Education

Nevada Draper named regional winner in Congressional Art Competition

May 8, 2023

Nevada Draper named regional winner in Congressional Art Competition HESPERIA — Nevada Draper, 15, of Hesperia was named the regional winner in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Michigan’s Second Congressional District. Her pencil drawing of her pony, Sugar, is on display in Congressman John Moolenaar’s office for the next year. “It’s fun — it’s exciting,” she said of winning…

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Tiger trainer

May 5, 2023

Tiger trainer Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  SHELBY — Athletic trainer Michaela Malkowski is one of the newest additions to the Shelby High School staff through her employment with Trinity Health. The athletic trainer joined the SHS campus last January. “Trinity Health pairs with a lot…

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Greece is the word

April 27, 2023

Greece is the word Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  SHELBY — When you walk down the hall at Shelby Middle School, you feel like you are in a history museum as you gaze at the many student-created Greek history projects on display. Seventh graders in Brenda…

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Student leadership class donates hygiene baskets to families in need

April 20, 2023

Student leadership class donates hygiene baskets to families in need Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — Students in Kirstie DeVries’s leadership class at Hart High School are learning valuable lessons about leadership and helping their community. “The Hart High School leadership class engaged in various community projects throughout the…

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Student art show set for May 12 and 13

April 19, 2023

Student art show set for May 12 and 13 HART — The Pentwater Arts Council presents the 2023 Oceana County Student Art Show at the Oceana County Council on Aging at 4250 W. Tyler Rd. The exhibit featuring 2-D and 3-D artwork of K-12 students from Hart, Oceana Christian, Pentwater, Shelby and Walkerville schools, is open to the public Friday,…

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