Pirate News

Motivational speaker energizes students

February 23, 2024

Motivational speaker energizes students Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — Motivational speaker Brian Pruitt electrified the Hart Middle School gym with an energetic, inspirational and humorous speech Friday, Feb. 23. An All-American running back at Central Michigan University, Pruitt was a college football teammate…

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Hart High School flutists advance to state competition

February 20, 2024

Hart High School flutists advance to state competition Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  HART — Hart High School band members Lluvia Burillo-Castro and Lynessa Fielder performed for judges at District 1 Solo and Ensemble Feb. 10, earning a trip to the state competition. The seniors each performed a solo and…

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How sweet it is!

February 15, 2024

How sweet it is! Hart captures 5th straight regional title on Valentine’s Day Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  SANFORD — The Hart Wrestling Team competed with a lot of heart on Valentine’s Day, winning the Div. 3 regional title at Sanford Meridian. The Pirates soundly defeated Chippewa Hills in the…

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Hart High School Snowcoming royalty

February 2, 2024

Hart High School Snowcoming royalty Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. HART — Hart High School celebrated Snowcoming Friday evening, Feb. 2, crowning Queen Lynessa Fielder and King Noah Smith. Court members include: Chase Gale, Gabby Schmieding, Noah Smith, Lynessa Fielder, Aiden DuMont, Sam Trojanowski, Jesse Jacobs, and Abby Hicks. Contributed…

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Pirates Paradise Playground to get major upgrade

January 19, 2024

Pirates Paradise Playground to get major upgrade Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press. By Allison Scarbrough, News Editor HART — The nearly 30-year-old wooden portion of the Spitler Elementary School playground will be replaced soon thanks to the hard work of the school’s Parent Teacher Organization. The wooden structure was built…

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