Education

Socially-distant Walkerville graduation this Friday evening.

May 20, 2020

Socially-distant Walkerville graduation this Friday evening. WALKERVILLE — The Walkerville High School Class of 2020 graduation ceremony is set for this Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m. at the school campus — with some social distancing rules due to COVID-19. “Due to the unique nature of the year’s graduation, we must abide by certain guidelines in order to safely conduct…

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Hesperia graduation set for July 16.

May 20, 2020

Hesperia graduation set for July 16. HESPERIA — The Hesperia High School Class of 2020 will have its graduation ceremony Thursday evening, July 16, at the football field. The school district announced the plans Wednesday, May 20. “The school board heard the ideas that were developed by our graduation committee and approved holding a graduation ceremony on July 16,” states…

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Honoring Falcon grads.

May 7, 2020

Honoring Falcon grads. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. PENTWATER — A collaborative community effort has created an eye-catching and unique tribute to the Pentwater High School Class of 2020. Banners with the seniors’ photos were put on display on the lamp posts along Hancock Street in downtown Pentwater Thursday, May 7. An anonymous donor paid for them. The banners feature the…

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Schools prepare for remote learning during COVID-19 crisis.

April 3, 2020

Schools prepare for remote learning during COVID-19 crisis. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Oceana County school districts are examining students’ access to WiFi and devices at home as school officials prepare for non face-to-face instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic. School buildings are closed for the remainder of the school year following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order issued Thursday, April 2. HESPERIA Hesperia…

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Playground ribbon cutting delayed.

April 2, 2020

Playground ribbon cutting delayed. Funding campaign driven by community support. SHELBY — Shelby Public Schools Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has recently completed its fundraiser for two district playground structures. Over the past three years, the Shelby PTO has worked to help fundraise over $100,000, in total, to support and pay for new playground equipment at both New Era Elementary and recently,…

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