Wattles Park Elementary has been named a Reward School by the Michigan Department of Education. According to the MDE Reward Schools are determined by using data from the Top-to-Bottom school raking methodology from achievement results and improvement results. 

Harper Creek Community Schools is proud of the hard work put in by the students and staff of Wattles Park Elementary to become a Reward School and to Educate, Empower, and Equip Students for Life.

Understanding Reward School Status

From Prank to Purpose: HCHS Students Turn Head-Shaving Dare into Fundraiser

What started as a lighthearted dare between HCHS seniors Camden Robinson and Ben Ramos has turned into a $10,000 rundraising challenge that could see their vice principal lose his hair, beard, and even part of an eyebrow, all to support children entering foster care. 

HCCS Celebrates the 2025 Retirees and Years of Service at Welcome Event

The 2025 Retirees and Milestone Years of Service were celebrated at this year's Staff Appreciation Breakfast. 

Harper's Unsung Heroes - Nicole Asher

Nicole has spent her entire sixteen-year teaching career working with autistic students. She joined our Harper Creek family a few years ago with the addition of an AI classroom to Wattles Park. Her calm demeanor makes her a perfect fit in working with our special education population. Her students have benefited from having daily interactions with their general education peers, just as our general education peers have benefited from interacting with them.