Welcome toHarper Creek Middle School

Harper Creek Middle School 7290 B Drive North Battle Creek, MI 49014 Phone: 269-441-4750 Fax: 269-979-4613 Attendance: 269-441-4749
  • 22 October
    • Early Release
      Date: Oct 22
      Calendar: 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

    • Student of the Month 5/6 Grade
      Date: Oct 22
      Time: 7:15 AM to 7:40 AM
      Location: Middle School Library
      Calendar: HCMS Calendar
  • 23 October
    • Student of the Month 7/8 Grade
      Date: Oct 23
      Time: 7:15 AM to 7:40 AM
      Location: Middle School Library
      Calendar: HCMS Calendar
    • Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
      Chess Club
      Date: Oct 23
      Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
      Calendar: HCMS Calendar

      Middle School Cafeteria

  • 27 October
    • Student Council Meeting 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Student Council Meeting
      Date: Oct 27
      Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
      Location: ​Ms. Whitmyer Class Room 213
      Calendar: HCMS Calendar

      Ms. Whitmyer Class Room 213

  • 29 October
    • Early Release
      Date: Oct 29
      Calendar: 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

  • 30 October
    • Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
      Chess Club
      Date: Oct 30
      Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
      Calendar: HCMS Calendar

      Middle School Cafeteria

  • 3 November
    • 6th Grade Camp
      thru November 5
      6th Grade Camp
      Date: Nov 3 - Nov 5
      Location: Check-In Varisty Hall 8:00am-8:30am
      Calendar: HCMS Calendar

      Team: B. Crackel/Eddy/Morris/Rau

  • 4 November
    • No School
      Date: Nov 4
      Calendar: District Calendar

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Happy Birthday to: Eleanor Blanks, Kemp Edwards, Thilaylee Lanphar and Mila Russell

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.

Tickets are now on sale for the high school’s fall play: Murder on the Orient Express! Student tickets are only $5! Join us November 7th, 8th, and 9th for mayhem, mystery, and of course murder

2024-2025 Yearbooks are for sale in the Library. They are $30.00. The link to purchase 2025-2026 yearbook is on the Harper Creek Middle School website.

In Sports News: 7th and 8th-grade boys' basketball sign-up is in the gym. Tryouts start on Monday, October 20th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Online Registration is 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. For more information you can find the link on the Middle School Athletics page for more information. You must have a physical on file in the office to tryout. Please, see Mr. Bowling if you have questions.

Middle School Cross Country had their final meet of the season yesterday at home for the I-8 Championship meet. We had 15 Personal Records and 1 Season Records. Girls were the I-8 Champions this year! Boys placed 2nd!

Top 10 Runners

Girls

1st place - Sophia Zima

2nd place - Mila Heil

5th place - Emersyn Green 

6th place - Lyla Zumer

7th place - Lucy Schwartz

 10th place - Piper Surls

And YES, you heard that correctly, it has been achieved: Lyla and Lucy placed 6-7 at the meet!! :)

Boys

2nd place - Jacob Gallagher

9th place - Cayden Dell

Runner's with Personal Records:

Cayden Dell, Jaxon Morales, Benji Ruble, Archer Fawcett, AJ Latta, Lucy Schwartz, Lyla Zumer, Paige Oursler, Lillian Atwood, Claira Cahow, Makenzie Jacobs, Maggie Herr, Macie MacNeil, Tenley Bolton, Olivia Frazer. 

Runner's with Season Records:

Eve Jerome

We had an amazing season with so many accomplishments and great memories. Just keep on running!

Reminder to meet at the MS cafeteria after school for our end of the season party. 

Thursday, October 16, 2025

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Happy Birthday over the weekend to: Meadown Fitch, Reed Maichele, Fisher Shive, Forest Shive, Alice Wriston, Lydia Wriston, Uriah Damron, Miguel Esquivel, Zaydin Huggett, Lincoln Iler, Junior Pingle, Brogan Temple, Amelia Loza, Colton Pejakovich, Xzaveon Settles, Thomas Ciotta, Drake Lepper and Noah Roberts

Happy Birthday today to: Archer Farrah, Oliver Feltenbarger, Jace McBride, Michael McVehil and Mrs. Sheryl Morris!

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Friday, October 10, 2025

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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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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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