Superintendent Hughes Announces Retirement from Hartland Consolidated SchoolsJuly 21, 2026Nik Rajkovic / news@whmi.comA leadership change is coming to Hartland Consolidated Schools, where Superintendent Chuck Hughes announced his retirement during Monday night's board meeting. "I have regularly shared with people who ask me about retirement that my plan has always been 60 and out. "Consequently, I am formally announcing my retirement as superintendent of Hartland Consolidated Schools, effective December 31, 2026." Hughes went on to thank staff, faculty and others for helping guide Hartland to becoming a top-tier district. Hughes was hired by district in 2000 to lead the transition into the new Hartland High school at the time.