Congratulations to Walkerville teacher Joey Stankowski! He will be inducted into the Michigan Fast Pitch Hall of Fame on September 26. READ MORE BELOW It’s been 33 years since injuries forced Joey Stankowski to retire from the intensely competitive world of fastpitch softball, but his contributions to the sport are remembered. Joey, 63, who’s in
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Looking for fun summer activities for kids and families? Oceana County 4-H is offering a variety of outdoor learning opportunities, science events, family programs, and hands-on activities throughout the summer. Take a look at the upcoming opportunities below and mark your calendar for the events that work best for your family! Saturday Science Shenanigans at Hart
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As the Class of 2026 prepares for graduation, Walkerville Public Schools staff members shared advice, encouragement, and a few words of wisdom for this year’s graduates. Their messages offered reminders to stay curious, work hard, be kind, try new things, ask for help, and keep moving forward even when plans change. Many staff members also
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You’ll find out that the constant in the equation of 29-year-old Austin Dunford’s life is his love of math and science. And this fact has been at the core of how he has chosen to incorporate those interests into an enjoyable career of serving others. Austin teaches 9th-12th graders geometry, Algebra I and II, and
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Scott was raised on a small farm in Fremont and graduated from FHS in 1991. He taught nine years in the Lansing area, then held principalships at Mason County Eastern and Ravenna before returning to lead his alma mater. “I was ready to retire from school administration, but I still wanted to continue making positive
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Combining our traditional “welcome back” event with fun sideshow activities outside and a hot dog supper inside was a big hit!Thank you to our instructional and building staff for their diligent preparation in getting our school ready for a successful year of learning for our students.I would like to thank everyone else who contributed to
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It was a giant step for a small rural school like ours to enter the highly competitive world of FIRST Robotics. But this year’s robotics team more than lived up to the FIRST acronym; For Inspiration and Recognition of Science &Technology. Most competing teams boast enrollments that eclipse ours and many are also situated in
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She wasn’t a Wildcat grad herself, (going to school in Hart) but she knows our community very well, having grown up living just two miles out of town. Along with performing her work on “the books” and accounting of the district, Mrs. Oomen enjoys reading her Nook and “other books” as well. “It’s true,” said
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From the moment she stepped foot into her kindergarten classroom as a child, Kay Vronko knew she was destined to be a teacher! She loves being able to help her students gain confidence in their abilities. She also enjoys sharing good books with her students and being able to laugh together at the funny parts.
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Nicole Hintz is a first year Paraprofessional/Librarian at Walkerville. She enjoys reading and is committed to spreading that joy to the students of Walkerville. Her role in the school easily allows her to do this. Having to choose her favorite childhood book was certainly not easy, but the Harry Potter series holds a special place in her
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