Education

Home of the free because of the brave

November 11, 2024

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Military veterans were honored during a program at Walkerville Public Schools on Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Students, staff and community members gathered in the middle school gym Monday morning to pay tribute to the brave men and women…

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Walkerville teacher’s youthful energy inspires students

November 8, 2024

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Mandy Achterhof’s youthful energy inspires her students, and her inspirational energy has yielded worthy recognition. Achterhof, 27, received the United Way of the Lakeshore Distinguished Educator Award, which is awarded annually to educators in Oceana, Muskegon and Newaygo…

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Shelby students selected for regional honors choir 

November 7, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor SHELBY — Six Shelby High School students were selected for the Region A Honors Choir.  The students include seniors Abigail Eckert, soprano 2; Carolina Guereca, alto 1; Austyn Webb, alto 2; Leisy Green, alto 2; junior…

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Hart High School brings ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ to life

November 4, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership in Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School will bring one of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, back to life onstage — with her braces, stubbornness, and all. Meg is portrayed by HHS senior Olivia DeBrot, who has over 10 productions under her belt.  Just as…

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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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