Brookside Elementary - Educating Our Future

Celebrate Mother's Day by creating head wreaths for you and Mom! Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers.

🎶 We’re proud to share that Big Rapids Public Schools has once again been named one of the Best Communities in Music Education — marking our 9th consecutive year receiving this national honor!

This recognition celebrates more than music — it celebrates opportunity. Big Rapids Public Schools is proud to be a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation, ensuring access to music learning for every student.

As Middle School Band Director Albie Todd shared, “Earning this recognition for the ninth consecutive year reflects the strong support for music across our district and the meaningful opportunities our students experience every day.”

👏 Thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive community, and talented students who make this possible!

🔗 Learn more: https://www.brps.org/article/2841396

The Grounds Crew spent some time cleaning up the playground on Earth Day.

It’s here! 📅

The highly anticipated 2026–27 BRPS Academic Calendar has been released!
Start planning for the upcoming school year — from the first day to breaks and everything in between.

Check it out here: https://aptg.co/RB4Mmh

You can also find it in the BRPS App under Documents or by clicking the “26–27 School Calendar” icon on the BRPS homepage.

Reminder BR Families-

There will be no school on Friday or Monday, April 17th & 20th.

Ferris State is hosting a free medical clinic - to learn more, please visit www.brps.org/flyers.

Our 2nd and 3rd graders competed in Curling events yesterday afternoon. Congratulations to our winners! GO CARDS!

The 4th grade and 1st grade competed in Curling on Thursday morning! Congratulations to all our student athletes! GO CARDS!

Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy Tie Dye & Drumming - for more info, visit www.brps.org/flyers!

As March is Reading month wraps up, so do our Olympic events. Yesterday the 1st and 4th grades compete in the Biathlon! Congratulations to all our winners!!

These overachieving Olympic readers all earned the bronze medal today for reaching 600 steps!  Next stop, silver!

We have over 50 FSU student athletes, staff and coaches coming to Brookside on Tuesday, March 24 to read to our students. We would love if everyone would wear Ferris apparel or red and yellow! Let's so them how much Brookside loves FSU!! ❤️💛

Spring Break Reminder!

Big Rapids Public Schools will be on Spring Break March 30 – April 3.

We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break! School will resume on Monday, April 6.

Enjoy the time off and we’ll see everyone back refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong!

Tomorrow, Friday, March 20 for March if Reading Month: Wear your class colors!

Big Rapids Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, due to poor road conditions.

What's better than not having to make dinner?? The QDOBA fundraiser is coming up this Thursday, March 19 from 4 to 8pm. All you need to do is mention Brookside for the 25% donation to our school. You can also scan the QR code to order online and still get Brookside the donation. We hope to see everyone out on Thursday!!

Big Rapids Public Schools will be closed today, Monday, March 16th, due to poor road conditions.

**UPDATE**
Big Rapids Public Schools will be CLOSED today, Friday, March 13th due to poor weather conditions.

The second Speed Skating event took place today with the 3rd grade, 1st grade and Staff winning gold, silver and bronze! Congratulations to the winners!

Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun at the Inaugural Play Day!
Visit www.brps.org/flyers for more information.