Harrison Community Schools

Here is the 2025-2026 Harrison Community Schools Calendar. Once we have the dates for Open Houses and Parent Teacher Conferences, we will announce them on our social media pages and the district website.

FYI

Happy Fourth! On July 2nd, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence!

Hello Hornet Nation!
Just a reminder we ARE handing out food on Thursday, July 3rd at Harrison Middle School.
12:30-5:30 pm ~ please come see us before you enjoy your holiday weekend!

FYI

Harrison Middle School is looking to fill a position as Office Clerk for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see job posting for application and qualification information.

Larson Elementary (1-5 ) and Larson Early Education Learning Center (Kindergarten) are looking for Special Education Paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see job post for application and qualification information.

A message from our amazing partners at Chartwells: 1. Thank you so much for the incredible turnout for our meal distribution yesterday!! We were able to provide meals for SO many kids, even more than we were expecting! 2. With such an amazing response, we found ourselves a little short this first week, and we apologize to any family that made the trip up to the school and didn’t receive their meals. We kept track of those missed to have a better idea of participation for next week. 3. PLEASE come back next week! We are adjusting our numbers in order to fulfill the community's needs and we can’t wait to see you again.

On June 19, 1865, over 250,000 enslaved people in Galveston TX finally received the news of their emancipation, marking a milestone in American history. Following the end of the Civil War, Juneteenth celebrations emerged as a tradition ; the date was formally recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. This recognition is an acknowledgment that Juneteenth represents America as a nation deeply committed to the principles of human freedom and equality.

Schools of choice applications for 2025-2026 school year Under the Schools of Choice legislation (Section 105 and Section 105(c) of the School Aid Act), kindergarten through twelfth grade students residing within Clare Gladwin Regional Education Service District (RESD) and contiguous intermediate school districts, may apply to Harrison Community Schools for enrollment for the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year. Application may be made for all grades 7-12 with unlimited openings beginning July 1, 2025. Applications are not being accepted for students entering grades K-6. Enrollment must be made to the school district no later than the end of the first week of school, August 22, 2025. Transportation for these students is the responsibility of the parents or guardians.

Harrison High School is looking for Assistant Coaches for Football, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Volleyball and Sideline Cheer. Please see job posts for application and qualification information.

Harrison High School is looking for a JV Boys Basketball Coach. Please see job post for application and qualification information.

Harrison Middle School is looking for a 7th Grade Volleyball Coach. Please see job post for application and qualification information.

As promised, we are sharing information for any student or other person who may need support due to the passing of Mrs. Swartout. The loss of a teacher, friend, colleague, or relative is a tragic event. Because it is the suppression (not expression) of feelings that may be harmful, we are here to listen and support the processing of any and all emotions. All this week, we have counselors and/or social workers available in the high school, from 8:00 am through 2:00 pm. You may just show up in person, you may call 989.539.7417 to speak with someone by telephone, or you may use that same number to set up a virtual meeting. For anyone needing support beyond this week, please use the same number to request support. Visitation for Mrs. Swartout is on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 am through 1:00 pm, at the Clark-Stocking Funeral Home. The service will follow at 1:00 pm.

Harrison Middle School is looking for Paraprofessionals for the 2025-2026 school year. Please see job posting for application and qualification information.

Harrison Middle School is looking for an 8th Grade Girls Basketball Coach, 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach and a Middle School Boys Track Coach. Please see job postings for application and qualification information.

Hornet Nation, It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of teacher Stacey Swartout. Over the course of the school year, Mrs. Swartout waged a fierce battle against pancreatic cancer. The determination and grit she brought to that fight was the same determination and grit she brought every day to support the learning of our students. While with Hornet Nation for six years, Mrs. Swartout spent a total of twenty-five years as a special education teacher, dedicating her life to helping others. Counselors and/or social workers will be available in the high school this coming week to support students and staff members. We will be sharing a schedule early tomorrow morning. While Hornet Nation mourns this loss, it is obviously much more difficult for the Swartout family. Please hold Quincy Swartout, daughter and HHS interventionist, in your thoughts, as well as all family and friends. Judy Walton Superintendent

Just a reminder that the School Based Health Center is open all summer for mental health as well as physical health.

If you got a sports physical before April 15 2025, they are now expired and students will need a new one for the 2025-2026 school year. We are now booking sports physicals for July as June is booked up. Call today for an appointment. Students MUST have a Sports Physical Form completed by a parent or guardian. See below for links to sports physical form. You can also pick them up from the school office or at the health center located inside of the middle school. Sports Physical Forms: physical2page.pdf (mhsaa.com)

On Wednesday, Larson was honored to host a Special Olympics Deaf Day event. Much fun was had by all!