Education

Hart district seeks voter approval of bond proposal with no tax hike

April 8, 2025

$14 million in improvements include upgrading the stadium and track Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public School District in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — Hart Public Schools officials are asking voters Tuesday, May 6, to approve a proposal that would continue the district’s bond levy, generating about $14 million at no…

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Wildcat robotics program thriving in its second year

March 25, 2025

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   ALLENDALE — After launching its first-ever robotics team one year ago, the Walkerville Wildcats finished in 12th place out of 40 teams at the Robotics West Michigan Regional Competition at Grand Valley State University last weekend. The Wildcats move on to compete at Ferris State…

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Shelby musicians compete at state solo and ensemble

March 24, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press.  Shelby High School band students Joselyn Calixto Sanchez, Juan Ramirez and Michael Neino qualified for state solo and ensemble for their topnotch performances at the district competition in Cadillac. They competed in the state event, March 15,…

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Art contest winners

March 24, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Spitler Elementary School fourth grader Allisson Delacruz and first grader Liv Riley recently earned the top prize in the school’s annual art contest. Allisson won in the third/fourth grade category, and Liv won in the first/second grade category. “They each received a bag…

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Diman-Wolf Pre-K Round Up set for March 25 and April 7

March 19, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart Public Schools Diman-Wolf Early Childhood Center has scheduled two Pre-K Round Up sessions for Tuesday, March 25, from 4:30-6 p.m. and Monday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a photo opportunity, goody bags and a raffle drawing.…

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