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MCC High School Band receives top honors at state festival

April 23, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  OTSEGO — The Mason County Central High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Brian Parent, earned top honors at the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Band Festival held Thursday at Otsego High School. The MCC high school symphonic band received…

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MCC teacher is finalist in ‘America’s Favorite Teacher’ contest

April 20, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central High School science teacher Brianna Wise is a finalist in Reader’s Digest’s “America’s Favorite Teacher” contest. The annual competition will award one educator a grand prize that includes $25,000, a trip to Hawaii and a school presentation by…

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Community Ag Night is May 6

April 16, 2026

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools, in partnership with Mason County Eastern, will host a Community and Family Engagement Agriculture Night on Wednesday, May 6 at the MCC Upper Elementary, offering an evening of hands-on learning and family activities centered on agriculture. The…

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MCC board to select first round of superintendent candidates next week

April 15, 2026

By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Board of Education will take the next step in its search for a new superintendent next week. The board will select its first round of superintendent candidates during a special meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 23. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. in the high school community room. During…

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MCC teacher performs at Carnegie Hall, inspires students

April 15, 2026

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — For Mason County Central Elementary music teacher April Keith, performing at Carnegie Hall was more than a personal milestone — it has become a powerful source of inspiration for her students back home. Keith took the stage April…

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