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…
Community Foundation offers scholarships to essential workers. PENTWATER – The Community Foundation for Oceana County has announced the availability of adult student scholarships aimed at students accepted into the Futures for Frontliners program enrolled at Muskegon Community College or West Shore Community College. Futures for Frontliners (F4F) is a state-run program that offers free tuition for essential workers attending community…
Pirate News: Hart awarded $518,000 rural tech grant. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. Pirate News is a service of Hart Public Schools in cooperation with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart Public Schools is a technology leader among area districts, and a recently-awarded $518,000 grant will propel the district higher into the ever-advancing tech world. School officials were recently notified that…
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