Welcome toHarper Creek Middle School
7290 B Drive North
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: 269-441-4750
Fax: 269-979-4613
Attendance: 269-441-4749
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17 September
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Early ReleaseDate: Sep 17Calendar: District Calendar
Early Release Times
Middle School 7:40 – 1:30 PM
High School 7:45 -1:40 PM
Elementary 8:50 – 2:35 PM
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Harper Creek MS C MS Cross Country Home Multiple Opponents (HC Invite) 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMHarper Creek MS C MS Cross Country Home Multiple Opponents (HC Invite)Date: Sep 17Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: HCMS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/79976713 for more information!
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18 September
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Harper Creek MS G 7 Volleyball Home Hastings HS 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMHarper Creek MS G 7 Volleyball Home Hastings HSDate: Sep 18Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: HCMS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/80005408 for more information!
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Harper Creek MS G 8 Volleyball Home Hastings HS 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMHarper Creek MS G 8 Volleyball Home Hastings HSDate: Sep 18Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: HCMS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/80005409 for more information!
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20 September
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Time: TBA -Harper Creek MS G 7 Volleyball Away Marshall High School (Invite) 12:00 AM to 2:00 AMTime: TBA -Harper Creek MS G 7 Volleyball Away Marshall High School (Invite)Date: Sep 20Time: 12:00 AM to 2:00 AMCalendar: HCMS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/80005433 for more information!
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23 September
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WPE Picture DayDate: Sep 23Calendar: District Calendar
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Harper Creek MS G 7 Volleyball Home Pennfield High School 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMHarper Creek MS G 7 Volleyball Home Pennfield High SchoolDate: Sep 23Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: HCMS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/80005411 for more information!
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Harper Creek MS G 8 Volleyball Home Pennfield High School 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMHarper Creek MS G 8 Volleyball Home Pennfield High SchoolDate: Sep 23Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: HCMS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/80005412 for more information!
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24 September
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Early ReleaseDate: Sep 24Calendar: District Calendar
Early Release Times
Middle School 7:40 – 1:30 PM
High School 7:45 -1:40 PM
Elementary 8:50 – 2:35 PM
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25 September
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Harper Creek MS G 7 Volleyball Away Coldwater High School 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMHarper Creek MS G 7 Volleyball Away Coldwater High SchoolDate: Sep 25Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: HCMS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/80005422 for more information!
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Harper Creek MS G 8 Volleyball Away Coldwater High School 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMHarper Creek MS G 8 Volleyball Away Coldwater High SchoolDate: Sep 25Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMCalendar: HCMS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/80005423 for more information!
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27 September
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Time: TBA -Harper Creek MS C MS Cross Country Away Otsego HS (Bulldog Invite) 12:00 AM to 2:00 AMTime: TBA -Harper Creek MS C MS Cross Country Away Otsego HS (Bulldog Invite)Date: Sep 27Time: 12:00 AM to 2:00 AMCalendar: HCMS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/79976836 for more information!
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Harper Creek Athletics
Important Update: Online Registration Now Open!
Harper Creek Athletics is transitioning to an online registration system for the 2025/2026 school year. This change aims to streamline the registration process for both athletes and parents.
What You Need to Do:
- Log into https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com
- Create a Parent Account: Visit the online registration portal to set up an account.
- Upload Your Athlete's Physical: Ensure the physical is dated on or after April 15, 2025 to be valid for the upcoming school year.
- Athletes set up account, complete forms and sign up for sports.
- You will be able to view schedules and sign up for announcements.
Any questions please contact:
Jessica Ratcliff
Harper Creek High School Athletic Office
(269) 441-8462
Ratcliffj@harpercreek.net
HCMS Daily Announcements
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Happy Birthday today to: Madison Avila, Parker Baldwin and Ayanara Mejia
Attention Staff and Students! Students, please remember to deposit your LEAD tickets in the grade level bin located in the cafeteria. Teachers don't forget to sign them so that you have a chance to win a prize too!
"White Out" T-Shirt order forms will be going home today. The shirts are $10.00 each. Get your order forms filled out and turn in the money to the Main office by Wednesday, September 24. The "White out/Homecoming" game is Friday October 3.
Our total from the hat day fundraiser was $188! Let’s see if we can double that this Friday for another hat day for a great cause! As a reminder, hat day is only for hats. Hoods are not part of the fun. Bring a dollar or more donation and grab a sticker to wear your hat this Friday!
Join us for the 11th Annual Homecoming Carnival on Friday October 3 from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm in the Front Yard of our Middle School. The carnival starts directly after school, and students are allowed to stay. There will be inflatables, a dunk tank, back load slide, Mid-way games, snow cones, cotton candy, pony rides, ice cream, and food trucks.
Tickets will be on sale starting Monday September 22 during all lunches.They will be 4 tickets for $1.00
Picture Retakes are on September 30.
The Charitable Union Coat Drive begins September 15 and runs through October 15. Please Donate new or gently used clean coats. You can place them in the bins by the main office.
Yearbooks are for sale in the Library. They are $30.00.
Monday, September 15, 2025
Happy Birthday over the weekend to: Khloe Findlay, Michael Hammons-Juarez, Brynley Hard, Olivia Krawetzke, Noah Miller, Hunter Pierman and Lucas Schultz.
Happy Birthday today to: Aubrey Allen and Lily Hancock
Attention Staff and Students! Students, please remember to deposit your LEAD tickets in the grade level bin located in the cafeteria. Teachers don't forget to sign them so that you have a chance to win a prize too!
"White Out" T-Shirt order forms will be going home today. The shirts are $10.00 each. Get your order forms filled out and turned in with money to the Main Office by Wednesday, September 24th. The "White out/Homecoming" game is Friday October 3rd.
Our total from the hat day fundraiser was $188! Let’s see if we can double that this Friday for ANOTHER hat day for a great cause! As a reminder, hat day is only for hats. Hoods are not part of the fun. Bring a dollar or more donation and grab a sticker to wear your hat this Friday!
Join us for the 11th Annual Homecoming Carnival on Friday October 3rd from 3:00pm-6:00pm in the Front Yard of our Middle School.The carnival starts directly after school and students are allowed to stay. There will be inflatables, a dunk tank, back load slide, Mid-way games, snow cones, cotton candy, pony rides, ice cream, and food trucks. Tickets will be on sale starting Monday September 22nd during all lunches.They will be 4 tickets for $1.00
Picture Retakes are on September 30.
The Charitable Union Coat Drive begins September 15 and runs through October 15. Please Donate new or gently used clean coats. You can place them in the bins by the main office.
Yearbooks are for sale in the Library. They are $30.00.
In Sports News: This weekend, the 8th grade volleyball teams had tournaments in Marshall. The A team made it to the finals, placing 2nd and B team placed 3rd. Good job ladies, and good luck at home tomorrow against Marshall!
Friday, September 12, 2025
Happy Birthday to: Darren Shuford
Attention Staff and Students! Students, please remember to deposit your LEAD tickets in the grade level bin located in the cafeteria. Teachers don't forget to sign them so that you have a chance to win a prize too! Names will be drawn today. Listen for them in the announcements on Monday to claim your prize!
Picture Retakes are on September 30.
The Charitable Union Coat Drive begins September 15 and runs through October 15. Please Donate new or gently used clean coats. You can place them in the bins by the main office.
Yearbooks are for sale in the Library. They are $30.00.
Thursday, September 11,2025
MS Fundraiser
Harper Creek Middle School has a limited number of blankets and spirit towels available for purchase in the office.
HC Design size 60" x 70" $40
Beaver Design 60" x 70" $40
Beaver Design 50" X60" $30
Spirit towels $5
We accept cash or a check for payment.
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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
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.
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Grades
5th - 8th Grade
Building Hours
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Student Hours:
Full Day
7:40 AM - 2:40 PM
Half Day
7:40 AM - 10:43 AM
Early Release
7:40AM - 1:30 PM
Students may enter the building at 7:00 am and must be picked up, unless supervised by a coach or staff member, by 3:15 p.m.
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