Welcome to Harper Creek High School
12677 Beadle Lake Road
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: 269-441-8450
Fax: 269-441-2206
Attendance: 269-441-8477
Courses & Electives
Are you enrolled in a Graduation Alliance class through HCHS? Do you have a student that is enrolled? If so, use this video to learn how to start your course and navigate Graduation Alliance.
News
A yearbook makes the perfect stocking stuffer! Order by December 8th and we will send you a certificate to give away this holiday season! Please visit http://yearbookordercenter.com and enter our school code of 40351
Looking for HC Inspired Gifts?
HCCS has some ideas for your gift-giving this holiday season.
Daily Announcements
Friday December 1
The Guitar Club will meet on Thursday December 7th from 3:00-3:45 pm after school in the Broadcast Studio. All levels are welcome. If you bring a guitar, you may put it in the studio in the morning. See Mr. Rio for questions.
Skiers and Snowboarders, your time of year is on it’s way! If you are interested in a ski club card please stop by Mr. Brinker’s room for an application packet. There are several changes to the program this year so please pay attention to the information in the packet and see Mr. Brinker for any questions. Ski Club will have a bus going to Bittersweet on Wednesday afternoons in January and February, all levels of skiers/snowboarders are welcome, we hope you’ll join us!
Thank you to all who donated and made our most recent blood drive possible! We helped to save 70 lives within the community!
Do you crave adventure? The guild is looking for capable adventurers like you to meet up on Wednesdays to play Dungeons and Dragons from 2:00 – 5:00pm. No previous experience required. This coming Monday the 4th we will be creating characters and Wednesday the 6th will be the first “Game On”. All those interested can speak with Mrs. Martin or look for a flier for more information.
Auditions for the spring musical Annie are happening on December 11th and 12th! You will read scenes and sing at the auditions. No prior experience is necessary. You can pick up audition packets with rehearsal tracks in the main office. Please see the posters around school for more details or email hurleyt@harpercreek.net.
Second Semester student council applications are now in the main office. They are due by December 19th, to Mr. Brinker @3:00. Anyone is welcome to apply!
Thursday November 30
Wednesday November 29
If you are looking for some HC SWAG for gift-giving or gift-keeping*, check out our storefront. This FLASH sale will be closed on Monday, December 4, with delivery of items ordered on Wednesday, December 20.
Second Semester student council applications are now in the main office. They are due by December 19th, to Mr. Brinker @3:00. Anyone is welcome to apply!
Do you crave adventure? Wish for the impossible? Need a reason to explore the Dungeons and slay some Dragons? Fantastic news! The guild is looking for capable adventurers like you to meet up on Wednesdays to play Dungeons and Dragons from 2:00 – 5:00pm. No previous experience required. Simply an interest and a reason to have some fun after school. This coming Monday the 4th we will be creating characters and Wednesday the 6th will be the first “Game On”. All those interested can speak with Mrs. Martin or look for a flier for more information.
Auditions for the spring musical Annie are happening on December 11th and 12th! You will read scenes and sing at the auditions. No prior experience is necessary. You can pick up audition packets with rehearsal tracks in the main office. Please see the posters around school for more details or email hurleyt@harpercreek.net.
Tuesday November 28
Monday November 27
Stop the Silence. Help end the Violence.
All of us can be the eyes and ears of the community and ensure that our children are safe. I encourage everyone—students, staff, parents, and community members— to report potentially harmful or criminal acts using OK2SAY.
To submit a confidential tip:
- Call 855.565.2729
- Text 652729 (OK2SAY)
- Email ok2say@mi.gov
- Download the Mobile App search OK2SAY
- Visit the OK2SAY website at www.ok2say.com
Harper Creek High School Counselors make every effort to meet the academic, postsecondary, and social emotional needs of every single student at HCHS. We aim to do this by providing individual, small group, and classroom counseling sessions to students across diverse topics as frequently as possible. School Counselors will work with students and parents on scheduling, navigating the complexities of postsecondary planning, career exploration, and managing personal issues.
School Counselors will also help students to complete their Educational Development Plans (EDP's), provide recommendations, offer occupational guidance, help students to locate information relevant to their plans after high school, and assist with scholarship information. In addition, we are here to assist students with other matters such as: attendance, organization, and motivation. While we do not provide long term psychotherapy, we can help provide referrals to local mental health organizations.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!
Counselors
Kimberly Oaks
Email: oaksk@harpercreek.net
Student Last Names: A-G
Elizabeth Vernon
Email: vernone@harpercreek.net
Student Last Names: H-P
Amanda May
Email: maya@harpercreek.net
Student Last Names: Q-Z
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Courses & Electives
Emergency & After Hours Resources
Local Resources for Students and Families
Below are some state-wide emergency and after-hours resources that students and families may find helpful.
Summit Point
Summit Pointe Intensive Crisis Stabilization Team
24/7 Crisis Line (269) 441-5945 or 1-800-632-5449 for urgent mental health needs
The Department of Human Services (DHS)
1-800-942-4357
Personnel staffing the statewide DHS number will connect the mandated reporter to the local county DHS office for purposes of reporting the suspected or actual child abuse/neglect directly to the local DHS for investigation.
Common Ground Crisis Line
1-800-231-1127
Listening Ear Crisis Hotline
517-337-1717
Michigan Assault Hotline
1-800-NO-MEANS-NO
Michigan Parent Help Line
1-800-942-4357
RAPLine (Michigan Runaway Assistance Program)
1-800-292-4517
National Resources for Students and Families
Below are some national emergency and after-hours resources that students and families may find helpful.
Emergency: 911
Referral services: 211 | 211.org
Suicide Prevention (United States): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | 988lifeline.org
Suicide Prevention (International): befrienders.org
Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-800-366-8288 | selfinjury.com
Eating Disorders: 1-800-931-2237 | nationaleatingdisorders.org
Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946 | 1800runaway.org
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 | childhelp.org/hotline/
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 | thetrevorproject.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA National Helpline
Other resources for developing healthy lifestyles, including mental and emotional help: helpguide.org
Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7
Report an Absence
Call 269-441-8477
Grades
9th - 12th Grade
Office Hours
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Student Hours
Full Day
7:45 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Half Day
7:45 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Early Release
7:45 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
School Map
Parent Information Requests
Parents have a right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of their child’s teacher(s) and where appropriate, the paraprofessionals working with their child. Requests are to be made in writing to the building principal.
