Uniting Community, Building Our Future

Harper Creek Community Schools invites all community members to an important district event on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Harper Creek High School Media Center. The evening will focus on sharing updates, strengthening communication, and building a shared understanding of the work happening across the district.

Attendees will receive information on School of Choice, the use of casino revenue and the long‑range Facility Master Plan that guides improvements to learning environments. Superintendent Ridgeway looks forward to welcoming residents, providing clear updates and answering questions from the community. This event is intended to ensure that families and community members feel knowledgeable and confident about the district’s direction.

A key goal of the evening is empowering attendees to become Key Communicators for Harper Creek Community Schools. These individuals help share accurate information, support positive community dialogue, and play an important role in strengthening the connection between the HCCS and the public.

Guests will also enjoy food, prize drawings, and opportunities to connect with district staff. 

Harper Creek believes that strong schools build strong communities. All residents are invited to take part in this informative and collaborative evening.


Uniting Community, Building our Future: Join Us Wednesday, April 15 at 5:30 PM

Uniting Community, Building Our Future Community Event:

Why Come?

 As a valued community member, you will hear important information on the topics of School of Choice, Casino Money, and the Facility Master Plan. You will be a key communicator for Harper Creek Community Schools.

Event Details:

When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Harper Creek High School Media Center

Food, Prizes, and Information

Hope to see you! 

Strong schools build strong communities.

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.