Education

Tiger Pride: New Era students get Halloween rolling.

October 29, 2021

Tiger Pride: New Era students get Halloween rolling. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Tiger Pride is a presentation of Shelby Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. NEW ERA — A 20-plus year tradition at New Era Elementary School gets Halloween rolling. The 200 fourth and fifth graders were revved up for the annual pumpkin roll Thursday afternoon, Oct. 28.…

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Community Foundation awards $6,600 in teacher grants.

October 13, 2021

Community Foundation awards $6,600 in teacher grants. OCEANA COUNTY – With students and educators back in face-to-face learning this fall, the Community Foundation for Oceana County announced it awarded over $6,600 in teacher mini-grants. This year’s Teacher Mini Grant program awarded 29 grants to seven schools in Oceana County – nearly doubling the number of grants awarded in 2020. In…

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New Americorps VISTA member working in Oceana County.

October 11, 2021

New Americorps VISTA member working in Oceana County.  OCEANA COUNTY — A local AmeriCorps position was recently filled to continue to confront Oceana’s education challenges and to overcome poverty barriers. The Community Foundation for Oceana County (CFOC) renewed its partnership with the Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) for a fifth time to host an AmeriCorps VISTA member. AmeriCorps…

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Pirate News: Adaptive PE class teaches valuable lessons.

October 7, 2021

Pirate News: Adaptive PE class teaches valuable lessons. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Hart High School physical education teacher Brad Francis teaches an adaptive PE class that involves non-disabled students who encourage and guide disabled students. In the process, new friendships are formed, and…

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Pentwater seeks $23.9 million bond Nov. 2.

October 4, 2021

Pentwater seeks $23.9 million bond Nov. 2. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools is asking voters to approve a nearly $24 million bond proposal, Nov. 2, to fund improvements to the school and build a new gym and auditorium, running track and soccer field.  Pentwater has not asked voters for funding in nearly 20 years since its…

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