Education

Eight Shelby choir students qualify for state solo and ensemble

March 18, 2026

SHELBY — All eight Shelby High School choir students who recently performed in district solo and ensemble qualified for the state competition at Big Rapids High School. “Shelby choir students recently had some students go to district solo and ensemble,” said Shelby Director of Choirs Gustavo Morales. “All students that went must perform two pieces by memory in front of…

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Winter storm delays superintendent selection

March 16, 2026

HART — The Hart Public Schools Board of Education meeting that was scheduled for Monday, March 16, at 6 p.m. has been canceled due to a winter storm. The board was slated to make its selection for the new superintendent following a meet-and-greet with the candidates and second-round interviews. The meeting is now rescheduled for Monday, March 23.  Following first-round…

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Hart school board to select new superintendent Monday

March 13, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following first-round interviews this week for the Hart Public Schools superintendent position, the list of four candidates was narrowed down to two — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and former Fremont Public Schools Superintendent Brad Jacobs. The other two candidates interviewed were Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley and Engadine Consolidated School…

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Hart superintendent search narrows down to 2 candidates

March 11, 2026

HART — Following first-round interviews this week for the Hart Public Schools superintendent position, the list of four candidates has been narrowed down to two — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and former Fremont Public Schools Superintendent Brad Jacobs. The other two candidates interviewed were Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley and Engadine Consolidated School Superintendent Andrew Alvesteffer. “At…

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Young Pirates learn social, emotional skills through physical activity

March 10, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Spitler Elementary School teachers Danica Elder and Dean DeVries launched an action-based learning class this school year that focuses on teaching social and emotional skills through physical activity. The class takes place daily during ‘first hour.’ They instruct…

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