Business Careers and Public Safety students teamed up for "Speed Interviewing," meeting each other for the first time to master the art of strong handshakes and eye contact ahead of their upcoming mock interviews with industry pros!
Since launching in 2023, one of Career Tech’s newest programs, Aviation Maintenance, has already proven excellence in training and achievement of its students.
Six students represented North Ed Career Tech at the 2026 SkillsUSA Michigan competition, sweeping the podium with Gold, Silver and Bronze medals in Aviation Maintenance Technology. Students also had the opportunity to tour and work within Western Michigan University’s state-of-the-art College of Aviation.
Cash Stawicki (TC Central High School) - Gold Medalist
Hannah Bott (Benzie Central High School) - Silver Medalist
Wyatt Goodrich (TC West Senior High School) Bronze Medalist
Rex Bunek (St. Mary School Lake Leelanau)
Matthew Minor (TC West Senior High School)
Madison Steinhebel (TC West Senior High School)
Learn more about the Aviation Maintenance program: https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/aviation-maintenance
Regular attendance helps students build the routines they need to feel confident in their school day. These small daily habits lead to significant long-term achievements and help students become capable learners. #SuccessStartsWithShowingUp
Make the most of your Rooms experience by customizing your Rooms notification settings on the North Ed app and on the web. Select how and when you would like to be contacted, set up push notifications and more! For more information, visit https://rebrand.ly/2gio7ut
Congratulations to our Film & New Media students who represented us at the 2026 SkillsUSA Michigan state conference, earning Gold and Bronze honors in Digital Cinema Production.
Help us congratulate these talented and hardworking students!
Gold Medalists:
Roman Hoppe (11th Grade, Elk Rapids)
Sophie Augenstein (11th Grade, Bellaire)
Bronze Medalists:
Eli Walker (12th Grade, Benzie Central)
Adam Wood (12th Grade, Benzie Central)
Learn more about our North Ed Career Tech Film & New Media program: https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/film-new-media
At 2026 SkillsUSA Michigan, four students from Electrical Occupations represented North Ed Career Tech in a variety of categories, including Industrial Motor Controls, where Cohl Jennings (Kalkaska High School) earned a Bronze Medal.
We are so proud of the skills and professionalism demonstrated by our Electrical Occupations students and the bright futures ahead of them!
Ethan Butler, (TC Central High School) - Electrical Construction Wiring
Tyler Evernham (Kingsley High School) - Electrical Construction Wiring
Cohl Jennings (Kalkaska High School) - Industrial Motor Controls
Jake Smyth (TC Central High School) - Electrical Construction Wiring
Learn more about the Electrical Occupations program.
Every hour in the classroom is a chance for discovery and collaboration. From hands-on science to group discussions, much of the learning process happens in real time. We look forward to seeing our students each day to make the most of these moments. #SuccessStartsWithShowingUp
Our district is pleased to join the area Attendance Alliance. We are working alongside neighboring schools because we know that student success is a priority for our entire community. Together, we are focusing on consistent presence and supporting our families. When our students show up, our whole area benefits.
Have you nominated an Outstanding Educator yet? The nomination deadline is tomorrow, Friday, April 10, 2026. Nominate today! https://rebrand.ly/2026oea
Rooms is now live! Log in today via email or text invitation, on the North Ed mobile app, or the “Sign in” button on the NorthwestEd.org website. To learn more, visit https://rebrand.ly/2gio7ut
Pre-orders for the North Ed FFA Chapter’s Annual Plant Sale launch today, April 6, 2026!
Order online from our selection of flowing hanging baskets, ferns, annual plants, house plants, vegetable seedlings and pollinator plant seedlings.
Every purchase directly supports our members’ journeys to the National and State FFA Conventions and helps fund our competitions and chapter operations throughout the year.
For more information and to place your order, visit: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/plant-sale-2026-north-ed-ffa-chapter-copy/barriers/visitor-report
Don’t forget to nominate the outstanding educator in your life! Nominations close this Friday, April 10, 2026. Nominate today! https://rebrand.ly/2026oea
Rooms is officially launching on April 8! Families, be sure to keep an eye out for a text or email invitation to our new classroom communication platform. To learn more, visit https://rebrand.ly/2gio7ut
North Ed instructional programs will be closed Monday, Mar. 30 through Friday, April 3. Have a fun and safe spring break. We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday, April 6!
On March 12, we had the honor of inducting ninety-three North Ed Career Tech students into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)! Congratulations to these influential student leaders. Learn more about NTHS at Career Tech. https://www.northwested.org/o/ct/page/nths
We are very proud to have three exemplary North Ed leaders featured in the Traverse City Record-Eagle 2026 Women’s History Month special section: Dr. Tara Mager, Superintendent; Dr. Yvonne Donohoe McCool, Director of Early Childhood Services; and Marty Guiney, McKinney-Vento Liaison & Special Education Supervisor. It is an honor to have them on our team and we thank them for their work that shapes the future for educators, learners and families in our community. Read the full article.
