From Superintendent Ridgeway

December 7, 2022

Harper Creek Community Schools conducted a thorough investigation into allegations of misconduct by a Harper Creek High School teacher. Before the investigation was completed, the teacher decided to retire from education. The process and procedures used during the investigation of alleged misconduct maintained the staff member's due process rights, while considering factual information and evidence.

Student safety and a positive learning environment are Harper Creek Community Schools’ primary concerns. The District will ensure safe places within the school for students and staff having a difficult time with this situation. Student education and staff training on healthy relationships will be a priority within our health education curriculum district-wide.

Announcements

Middle School student, Nathaniel Lowrie took third place, youth division, in the Battle Creek Area Clean Water Partnership's Annual Photography competition. Lowrie's photo, A Lovely Walk Part 2, is the feature photograph for July in the 2023 Calhoun County Community Calendar.

Lowrie is in eighth grade and hopes to one day become a professional photographer. He would like to get a DSLR camera so he can take manually manipulate photo settings.

You can get a calendar by stopping by the City of Battle Creek's Department of Public Works at 150 S. Kendall St. Monday-Friday form 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.