Education

Walkerville Student Council hosts Spring Fling

March 13, 2024

Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. WALKERVILLE — Spring is in the air, and the Walkerville Wildcats are celebrating the season with a Spring Fling dance in the small gym Saturday, March 16. Presented by Walkerville Student Council, the elementary portion of the event is set for 3-5 p.m., and the…

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HMS Drama Club to present ‘Alice in Wonderland’

March 13, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Hart Middle School Drama Club presents Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland,” premiering Thursday, March 14, in the middle school auditorium. Show times are the following: Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 14-16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Tickets…

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High school seniors encouraged to apply for Pentwater Lake Association scholarship

March 13, 2024

The Pentwater Lake Association is offering the Mary Suzanne Richey Memorial Scholarship to high school seniors who have a concern for clean water resources and have participated in environmental projects. Application forms have been distributed to all Oceana County high schools, and home-schooled high school seniors are also eligible to apply. The application requires a list of the student’s relevant…

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Pentwater superintendent to retire

March 5, 2024

Pentwater superintendent to retire By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Scott Karaptian is set to retire after a 37-year career in education, with eight of those years serving as Pentwater Public Schools superintendent and principal. Karaptian’s last day will be June 30. As a young educator, he began as a substitute teacher before landing his first permanent job as…

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Walkerville launches first-ever robotics team 

February 29, 2024

Walkerville launches first-ever robotics team  Wildcat News is a presentation of Walkerville Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor WALKERVILLE — Walkerville High School is making history with the formation of its first-ever robotics team. The team is coached by science and math teacher Susan Schwarz, and team members include junior Madysen Church-Nichols, sophomores…

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