Education

Career change from health care to education is perfect fit for Walkerville teacher 

September 14, 2023

Career change from health care to education is perfect fit for Walkerville teacher  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School English and social studies teacher Sara White began her seventh year as an educator this school year. “This is my second career. My…

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Shelby High School begins new year with new principal 

September 7, 2023

Shelby High School begins new year with new principal  Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor SHELBY — Shelby High School started the 2023-24 school year with a new leader who brings lots of experience and enthusiasm to the job. Zach Fricke replaces Zach Christian who was hired…

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Walkerville Wildcats’ first-ever football season kicks off

September 1, 2023

Walkerville Wildcats’ first-ever football season kicks off Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  ‘We want to show everyone that we’re not a joke and that we know how to play football,’ said seventh grader and team captain Jaxson Oomen By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WALKERVILLE — For the first time in Walkerville…

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Shelby High School principal takes job at Kenowa Hills

August 5, 2023

Shelby High School principal takes job at Kenowa Hills Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. SHELBY — Shelby High School Principal Zach Christian is leaving his post at Shelby to begin a new job as Kenowa Hills Middle School principal. Christian took over in the fall of 2022 as Shelby High…

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Joe Conkle takes the reins as Walkerville’s new superintendent

August 3, 2023

Joe Conkle takes the reins as Walkerville’s new superintendent By Allison Scarbrough, Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville’s new superintendent has an agricultural, military and sports background, and he’s an Oceana County native. Joe Conkle, 39, took the top job at Walkerville Public Schools, July 1, when Dr. Tom Langdon retired.  Conkle, who served as Walkerville’s K-12 principal for five years prior…

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