Welcome to Harper Creek High School
12677 Beadle Lake Road
Battle Creek, MI 49014
Phone: 269-441-8450
Fax: 269-441-2206
Attendance: 269-441-8477
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21 November
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Community Connections Luncheon 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMCommunity Connections LuncheonDate: Nov 21Time: 11:30 AM to 1:00 PMCalendar: District Calendar
Are you interested in what is happening at Harper Creek Community Schools? You are invited to a free lunch at the Harper Creek Administration Building to learn about the state of HCCS. Invite your friends and neighbors. RSVP to 269-441-6555 or email Karla Kopp.
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22 November
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NHS Blood Drive 8:00 AM to 2:00 PMNHS Blood DriveDate: Nov 22Time: 8:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Harper Creek High School AuditoriumCalendar: HC High School Calendar
NHS Blood Drive
Harper Creek High School Auditorium
Time - 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
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23 November
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Battle Creek Holiday ParadeDate: Nov 23Calendar: District Calendar
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26 November
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HCHS B Freshman Basketball Away St. Joseph H.S. 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMHCHS B Freshman Basketball Away St. Joseph H.S.Date: Nov 26Time: 4:15 PM to 7:15 PMCalendar: HCHS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78725432 for more information!
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HCHS B Junior Varsity Basketball Away St. Joseph H.S. 5:45 PM to 8:45 PMHCHS B Junior Varsity Basketball Away St. Joseph H.S.Date: Nov 26Time: 5:45 PM to 8:45 PMCalendar: HCHS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78725431 for more information!
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HCHS B Varsity Basketball Away St. Joseph H.S. 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMHCHS B Varsity Basketball Away St. Joseph H.S.Date: Nov 26Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PMCalendar: HCHS AthleticsVisit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78725429 for more information!
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27 November
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Half Day of SchoolDate: Nov 27Calendar: HC High School Calendar
Half Day Release Times:
Middle School 10:43 AM
High School 10:50 AM
Elementary Noon
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28 November
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No SchoolDate: Nov 28Calendar: HC High School Calendar
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29 November
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No SchoolDate: Nov 29Calendar: HC High School Calendar
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Courses
Consistent attendance builds stronger reading skills! Research shows that students who miss just 2 days of school a month are less likely to read at grade level by the end of 3rd grade.
Make sure your student is in school each day they are not sick.
- For the safety of everyone at school, and in compliance with our Student Handbook, students that drive to school must obtain a parking permit from the main office at a cost of $10.00. Currently, we have several students that have not obtained a permit. We will begin checking the student parking lot in one week, November 8th. Until students obtain their parking permit, they will lose their parking privilege, and if there are further offenses they will receive in-school suspension.
Congratulations to our volleyball team! They have advanced to the state final four. Please come out and support them at Kellogg Arena Friday, November 22 at 6:30. Tickets must be purchased at GoFan.Co.
The Guitar Club will be starting in December! If interested see or contact Mr. Rio. All levels are welcome for electric guitar, bass guitar and acoustic guitar!
Thursday, November 21, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 pm there will be a parent meeting for the Men's Swim and Dive.
Attention all DECA members there will be a meeting during 1st block this Friday November 22 in the main office conference room.
Second semester auditions for jazz band will be held in the band room after school on Nov. 22nd Come prepared with a piece of music that you feel shows off your skills. All are welcome to audition but the band is actively encouraging lead vocalists and trombone players to try out. If you are unable to audition on the 22nd please reach out to Mr. Borders to set up an alternative time.
Our next blood drive will be on the 22nd. You must be 16 or older to donate. Donating can help you earn senior hours. Please see Mrs. Helmbreck for permission slips or to sign up.
Open Campus Lunch
Our seniors have earned the privilege of having an open campus lunch IF the following criteria have been met:
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Passing all classes,
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No incidents of ISS or OSS,
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and have signed parent consent form.
These 12th grade students can leave campus during their scheduled lunch period. Our 12th grade students have been notified, and permission slips are available in the office. Once the form is signed and returned, they will be allowed to leave during their scheduled lunch period. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our office at 269-441-8450.
District News
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
Counselors Corner
Welcome back!
We are excited to be back for the new school year! Please make sure you are able to log in to the PowerSchool parent portal. You will need the following information:
Name - Your first and last name
Email - Student notifications and correspondence related to your parent account will be sent to this email
Desired Username - Your username is your unique PowerSchool identity
Password - Your password must be at least 8 characters long
Student Access Information - Information for a minimum of one student, including the student name, Access ID, Access Password, and your relationship to the student
Credit Information
All students need a minimum of 33 credit hours to graduate. Transfer student credits may vary. If you have a senior behind on credits, you may qualify for credit recovery. See your counselor for more information.
KCC Dual Enrollment
Class start dates/times vary, so please check your Bruin Portal for details. Books are provided at the Bruin Bookstore. Simply tell them you are a dual enrollment student at HCHS; you do not pay for books. It is important to stay on top of assignments and be checking both your KCC email and HC email daily. If you fail a KCC class, you are not eligible to take KCC classes for one semester. If you are struggling, please visit the Center for Student Success.
Counselors
Devin Hurst serving students A - G
Email: HurstD@HarperCreek.net
Elizabeth Vernon serving students H - O
Email: VernonE@HarperCreek.net
Amanda May serving students P - Z
Email: MayA@HarperCreek.net
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HCHS_Counselors
Harper Creek High School Counselors make every effort to meet the academic, postsecondary, and social emotional needs of every single student at HCHS. We aim to do this by providing individual, small group, and classroom counseling sessions to students across diverse topics as frequently as possible. School Counselors will work with students and parents on scheduling, navigating the complexities of postsecondary planning, career exploration, and managing personal issues.
School Counselors will also help students to complete their Educational Development Plans (EDP's), provide recommendations, offer occupational guidance, help students to locate information relevant to their plans after high school, and assist with scholarship information. In addition, we are here to assist students with other matters such as: attendance, organization, and motivation. While we do not provide long term psychotherapy, we can help provide referrals to local mental health organizations.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!
Courses & Electives
Emergency & After Hours Resources
Local Resources for Students and Families
Below are some state-wide emergency and after-hours resources that students and families may find helpful.
Summit Point
Summit Pointe Intensive Crisis Stabilization Team
24/7 Crisis Line (269) 441-5945 or 1-800-632-5449 for urgent mental health needs
The Department of Human Services (DHS)
1-800-942-4357
Personnel staffing the statewide DHS number will connect the mandated reporter to the local county DHS office for purposes of reporting the suspected or actual child abuse/neglect directly to the local DHS for investigation.
Common Ground Crisis Line
1-800-231-1127
Listening Ear Crisis Hotline
517-337-1717
Michigan Assault Hotline
1-800-NO-MEANS-NO
Michigan Parent Help Line
1-800-942-4357
RAPLine (Michigan Runaway Assistance Program)
1-800-292-4517
National Resources for Students and Families
Below are some national emergency and after-hours resources that students and families may find helpful.
Emergency: 911
Referral services: 211 | 211.org
Suicide Prevention (United States): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) | 988lifeline.org
Suicide Prevention (International): befrienders.org
Self-Injury/Cutting: 1-800-366-8288 | selfinjury.com
Eating Disorders: 1-800-931-2237 | nationaleatingdisorders.org
Runaway Hotline: 1-800-231-6946 | 1800runaway.org
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 | childhelp.org/hotline/
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 | rainn.org
Domestic/Relationship Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 | thehotline.org
Trevor Hotline for LGBTQ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 | thetrevorproject.org
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA National Helpline
Other resources for developing healthy lifestyles, including mental and emotional help: helpguide.org
Crisis Text Line: Text "HOME" to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7
Pathfinder is a free tool that provides information to students, their parents, and guidance staff to make informed choices about educational and career options.
Report an Absence
Call 269-441-8477
Grades
9th - 12th Grade
Office Hours
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Student Hours
Full Day
7:45 a.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Half Day
7:45 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.
Early Release
7:45 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
School Map
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.
