Pirate News

Hart principals among 4 candidates seeking superintendent position

March 3, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce and Hart Middle School Principal Kevin Ackley are among four candidates vying for the district’s superintendent position. Bruce was hired as the high school principal last August. He was hired back at Hart Public Schools about two and a half years ago as the Spitler Elementary School…

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An affordable path to a college education

February 11, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — The Early Middle College program will offer an affordable path to a college education for Oceana County students. The program is a consortium of Oceana County school districts — Hart, Shelby, Pentwater and Walkerville — in partnership with…

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Hart High School honor roll

February 10, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press The following Hart High School students were named to the honor roll for marking period 2: HIGH HONORS Seniors Caleb Clyde Ackley Elon Michael Babbin Rowan Maeve Best Makenna Rae Carrier Shelbie Reese Choponis Giulia Cremonese Aiden Patrick Cull Miguel Antonio Escamilla Lyric Joseph Fielder…

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Pirates pen essays selected for national publication

February 3, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.   HART — Hart High School students Liam Larios-Mendez and Julie Walton wrote essays that were selected for publication in the Young Writers USA writing contest’s 2025 Fright Club  — Whispers in the Dark anthology. Liam, who is a freshman, and Julie, who is a sophomore,…

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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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