Education

Marching Tigers earn ‘1’ at festival, shine at Glow Show

October 26, 2026

SHELBY — The Shelby High School Marching Band recently earned a 1 rating at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) Marching Festival at Big Rapids High School. “At this event they performed their show, ‘Give Us Space!’ for a panel of adjudicators where they received an overall Division 1 rating,” said Shelby Band Director Erin Ray-Peterson. “This event…

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Walkerville board to begin contract negotiations with new school leader

October 7, 2026

WALKERVILLE — Wendy Maynard-Somers, who was superintendent at Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools for seven years, has entered contract negotiations with the Walkerville Public Schools Board of Education for the part-time superintendent job. The school board voted unanimously Tuesday evening, Oct. 6, to enter contract negotiations with Maynard-Somers. The board unanimously approved last month to advance her as the sole finalist in…

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Tigers gear up for homecoming

September 28, 2026

  SHELBY — Shelby High School will celebrate homecoming next week. The 2026 Shelby High School Homecoming Court includes: freshmen Isabella Adame and Osiel Hinojosa; sophomores Saudita Gonzalez Tomas and Oliver Soelberg; juniors Briar Peters and Peyton Hoover; seniors Nova Gottschalk, Fernanda Espinoza, Charlee Friedman, Lydia Soelberg, Adelyn Kelley, Elijah Dashiel, Jaylin Henderson, Brody Fessenden, Santos Melchor and Wyatt Bozeman;…

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Read Muskegon to host training for English language tutors

September 28, 2026

NEW ERA — Read Muskegon will host a training session for volunteer tutors interested in supporting English language learners Tuesday, Oct. 13. from 5:30-8 p.m. at New Era Christian Reformed Church, 1820 Ray Ave. Volunteers can sign up by clicking here. Tutors meet with learners at a time and public space that works best for them. No experience is required.…

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Walkerville names sole finalist for superintendent

September 23, 2026

WALKERVILLE — The Walkerville Public Schools Board of Education has voted unanimously to advance Wendy Maynard-Somers as the sole finalist in its search for the district’s next superintendent. Maynard-Somers will interview with the board at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the board room. “The board received a total of six applications for the position. Of that pool, Ms.…

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