Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a joyful holiday season. Thank you for being part of our BRPS family—we look forward to an amazing new year together!
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the season! ❤️💙
Concert Schedule Changes:
8th Grade Band Concert - Postponed to tomorrow, 12/17, at 7pm
Wind Symphony Concert - Postponed to Wednesday, 12/18, at 7pm
Updated information: Big Rapids Public Schools is now closed today, Monday, December 16th as a result of the heavy fog and icy backroads.
Good morning:
Updated information:
Big Rapids Public Schools is now closed today, Monday, December 16th as a result of the heavy fog and icy backroads.
Thank you.
Big Rapids Public Schools is under a 3 hour delay this morning, Monday, December 16th as a result of the heavy fog and icy backroads.
Good morning:
Big Rapids Public Schools is under a 3 hour delay this morning, Monday, December 16th as a result of the heavy fog and icy backroads.
Thank you
Freshman Boys, JV Girls, and JV Boys basketball games were canceled for today.
The JV Girls game is rescheduled at Big Rapids tomorrow at 4:00 pm, before the Varsity games.
📣 Join Us to Honor Dave Seigert!
We’re excited to recognize Dave Seigert for an incredible 50 years of service to BRPS as a teacher, coach, and mentor. 🎉
📅 When: Wednesday, 12/18/24, between the 7th & 8th-grade basketball games vs. Grant (around 5 PM)
📍 Where: Big Rapids Middle School
Let’s pack the gym and show him how much his dedication has meant to our schools and community. ❤️💙
✨ Last night at the BRPS Board Meeting, we had the honor of recognizing Mrs. Kara Schafer as she enters her final weeks as principal of Brookside Elementary. Mrs. Schafer will be retiring at the end of December, passing the torch to Mr. Ken Ranjel in January.
As a heartfelt tribute, Mrs. Schafer has planned special spirit days to celebrate and remember the amazing staff who have been part of the Brookside family during her time here. 💙❤️ What a thoughtful way to honor their service and legacy!
Join us in wishing Mrs. Schafer all the best as she begins this exciting new chapter. Thank you, Mrs. Schafer, for your years of dedication and love for Brookside! 🎉👏
There is no school for Big Rapids Public Schools on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 due to inclement weather.
🍂🦃 **Happy Thanksgiving week, Big Rapids !** 🦃🍂
As we head into the holiday, we want to wish our students, families, and staff a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, joy, and togetherness. Just a reminder that there will be **no school from November 27–29**. Enjoy your time with loved ones, and we’ll see you back on Monday, December 2! 🦃🍁
Wow! BRPS lit up the street with spirit at the Festival of Lights Parade in Downtown Big Rapids!!! Way to go team!
Today’s the day! 📣 Be sure to grab a copy of The Pioneer to check out the full list of BRHS winter events. This insert has everything you need to stay up-to-date this season, from sports and band performances to important school calendar dates! 🗓️
Don’t miss out! 📣 Pick up a copy of this Saturday’s Pioneer (November 23) for a complete list of BRHS winter events. From sports and band performances to key dates on the school calendar – this insert has everything you need to stay in the loop! 🗓️
🎉🏆 Big News for BRPS! 🏆🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Brookside Elementary and Riverview Elementary have been named 2025 Best Elementary Schools in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report! This incredible honor reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families to academic excellence and lifelong success.
👏 Congratulations to the amazing staff and leadership at both schools! 👏
Read more about this wonderful recognition at: https://bigrapidsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1878022
Join us at the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Big Rapids on Monday, November 11th at 11am!
We will never forget that freedom is not free. Thank you to all who have served!
Best of luck to the talented students in our Theatrical Arts Department this weekend as they present their final two shows of Little Women!
Break a leg, everyone – we know you’ll put on an incredible show! 🎭🌟
Tickets are available online at: https://brhsdrama.ludus.com/index.php
Congratulations to Marshall MacGregor, Winner of the 7th Grade BR Logo Competition!
Big Rapids Public Schools is proud to announce that Marshall MacGregor has won the 7th grade technology class competition! The challenge tasked students with creating a unique logo representing BR, and Marshall's design (pictured below) stood out among the entries.
His teacher, Ms. Lukas, praised his work, saying, "Congrats, Marshall! Winning the 7th grade BR logo competition is an awesome achievement—your creativity really shines!" Marshall's design showcases both his skill and his pride for our school, and it embodies the spirit of Big Rapids.
We are thrilled to see such talent emerging in our classrooms and look forward to more innovative designs from our students. Way to go, Marshall!
Big Rapids Public Schools (BRPS) has earned recognition for its dedicated implementation of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), a framework that utilizes research-based strategies to meet the needs of all students.
Learn more about this recognition at: https://www.brps.org/article/1859080
Shoutout to BRMS PTO and the foam frenzy crew that put on an awesome event for these students!
