Pirate News

Hart discus thrower shatters 41-year record

April 30, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Not only did Hart High School senior Shelbie Choponis break the 41-year-old discus record set by 1985 HHS grad Shelley Kelley-Hartley, she had the opportunity to meet the previous record holder this week. Kelley-Hartley’s previous record was 120…

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Brad Jacobs is excited to take the helm of the Pirate ship

April 22, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart native Brad Jacobs is excited to get started at his new job as the Hart Public Schools superintendent.  The new school leader will take over for Superintendent Mark Platt, who will retire at the end of the…

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Hart High School honor roll

April 20, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The following Hart High School students were named to the honor roll for marking period 3: High Honors Seniors Caleb Ackley Elon Babbin Rowan Best Makenna Carrier April Chaffee Shelbie Choponis Giulia Cremonese Aiden Cull  Miguel Escamilla Lyric Fielder Ali Fleming Dominic Fulford…

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Brad Jacobs selected as new Hart superintendent

March 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following second round interviews Monday evening, March 23, the Hart Public Schools Board of Education voted to enter into contract negotiations with former Fremont Public Schools Superintendent and Hart native Brad Jacobs to be the district’s next superintendent. “I’m excited to get back home and get started again,” said Jacobs. “I’m very honored…

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Hart High School students explore professions during Career Day

March 23, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart High School students had an opportunity to learn about several different professions during Career Day, March 18. “Students selected five sessions from the list of presenters that they wanted to listen to during 25-minute sessions,” said Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce.…

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