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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19 November
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Early ReleaseDate: Nov 19Calendar: 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 Wattles Park Elementary School 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMCommunity Conversations at Wattles Park Elementary SchoolDate: Nov 19Time: 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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26 November
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No SchoolDate: Nov 26Calendar: District Calendar
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27 November
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No SchoolDate: Nov 27Calendar: District Calendar
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28 November
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No SchoolDate: Nov 28Calendar: District Calendar
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3 December
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Early ReleaseDate: Dec 3Calendar: 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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10 December
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Early ReleaseDate: Dec 10Calendar: 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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22 December
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Winter Breakthru January 2Winter BreakDate: Dec 22 - Jan 2Calendar: District Calendar
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Courses
High School News
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Subscribe to RSS Feed for Daily AnnouncementsFriday November 14, 2025
Attention Staff and students: Our next blood drive is Friday, November 21. You must be 16 years or older to donate. If you are 16, you will need to have a parent consent form signed and turned in before you can donate. Sign up using the QR codes posted around the building or at Versiti ‘s website.
Sonoma Elementary is looking for student volunteers to help with their Santas Secret Shop December 9th - 11th. Interested students should report to the main office for contact info.
The weight room will now be open right after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. See Mr. Bilger for more details.
Girls Basketball: We need additional freshman girls to play, or we risk not having a 9th-grade team this season. Any girls interested in playing basketball, please sign up at the Athletic Office if you have not already done so. You must have a physical on file prior to the November 19th tryouts.
Attention Juniors are you interested in applying to be part of the 2026 Prom Committee?? Please see the yellow posters in the hallways with the QR code to apply or look in your email for the application to fill out and turn into Mrs. Peet or Mrs. Deskins. The deadline for the application is November 25th.
Thursday November 13, 2025
Attention Staff and students: Our next blood drive is Friday, November 21. You must be 16 years or older to donate. If you are 16 you will need to have a parent consent form signed and turned in before you can donate.Sign up using the QR codes posted around the building or on Versiti 's website.
The weight room will now be open right after school on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. See Mr. Bilger for more details.
Girls Basketball: We need additional freshman girls to play, or we risk not having a 9th-grade team this season. Any girls interested in playing basketball, please sign up at the Athletic Office if you have not already done so. You must have a physical on file prior to the November 19th tryouts.
Attention Juniors are you interested in applying to be part of the 2026 Prom Committee?? Please see the yellow posters in the hallways with the QR code to apply or look in your email for the application to fill out and turn into Mrs. Peet or Mrs. Deskins. The application deadline is November 25th.
Friday November 7, 2025
Girls Basketball: We need additional freshman girls to play and are in jeopardy of not having a 9th grade team this season. Any girls who are interested in playing basketball, please sign up in the Athletic Office if you have not already done so. You must have a physical on file prior to the November 19th tryouts.
Attention Juniors are you interested in applying to be part of the 2026 Prom Committee?? Please see the yellow posters in the hallways with the QR code to apply or look in your email for the application to fill out and turn into Mrs. Peet or Mrs. Deskins. The deadline for applications is November 25th.
Boys Basketball Tryouts are November 12 and 13. Varsity is from 3:15 to 5:45 pm. JV and 9th from 3:15 to 5:30. You must have a physical on file in order to tryout.
Seniors- you have a wonderful opportunity to get volunteer hours at the Harper Holly Days craft show this Saturday from 9-3. The link to sign up is posted on your Senior Google Classroom page.
Last call for any interested international travelers! The final deadline to register for this year's international Spring Break Trip is November 30th. Join Mr. Brinker and a group of students on a 10-day tour of France and Spain. If you're interested, please contact Mr. Brinker at brinkere@harpercreek.net for the trip website and information to enroll.
Any boys interested in boys' swimming and diving, please attend the lunchtime meeting on Tuesday, November 11.
All 9th-12th graders interested in Girls Competitive cheer should head on down to the athletic office to sign up and grab a packet! More information will be shared as soon as we have it. You MUST have a physical on file by Monday, November 10, no exceptions. Let’s have a great year and break more school records this season! Be a part of something big and spread the positivity. Go blue!
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 7, 8, and 9 for mayhem, mystery, and of course murder!
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.
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

Watch here for Senior-specific information!
Cap and Gown Information
Student Informational Meeting - December 10th at 8:00 am in the auditorium.
Jostens cap and gown order deadline will be December 17, 2025.
Josten's or call 1-269-217-6936.
Senior Picture Deadline
Please send your senior photos in by February 1st.
Please send photos to Yearbook Photos
If you have any questions contact Mrs. Zima.
Senior Slide Show
Please send a baby picture and a senior picture to Senior Slideshow by February 1st.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Zima.
Prom
Prom will be on May 2, 2025
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location - TBD
Please contact Mrs. Peet or Mrs. Deskins with any questions.



Senior Final Exams
Final Exam Dates -
May 13th during 4th and 5th blocks
May 14th during 1st and 2nd blocks
Senior Class Picture and Walk
The Senior Class Picture and walk will be on May 14, 2026 beginning at 10:45 am in the gymnasium.
The Senior Slideshow will immediately follow the walk in our auditorium.
Elementary walk through will begin at 1:30 pm.
Senior Awards
Senior Awards will be on May 15, 2026 in the high school auditorium.
Breakfast will begin at 7:30 am.
Awards presentation will begin at 8:00 am.
Students who will be receiving an award will receive an invitation to this event.
Credit Deadline
May 22nd at 3:00 pm will be the last day for seniors to qualify to participate in Commencement/Graduation.
All credits must be completed and all fines and fees must be paid to the office.
Community Service Hours
Community service hours are due on May 1st by 3:00 pm. Please turn into Mr. Shubert.
Commencement Rehearsal and Cap & Gown Pickup
Commencement Rehearsal: May 27, 2025 at 12:30
Light snacks will be provided.
12:30 p.m. – Distribution of caps/gowns will be at the football stadium. All fines and fees that students have incurred must be paid in full prior to the day of rehearsal. Diplomas will be held until fines and fees are paid in the main office.
1:00 p.m. - Mandatory rehearsal at Harper Creek Football Stadium
PLEASE NOTE: In order to have a well organized and successful commencement, we expect attendance by all participating members of the graduating class.

Commencement Ceremony Information

Friday, May 29 at 6:00 p.m. – Harper Creek Stadium
Seniors should plan to report at 5:15 p.m. to the middle school gym.
All graduates should park in the parking lot located between the middle school and administration building.
No tickets are required, unless the seating/viewing limitations require it.
In case of inclement weather, Commencement will be held in the high school gym or auditorium, and graduates will report to the high school cafeteria. Graduates may be required to reduce their number of guests in the event the ceremony moves indoors.
Only those seniors who have successfully completed all graduation requirements and are in good standing will be permitted to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.
The Commencement Ceremony is like any other extracurricular school activity in which school policies apply. Those wishing to participate in the graduation/commencement activities and ceremony are required and expected to adhere to all rules and policies of the school. This is a special time of the year and we don't want to have to exclude anyone from the ceremony for disciplinary reasons.
Diplomas will be available to graduating seniors at the rehearsal on May 27th.
Seniors who did not meet graduation requirements will not participate in the Commencement Ceremony, but they will receive their diplomas once verification of the requirements have been received by Harper Creek High School.
Dress/Attire/Clothing Expectations:
Due to the formality of the occasion, each graduate should follow the clothing guidelines listed below:
White Gowns: *Light colored dress or dress slacks *Light colored shoes
*Flowers and patterns should not be worn under the robes
*Suit coats should not be worn under the robe
Blue Gowns: *Light colored dress shirt/tie *Dark pants *Dark shoes
*Suit coats should not be worn under the robe
Graduates may decorate their caps appropriately. It is encouraged to display your post-high school plans (college, career, military) or an inspiring message. No profanity, innuendos, or political speech is appropriate.
We hope that you recognize the need for having clothing guidelines for such a formal celebration. The graduation ceremony is a privilege and graduates run the risk of not walking with their class if appropriate attire is not followed.
If you are unable to meet these guidelines, please contact Ms. Howard, High School Principal at 269-441-8412
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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.
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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.














