This month, our Board of Education recognized our Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) and Booster Clubs that support our schools. In attendance were representatives from the Brookside PTO, Eastwood PTO, Riverview PTO, Middle School PTO, Sports Boosters, and Band Boosters. These individuals dedicate countless hours to supporting our students. In particular, their fundraising efforts have created SO MANY meaningful opportunities for Big Rapids students, and their commitment makes a lasting difference in our schools and community!
Please help us thank our PTOs and Booster groups!
Please help us thank our PTOs and Booster groups!
Big Rapids Middle School students lined the streets of downtown Big Rapids today to honor our veterans during the annual Veterans Day Parade. ❤️💙
With flags waving and cheers of appreciation, students showed their gratitude to those who have served our country. We were especially proud to see several BRMS students walking in the parade to recognize their own family members who have served.
Thank you to all veterans for your courage, sacrifice, and service.
With flags waving and cheers of appreciation, students showed their gratitude to those who have served our country. We were especially proud to see several BRMS students walking in the parade to recognize their own family members who have served.
Thank you to all veterans for your courage, sacrifice, and service.
Thank you, Veterans!
Today, we honor and thank all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your sacrifice and service are deeply appreciated — today and every day. ❤️💙
Today, we honor and thank all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your sacrifice and service are deeply appreciated — today and every day. ❤️💙
**Reminder**
There will be no school on Friday, November 14.
There will be no school on Friday, November 14.
Due to staffing issues, BRHS Saturday School is cancelled for tomorrow, Saturday, November 8th, 2025.
We apologize for the inconvenience!
One Book, One Community - Come together to discuss 'The Anxious Generation', by Jonathan Hait.
Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers
Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers
The Virtual Backpack just added the November Food Bank information for Mecosta County! Check it out at www.brps.org/flyers and help if you can!
🍂 Fall Community Night at BRMS! 🍂
Join us on Wednesday, November 12 from 5–7 PM at Big Rapids Middle School for an evening of fun, games, and giving back! 💛
Hosted by the BRMS Student Council, this free community event features:
🎨 Crafts & concessions
🃏 Board and card games
🏀 Open gym
🎬 A showing of Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
We’ll also be collecting canned green beans and donations toward turkeys to help local families in need. Plus, 50% of event proceeds will go to the Rotary Club to purchase turkeys for community families.
Come enjoy the fun and help make a difference this season! 🍁
Join us on Wednesday, November 12 from 5–7 PM at Big Rapids Middle School for an evening of fun, games, and giving back! 💛
Hosted by the BRMS Student Council, this free community event features:
🎨 Crafts & concessions
🃏 Board and card games
🏀 Open gym
🎬 A showing of Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
We’ll also be collecting canned green beans and donations toward turkeys to help local families in need. Plus, 50% of event proceeds will go to the Rotary Club to purchase turkeys for community families.
Come enjoy the fun and help make a difference this season! 🍁
Join Wheatscount for Stuntology with Sam Bartlett!
Learn more by visiting out Virtual Backpack at www.brps.org/flyers.
Learn more by visiting out Virtual Backpack at www.brps.org/flyers.
Calling All Local Businesses and Employers!
Join us for the Big Rapids High School Career & Employment Fair — a great opportunity to connect with BRHS students and help them explore future careers right here in our community!
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Big Rapids High School Gymnasium
❄️ Snow date: February 19
This event gives our 9th–12th grade students a chance to learn about local career paths and employment options.
If you’re an employer looking to participate — or even pre-screen potential candidates — we’d love to have you join us!
☕ Tables, chairs, coffee, and light refreshments will be provided.
📝 Sign up by February 2, 2026 to reserve your spot at: https://forms.gle/bsi6HewWq3zDaXuL8
Join us for the Big Rapids High School Career & Employment Fair — a great opportunity to connect with BRHS students and help them explore future careers right here in our community!
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Big Rapids High School Gymnasium
❄️ Snow date: February 19
This event gives our 9th–12th grade students a chance to learn about local career paths and employment options.
If you’re an employer looking to participate — or even pre-screen potential candidates — we’d love to have you join us!
☕ Tables, chairs, coffee, and light refreshments will be provided.
📝 Sign up by February 2, 2026 to reserve your spot at: https://forms.gle/bsi6HewWq3zDaXuL8
Looks like even the sky is showing its Cardinal colors today! ❤️💙
A rainbow over BRPS made for a colorful start and a perfect sign of a bright day of learning ahead!
A rainbow over BRPS made for a colorful start and a perfect sign of a bright day of learning ahead!
🚌💛 It’s School Bus Safety Week, and Eastwood students had a wheely great time learning all about staying safe with Buster the Bus!
They sang songs, talked about bus safety, asked great questions — and even laughed at a few of Buster’s jokes! 😄
Buster was a big hit, and our students are now even safer riders thanks to this fun and educational visit. 🚌
They sang songs, talked about bus safety, asked great questions — and even laughed at a few of Buster’s jokes! 😄
Buster was a big hit, and our students are now even safer riders thanks to this fun and educational visit. 🚌
If you're interested in Cub Scouts, please visit our Virtual Backpack at www.brps.org/flyers to learn more!
Hey kids… while you were enjoying your day off, guess who still had to go to school?
👩🏫 That’s right — your teachers! 👨🏫
They spent the day learning, planning, and getting ready to make the rest of the year awesome!
👩🏫 That’s right — your teachers! 👨🏫
They spent the day learning, planning, and getting ready to make the rest of the year awesome!
🚌Oh, The Places Our Buses Go — Safely!
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible team that keeps our Cardinals safe every single day!
Each day, BRPS buses carry 1,372 students across 1,023 miles — and by week’s end, that’s 5,115 miles and more than 6,800 safe rides completed! 🚦 That would be like driving to Florida every day or driving from New York City to Las Vegas, Nevada AND BACK each week!
From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, our drivers and transportation staff make safety their top priority — and we’re so thankful for the care, smiles, and dedication they show on every route. ❤️
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible team that keeps our Cardinals safe every single day!
Each day, BRPS buses carry 1,372 students across 1,023 miles — and by week’s end, that’s 5,115 miles and more than 6,800 safe rides completed! 🚦 That would be like driving to Florida every day or driving from New York City to Las Vegas, Nevada AND BACK each week!
From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, our drivers and transportation staff make safety their top priority — and we’re so thankful for the care, smiles, and dedication they show on every route. ❤️
We’re excited to share our new Big Rapids Public Schools C.A.R.D.S. magnet!
👉 Watch this short video to learn more: https://video214.com/play/0yZHnoaCx1n0gC4yqJ6moA/s/dark
📬 Magnet Distribution Details
Each household will receive one magnet. Magnets are being distributed based on alphabetical order by first name within each family.
Magnets were/will be available for pickup at Parent-Teacher Conferences for the student whose first name comes first alphabetically in the family. Any magnets not picked up at conferences will be mailed afterward.
We hope you enjoy this resource and join us in celebrating C.A.R.D.S. character!
👉 Watch this short video to learn more: https://video214.com/play/0yZHnoaCx1n0gC4yqJ6moA/s/dark
📬 Magnet Distribution Details
Each household will receive one magnet. Magnets are being distributed based on alphabetical order by first name within each family.
Magnets were/will be available for pickup at Parent-Teacher Conferences for the student whose first name comes first alphabetically in the family. Any magnets not picked up at conferences will be mailed afterward.
We hope you enjoy this resource and join us in celebrating C.A.R.D.S. character!
📢Reminder, BR Families:
There is no school on Friday, Oct. 17, or Monday, Oct. 20.
Enjoy your extended weekend, Cardinals! 🍁
There is no school on Friday, Oct. 17, or Monday, Oct. 20.
Enjoy your extended weekend, Cardinals! 🍁
Thank you for your patience as we worked through a small survey glitch — the updated link is ready!
We value your feedback and invite you to share your thoughts through our BRPS Family Survey. Parents may fill out a survey for each child, or simply complete one for the building you have the most feedback about.
👉https://surveys.panoramaed.com/brpsmi/5130537443/surveys
Your feedback helps us grow and improve every day — thank you for taking the time to share your voice!
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Big Rapids Public Schools
We value your feedback and invite you to share your thoughts through our BRPS Family Survey. Parents may fill out a survey for each child, or simply complete one for the building you have the most feedback about.
👉https://surveys.panoramaed.com/brpsmi/5130537443/surveys
Your feedback helps us grow and improve every day — thank you for taking the time to share your voice!
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Big Rapids Public Schools
