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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5 November
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6th Grade Campthru November 76th Grade CampDate: Nov 5 - Nov 7Location: Check-In Varsity Hall 8:00am-8:30amCalendar: HCMS Calendar
Team: Baldwin/A. Crackel/Gilbert/Smith
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7 November
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Half-Day of SchoolDate: Nov 7Calendar: 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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10 November
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Student Council Meeting 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMStudent Council MeetingDate: Nov 10Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMLocation: Ms. Whitmyers Class Room 213Calendar: HCMS Calendar
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11 November
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MS Boys Basketball Vs Northwest 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMMS Boys Basketball Vs NorthwestDate: Nov 11Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Middle School GymCost: $5 Adult $3 StudentCalendar: HCMS Calendar
8th Grade Away
7th Grade Home
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12 November
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Early ReleaseDate: Nov 12Calendar: 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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Community Conversations at Beadle Lake Elementary 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMCommunity Conversations at Beadle Lake ElementaryDate: Nov 12Time: 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMCalendar: District Calendar
Community Conversations: The Future of Harper Creek Community Schools
Harper Creek Community Schools invites parents, staff, and community members to attend an upcoming meeting to learn more about potential facility improvements being explored for a future bond proposal.
Each session will include an informational presentation and school walkthroughs, with opportunities for participants to share feedback and ideas.
Date and Locations
- Sonoma Elementary – Wednesday, November 5, at 5:30 PM
- Beadle Lake Elementary – Wednesday, November 12, at 5:30 PM
- Wattles Park Elementary – Wednesday, November 19, at 5:30 PM
See our schools. Share your Voice. Parents and community members are welcome.
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13 November
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MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMMS-Chess ClubDate: Nov 13Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMLocation: Middle School CafeteriaCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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MS-5th/6th Grade Dance 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMMS-5th/6th Grade DanceDate: Nov 13Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Middle School CafeteriaCost: $5.00Calendar: HCMS Calendar
Concession Items Available for Purchase
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MS Boys Basketball Vs. Pennfield 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMMS Boys Basketball Vs. PennfieldDate: Nov 13Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PMLocation: Middle School GymCost: $5 Adult $3 StudentCalendar: HCMS Calendar
8th Grade Home
7th Grade Away
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14 November
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MS-7th/8th Grade Dance 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMMS-7th/8th Grade DanceDate: Nov 14Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Middle School CafeteriaCost: $5.00Calendar: HCMS Calendar
Concession Items Available for Purchase
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The Harper Creek Middle School Student Council Presents: In Our Kindness Era
Student Council will be hosting two dances!
5th & 6th Grade Dance- Thursday, November 13 from 3:00pm to 5:00 pm, admission $5.00
7th & 8th Grade Dance- Friday, November 14 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, admission $5.00
Come join us for a night of music, dancing and fun with your friends!
Concession items will be available for purchase.
The Harper Creek Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Fall Choir Concert
"Let Me Rise Up Joyful"
Featured:
When I Rise Up, Maylie Lippert, Soloist
Easy on Me, Ahliyah Dishman, Soloist
When I was your man, Latorian Bontrager, Soloist
Heart of Stone, Lucy Schwartz, Soloist
Alex Port and Stachia Bagley, Directors




HCMS Daily Announcements
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Friday, November 7, 2025
Reminder: Today is a half day of school
Happy Birthday today to: Baylee Hankinson, Christopher Smurr and Skyli Son
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.
LEAD Prize winners for this week, if your name is called, please come to the main office after announcements.
5th grade: Isaiah Manigold, Dalvel Papiez, Mylah Parker
6th grade: Kemp Edwards, Maya Hatcher, Amber Pratt
7th grade: Jeremiah Koch, Emerson Ralston, Oliver Feltenbarger
8th grade: Drake Lepper, Adi Waterson, Shelby Barnes
The LEAD Teacher of the week is Mrs. Smith- 6th grade science teacher
Congratulations and keep being a LEADer
Kindness Week is next week, November 10through the 14. The spirit week dress up days are Monday: Kindness is music to our ears, wear a t-shirt of your favorite band or artist, Tuesday: You’ve got a friend in me, Toy Story themed cowboy, space ranger and beyond, Wednesday: Team up against bullying, wear your favorite jersey, Thursday: Kindness never sleeps, wear your cozy PJs and kindness t-shirt, Friday: Kindness glows here: wear your brightest neon colors.
Student Council is hosting a 5/6 grade dance on Thursday, November 13 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and a 7/8 grade dance on Friday, November, 14 from 3:00 pm 5:00 pm. It is a $5.00 admission and tickets will be available next week during lunch. Concession items will also be available for purchase.
Attention all 7th and 8th graders, bridge building after-school club is starting next Monday, November, 10 from 2:45 pm until 4:00 pm in the STEAM room. Please see Ms. Jenkins before then if you think you are interested in researching and building Balsa wood bridges after school. The state competition is in Grand Rapids on April 14th.
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
In Sports News: All 6th, 7th, and 8th grade boys and girls interested in Middle School Swimming and Diving, stop by in the main office to sign up! The season will start after Thanksgiving and you must have a physical on file before the first practice. No previous swimming and diving experience is necessary!
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Happy Birthday today to: Joseph Leadendecker, Cooper Ledbetter, Paxton Pollard, Emmitt Rutan
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Happy Birthday yesterday to: Xavier Easler, Brogen Grimes, Emily Hickey, Donaika Poley and Michael Stiles
Happy Birthday today to: Jayden Bash and Gabriel Luchies
Monday, November 3, 2025
Happy Birthday over the weekend: Axl Hilton, Kaylynn Mann, Leah Morris, Payton Wilkey and Mr. Dishaw
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.













