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…
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…
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…
Walkerville pauses in-person instruction due to staff with COVID-19, sub shortage. WALKERVILLE — Walkerville Public Schools has paused in-person learning due to staff who have tested positive with COVID-19 or are being quarantined as well as a substitute teacher shortage. Walkerville Superintendent Tom Langdon announced last Tuesday, Sept. 21, that in-person instruction would be paused until the end of the…
New choir director at Shelby. SHELBY — Gustavo Morales has accepted the position at Shelby Public Schools as the middle school and high school choir director. Morales graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s degree in music education. He will join the Shelby band students on their trip to Nashville this November along with a few choir students.…
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