Education

New online tutoring program offers students 24-hour help.

October 26, 2022

New online tutoring program offers students 24-hour help. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART —Hart Public Schools recently launched an online tutoring program paid for with federal COVID relief funds that helps students 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Paper program offers academic…

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Shelby students learn to ‘say something’ to prevent bullying, suicide, exploitation, addiction. 

October 25, 2022

Shelby students learn to ‘say something’ to prevent bullying, suicide, exploitation, addiction.  Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby middle and high school students received a powerful and electrifying lesson during assemblies Monday, Oct. 24, that focused on preventing bullying, suicide, exploitation, addiction and other…

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Pentwater receives $790,000 grant for 2 electric buses, charging infrastructure.

October 25, 2022

By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public School will be at the forefront of transportation technology when two electric buses join the bus fleet thanks to a federal grant. The district was awarded a $790,000 grant for two electric buses and charging infrastructure through the EPA Clean School Bus Program. The new program provides $5 billion over the next…

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Pirates to celebrate Homecoming.

October 4, 2022

Pirates to celebrate Homecoming. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School has planned a star-studded week ahead for 2022 Homecoming with a Hollywood theme.  The freshmen float theme is New Age (1990s to present); the sophomores theme is Blockbuster Era (1970s-1989); the juniors theme is Golden Era…

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Pentwater Service Club honors Anna VanDuinen as student of the month.

September 30, 2022

Pentwater Service Club honors Anna VanDuinen as student of the month. PENTWATER — Pentwater High School senior Anna VanDuinen was honored as the September Student of the Month by members of the Pentwater Service Club during a luncheon Thursday, Sept. 29.   VanDuinen was nominated by high school staff members for her leadership skills, service to others, athletics, academic achievements, and…

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