Eric was riding his dirt bike at Silver Lake when he collided with a Jeep, breaking all four of his limbs. Eckert: As an owner of a construction company, I have firsthand experience dealing with contractors and employees. Zeeland West (3-1, 5-1) loses its first game of the season. Cooper-Kuiper, 76, has served on the school board for 17 years. Employment protections include being fired, denied employment, or otherwise discriminated against by an employer. Horvath: There are a variety of challenges that, I believe, all public schools face, and Mona Shores is no exception. Skaggs, his girlfriend, was named homecoming queen. I know how valuable those opportunities are for our students, and ensuring our students success will always be my top priority. Mona Shores has really tried to make this into a positive experience," said senior Megan DeLong. I have always placed the needs of all students at the heart of every decision I have made as s board member. He said he is running for the school board because he wants to give back to the district that has given him so much, according to his Facebook campaign page. Eckert: I believe one of the top challenges in the district is that the schools and board are not transparent enough. Im glad I get to do this while dating him (Wallar).. Change). The Sea of Sailors parade featured Mona Shores seniors perched in their decorated cars as they traveled down Seminole Road near their high school Tuesday, May 26, to be celebrated by the Sailor community. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. On Wednesday, March 31, at 7 PM, the Mona Shores Fiddlers and Middle Fiddles will perform for a limited in person audience of families and friends. Reed gained worldwide attention via the Internet after Mona Shores officials discarded homecoming ballots on which students had voted for Reed as king. We were surprised on how different the apartment feels like a Home more than anything. At the same time , we need to demand that our state and federal governments provide adequate funding to allow us to give students the education and educational support for them to thrive. Im going to separate the two, Wallar said of the game and the homecoming festivities. I would continually encourage more and more people to attend meetings, and get to know the people who are making extremely important decisions regarding the children in our communitys education. 16250 Homecoming Dr #1216 is in Chino, CA and in ZIP code 91708. The parade showed the commitment from Mona Shores administration, as well as the greater community, to honor the class of 2020, who lost many milestones and memories due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. October 9th, 2021 7:00 PM. Live in 22 hours September 23 at 6:30 PM GMT-4 Live! Today, Meekhof will be juggling homecoming court responsibilities with his M7 Sports duties as Mona Shores hosts arch-rival Muskegon in a crosstown football showdown at Sailor Stadium. There was no scoring in the third quarter. At the high school level, we have a program that is student lead that helps to advise admin on how to best meet the needs of the students by hearing directly from the students. Menu includes pulled pork sandwich or hot dog, coleslaw, chips, cookie, and beverage for $7 a plate. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. They have. (LogOut/ (LogOut/ All rights reserved. Teachers and staff are underpaid, which is why all six years that I have been on the board we have successfully pushed for a wage increase for ALL staff, while also being financially responsible with our budget and putting money in the rainy day fund. I always consider the economic health of the district as I make my decisions, especially while serving as Treasurer. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. I want the students in our district to have the same high-level, enjoyable educational experience that I had, and I want our students to love Mona Shores like I did and still do. It is our duty to our students to set an example on how to have respectful and meaningful conversations when having opposing views. Ive also served on the boards of various organizations, including the Greater Muskegon Jaycees, The Downtown Development Authority of Roosevelt Park, Muskegon United Hockey Club and Mona Shores Youth Baseball. They announced the creation of the SEAB at the Sept.12 meeting, and had it filled the following day when a concerned parent tried to volunteer. If every orchestra student collects five $10 donations ($50 total)we will meet our goal. All rights reserved (About Us). 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Special Days Calendar. I realize we are now Back to near normal when it comes to our school day but the long term affect on our students will take years to repair. Cooper-Kuiper: I am always available via email or phone with any constituent. Thank you! It was great to back on stage in Sparta. In addition, the district is working to set up an online course for Reed to take gym, eliminating the issue of locker rooms. I honestly didnt even think this story would leave my community., The Mona Shores senior praises the school in a section of the letter addressed To Mona Shores., My intention was to never degrade the quality of our school district or make the students, teachers or administrators look bad, weak or malicious. ALUMNI Registration I keep the needs of our students in mind for every decision. Keessen: I huge challenge for Mona Shores is how to navigate following COVID. End Date / Time. Thank you to Liam, the festival sponsors and volunteers, and all the folks who came out to watch us. Laurie will be deeply missed by many, yet never forgotten. The Fiddlers take the stage at the 2021 Sparta Celtic Fest this Saturday at Noon. See the estimate, review home details, and search for homes nearby. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), JSTOR - Academic Journals, Books, and Primary Sources, IB/Honors Application for Incoming Freshmen, McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, Parent Teacher Student Association - PTSA, If you are having trouble viewing the document, you may. Farnums brother Dahmir Farnum had TD runs of 1 and 15 yards. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Mona Shores Superintendent Terry Babbitt said the school district strives to meet individual student needs., The school district in particular the high school, that deals with more young adult issues has a rich history of providing a caring, nurturing and accepting environment, Babbitt said. Free will donations accepted at the door. Attendees of the tailgate were able to enjoy a very tasty meal provided by Texas Roadhouse where aportion of the proceeds will be going to 1997 graduate Eric Westoverwho was seriously injured in an accident this summer. We march in the parade, perform at the tailgate party, and perform at halftime with the Mona Shores Marching Band. Im involved in coaching basketball, baseball, softball and hockey. Mona Shores Public Schools | Home Inspiring excellence, building character, and impacting the future through academics, arts, and athletics.Mona Shores! Although the original commencement ceremony, scheduled for May 26, was canceled to maintain social distancing guidelines during the pandemic, a new ceremony is tentatively scheduled for July 30 at the Mona Shores High School stadium. I thought, in the second half, our kids responded defensively and played hard, Shillito said. They are again teaming up with Trophy House and offering several new items this year including Alumni apparel. The MSOPA has commissioned composer and director Sean OLoughlin to write music for both Middle School and High School ensembles. It might have been a bit cooler and damp but it was a warm reception from Sparta. More photos of the even can viewed on our Flickr page, a link is on our side menu bars. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Coming to a consensus on these issues will take strong leadership from the school board, administration, staff and parents. Cash and Check donations are currently being accepted by all orchestra students until November 4, or make a quick and easy donation ONLINE. So many great Halloween costumes last night. The Mona Shores Fiddlers last show was over a year ago, and they are ready to be on the stage again playing some old favorites and new tunes. Trustees Jeanne Cooper-Kuiper, Jay Keessen and Wesley Wilson are seeking reelection. He owns and operates West Haven Construction. The seven-member school board has three, six-year seats up for grabs this November. The letter also notes that the district kindly offered to have Reed stay in a single cabin at band camp, and that officials tried with all their might to eliminate the awkwardness of rooming with females.. The biggest in my opinion is the growing teacher shortage that the State of Michigan is facing. Through these various organizations, I enjoy conversations with community members nearly every single day. I encourage parents, and the community, to attend school board meetings to bring input and concerns they have before the board, and to stay up to date on the things happening with our schools. Be sure to see the Mona Shores Fiddlers, Saturday, August 13th, 11am, on stage at the The Sparta Celtic Festival.. We hope everyone has a very safe and Happy Holiday season. The ACLU had contacted the school last fall after the homecoming incident. Housing protections include being unfairly evicted, denied housing, or refused the ability to rent or buy housing. Proudly educating the community for over 50 years, now with six convenient locations. The beauty of the lake and spirit of the sailors is represented here at. On the school board she served on the superintendent search committee and the community survey committee and helped draft the superintendents contract. Tune in to the show by following this link: Mona Shores Fiddle Festival March 2021. The weather was amazing last night for the 2015 Mona Shores Homecoming. Not only has learning been affected, but emotional support will be needed for a very long time. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). 16250 Homecoming Dr #1216, Chino, CA 91708 is a 1,291 sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath home. Keessen, 52, has served on the school board for six years and is seeking a second term in office. Administrators and students agreed that prom and homecoming courts were the best answer, he said. Summer Strings is for the 6th-8th orchestra students and they met in the morning for a full week at the Ross Park pavilion. Theyre really good, Zeeland West coach John Shillito said of Mona Shores. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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