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Pentwater school to seek bond funds in November. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENWATER — Pentwater Public School has not asked its voters for a tax increase to fund school improvements since 2003, and school officials have determined that the time has come to make some much-needed enhancements. School leaders presently are looking at four different project scenarios which include a…
Pirate News: Spitler kindergarten round-up April 21. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. HART — Kindergarten round-up at Spitler Elementary School is set for Wednesday, April 21, from 4-6 p.m. in the school gym. Each child will get to choose a new book on the book bus, and there will be a…
Shelby asking voters to approve $33M in district-wide improvements including new elementary school. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools has not had any major building improvements in over 20 years, and officials have placed a bond proposal on the May 4 ballot that will address critical building needs including the construction of a new elementary school. “Historically,…
Battling truancy during COVID-19. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. OCEANA COUNTY — Chronic absenteeism in school almost always leads to low-performing — and often failing — students. In the era of COVID-19 with virtual or distant learning, educators are tasked with ensuring students who are learning from home are actually in “attendance.” “We have not seen a rise in truancy with…
Pentwater schools seek input for bond proposal. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public Schools officials are seeking input from the community as they prepare for a possible bond proposal to address the district’s “aging facilities,” said Superintendent Scott Karpatian. Approximately $8-10 million in immediate maintenance and repair needs have been identified, said Karaptian. The school district is asking community members to complete…
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