MUSKEGON — Hart school bus driver Doug Fris is headed to state competition following his recent performance in the 14th Annual Region 20 ‘Roadeo’ School Bus Driving Championship. Fris participated in the regional competition with fellow Hart bus drivers, Maryjo Schaner, Lynda Fortich, Alicia Smith and Gladys Swihart. They were among 36 drivers participating from seven area school districts at…
Recently, 18 students, enrolled in the West Shore Educational Service District Career and Technical Education Allied Health program and one post-secondary student attending West Shore Community College, competed at the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Leadership Conference. The competition took place on April 16 and 17 at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Eight students were state finalists,…
HESPERIA — Patricia St. Clair Elementary third graders visited the Hesperia Community Library, and learned that everyone — not just kids — have fears, and there are positive ways to deal with our fears. They listened to Michigan author Patricia Polacco’s book, “Thunder Cake,” which is based on her childhood visits with her grandmother. Polacco was afraid of thunder, and…
VICTORY TWP. (Mason Co.) – The West Shore Community College Board of Trustees voted Thursday, April 23, to authorize Chairman of the Board James Jensen to negotiate a contract with Dr. Kenneth Urban to serve as the fourth president of the College. The selection is contingent upon the board approving a contract after a site visit to Nicolet Technical College and…
AMBER TWP. — During its March 18 meeting, the West Shore Educational Service District board of education gave superintendent Randy Howes a “highly effective” evaluation. Howes has been with the district since 2012. A two-year contract, with a $155,000 annual salary, was approved during the April 14 meeting of the board of education. The West Shore ESD services public school…
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