Education

Pentwater school bond proposal fails by 5 votes

May 8, 2024

UPDATE: No change in results following vote recount, according to Oceana County Clerk Amy Anderson. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Voters rejected a bond proposal for Pentwater Public Schools by a slim margin of five votes Tuesday, May 7. The $7.59 million proposal, which was a “bare bones” project, focused on upgrading security at the school. It is…

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Hart High School student awarded free car thanks to late principal’s legacy 

May 7, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — As Hart High School students and staff continue to mourn the loss of their beloved principal Troy Moran who died unexpectedly of a heart attack April 27, they gathered at the football field Monday May 6 to award…

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Pentwater school bond issue on Tuesday’s ballot

May 6, 2024

‘This proposal will be focusing on nothing more than keeping our students and staff warm, safe and secure.’ By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor PENTWATER — Pentwater school officials are hoping the “the third time’s a charm,” as the district seeks voter approval of a $7.59 million bond proposal Tuesday, May 7, for critical school improvements. This is the third time…

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HHS Drama Club presents ‘Clue’ this weekend

April 25, 2024

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — The Hart High School Drama Club presents the humorous whodunit Clue this weekend in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium located in the middle school. Performances are Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27, at 7 p.m. and a Sunday matinee, April 28, at…

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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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