Spartan News

PHOTO FEATURE: Eating their science projects

April 23, 2024

MCC students learn about photosynthesis Spartan News is a service of Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Photos and story by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Seventh grade science students at Mason County Central Middle School have been studying photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Last week they ate their science projects. Teacher Amy Cronk said the students…

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VIDEO: Traveling STEAM museum visits MCC elementary students

April 18, 2024

Spartan News is presented by Mason County Central Schools in partnership with Mason County Press. Video by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Students from Mason County Central’s Scottville Elementary experienced a traveling children’s museum at AO Carlson Gymnasium Wednesday. The kindergarten through third grade students explored a variety of stations that introduced them to various segments of STEAM (science, technology,…

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PHOTO FEATURE: Snake lessons

April 14, 2024

West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Educational Service District in partnership with Mason County Press and Oceana County Press. Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Fourth grade students in Mason County had an opportunity to learn about Michigan snakes last week. Jim McGrath is a naturalist based in Williamston and travels the state teaching people…

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MCC to hold 3rd annual Community Agriculture Night

April 11, 2024

Spartan News is a presentation of Mason County Central School District in partnership with Mason County Press. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief SCOTTVILLE — Mason County Central Schools will host its third annual Community Agriculture Night on Wednesday, May 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the MCC Upper Elementary. The event is open to the public…

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Learning the realities of finances

April 10, 2024

WSCC News is presented by West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. This edition presented jointly with Filer Credit Union.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief VICTORY TOWNSHIP — Students from four area high schools learned lessons in financing Wednesday morning during the Financial Reality Fair at West Shore Community College. The event was sponsored by WSCC, Filer Credit…

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