Middle School STEAM teacher, Erica Jenkins, received a mini-grant from the Guido A. and Elizabeth Binda Foundation, coordinated by the Calhoun Intermediate School District, allowing her to purchase a Pitsco Structures Testing Instrument.
This school year, 7th-grade STEAM students designed and built balsa wood towers with the goal to build the lightest tower that holds the most weight before it breaks. This new tester, used in High School and College engineering courses and competitions, provides the students with data on where the tower is the weakest, allowing them to improve their designs. The winning tower this quarter held 192 pounds.
Harper Creek Community Schools is grateful to Ms. Jenkins for her time and dedication to creating thoughtful lessons and seeking out new ways to Educate, Empower, and Equip Students for Life.
Seventh-grade STEAM students test their balsa wood towers to see how many pounds they will support.
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.
Community Conversations: The Future of Harper Creek Community Schools October 27, 2025
Harper Creek Community Schools invites parents, staff, and community members to attend an upcoming meeting to learn more about potential facility improvements being explored for a future bond proposal.
Each session will include an informational presentation and school walkthroughs, with opportunities for participants to share feedback and ideas.
Date and Locations
Sonoma Elementary – Wednesday, November 5, at 5:30 PM
Beadle Lake Elementary – Wednesday, November 12, at 5:30 PM
Wattles Park Elementary – Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 PM
National School Bus Safety Week PSA October 21, 2025
