Harper Creek Community Schools received the Silver Whole Child Award from the Michigan Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). The program identifies schools that have created school cultures with programs that exemplify the ten components of the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model. These components are Health Education, Physical Education and Physical Activity, Nutrition Environment and Services, Health Services, Counseling Psychological and Social Services, Social and Emotional Climate, Physical Environment, Employee Wellness, Family Engagement, and Community Involvement.
A selection committee reviewed applying schools’ applications and verified supporting evidence to determine the award winners.
HCCS received an award, several books that support the WSCC initiative, and a check that will be used to further support practices in place in our schools.
From Prank to Purpose: HCHS Students Turn Head-Shaving Dare into Fundraiser September 12, 2025
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 August 29, 2025
The 2025 Retirees and Milestone Years of Service were celebrated at this year's Staff Appreciation Breakfast.
Harper's Unsung Heroes - Nicole Asher August 28, 2025
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.
