Education

State fire marshal visits Thomas Read Elementary School

October 23, 2023

State fire marshal visits Thomas Read Elementary School Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  SHELBY — Michigan State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer visited Thomas Read Elementary School Wednesday, Oct. 18.   As part of fire prevention activities during the month of October, the fire marshal travels around the state, reading to second…

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Walkerville school improvements taking shape

October 12, 2023

Walkerville school improvements taking shape By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — There has been a renaissance of sorts at Walkerville Public School with many recent improvements taking shape on the small campus. One of the most noticeable changes is the refurbished cafeteria. “We started with…

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Heroes to look up to

October 12, 2023

Heroes to look up to Hart’s Buccaneer Buddies program creates a lasting impact By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Buccaneer Buddies program at Hart Public Schools creates lasting friendships between the varsity football players and elementary students. The little kids have heroes to look…

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School resource officer enjoying new role

October 2, 2023

School resource officer enjoying new role ‘I care about these kids here and the school system as a whole, because I bleed purple and white.’ Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Oceana County Sheriff’s Deputy Tim Simon is thoroughly enjoying his new role as the…

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Pentwater ‘leads the charge’ with 2 electric school buses

September 29, 2023

Pentwater ‘leads the charge’ with 2 electric school buses By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public School is at the forefront of transportation technology with the arrival of two electric buses that joined the fleet Friday, Sept. 29, thanks to a federal grant. The district was awarded a $790,000 grant for the buses and charging stations through the EPA…

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