Here is some background information provided by five of the six candidates seeking election to the Mona Shores school board, which serves roughly 3,800 students in the district. Instead,. Mona Shores seniors also shared favorite memories from their first homecoming to walking the hallways with friends. Horvath: As an individual who went to Mona Shores for my entirety of public schooling, and graduated from Mona Shores just two years ago (even though these last two years have felt like ten), I have a very good grasp on how the schools function from a students perspective. How will you interact with the community in this school district? Mona Shores improves to 4-0 in conference and 5-1 overall. Today marks a major milestone for the Seniors as today would have been their Graduation Ceremony at LC Walker! Mona Shores Principal Jennifer Bustard wrote in a Facebook post promoting the parade and calling for a Sea of Sailors to line Seminole Road to honor the grads. As a result, I am at sporting events, teacher conferences, field trips, and other school functions. Although I am young and was first elected to the Mona Shores Board of Education after graduating from Mona Shores in 2016 at the age of 18. Horvath: I love this question. The weather was amazing last night for the 2015 Mona Shores Homecoming. https://muskegonchannel.com/special. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. Wilson, 24, was elected to the school board in 2017. "Thank you (Mona Shores) for making it a safe place and making it feel. 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. Our job is to manage those limited resources in such a way as to serve the needs of each and every student. Lastly, its always enjoyable listening to my two sons, a junior and 6th grader, and my daughter, a 2019 graduate and junior at Michigan State, discuss their experiences at Mona Shores. I know how valuable those opportunities are for our students, and ensuring our students success will always be my top priority. Eckert: All five of my children attend Mona Shores Public Schools. Thank you to Liam, the festival sponsors and volunteers, and all the folks who came out to watch us. Be sure to spread the word! As a board member, Im not shy about asking tough questions, but also know how to come to a consensus with the diverse views on the board. Eckert: As an owner of a construction company, I have firsthand experience dealing with contractors and employees. Its really exciting, she said. Im going to separate the two, Wallar said of the game and the homecoming festivities. As a recent Mona Shores graduate, Horvath said he has a grasp on how the schools function, especially from a students perspective. Please donate today! District Home. Proudly educating the community for over 50 years, now with six convenient locations. Facebook page gained thousands of members from around the world in a matter of days and currently has more than 11,500 members. Address. Thank you to the Sparta Celtic Fest for the invite once again and look forward to being back next year! Cash and Check donations are currently being accepted by all orchestra students until October 15, or make a quick and easy donation ONLINE. The Fiddlers are hosting this years tailgate before the Homecoming football game from, Be sure to see the Mona Shores Fiddlers, Saturday, August 13th, 11am, on stage at the The Sparta Celtic Festival.. Further I have declined my salary for the Board of Education for the past 3 years. Accessibility Help. (LogOut/ The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Did you know that the Mona Shores Alumni Band has a Facebook Group? 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). Oak is a popular student who is accepted by his peers for who he is, said Jay Kaplan, ACLU of Michigan Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Project staff attorney. Thank you to the Muskegon Channel for all your hard work to make this an amazing online presentation and availability to share with the world. Teachers are heroes, and they want what is best for their students. The Internet was filled with comments on the controversy that included those who favored the school districts actions and those who felt it violated Reeds rights. All responses in the voter guide were submitted directly by the candidate and have not been edited by the League of Women Voters, except for necessary cut if a reply exceeded character limitations. officials there discarded ballots on which students had voted for student Oak Reed as homecoming king. Special Days Calendar. Learning from a homecoming controversy involving a transgender student last fall, Mona Shores High School is eliminating kings and queens from its homecoming and prom activities. It was great to back on stage in Sparta. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . The American Civil Liberties Union praised the school for making the change, and sent out a press release that included a quote from Reed: Im so glad that the rules have been changed. Reed praised the school as "a very nurturing environment. They have really tired to make the best of the situation.. Among the accommodations the school district has made, according to the letter, were allowing Reed to wear the tuxedo worn by male students for band performances and a navy blue cap and gown for graduation, also worn by boys. Liam the XL Leprechaun extended our contract as the all time opening band so mark your calendars for August 12-13, 2022, for next years Sparta Celtic Fest. Free will donations accepted at the door. If you missed last nights event here is a sample of Molly Malone. 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. Be sure to spread the word! The Mona Shores Middle School Orchestra completed a successful week of Summer Strings. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. She also used to be a business owner. The Dux had one interception, an impressive leap by junior Trenten Bolhouse in the third quarter. 2021 Mona Shores Homecoming - Event Information . Look for all of the pictures on our Flickr Page. 231-332-8279 sgibbs@monashores.net SHANNON GLINSKI ACCOUNTANT & BENEFITS COORDINATIOR ADMINISTRATION 231-332-8227 glinskis@monashores.net ANDREW HOGSTON DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION & ASSESSMENT ADMINISTRATION 231-332-8231 hogstona@monashores.net KURT JEFFRIES DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATION 231-332-8268 jeffriesk@monashores.net All rights reserved. There was no scoring in the third quarter. He also plans to keep school curriculum about academics, not trending agendas, according to his Facebook campaign page. It is no exaggeration to say that this monumental feat was only possible due to our Superintendent Bill OBriens tenacity, drive, and effort to connect with everybody no matter what their views are or their background and be a nonpartisan voice for our community. Please join the Group to share memories, pictures, etc., of yourtimes in any Mona Shores High School Band, as well as receive information regarding upcoming Alumni Band events. I visit my assigned school building and am highly visible and approachable. 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. If we reach our goal, no additional fundraisers for the general fund will be held this school year. We have not been able to locate the following classmates. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Wilson: I will talk to and work with anybody in this community to get something done to help our district. C L A S S. Contact Anne Brainard by email (Send email to Anne Brainard)or call (231) 332-8352, to post your class reunion information here. Additional Information (Publicly Visible) Eric was riding his dirt bike at Silver Lake when he collided with a Jeep, breaking all four of his limbs. Mona Shores seniors also shared favorite memories from their first homecoming to walking the hallways with friends. Inspiring excellence, building character, and impacting the future through academics, arts, and athletics.Mona Shores! The response from these surveys has been instrumental in obtaining the pulse of our community and helping our districts understand our strengths and weaknesses. Sailor Nation Sports Network 1.09K subscribers Subscribe 0 Scheduled for. Attendees of the tailgate were able to enjoy a very tasty meal provided by Texas Roadhouse where a portion of the proceeds will be going to 1997 graduate Eric Westover who was seriously injured . Eckert said he will be a strong voice for parents and will communicate with transparency. A number of classes have used Mona Lake Boating Club for their events. Please enjoy and share all the hard work our Mona Shores Choir and Orchestra students, parents, and community have done on this years Singing Christmas Tree. I graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2020 with my Bachelors in Public/Non-Profit administration and Political Science, so I have a firm grasp on setting policy and helping guide a school district to continued success. Homecoming Tailgate The Fiddlers are hosting this year's tailgate before the Homecoming football game from 5:30 - 7 PM just outside the Sailor Center entrance. 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). Eckert: I believe one of the top challenges in the district is that the schools and board are not transparent enough. Please donate today. We feel good about it.. Keessen: Community engagement is very important to me. MLive/The Grand Rapids Press partnered with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Michigan to provide candidate information for readers. I participate in board meetings which are zoomed. Administrators and students agreed that prom and homecoming courts were the best answer, he said. The Fiddlers moved from main stage to the beverage tent so the Fiddlers and the audience could be dry. In addition, the district is working to set up an online course for Reed to take gym, eliminating the issue of locker rooms. Budget constraints, a global pandemic and helping oversee a 93 million dollar bond are just a few. Boys Varsity West Basketball vs. Mona Shores High School The Dux improved to 8-2 on the season and 3-1 in conference after a 69-53 win at Mona Shores on Tuesday night. Eckert, 40, is a father of five children who attend Mona Shores. Cooper-Kuiper: I have served on the Mona Shores Board of Education for 17 years During that time, I have participated in decisions regarding budgets, curriculum, staffing , contract negotiations, chaired the superintendents search committee, staff- student - parent culture and climate survey committee and budget oversight. Share your pictures on social media with #1Village7Nations, For more information on the Sparta Celtic Fest please visit https://www.spartacelticfest.org/, The Mona Shores High School Orchestras are performing tomorrow night! The weather was amazing last night for the 2015 Mona Shores Homecoming. How does the Mona Shores Alumni Band spell band? He had no reason to expect to be treated differently by school officials. Reed gained worldwide attention via the Internet after Mona Shores officials discarded homecoming ballots on which students had voted for Reed as king. Information on other state, county and local primary races can be found at Vote411.org. We need your help! 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. Coming to a consensus on these issues will take strong leadership from the school board, administration, staff and parents. It might have been a bit cooler and damp but it was a warm reception from Sparta. It is our duty to our students to set an example on how to have respectful and meaningful conversations when having opposing views. I hold employees and contractors accountable to maintain goals, and I have experience evaluating staff to improve on their weaknesses and build their strengths. (From left to right) Top row: Mona Shores School Board candidates Tammy Vrosh, Christopher Horvath and Aaron Eckert. The description and property data below may have been provided by a third party, the homeowner or public records. Dont miss the Fiddlers on Nov. 14 at the 14th Annual Fiddle Fest with special guests AnDro. The Fiddlers were very excited to take to the stage at the 2021 Sparta Celtic Fest Saturday, August 14. KENT C HIGGS. Officials explained that rules informed students to vote for boys as king, and that Reed is enrolled at the school as a female. Supervisor. Things seem to be falling into place for Meekhof, but not without much hustle, hard work and a "nose for the ball," so to speak. Check it out on our new MSHSAlumniBand YouTube Channel. 2018 Mona Shores Homecoming Parade 200 views Oct 13, 2018 0 Dislike Share Save Mona Shores Alumni Band 35 subscribers 2018 Homecoming Parade - Mona Shores Marching Sailors and Mona. If every orchestra student collects five $10 donations ($50 total), Thank you so much for your support of the, Donations also accepted by mail:Mona Shores Orchestra Parent Association (MSOPA)1121 Seminole RoadNorton Shores, MI 49441. Inspiring excellence, building character, and impacting the future through academics, arts, and athleticsMona Shores! 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