Education

TEAM building

May 18, 2015
TEAM building

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — Hart Middle School fifth graders have spent the last nine weeks learning about ways to prevent crime; promote safety; and serve as good citizens, during the TEAM program with instructor Sgt. Kevin Skipski of the Hart Police Department. Skipski, Hart Police Chief Dan Leimback and the middle school teachers involved in this year’s…

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The wheels on the bus go round and round….

May 12, 2015
The wheels on the bus go round and round….

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…

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Allied Health students rank high in state competition

May 10, 2015
Allied Health students rank high in state competition

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,…

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Hesperia elementary students learn valuable lesson during library visit

May 2, 2015
Hesperia elementary students learn valuable lesson during library visit

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…

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WSCC board selects next college president.

April 23, 2015
WSCC board selects next college president.

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…

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