Big Rapids Athletics -

***Winter Sports Parent Meeting*** November 21 at 5:30 pm in the High School Auditorium. Individual team/program meetings immediately after.

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!

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!

𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄/𝐓𝐑𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐄 𝐈𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬: Monday, Oct 28 @ 3:30-5:00 pm Tuesday, October 29 @ 3:30-5:00 pm Wednesday, October 30 @ 7:00-8:00 pm, 6:00 pm Height and Weight. Coaches will meet with players following Wednesday night practice. Regular practice: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays (some Fridays) @ 3:30-5:00 pm; Wednesdays generally @ 7:00 -8:00 pm. 𝐁𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬: Nov 11, 12, 13 @ 3:30 - 5:30 pm (with potential for extra tryout days) Practice: Daily @ TBA times 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬: Nov 11, 12, 13 @ 3:45 - 6:00 PM Practice: Beginning Nov 14 @ 3:45 - 6:00 PM daily 𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐬/𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 Practice: Nov 11, 12, 13 @ 3:00-6:00 PM; Nov 14 @ 5:00-8:00 PM; Beginning Nov 18 @ 3:00-6:00 Daily 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐬/𝐭𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬 Practice: Beginning Nov 19: Tuesdays and Fridays @ 3:30 - 5:00 pm 𝐆𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬: Nov 18, 19, 20 @ 3:30 - 5:30 pm (with potential for extra tryout days) Practice: Daily @ TBA times Athletes must be registered on Final Forms and have a current physical uploaded to participate.

We're experiencing an issue with our phone service provider, preventing calls from reaching some of our buildings this morning. We anticipate phone service will be restored by 11:00 a.m. In the meantime, if you need to contact any of our schools, please email the building offices. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

Although Friday night’s Varsity football game has been forfeited by our opponent, we’ve made some adjustments to ensure you still have a fun-filled evening. Our Powderpuff game will now take center stage on Friday night! Come cheer on your Homecoming Representatives and Grand Marshal during Friday's festivities! The Homecoming Dance is still on for Saturday, September 28th, from 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm. We can’t wait to see you there! 5:30pm - Parade 7:00pm - Announcement of Hoco Court Reps 7:30pm - Powderpuff Game Kickoff ***Including National Anthem and Halftime Band Performance*** After Game - High School Student Bonfire, ending at 11:00pm

Show your school spirit this week for 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆! 📣 𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒​: Found in your school's event calendar. 🎆 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐏𝐔𝐅𝐅 Football Game: Wednesday, Sept. 25th @ 7pm in Cardinal Stadium 🍬 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐄: Friday, Sept. 27th @ 5:30pm, downtown BR (Michigan Ave., beginning at BRMS). 🏈𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐓𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄: Friday @ 7pm (Grand Marshal & class reps introduced and Homecoming royalty crowned at halftime). 🎵 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄: Saturday from 8-11pm.

Athletic Training Schedule 9/23-9/27

Today we honor all who lost their lives 23 years ago in the September 11th attacks. We will never forget.

Grab a copy of the Pioneer Press this Saturday (August 17) and you'll find the 𝐁𝐑𝐏𝐒 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭- loaded with upcoming fall events and other helpful resources. All events can also be found on our website or our app. Check out www.brps.org or get the app here: Download for Android https://bit.ly/40iFFcf Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3zeCM0j

𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: This job posting is now a 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 position!! Impact students through athletics and join our BR family! 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐎𝐖 to be our Certified Athletic Trainer. Find the posting at: https://careers-usph.icims.com/jobs/32564/certified-athletic-trainer/job

Impact students through athletics and join our BR family! APPLY NOW to be our Certified Athletic Trainer. Find the posting at: https://careers-usph.icims.com/jobs/32564/certified-athletic-trainer/job

Grab & Go meal ⭐️UPDATE⭐️ 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐮𝐩 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟎 𝐚𝐦! AND we only need one permission slip on file for non-parent meal pick-up. For all other Grab & Go information, visit www.brps.org/fs

🍎 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 🍎 Grab & Go - 7 FREE breakfasts & lunches with fresh fruit, vegetables & milk! 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏𝟏 𝐚𝐦-𝟏 𝐩𝐦, 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐮𝐩 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐑 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥. Check out www.brps.org/fs for more information.

Grab & Go - 7 FREE breakfasts & lunches with fresh fruit, vegetables & milk! Starting June 20th from 11 am-1 pm, pick-up behind BR Middle School. Check out www.brps.org/fs for more information.

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 💙

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

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!

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)