Education

Hesperia students unveil mural made of recycled waste

June 5, 2025

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HESPERIA — A large mural made of recycled waste, entitled “Reclaimed Beauty,” was officially unveiled at Vida Weaver Park Thursday morning, June 5. The unique mural was created by students in Monica Grimard’s 3-D art class at Hesperia High School. “The mural features a steelhead, a powerful symbol of Hesperia,” said Hesperia Student Body President…

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A labor of love

June 4, 2025

Spitler Elementary School celebrates upgraded Pirates’ Paradise playground Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — It has been a project two years in the making, involving parents, school staff, students, community members and charitable organizations, and it is finally complete. The new and improved Pirates’…

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Pentwater Arts Council showcases student artwork 

May 28, 2025

HART — Oceana County student artwork was on display at the recent Student Art Show sponsored by the Pentwater Arts Council.   “This year marked 15 years that the arts council has supported this juried student art show, and the Oceana County Council on the Aging in Hart provided a spacious location for the event,” states a press release from the…

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Walkerville High School’s Class of 2025 top scholars

May 20, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Congratulations to the Walkerville High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Jeffrey Margaret and Salutatorian Jaymes Conklin. Jeffrey’s college choices: Ferris State University and West Shore Community College; field of study: business; career: welding or business; GPA: 3.73; activities: digital media; work experience: helper…

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Walkerville first graders dazzled by sun, moon and stars curriculum

May 16, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Kendra Walker’s first grade students at Walkerville Public Schools have been eagerly learning about the sun, moon and stars through creative and fun instruction. “Today was the culmination of our Sun, Moon and Stars packet we have been…

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