Education

Markiewicz memorial donates $13,400 to Oceana schools.

December 27, 2018

Markiewicz memorial donates $13,400 to Oceana schools. SHELBY – The David P. Markiewicz Memorial Fund was founded and joined the Community Foundation for Oceana County in 2013. This fund was started by the family of the late David Markiewicz, a 2005 Shelby High School graduate who loved music. “Music was the thread that weaved through David’s life and connected himself…

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Local businesses urged to participate in career fair Feb. 26.

December 18, 2018

Local businesses urged to participate in career fair Feb. 26. #OceanaCAN! SHELBY –– The Fourth Annual Oceana County College and Career Fair is set for Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Each year, nearly 45 businesses and 25 colleges join together to help guide over 200 local high school juniors in learning about career and education options after high school. Oceana College…

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Shelby musicians bring home medals.

November 14, 2018

Shelby musicians bring home medals. #ShelbyMiddleSchoolBand SHELBY – A select group of middle school students participated in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association (MSBOA) District 1 Annual Solo and Ensemble Festival at Chippewa Hills High School Saturday, Nov. 10. The entire group of Shelby Middle School students received either a Division 1 or 2 ratings. Six of the top…

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Community foundation accepting scholarship applications.

October 17, 2018

Community foundation accepting scholarship applications. Deadline is Feb. 1. #CommunityFoundationForOceanaCounty SHELBY – The Community Foundation for Oceana County announces that its scholarship program is now accepting applications for 2019-2020 school year. The foundation awards over $220,000 in scholarships to both graduating high school seniors and current college students in new and renewed scholarships each year. The online application deadline is…

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TEAM gets $1,000 boost from Shopko.

September 7, 2018

TEAM gets $1,000 boost from Shopko. HART – The City of Hart Police Department was recently awarded the Shopko Foundation Communities Charitable Grant in the amount of $1,000. The grant was written and submitted by D/Sgt. Kevin Skipski to assist with the Hart Police Department TEAM Program (Teaching, Educating and Mentoring) that is currently taught to fifth grade students at…

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