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 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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19 March
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MS-7/8 Grade Student of the Month 7:15 AM to 7:40 AMMS-7/8 Grade Student of the MonthDate: Mar 19Time: 7:15 AM to 7:40 AMLocation: Middle School LibraryCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMMS-Chess ClubDate: Mar 19Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMLocation: Middle School CafeteriaCost: FreeCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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20 March
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MS End of Third QuarterDate: Mar 20Calendar: HCMS Calendar
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23 March
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MS-Tennis Parent Meeting 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMMS-Tennis Parent MeetingDate: Mar 23Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Harper Creek Middle SchoolCalendar: HCMS Calendar
Meeting will be held at the tennis courts, weather permitting
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MS-Tennis Parent Meeting 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMMS-Tennis Parent MeetingDate: Mar 23Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMLocation: Harper Creek Middle SchoolCalendar: HCMS Athletics
Meeting will be held at the tennis courts, weather permitting
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25 March
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Early ReleaseDate: Mar 25Calendar: 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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26 March
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MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMMS-Chess ClubDate: Mar 26Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMLocation: Middle School CafeteriaCost: FreeCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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27 March
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No SchoolDate: Mar 27Calendar: District 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, March 13, 2026
Happy Birthday today to: Brooklyn Hutson
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!
The LEAD Ticket winners for this week are: 5th Grade: Elliot Feindt, Riley Duckworth, and Jude Sunnock. 6th Grade: Lucas Harrison, Hunter Pierman, and Brycen Pratt. 7th Grade: Jensen Andrus, Skylee Gale, and Reid Dingman. 8th Grade: Jayce Buckingham, Zackary Laupp, and Trevor Cochran. You may come to the main office after announcements to claim your prize.
Students, RAK, extended the deadline for the SPRING coloring sheets until the end of the day on Monday
Tickets are now on sale in the high school main office for the spring musical: Drowsy Chaperone. Student tickets are only $10. See the musical mayhem on March 20th, 21st, or 22nd. This show is rated PG-13.
In Sports News:
There is a sign-up in the office for anyone who is interested in the Middle School Equestrian Team, 5th through 8th grade. All are eligible as long as you own or have access to a horse suitable for the showing gymkhana events. The show will be held on May 16 and 17 at the St. Joseph County Grange Fairgrounds in Centreville. Start time is 8:30 am and will be all day. If you would like more information, please stop by the main office.
Attention middle school students interested in playing tennis. Try-outs will be held on March 23rd and 24th. There will be a parent meeting on March 23rd at 4:00 pm. Remember, you must have a sports physical on file to try out, and there is a $30 sports fee. Please see Coach Eddy or Coach Lindsey if you have any questions.
6th through 8th-grade girls. Harper Creek Middle School Club Softball tryouts will be on Monday, March 16, and Tuesday, March 17, in the back gym at the middle school from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Happy Birthday today to: Lillian Atwood, Khloe Jewett, Rowan Love, and Abigail Sajtar
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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