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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5 November
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1/2 Day of SchoolDate: Nov 5Calendar: District Calendar
Half Day of School Release Times
Middle School 10:43 AM
High School 10:50 AM
Elementary Schools Noon
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6 November
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No SchoolDate: Nov 6Calendar: District Calendar
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Swimming & Diving (Girls V) @ SCC MeetDate: Nov 6Location: SCC MeetCalendar: HCHS AthleticsStart Time: TBD End Time: TBD Sport: Swimming & Diving Gender: Girls Level: Varsity Location: SCC Meet
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7 November
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Swimming & Diving (Girls V) @ SCC MeetDate: Nov 7Location: SCC MeetCalendar: HCHS AthleticsStart Time: TBD End Time: TBD Sport: Swimming & Diving Gender: Girls Level: Varsity Location: SCC Meet
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11 November
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Early ReleaseDate: Nov 11Calendar: District Calendar
Early Release Times
Middle School 1:30 PM
High School 1:40 PM
Elementary Schools 2:35 PM
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18 November
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Early ReleaseDate: Nov 18Calendar: District Calendar
Early Release Times
Middle School 1:30 PM
High School 1:40 PM
Elementary Schools 2:35 PM
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25 November
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Half-Day of SchoolDate: Nov 25Calendar: District Calendar
Student Half-Day Hours
Middle School - 7:40 AM - 10:43 AM
High School - 7:50 AM -10:50 AM
Elementary School - 8:50 AM - Noon
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26 November
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Thanksgiving Break - No Schoolthru November 27Thanksgiving Break - No SchoolDate: Nov 26 - Nov 27Calendar: District Calendar
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Courses
HCTV Friday October 23, 2026
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Daily Announcements
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HC men's soccer starts their district run at home on Wednesday, 10/14 at 6:00pm against Charlotte. This will be the last home game of the season. All students will get in free with their school ID. Come support our 15 seniors last home game and the start to the district games.
You may have noticed some new parking signs in the student lot. These spaces are for our coaches, so please do not park there.
Are some of your classmates doing amazing things that we might not know about that deserve some kudos? If so, email the information to Mrs. Zima so they can be featured on our new student shout-out bulletin boards.
Tickets are now on sale for the fall show: You Can't Take it With You. Come see this heartfelt comedy Nov. 6th or 7th at 7 PM or on Nov. 8th at 2 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for student and senior citizens, and those under 5 years of age get in free! New this year tickets can be purchased online at hchstheater.ludus.com
Reminder to all those involved in the production: we only have rehearsal Wednesday and Thursday this week. Booth and backstage tech: you are expected to start attending rehearsals THIS WEEK. See the calendar in Google Classroom for more details.
All marching band members, the boosters will be serving you food immediately after school tomorrow in the cafeteria in preparation for festival. The bus leaves close to 4, so please eat, dress, and load up in a timely fashion. We will also bring bottles of water and snacks for post festival performance.
Attention Girls Basketball...... the season is approaching fast. If you are interested in playing, please sign up in the Athletic Office. There will be Open Gym Tuesday, 6:30pm-7:30pm.
We will have a fall signing day for athletics November 11 during 2nd lunch. Please sign up in the Athletic office if you would like to participate.
If you are interested in Business and tons of field trips, join DECA! If you weren’t able to make our after school meeting last week, we will have a morning meeting on October 15th at 7:00 AM before school.
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, 2026.
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
Senior Final Exams
Final Exam Dates -
Wednesday, May 19th during 4th, 5th and 6th blocks
Thursday, May 20th during 1st, 2nd and 3rd blocks
Senior Class Picture and Walk
The Senior Class Picture and walk will be on Thursday, May 20, 2027 beginning at 10:50 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 Friday, May 21, 2027 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 28th 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: Wednesday, June 2, 2027 at 12:30 p.m.
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, June 4 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 June 2.
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
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.
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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.











