Spartan News

Teachers receive classroom library grants

October 23, 2025

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Two area second grade teachers recently each received $2,200 Classroom Literacy Grants from TalentFirst. The grants have allowed the teachers to purchase books for a classroom library and also for the purchase of shelves. The grants were…

Read more »

MCC clubs consolidate fundraising efforts

October 14, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — Several Mason County Central teams and clubs are joining together this year to consolidate their fundraising efforts. Forming the Mason County Central Club Cohort are band, eSports, quiz bowl, chess team, drama department, board game club “One of the goals of…

Read more »

VIDEO: MCC Marching Band has successful week of competition

October 11, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. SCOTTVILLE — The Mason County Central Marching Band has had a successful week of competition earning high ratings. On Wednesday, Oct. 8, the band performed at the Michigan Band and Orchestra Association district marching band competition at Big Rapids High School, earning a…

Read more »

MCC homecoming court

October 10, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.   SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central School District will celebrate its homecoming spirit week Oct. 13 to 18. Throughout the week, the schools will hold special spirit week activities. The Mason County Central 2025 homecoming court includes front, from left: Avery Miller, freshman…

Read more »

MCC staff trains to keep students safe

October 3, 2025

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — While Mason County Central School District students had a day off of school, the school’s faculty and staff spent part of the day learning how to keep kids and fellow employees safe. Mason County Sheriff’s Office school…

Read more »