Education

Pentwater school district seeks bond issue

October 28, 2024

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — The Pentwater Public Schools district is asking voters to approve a $7.59 million bond for student safety and security, technology upgrades, energy efficiency and improvements to building furnishings. The bond proposal is on the Tuesday, Nov. 5, general election ballot. The school district had a similar proposal on the May 7 ballot that…

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Walkerville Student Council hosts Haunted Hallways Oct. 26

October 15, 2024

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  WALKERVILLE — Roam the hallways of Walkerville Public Schools the evening of Saturday, Oct. 26, and be prepared for a spooky experience. The Walkerville Student Council presents Haunted Hallways at Walkerville Public Schools from 7-9 p.m. Admission for children ages…

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Pirates celebrate Homecoming this week

October 8, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Hart Pirates are celebrating Homecoming this week in anticipation of the weekend festivities when the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen are crowned. The week kicked off with themed dress-up days for Spirit Week: Monday was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs; Tuesday,…

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Band class is back at Walkerville 

September 27, 2024

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools music teacher Alessandra Dronchi is excited to be a part of the school district’s historic return to band instruction. After a four-year hiatus, music is once again filling the halls of the school. The band…

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Hart to ask voters to maintain tax rate for district improvements 

September 25, 2024

Continuing the tax rate for two years would generate about $11 million. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — Hart Public Schools officials are planning to ask voters in May to approve a proposal that would continue the district’s bond levy for two more years,…

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