The Beaver Bolt 5K will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Harper Creek High School Cross-Country Course, 12677 Beadle Lake Road, Battle Creek, Michigan. 

Day of Race Registration is from 8:00 am to 8:50 am.
Race Start Time is  9:00 am.
Awards ceremony will follow the race.

Register Today!

  • Pre-Registration 5k Run/Walk  - $25 per person until August 9, 11:59 pm
  • Same Day Registration 5K Run/Walk - $30 per person
  • Group/Family pricing of 3 or more participants will receive a $5.00 discount for each member.  This offer is valid until August 9, 11:59 pm
  • Registration must be submitted by August 2 to receive a guaranteed tee shirt.
  • Tee Shirts will be guaranteed for registrations through August 2.  A limited extra quantity will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on Race Day.

Awards for the top three finishers (male and female) will be given in each division.
13 and under
14-18 years old
19-29 years old
30-39 years old
40-49 years old
50-59 years old
60-69 years old
70 years and up




The Wall That Heals - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center

Harper Creek Community Schools is proud to be the venue for the Calhoun County Red, White, and Blue Foundation to host The Wall That Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center, a program of the Vietnam Veterans, on August 20 - 23, 2026, at the Harper Creek High School Soccer Field Complex, 7290 B Drive N, Battle Creek, Michigan. 

Harper Creek Offers Free Summer Meals for Children

Drive-through Summer Meal Service 

Breakfast & Lunch for Seven Days

Thursday's Only

Harper Creek High School

12677 Beadle Lake Road

Battle Creek, Michigan

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

June 11 - August 13

Fifth Grade Orientation

Mark your calendar!

5th Grade Orientation

Friday, August 14

Harper Creek Middle School STEAM Teacher Grant Recipient

HCMS STEAM teacher receives mini-grant to purchase tools to help students bring their innovative creations to life.

Harper's Unsung Hero- Elizabeth Murphy

Elizabeth chose teaching as her second career, with her first classroom placement being at Valley View Elementary, the school she attended as a child. She eventually joined her children at Wattles Park Elementary. Like her path to becoming a teacher, her path to becoming a parent was also non-traditional.