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

23 March
- MS-Tennis Parent Meeting 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  MS-Tennis Parent Meeting
  
  Date: Mar 23
  
  Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  Location: Harper Creek Middle School
  
  Calendar: HCMS Calendar
  
  Meeting will be held at the tennis courts, weather permitting
- MS-Tennis Parent Meeting 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  MS-Tennis Parent Meeting
  
  Date: Mar 23
  
  Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  
  Location: Harper Creek Middle School
  
  Calendar: HCMS Athletics
  
  Meeting will be held at the tennis courts, weather permitting
25 March
- Early Release
  
  Early Release
  
  Date: Mar 25
  
  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
26 March
- MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
  
  MS-Chess Club
  
  Date: Mar 26
  
  Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
  
  Location: Middle School Cafeteria
  
  Cost: Free
  
  Calendar: HCMS Calendar
27 March
- No School
  
  No School
  
  Date: Mar 27
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
30 March
- Spring Break
  thru April 3
  
  Spring Break
  
  Date: Mar 30 - Apr 3
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
7 April
- Countdown to DK/Kindergarten 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Countdown to DK/Kindergarten
  
  Date: Apr 7
  
  Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  
  Calendar: District Calendar
  
  Countdown to DK/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.
8 April
- Early Release
  
  Early Release
  
  Date: Apr 8
  
  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
- MS-Track Vs. Northwest 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  MS-Track Vs. Northwest
  
  Date: Apr 8
  
  Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: @ Northwest
  
  Calendar: HCMS Calendar
  
  Field Events start at 4:00 pm
  Running Events start at 5:15 pm
- MS-Track Vs. Northwest 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  MS-Track Vs. Northwest
  
  Date: Apr 8
  
  Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  
  Location: @ Northwest
  
  Calendar: HCMS Athletics
  
  Field Events start at 4:00 pm
  Running Events start at 5:15 pm

More Events

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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HCMS Daily Announcements

Friday, March 20, 2026

Happy Birthday today to: Bethany Smith

Congratulations to our student of the month nominees. For 5th grade: Kha’Mar Mabry Glass, Lucas Schultz, Antonio Collazo, Giuliana Garzelloni, Forest Shive, Grace Klein, Ira Ries, DeJuan Irons, and Charlee Peet. 6th Grade: Mackenzie Jacobs, Kairi Belcher, Reese Casarez, Greyson Wallace, Lincoln Bacon, Brycen Pratt, Isabella Wattie, and Charlotte Philpott. 7th Grade: Taym Ali, Emersyn Green, Fiona Grimm, Molly Schwartz, Ivy Aldrich, Pierson Hoffman, Berkley Wagner, Max Thayer, Victoria Bogema, Allena Prough, and Trent VanAuken. 8th Grade: Harylynn Casey, Lilyan Gandy, Aaliyah Noel, Jake Allen, and Arianna Gordon. These individual choices—showing respect, helping others, and striving to improve—help make our school a better, more caring place for everyone.

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!

5th through 7th-grade students. Once your elective scheduling sheets have been signed by a parent, please return them to your first-hour teacher.

Any staff and students are invited to look at Landform projects completed by 5th graders in the cafeteria before or after school this week. Bring a device and scan the QR code for a video from the students about what they learned about their landform!

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 for a form.

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.

Middle School Lacrosse is still accepting registrations, we are looking for more 7th and 8th graders to round out the team. Practice begins Monday, March 23rd at 6:00 pm. You must have a physical turned in and all necessary equipment, including a mouthguard. Registration forms can be turned in to the office.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Happy Birthday today to: AnnMarie Coughlin, Brody Monroe, Matthew O’Dell, and Mrs. Schultz

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Happy Birthday today to: Cadance Williams-Parks

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Happy Birthday over the weekend to: Kameron Dale, Brynlee Fry, Adam Bassler, Brynn Gates, and Aaliyah Noel

Happy Birthday today to: Kloey Tinsley

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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.