Education

Shelby schools bond proposal on the ballot Tuesday.

April 29, 2021

Shelby schools bond proposal on the ballot Tuesday. 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 ballot Tuesday, May 4, that will address critical building needs including the construction of a new elementary school. “Historically, the district has been very…

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Pentwater earns ‘best high school’ ranking.

April 29, 2021

Pentwater earns ‘best high school’ ranking. PENTWATER — Pentwater Public School recently earned a high national ranking for 2021 Best High Schools by US News and World Report.  By earning a national ranking in the top 40 percent, the high school achieved status as a US News Best High School. This recognition includes a ranking of nearly all public high…

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Pentwater school to seek bond funds in November.

April 15, 2021

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…

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Pirate News: Spitler kindergarten round-up April 21.

March 25, 2021

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…

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Shelby asking voters to approve $33M in district-wide improvements including new elementary school.

March 9, 2021

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,…

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