Veterans from various branches of the armed forces visited Harper Creek Middle School, on Tuesday, November 7. An assembly was held for them in honor of Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11.
The entire HCMS student body participated in posing questions ranging from inquiring about basic training, which branch had the best "chow," the importance of discipline and living a healthy lifestyle, to the brotherhood and sisterhood bond formed in the service.
During the presentation, seventh-grade social studies teacher and organizer of this event, Adam Ries was presented with the Veteran's Advocate medal.
We would like to thank Walter Smith-MSgt Air Force, Jessica Brazionis, Kris Demarest-TSgt Air Force, Jessica Smith-TSgt Air Force, Frank Walker-Col Air Force, Juan Gonzalez-Air Force, Sunshine Cook, Marines, Tom Cramutolo-Marines, Jennifer Cramutolo, Don Kujawa, Marines, Ron Runyan-Navy, Brian, Mohlman, Charles Shaw, Curtis Worf, and Cheryl Lutz for giving the students of HCMS this first-hand experience with military veterans. Most of all, we thank all of them for the sacrifices they have made and for their service to our country.
The Wall That Heals - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center June 10, 2026
Harper Creek Community Schools is proud to be the venue for the Calhoun County Red, White, and Blue Foundation to host The Wall That Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica & Mobile Education Center, a program of the Vietnam Veterans, on August 20 - 23, 2026, at the Harper Creek High School Soccer Field Complex, 7290 B Drive N, Battle Creek, Michigan.
Harper Creek Offers Free Summer Meals for Children June 2, 2026
Drive-through Summer Meal Service
Breakfast & Lunch for Seven Days
Thursday's Only
Harper Creek High School
12677 Beadle Lake Road
Battle Creek, Michigan
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
June 11 - August 13
Fifth Grade Orientation May 26, 2026
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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.
