Brookside Elementary - Educating Our Future

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 re...

Big Rapids Public Schools is proud to announce that Brookside Elementary and Riverview Elementary have been recognized as 2025 Best Elementary Schools in Michigan by U.S. News ...

At this week’s Board of Education meeting, Big Rapids Public Schools celebrated two significant milestones in the district: Sharon Schumann’s recognition as the 2024 SHAPE Michiga...

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 st...

National School Bus Safety Week is October 21-25, 2024. Following school bus safety rules helps prevent accidents and keeps our students safe. Here are a few reminders for dri...

We are incredibly grateful to our school principals for their unwavering dedication and hard work. Your commitment to fostering a positive learning environment shines through ever...

If you were watching this morning's Hoda & Jenna segment on the Today Show, you may have seen a familiar face! Katie Schumann, a first teacher at Brookside Elementary, shared a l...

The BRPS Board of Education welcomed three new staff members to the BRPS family at the most recent board meeting: Pat Craven, Special Education Director , is a 2003 graduate of ...

At each monthly Big Rapids Public Schools Board meeting, an individual or group is recognized for their exceptional achievements and dedication to our school district. For the Se...

With the calendar flipping to August, we know parents start thinking about school! We encourage you to review these BACK TO SCHOOL FAQs and we can't wait to welcome students bac...

To ensure the BRPS Transportation Department phone lines remain available for all parents, please follow the guidelines below: Reasons to Call the Bus Garage Before the Start...

Thank you all for your patience on our first meal pick-up! It was larger than expected. We are making improvements for our next meal pick-up on Thursday 6/27/24 by: ...

For the seventh year running, Big Rapids Public Schools has been honored with the SupportMusic Merit Award from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music educati...

Hot off the press!! The BRPS 2024-25 Academic Year Calendar is ready to download! You can find it at: https://5il.co/2hr04 Still learning our website? This is how you find it...

Download your FREE pictures at https://www.brps.org/o/ee/page/k-gallery and be prepared - these little Cardinals will melt your heart!

This week's tip explores filtering calendar events for exactly what you're looking for. Check it out! Select the 'CALENDARS' shortcut button from the district homepage. Us...

This week's tip explores the various avenues in which you can access BRPS dining menus. Check it out! 1. From the website (www.brps.org) you can access menus by clicking the sh...

This year, you have to be eligible to receive a SUMMER-EBT card. Students must be approved for free or reduced benefits by our school district by March 1, 2024. This is don...

Get ready for a night of unforgettable memories at this year's Denim & Diamonds Mother/Son Dance! The Big Rapids Junior Class is thrilled to announce this fantastic event, wher...

Grab a copy of the Pioneer Press this Saturday (Nov. 18) and you'll find the 𝐁𝐑𝐏𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭- loaded with upcoming winter events and other helpful resources. All events can also b...