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Brad Jacobs selected as new Hart superintendent

March 24, 2026

By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Following second round interviews Monday evening, March 23, the Hart Public Schools Board of Education voted to enter into contract negotiations with former Fremont Public Schools Superintendent and Hart native Brad Jacobs to be the district’s next superintendent. “I’m excited to get back home and get started again,” said Jacobs. “I’m very honored…

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Hart High School students explore professions during Career Day

March 23, 2026

Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart High School students had an opportunity to learn about several different professions during Career Day, March 18. “Students selected five sessions from the list of presenters that they wanted to listen to during 25-minute sessions,” said Hart High School Principal Brandon Bruce.…

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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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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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