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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18 December
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7/8 Grade Student of the month 7:15 AM to 7:40 PM7/8 Grade Student of the monthDate: Dec 18Time: 7:15 AM to 7:40 PMLocation: Middle School LibraryCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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19 December
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8th Grade Field Trip: Astro Fun WorldDate: Dec 19Location: Astro Fun WorldCost: $20.00Calendar: HCMS Calendar
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22 December
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Winter Breakthru January 2Winter BreakDate: Dec 22 - Jan 2Calendar: District Calendar
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7 January
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Early ReleaseDate: Jan 7Calendar: 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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8 January
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MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMMS-Chess ClubDate: Jan 8Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMLocation: MS CafeteriaCost: FreeCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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14 January
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Early ReleaseDate: Jan 14Calendar: 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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15 January
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Half Day of SchoolDate: Jan 15Calendar: District Calendar
Half-Day Release Times
Middle School 7:40 – 10:43 PM
High School 7:45 - 10:50 PM
Elementary 8:50 - Noon
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MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMMS-Chess ClubDate: Jan 15Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMLocation: MS CafeteriaCost: FreeCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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Holiday Spirit Week
This week student council will be selling holiday socks and candy grams during lunch. Socks are $3 per pair or $5 for two pairs. Candy grams are $1 each. They will be delivered on Friday! Please make sure you know the first, last name, and grade level of the student you are purchasing for.
HCMS Holiday Spirit Week 2025
Monday, December 15 - Fleece and Flannel
Tuesday, December 16 - Grinch vs. Santa & Elves
Wednesday, December 17 - Rudolph & Misfit Toys
Thursday, December 18 - Festive Hat & Ugly Sweater, along with a Holiday Photo Op
Friday, December 19 - Cozy Holiday Pajamas & Socks
Candy grams and socks for sale during lunch!
HCMS Daily Announcements
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Happy Birthday today to: Brendan Hoffman
Today we are celebrating our 7th and 8th-grade November students of the month. The nominees for 7th grade are: Cayden Dell, Piper Surls, Jayce Culver, Tenley Korn, Melanie Iciek, Olivia Frazer, Brody Monroe, and Rowan Green 8th grade: Kinsey Jozwiak, Annabelle Shea, Meadow Fitch, Brynley Hard and Brogan Temple. Congrats to all of the students, keep up your hard work, positive attitude and commitment to doing your best!
Congratulations to WEB group #19 for winning the gingerbread house competition! The following students may go to Mrs. Dell’s room after announcements for your prize:
Mason Johnson, Emma Kent, Kennedy Chapman, Olivia Elkins, Jensen Green, DeJuan Irons, Xavier Marshall, Charlee Peet, Maddalynn Shea and Dominik Walter
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! Starting at the end of the month, there will be a prize for the student in each grade level who has received the most Lead Tickets.
Holiday Spirit Week for this week is as follows:
Today: Festive hat and Ugly Christmas Sweater
Friday: Cozy holiday pajamas and socks
Reminder: Students, please clean out your lockers today! Be sure to remove all food and beverages before leaving for Holiday Break
In Sports News:
Attention 7th and 8th-grade girls: Basketball tryouts will start Monday, January 5, right after school from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Please meet in the main gym. Remember, you need a physical on file to try out. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Ries in room 209.
Attention Skiers and Snowboarders! The Harper Creek Ski & Snowboard Club will start going to Bittersweet Ski Area on Wednesdays in January and February. A club card will get you discounted rates at Bittersweet on Wednesdays and after 3:00 pm on Sundays. The club cards can be purchased for students or adults. If you have any questions about the ski and snowboard club, please see Mr. Crooks in room 220 (next to the turtle room) before school or during WIN.
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Happy Birthday today to: Dakota Decker, Raegan Dingman, Kenzie Hall and Adilyn Waterson
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Happy Birthday today to: Nathan Asher, Bryan Vinson and Khloe West
Monday, December 15, 2025
Happy Birthday over the weekend to: Larry George, Ruth Northrop, Ruth Overacker, Jensyn Wheeler, Madelynn Yost, Giacobbe Getter, Clayton Zellers and Mrs. Tooman
Happy Birthday today to: Malachi Heil and Ian Strevey
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.
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.











