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.
Fifth Grade Orientation May 26, 2026
Mark your calendar!
5th Grade Orientation
Friday, August 14
Harper Creek Middle School STEAM Teacher Grant Recipient May 18, 2026
HCMS STEAM teacher receives mini-grant to purchase tools to help students bring their innovative creations to life.
Harper's Unsung Hero- Elizabeth Murphy April 27, 2026
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.
Beaveriety is Back! April 9, 2026
After several years away, the Beaveriety Talent Show is returning to Harper Creek, inviting everyone in the community to showcase their skills. With open auditions and a spirit of togetherness, the event aims to celebrate wide-ranging talents while supporting performing arts programs. Auditions will be held on Thursday, April 16, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Harper Creek High School auditorium.
Harper's Unsung Hero - Lindsey Cook March 11, 2026
Lindsey has evolved as an educator, taking on various roles, including early childhood teacher, first-grade teacher, fourth-grade teacher, and virtual English teacher for non-English learners. During and after the pandemic, she began to take on several leadership roles, which eventually led to her transition from teacher to administrator
