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

Upcoming Events

22 December
- Winter Break
  thru January 2
  
  Winter Break
  
  Date: Dec 22 - Jan 2
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
7 January
- Early Release
  
  Early Release
  
  Date: Jan 7
  
  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
8 January
- MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
  
  MS-Chess Club
  
  Date: Jan 8
  
  Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
  
  Location: MS Cafeteria
  
  Cost: Free
  
  Calendar: HCMS Calendar
14 January
- Early Release
  
  Early Release
  
  Date: Jan 14
  
  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
15 January
- Half Day of School
  
  Half Day of School
  
  Date: Jan 15
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
  
  Half-Day Release Times
  Middle School 7:40 – 10:43 PM
  High School 7:45 - 10:50 PM
  Elementary 8:50 - Noon
- MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
  
  MS-Chess Club
  
  Date: Jan 15
  
  Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
  
  Location: MS Cafeteria
  
  Cost: Free
  
  Calendar: HCMS Calendar
16 January
- Half Day of School
  
  Half Day of School
  
  Date: Jan 16
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
  
  Half-Day Release Times
  Middle School 7:40 – 10:43 PM
  High School 7:45 - 10:50 PM
  Elementary 8:50 - Noon
- MS End of Second Quarter
  
  MS End of Second Quarter
  
  Date: Jan 16
  
  Calendar: HCMS Calendar
19 January
- No School
  
  No School
  
  Date: Jan 19
  
  Calendar: District Calendar

More Events

MS News

December 17, 2025

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.

December 14, 2025

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!

Order Your Yearbook

Click on the image below to purchase your 2025-2026 HCMS Yearbook.

HCMS Daily Announcements

Friday, December 19, 2025

Happy Birthday today to: A’Daishia Boden, Kennedy Chapman, Christopher Falconberry, Andrew Franks and Mrs. Morris.

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: 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.

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Happy Birthday today to: Brendan Hoffman

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Happy Birthday today to: Dakota Decker, Raegan Dingman, Kenzie Hall and Adilyn Waterson

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Happy Birthday today to: Nathan Asher, Bryan Vinson and Khloe West

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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.

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.