Education

Pirate Snowcoming royalty to be crowned Feb. 12

January 28, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — After Snowcoming was canceled due to a snow day Jan. 23, Hart High School has rescheduled the event to Thursday, Feb. 12, right before midwinter break. The Snowcoming court will be recognized, and the king and queen will be crowned following the varsity…

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Pirates to celebrate Snowcoming this week

January 19, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Hart High School Pirates are gearing up to celebrate Snowcoming during this snowy week. The Snowcoming dance is set for Friday, Jan. 23, following the varsity girls basketball game against Shelby. Immediately following the game, the Snowcoming court will be recognized, and…

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Hart district asks for community input as superintendent search begins

January 5, 2026

Community members can complete an online survey beginning Monday, Jan. 5. HART — As the Hart Public School district begins its search for a new superintendent, the community is asked to offer input.  Superintendent Mark Platt is retiring at the end of the school year. Platt will be the longest-serving superintendent in Hart Public School’s history when he retires after…

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New band director takes the Pirate podium 

December 16, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Reece Zeller, 24, was hired as Hart Public Schools band director right before the start of the school year. Zeller took over for John Breitenbach, who was hired as band director at Pinewood Middle School in the Kentwood…

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Hart principal happy to be running the Pirate ship

November 14, 2025

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor  HART — Jenna Oleneack took the helm of Spitler Elementary School right before the start of the school year and leads with enthusiasm and experience. Principal Oleneack served as the K-12 assistant principal at Pentwater the previous school year. She…

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