Wattles Park Parent Connection
October 27, 2026
Calendar
Oct. 30th Halloween Costume Parade 2:00PM
Nov. 2nd-PTC Meeting 5:15pm in the library
Nov. 5th Half-Day of School Dismiss at 12:00PM
Nov. 6th No School-Teacher Professional Development Day
Nov. 9th 3rd Grade Skate, Math and Music Field Trip 9am-2pm
Nov. 16th 4th Grade Skate, Math and Music Field Trip 9am-2pm
Nov. 25th Half-Day of School Dismiss at 12:00PM
Nov. 26th & 27th Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 4th-Winter Vocal Concert(grade-level times to be announced)
Playoff Football Game Information
Harper Creek High School is hosting a playoff football game this Friday! Please be aware that a few things are different for playoff games.
Admission and Tickets
- Athletic passes cannot be used for admission to this game.
- Tickets are $8 per person for everyone and must be purchased online through the GoFan website or app.
- Tickets will not be sold at the gate.
Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/event/6997035?schoolId=MI10220
Student Sections
- Harper Creek High School and Middle School students must bring their school ID to enter the designated student section.
- The Harper Creek student sections are reserved exclusively for Harper Creek students in grades 5–12.
- Elementary students and students from other school districts must sit in the general seating areas.
Stadium Reminders
- Students in 8th grade and below must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter the stadium.
- Backpacks and balls are not permitted inside the stadium.
Thank you for your cooperation and support. Go Beavers!
Halloween Costume Parade 10/30 at 2:00PM
We are excited to share that all students (and staff) are invited to dress in their favorite costume for the parade and classroom party on 10/30(teachers will be sending information about their classroom party). Students should bring their costumes in their backpacks to change into at the time their classroom teacher designates. If your child prefers not to wear a costume, they are invited to wear orange, black and white colors, or they can just come as they are and participate in the parade.
Families are welcomed to come and watch the parade along the fence near the playground. Students will be parading around the track starting at 2:00 pm.
Costume Guidelines: No facepaint, gore, props, weapons or masks.
🎉 Attendance Matters: Be Here, Be Ready, Be a Winner!
We are excited to kick off our new school attendance initiative! Our goal is simple: we want our students in school and learning as much as possible. Every school day is an opportunity to learn something new, build friendships, participate in activities, and be part of our school community.
📅 The Competition Starts in October!
Our official attendance competition will start this Thursday, October 1st!!!! Every day is a chance to practice being present, prepared, and ready to learn. Start strong now so you’ll be ready to compete when October arrives!
⚾ Monthly Attendance Raffle!
Students who have an attendance rate of 95% or higher will be entered into a special monthly raffle for a chance to win an exciting Battle Jacks prize pack!
One lucky student will win a Battle Jacks Tote Bag filled with:
· ⚾ A foam finger
· 🏏 A Battle Jacks bat
· 🧢 A hat
· 📸 A Battle Jacks picture
· 🎟️ Two tickets to a Battle Jacks baseball game next year!
⚾ Exciting Raffle for Parents and Guardians!
Attendance Pays Off! (And Parents/Guardians Get Prizes Too!) 🎟️✨
Great attendance is a team effort, and we know parents and guardians play a massive role in making it happen! To show our appreciation, we are hosting a special raffle just for you for the month of October.
Up for grabs first: A beautiful Kendra Scott necklace! 💖
🏆 Classroom Attendance Challenge!
The competition isn’t just for individual students—we’re putting our classes head-to-head! Each month, classes will compete based on their attendance percentage. The two classes with the highest attendance percentages will earn special prizes!
Let’s work together to make this a year of great attendance, great learning, and great memories! Who will take home the first Battle Jacks prize pack? And which classes will rise to the top?
Be here, be ready, and be part of the winning team! ⚾🏆
Our Sign Has Been Repaired!
Parents are able to pay $5 to have their child's birthday posted on the sign. See Corenna in the office.
Silent Auction Hosted by PTC
Picking Up Early from the Office
Our teachers pack learning from bell to bell, so please limit the times you pick-up your child early only when necessary, so that they do not miss important learning and instructions. Student pick-up is not allowed after 3:30 pm from the office(2:15 pm on early dismissal days).
Operation Concern Phone Number 269-441-5855
Please call the number above anytime your child is absent from school and leave a message. Our office staff will communicate this information with the classroom teacher, and enter the information into PowerSchool.
Visiting Wattles Park Elementary
Any adult coming to any school building in Harper Creek will be required to present their driver’s license to the school secretary before entering the school building. A visitor badge will be printed that must be worn while that person is in the building. This extra step of security is to keep our children safe while at school.
Text Message Communication from School
We are pleased to inform you about our Text Messaging Service.
Our school utilizes the School Messenger system to provide important updates directly to your mobile phone, including information about events, school closures, safety alerts, and more.
To take advantage of this complimentary service, please send a text message with “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587.
If you wish to opt out of these messages at any time, you can do so by replying to any of our messages with “Stop.”
Contact Information
Email: swanb@harpercreek.net
Website: wpe.harpercreek.net
Location: 132 S Wattles Rd, Battle Creek, MI, USA
Phone: (269) 441-5850