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! ❤️💙
Updated information: Big Rapids Public Schools is now closed today, Monday, December 16th as a result of the heavy fog and icy backroads.
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.
📣 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. ❤️💙
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! 🦃🍁
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!
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
As we conduct safety drills across the district, we encourage parents to review the 'School Emergency Response' flyer with their children. It's important to familiarize students with key terms, review communication procedures, and ensure your contact information is up-to-date in Skyward Family Access.
For more details, visit www.brps.org/communication.
Happy National Custodian Day Darwin and Bill!
We would be a MESS without you both. Eastwood is so lucky to have two of the finest custodians who take such pride in their school. We appreciate their hard work and dedication. The students sure enjoy seeing Mr. Darwin and Mr. Bill in the halls as well.
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.
October is National Principal Month!
We are so appreciative of Mrs. Goodman and her dedication to Eastwood Elementary. Please join us in celebrating her this month!
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.
Eastwood Elementary Homecoming week spirit days!
We are so excited to participate in spirit week. We will also be in the parade on Friday starting at 5:30pm! We hope to see all of our Eastwood families lining the streets! Go CARDINALS!!
Today we honor all who lost their lives 23 years ago in the September 11th attacks.
We will never forget.
