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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27 February
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MS- Jr Lacrosse Meeting 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMMS- Jr Lacrosse MeetingDate: Feb 27Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMLocation: Harper Creek Middle School CafeteriaCalendar: HCMS Calendar
Informational meeting for parents about Middle School Lacrosse
Friday, February 27 at 6:00 pm
Middle School Cafeteria
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3 March
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Countdown to DK/Kindergarten 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCountdown to DK/KindergartenDate: Mar 3Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
Countdown to Kindergarten is for children who will be attending kindergarten or DK in the 2026 - 2027 school year.
Two sessions will be held at each of the Harper Creek Community Schools' elementary schools.
Join us from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 3, and Tuesday, April 7, at one of these schools:
Beadle Lake Elementary, 8175 C Drive North, Battle Creek, MI 49014, 269-441-3250
Sonoma Elementary, 4640 B Drive South, Battle Creek, MI 49015, 269-441-7800
Wattles Park Elementary, 132 South Wattles Road, Battle Creek, MI 49014, 269-441-5850
Kindergarten School of Choice will open on March 3 through July 31.
Children must be 5 on or before September 1, 2026, to enroll for the 2026 - 2027 school year.
For more information, call one of our schools or the administration office at 269-441-6550.
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4 March
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Early ReleaseDate: Mar 4Calendar: 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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5 March
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MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMMS-Chess ClubDate: Mar 5Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMLocation: Middle School CafeteriaCost: FreeCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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11 March
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Early ReleaseDate: Mar 11Calendar: 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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12 March
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MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMMS-Chess ClubDate: Mar 12Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMLocation: Middle School CafeteriaCost: FreeCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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18 March
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Early ReleaseDate: Mar 18Calendar: 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 -
MS-5/6 Grade Student of the Month 7:15 AM to 7:40 AMMS-5/6 Grade Student of the MonthDate: Mar 18Time: 7:15 AM to 7:40 AMLocation: Middle School LibraryCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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NAACP Heritage Quiz Bowl
Congratulations to our Harper Creek Middle School teams that participated in the annual NAACP Heritage Quiz Bowl Competition this last Saturday at Battle Creek Central High School!
Harper Creek Middle School was proud to sponsor two teams. Team Blue students are Landon Caldwell, Paxton Glessner, Nolan Mouser and Sean Crockett. Team Beavers with Hats students are Rhiley-An Wheaton, Michael McMullen, La’Vaeh Force – Fisher and Cameron Johnson. Our students, led by teacher Rachel Dempsey, worked hard to prepare for this exciting academic competition.
Congratulations to all participants and a special congratulations to the NAACP Heritage Quiz Bowl Champs from Harper Creek Middle School – Team Beavers with Hats!
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Friday, February 27, 2026
Happy Birthday today to: Nolan Smith and Hayden Sutherland
Attention Staff and Students! Students, please remember to deposit your LEAD tickets in the grade-level bin in the cafeteria. Teachers don't forget to sign them so that you have a chance to win a prize too!
Students interested in What A Do Theater: Get ready for the spotlight — this year’s middle school play is Matilda Jr.! Visit the Middle School website for Registration. You can also find more information in the middle school office. Once you register, you will receive audition information on the Band App. If you have any further information, please contact Ms. Fronsman or Mrs. Mayhew. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic.
Attention 5th & 6th grade girls! Girls on the Run is back! Come run, laugh, and build new friendships. Registration is open now—stop by the main office to grab a flyer and sign up. Our running adventure starts on Tuesday, March 10! Teachers: Girls on the Run is seeking coaches! Interested in getting involved or know someone who is? Contact Ms. Mayhew to learn how.
In Sports News:
Attention 6th through 8th-grade girls! Harper Creek Middle School Club Softball tryouts will be held the week of March 16. Stop by the Main Office to grab a flyer with all the details.
If you are interested in Middle School Lacrosse, please sign up in the main office. You will need to take a registration form and waiver to be completed by your parents, then return those to the main office.
Also, there is an informational meeting tonight at 6:00 pm in the Middle School Cafeteria.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
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.
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