Previous Next PausePlay Gallery Permalink

Welcome to Harper Creek High School

Harper Creek High School 12677 Beadle Lake Road Battle Creek, MI 49014 Phone: 269-441-8450 Fax: 269-441-2206 Attendance: 269-441-8477
  • 21 December
    • HCHS B V Wrestling North Branch Area High School (Invite) Away
      Date: Dec 21
      Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/79074921 for more information!
    • HCHS G JV Cheerleading Plainwell Cheer Fest Away
      Date: Dec 21
      Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/79005927 for more information!
    • HCHS G V Cheerleading Multiple Opponents (Plainwell Cheer Fest) Away
      Date: Dec 21
      Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/79042674 for more information!
  • 22 December
    • HCHS G V Wrestling Plainwell Girls Wrestling Invite Home
      Date: Dec 22
      Time: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics

      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78677117 for more information!

  • 23 December
    • Winter Break
      thru December 27
      Winter Break
      Date: Dec 23 - Dec 27
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
  • 27 December
    • Time: TBA -HCHS G V Wrestling Montague High School (Invite) Away
      Date: Dec 27
      Time: 12:00 AM to 3:00 AM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78925412 for more information!
    • HCHS B FR Basketball Lakeview-Battle Creek Home
      Date: Dec 27
      Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78738835 for more information!
    • HCHS B JV Basketball Lakeview-Battle Creek Home
      Date: Dec 27
      Time: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78738840 for more information!
    • HCHS G JV Basketball Lakeview HS-Lakeview Away
      Date: Dec 27
      Time: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78920088 for more information!
    • HCHS G V Basketball Lakeview HS-Lakeview (WILL BE PLAYED AT BCC FIELD HOUSE ) Away
      Date: Dec 27
      Time: 1:40 PM to 4:40 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78920056 for more information!
    • HCHS B V Basketball Lakeview-Battle Creek (WILL BE PLAYED AT BCC FIELD HOUSE ) Away
      Date: Dec 27
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78738880 for more information!
  • 28 December
  • 30 December
    • Winter Break
      thru January 3
      Winter Break
      Date: Dec 30 - Jan 3
      Calendar: HC High School Calendar
  • 3 January
    • HCHS G V Wrestling DeWitt HS (Invite) Away
      Date: Jan 3
      Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Calendar: HCHS Athletics
      Visit https://harpercreekhighschool.bigteams.com/main/event/scid/MI490149223/eventid/78925429 for more information!
More Events

2024 -2025 Calendar

Courses 

High School Course Book

Michigan Virtual University – 21f Program


High School News

First Page Previous Page Page 1 Next Page Last Page
A Note From The Principal

December 16, 2024

Dear Parents and Guardians,                                              

For the past two decades, Harper Creek High School has had block scheduling for our students.  Currently, our students attend four blocks/classes that are 81 minutes in duration and one class that is 40 minutes in length.  

Starting as early as next school year, we anticipate going back to a traditional format for student learning.  A final decision has not yet been made, but the new schedule would mean that our students attend six classes, 56 minutes in length, and one class, 29 minutes in length.

After researching and considering this change for the past year, an action team made up of teachers, administrators, and counselors believe the change is best for our students.  The school day will stay the same (7:45 to 2:50), but the way we deliver instruction will differ.  One big change with this new schedule means the majority of our core classes (math, science, English, and social studies) will be taken all year long and the majority of the elective classes (physical education, music, consumer science, art…) will be semester classes.

We have several students who attend Kellogg Community College, the Math and Science Center, and the Calhoun Area Career Center and these students will be able to continue attending these programs, just like they have done in the past.

It is hard to explain these potential changes thoroughly in a letter, so we are planning to have a parent meeting when we return from winter break at 5:30 pm in the library at the high school on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. We are interested in your feedback. 

For those who can’t attend or if you would prefer a personal conversation, please feel free to contact me at greenmane@harpercreek.net or by phone at (269) 441-8412.

Thank you and I hope you have a great holiday!

It’s A Great Day To Be A Harper Creek Beaver,

Ed Greenman

High School Principal

First Page Previous Page Page 1 Next Page Last Page

Daily Announcements

Subscribe to RSS Feed for Daily Announcements View Archives
December 18, 2024
Wednesday December 18

Students, please take time to look through our lost and found for any missing items. They will be donated during winter break.  

Skiers and Snowboarders, It's that time of year again and there's snow on the ground!  Information packets for Ski Club Cards are available in the main office, please make sure you pick up all three items. If you're buying a club card, money and packets are due to Mr. Brinker or to the office as soon as you can, it can take a week or more to get your card for you.   The Ski Club bus will start on our first Wednesday back in January.

If you are interested in girls tennis, softball or baseball please sign up in the athletic office.

December 13, 2024
Friday December 13
More...
December 10, 2024
Tuesday December 10
More...
December 9, 2024
Monday December 9
More...
December 6, 2024
Friday December 6
More...
First Page Previous Page Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Next Page Last Page

Open Campus Lunch 

Our seniors have earned the privilege of having an open campus lunch IF the following criteria have been met:

  • Passing all classes,

  • No incidents of ISS or OSS,

  • 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:

Suicide & Crisis Hotline Call or Text 988

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
 

Follow us on Instagram!

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   

Course Selection Book



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

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.

Get the App! Follow Your Child's School. Get Newsletter Updates.

Download the App 


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.

Library
Order Transcripts
Student Handbook
Student Tech Help
Student Technology & Device Agreement (AUA)
Food Service
Help Desk
Outlook
PowerSchool
Yearly Registration

Annual Education Report

HCHS 2022-2023 Annual Education Report Cover Letter