Education

Hesperia schools in ‘soft lockdown’ due to Newaygo school threat.

December 8, 2021

Hesperia schools in ‘soft lockdown’ due to Newaygo school threat. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HESPERIA — In a wave of recent threats to schools across Michigan following the recent deadly shooting at Oxford High School, Hesperia Community Schools is another local school dealing with security threats. “Due to a situation at Newaygo Public Schools, all of the school districts in…

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Hesperia district extends Thanksgiving break due to increased illness, stress levels.

November 12, 2021

Hesperia district extends Thanksgiving break due to increased illness, stress levels. HESPERIA — Hesperia Community Schools Superintendent Bryan Mey announced Friday, Nov. 11, that the district’s Thanksgiving break will be extended because of “much higher levels of anxiety and stress due to COVID-19 as well as rising levels of illnesses other than COVID-19.” The upcoming holiday break will begin Wednesday,…

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Serving those who served.

November 11, 2021

Serving those who served. Walkerville hosts Veterans Day brunch in newly-renovated cafeteria. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools served brunch to local veterans on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, in the district’s newly renovated cafeteria. Due to COVID precautions, the K-12 school offered a scaled-back version of its salute to veterans this year. Veterans who were not able…

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Hart High School Drama Club to present ‘Rehearsal for Murder.’

November 2, 2021

Hart High School Drama Club to present ‘Rehearsal for Murder.’ Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — The Hart High School Drama Club will present “Rehearsal for Murder” the weekend of Nov. 12-14 at the Hart Public Schools auditorium. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1:30 p.m.…

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College Cash Month events offered in November.

November 2, 2021

College Cash Month events offered in November. Hart High School will offer one-on-one assistance to complete the FAFSA and scholarship applications, Nov. 16, from 6-8 p.m. November is College Cash Month. Mason and Oceana College Access Networks and Launch Manistee, are offering “Paying for College” online information sessions this week with local financial aid and scholarship program representatives. The free…

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