Beadle Lake Elementary worked together to Learn responsibly, Encourage Kindness, Act respectfully, Demonstrate safety (LEAD), and directly help other elementary students affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. BLE joined the Great Kindness Challenge to collect youth-size socks and underwear to help meet critical needs and to give comfort to other elementary school students. The Undy 500 Drive set a goal to collect 500 items to be donated.
Due to overwhelming support from BLE students, families, staff, and community members, the goal of receiving 500 items was surpassed by over 500! 623 pairs of socks and 474 pairs of underwear, for a total of 1,097 items were collected! BLE students attached messages of love and encouragement to each package of socks and undies. The 72-pound box was mailed to Asheville, North Carolina last week.
This incredible act of generosity showcases the power of kindness and community, proving that together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and live as LEADer's
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Harper's Unsung Hero - Matt Bilger December 3, 2025
Matt grew up in the Bilger family, the second of four children. He was different than his siblings, the first in his family to participate in athletics. Through these differences, Matt has been able to find his own niche as a teacher and a coach. He has developed a passion for his career, making an impact on current and former Harper Creek students.
Harper Creek Students to Experience Hispanic Flamenco Ballet Thanks to Local Grant Support December 1, 2025
Harper Creek Students to Experience Live Hispanic Flamenco Ballet This Spring
More than 700 Harper Creek students will immerse themselves in the vibrant sights and sounds of Hispanic culture during the 3rd Annual Spanish Cultural Awareness Project on March 19, 2026. Held at the W.K. Kellogg Auditorium, the event features a live performance by the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet and offers tailored experiences for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Made possible through generous grants from the Binda Foundation and the Miller Foundation, the program blends music, dance, and cultural traditions with classroom learning to deepen language skills and global awareness.
Harper's Unsung Hero - Karen Westlake October 30, 2025
Karen spent her career seeing the world working in the airline industry. The experiences as an airline attendant provided a lifetime of memories. Looking for an opportunity to get out of the house each day, a few decades after retiring, Karen joined the Harper Creek family a year ago as a lunch and recess aide.
