Big Rapids Public Schools - Educating Our Future

Happy last day of school, BRPS! We are so proud of all the hard-working students and staff who have made this year a success! ❤️ We are BR 💙

They did it!! Our BRVS Graduates celebrated their commencement on Friday. Check out some photos at https://photos.app.goo.gl/i9kTW5SAZ1x2tQv67

We are so proud of our Virtual School graduates! Tune in for their graduation commencement at: https://youtube.com/live/iVlrqZEfSss

Reminder BRPS Family - There will be no school on Monday, May 27th.

We can't wait for the Class of 2024 Commencement at 7 pm at Cardinal Stadium tonight. If you cannot make it, check out this livestream! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL5HrFU2sqw

The votes are in, and the results have been tallied. We are excited to announce that the winner of the 7th Grade Logo Competition is: Frances Cornell (Ms. Lukas's Technology class) Check out this awesome BRPS logo that Frances designed! We love the Cardinal Pride!

This week, we get a chance to honor and recognize the hard work, dedication, loyalty, and commitment of our local police officers. Thank you for keeping us safe! **Added bonus** We also get to celebrate one of our BRPS liaison officers, Andre Torres! Happy Birthday, Officer Torres!

The President and Vice President of the Student Council brightened the day for our Middle School teachers on Friday by delivering their Teacher Appreciation Room Service orders. Great job Amarie & Adalie and thanks, again, to the Daum Insurance Agency for sponsoring!

Last week, Eastwood teachers joined the fun as students delivered their room service orders during Teacher Appreciation Week.

We are deeply touched by the outpouring of kindness and gratitude from parents, students, and staff toward our teachers and staff at BRPS! This week, we received more than 200 shout-outs, making Teacher Appreciation Week truly special and heartwarming. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to uplift a staff member and show your appreciation!

These Brookside leaders had the privilege of treating the teachers and delivering their Teacher Room Service orders. Thanks, again, to Daum Insurance Agency for sponsoring!

A big shoutout to the Daum Insurance Agency for sponsoring 'Teacher Room Service' during Teacher Appreciation Week! Today, Riverview teachers received their room service orders, and the joy on their faces says it all!

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄-𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍! To honor our outstanding educators, several local businesses are extending special discounts during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10)! Here is another generous and supportive business joining in the Sale-ebration! Pizza in Paris - Get an order of Casey Bread FREE with the purchase of a pizza. Thank you for supporting and celebrating our teachers!

During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10), we extend our gratitude to all our dedicated staff members at BRPS. This year, we're opening up shout-out submissions to celebrate and recognize not only our teachers, but all staff members across departments such as food service, front office, maintenance, transportation, administration, and paraprofessionals. Please submit your shout-outs using this google form: https://forms.gle/uAwzkDZoFUc2yvqJ7 A 'shout-out' can be submitted by adults or students, with no limit on submissions. These messages will be shared throughout the week of May 6th, and while the submission form closes on May 10th, personal notes of encouragement are always welcomed and valued. Thank you for helping us celebrate and appreciate our Big Rapids Public Schools teachers and staff. We R BR!

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄-𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍! To honor our outstanding educators, several local businesses are extending special discounts during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10)! 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭: Jack's Italian Bakery - 1 Free Donut on May 7th with your school ID Get Hooked @ Currie's - 1/2 off all sandwiches The Backroom @ Toppings - 15% off all drinks The Old Pioneer Store & Emporium - 10% off your entire purchase Three Girls Deli & Bakery - 10% off Deli Menu items The Milkshake Spot - 20% off Jet's Pizza - 20% off Mancino's - 10% off Panera - 15% off any order, up to $100 off School ID may be required. We are proud to be a part of such a supportive community! To join the list, please contact (231) 796-2627.

BRMS 6th graders had another successful annual release of Chinook Salmon in Ludington MI! Awesome job kids!

Join us for an exciting event as nine talented student-athletes announce their college commitments on Decision Day! Thursday, May 2 3:15pm BRHS Auditorium Revealing their choices will be: Christian Smits & Tyler Neil (Boys' Soccer) Teresa Vance & Ella Tucci (Girls' Soccer) Kaleb Dubowski (Football/Track) Jace Heck (Football) Cailin Knoop (Softball) Dawson Kilpatrick (Wrestling) Zach Steers (Golf)

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 BRPS Bus Drivers!!!

We had the opportunity to honor outstanding educators who positively influence students with disabilities, making a significant and beneficial impact on their education and achievements. Congratulations to this year's Make a Difference award nominees and winners! You make BRPS proud! Pictured are (back row from left to right) Terry Mackall, Ashley Bouman, Carrie Beeney, Shannon Kostecki, Ally Stokely, Emily Adema, Joe Bouman, (front row from left to right) Tracy Battle, Megan Gebhardt, Monica Walch, Bridget Curtice, Mary Quinlan, Karen Coxon

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟐 - 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 JV & Varsity Baseball and Softball games originally scheduled for today have been postponed until 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑. 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔 - 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 JV & Varsity Baseball and Softball games originally scheduled for Tuesday with Shepherd have been rescheduled for 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡.