Education

Pentwater selects Barter as new superintendent

April 24, 2024

PENTWATER — The Pentwater Public Schools Board of Education announced Wednesday, April 24, that it has selected Pentwater Public Schools Assistant Principal Craig Barter as the new superintendent/principal. Barter will replace Superintendent/Principal Scott Karaptian who is retiring. His first day on the new job will be July 1. Barter was among five candidates interviewed for the job, including: Engadine Consolidated…

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Pirate prom royalty

April 21, 2024

Congratulations to Joseluis Andaverde and Laura Bitely who were crowned Hart High School Prom King and Queen Saturday night, April 20, 2024. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. Contributed photo

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Shelby Middle School to present ‘Alice’ April 26 and 27

April 16, 2024

SHELBY — Shelby Middle School will present “Alice” in the Shelby High School auditorium Friday, April 26, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, at 2 p.m. General admission tickets are $5, and student tickets are $3. “Alice” is a one-act play adapted by Lindsay Price. Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10…

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Pentwater school begins superintendent interviews

April 15, 2024

PENTWATER —  The Pentwater Public School Board of Education will conduct first-round interviews of five candidates seeking the position of superintendent/principal Monday and Tuesday evening, April 15 and 16. The new superintendent will replace Superintendent/Principal Scott Karaptian who is retiring. Interviews Monday include:  Engadine Consolidated Schools Superintendent Andrew Alvesteffer at 6:30 p.m.  Pentwater Public Schools Assistant Principal Craig Barter at…

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Pirate Quiz Bowl Team captures 4th place at state

April 14, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. EAST LANSING — The Hart Varsity Quiz Bowl team took fourth place at its second consecutive class B state finals tournament at Michigan State University Saturday, April 13, improving over 2023’s fifth-place finish. The team includes captain Jesse Lenon, Mia Perea, Julia McTaggart, Sean Wood,…

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