There is no debate as to the fact that BRPS continually goes beyond the norm in educational leadership amongst its peers. We have made it our commitment to move well beyond the state average in Advanced Placement classes and dual enrollment in our High School, and our ACT and MEAP scores help to bear this out.
But it also must be understood that no matter how strong the high school curriculum is at any school district, the foundation for this success is planted firmly at the elementary and middle school levels. Big Rapids understands this and works hard to make sure that our young students are challenged on a daily basis.
We are extremely proud to report that all of our elementary schools, middle school, and high school achieved an "A" or "B" on the Michigan Education Yes! Report Card this past year. This makes us unique in this area. We are equally proud to report that our high school is a designated "Blue Ribbon School" and that is the only high school is the area to earn a "B" on the Education Yes! State Report Card.
A well-rounded curriculum does not end with textbooks and state test scores, however. BRPS takes great pride in possessing a fine arts program that is second to none. From Band, Tactile Arts, and Performing Arts, to a myriad of other arts-based classes, Big Rapids Schools makes sure that students understand the importance of all the Fine and Practical Arts.
Athletics and other extracurricular activities play a huge part in the lives of our students. These activities help all of our students learn to achieve goals together in a cooperative way, whether they are on the soccer or golf team, or participating in the Honor Society.
As superintendent of Big Rapids Public Schools I can say that it is a pleasure to serve the youth of this area. If you have a child in one of our schools I would like to thank you for trusting us in his or her education. If you are considering having your child attend BRPS, I welcome you to do so. We would love to have you become part of our school family.
Please remember… “Together, we can do more!”
Thomas M. Langdon, ED. D.
BRPS Superintendent