Allyn and Dorothy Miller Scholarship - Katie Behnke

Carl C. Gawart Memorial Scholarship - Rachel Osterhart

Carl C. Gawart Memorial Scholarship - Paige Thompson

Ceresco Community Club Scholarship -  Sarah Burdick

C. Glen Walter Scholarship -  Dru Koster

Christa Ferree Scholarship -  Ashley Rawlings

Dave Studer Athletic Wrestling Scholarship -  Landon Walter

Dawn R. Vaive Memorial Scholarship -  Dru Koster

Harper Creek Optimist Memorial Scholarship -  Simon Silkworth

Harper Creek Scholarship -  Decklan Craft

Waltman Howard Scholarship -  Quinn Nickerson

Kevin B. Swafford Memorial Scholarship - Isabella Surprenant

Kevin B. Swafford Memorial Scholarship - Paige Shroll

Nancy R. Hyde Scholarship - Kendall Latshaw

Dave Smith Memorial Scholarship - Olivia Ellenwood

Dave Smith Memorial Scholarship - Emma Monroe

Dave Smith Memorial Scholarship - Brady Southfield

Paul Nicolich Harper Creek Memorial Scholarship -Jaydan Courtright 

Merry Ellen Eason Scholarship - Ethan Tabiadon

Larry Inman Skilled Trades Scholarship - Brock Messenger

Larry Inman Skilled Trades Scholarship - Landon Walter


Harper's Unsung Hero - Lindsey Cook

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

It's Time for Countdown to DK/Kindergarten 2026

Welcome to Harper Creek Community Schools! Our Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten programs offer a safe, caring, and engaging start to your child’s education. We look forward to partnering with you to Educate, Empower, and Equip students for life.

Countdown to Kindergarten is for children who will be attending DK or Kindergarten in the 2026 - 2027 school year. Two sessions will be held at each of the Harper Creek Community Schools' elementary schools. Join us:

Tuesday, March 3, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

and

 Tuesday, April 7, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Harper's Unsung Hero - Lesa Kenney

Lesa’s passion for music as a child led her to pursue a teaching degree. She was inspired by middle school music teachers and knew that she also wanted to be a music teacher. Although she couldn’t become a music teacher, she still completed her degree at WMU to become a teacher.

Harper's Unsung Hero - Dennis McKeen

Dennis developed a passion for theater as a student at Battle Creek Central High School. He was fortunate enough to enjoy a long career, writing, acting, and directing shows in various venues. A few years after retiring from the theatre industry, he signed on to be a district sub for Harper Creek. He and our other district subs are of great value to our day-to-day operations, helping out wherever they are needed.

Harper's Unsung Heroes - Stefanie Howard

Stefanie attended Harper Creek Schools starting in 1st Grade, all the way through high school graduation. She developed a love for school as a young student at Beadle Lake Elementary. Upon graduation, she started at MSU with hopes of earning a marketing degree, but this didn’t last long. She quickly switched her focus to education. Her teaching career began in Houston, but she would eventually return home.