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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7 January
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Early ReleaseDate: Jan 7Calendar: 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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8 January
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MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMMS-Chess ClubDate: Jan 8Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMLocation: MS CafeteriaCost: FreeCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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14 January
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Early ReleaseDate: Jan 14Calendar: 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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15 January
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Half Day of SchoolDate: Jan 15Calendar: 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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MS-Chess Club 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMMS-Chess ClubDate: Jan 15Time: 2:45 PM to 3:45 PMLocation: MS CafeteriaCost: FreeCalendar: HCMS Calendar
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16 January
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Half Day of SchoolDate: Jan 16Calendar: 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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MS End of Second QuarterDate: Jan 16Calendar: HCMS Calendar
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19 January
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No SchoolDate: Jan 19Calendar: District Calendar
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21 January
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Early ReleaseDate: Jan 21Calendar: 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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HCMS Daily Announcements
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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Early Release Today
Happy Birthday today to: Eastyn Fierke
Attention, those cast in Drowsy Chaperone: our first rehearsal is this Thursday, January 8th. Please come ready to read, sing, and have fun with your castmates! A parent meeting will follow (approximately at 6:30). Failure to attend the read-through may result in loss of your role. Please see Ms. Hurley with any questions or concerns.
Any 8th graders wishing to work backstage for the high school spring musical or help bring the production to life through their building skills or artistry should email Ms. Hurley at Hurleyt@harpercreek.net for more details.
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.
8th Grade students interested in attending the Math and Science Center, please check their website to sign up for testing. If you need more information about this, please see Mrs. Schultz.
In Sports News:
MS Swimmers and Divers will travel to Otsego tonight for a dual meet with a start time of 6:00 pm. Please arrive at the High School at 4:00 pm for the bus. The bus will leave as soon as Coach Chad arrives around 4:10 pm. All swimmers and divers need to ride the bus to the meet.
Wrestlers, your practice time for early release Wednesdays is from 1:40 to 3:15.
Any Students planning to ski today after school today, please see Mr. Crooks in Room 220.
STAFF________________________________________________________________________
Staff out today: Stefanie Gibson, Julie Chantrenne, Lesli Wardell and Mindy Johnson
Monday, January 5, 2026
Happy Birthday to everyone who celebrated over the Holiday Break
Happy Birthday today to: Samuel Allen, Aazaryia Brown, Jaylynn Davis and Jaxon Feight
Friday, December 19, 2025
Happy Birthday today to: A’Daishia Boden, Kennedy Chapman, Christopher Falconberry, Andrew Franks and Mrs. Morris.
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.











