Round up the family and check out this free event with the Blue Water Ramblers - find the details at www.brps.org/flyers
Big Rapids Public Schools is closed on Wednesday, December 10th, due to poor weather conditions.
❄️ Winter Weather Reminder ❄️
We’re sharing our School Closing Procedures to help families stay prepared this season.
When inclement weather or emergencies impact school operations, Big Rapids Public Schools shares updates through multiple communication channels so families and staff receive information quickly and accurately.
Check out the flyer for full details!
https://aptg.co/krfScB
We’re sharing our School Closing Procedures to help families stay prepared this season.
When inclement weather or emergencies impact school operations, Big Rapids Public Schools shares updates through multiple communication channels so families and staff receive information quickly and accurately.
Check out the flyer for full details!
https://aptg.co/krfScB
Last night’s Board of Education meeting was filled with celebration and recognition! 🎉
First, congratulations to Riverview Elementary for being honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Elementary Schools for 2026. This achievement reflects the incredible dedication of Riverview’s staff, students, and families. Way to go, Riverview! ❤️📚
We also celebrated our outstanding BRPS Facilities Department, led by Director Brian Akey, for earning the Michigan Safety Awareness and Facilities Excellence (MSAFE) Award from SET SEG. This award recognizes Michigan public schools that demonstrate exceptional safety, risk management, and facilities practices—and our team continues to set the standard. Their hard work keeps our students and staff safe every single day. 🛠️🏆
Thank you to everyone who helps make BRPS a place where excellence and safety thrive. We are BR!
First, congratulations to Riverview Elementary for being honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Elementary Schools for 2026. This achievement reflects the incredible dedication of Riverview’s staff, students, and families. Way to go, Riverview! ❤️📚
We also celebrated our outstanding BRPS Facilities Department, led by Director Brian Akey, for earning the Michigan Safety Awareness and Facilities Excellence (MSAFE) Award from SET SEG. This award recognizes Michigan public schools that demonstrate exceptional safety, risk management, and facilities practices—and our team continues to set the standard. Their hard work keeps our students and staff safe every single day. 🛠️🏆
Thank you to everyone who helps make BRPS a place where excellence and safety thrive. We are BR!
🎄 Reminder, Brookside families! 🎶
Tonight is the 3rd & 4th Grade Holiday Concert at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium!
✨ 3rd Grade performs at 5:30 PM
✨ 4th Grade performs at 6:15 PM
We can’t wait to see our Cardinals shine on stage and share some holiday cheer! ❤️
Tonight is the 3rd & 4th Grade Holiday Concert at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium!
✨ 3rd Grade performs at 5:30 PM
✨ 4th Grade performs at 6:15 PM
We can’t wait to see our Cardinals shine on stage and share some holiday cheer! ❤️
🎄 Reminder, Brookside families! 🎶
Tonight is the 3rd & 4th Grade Holiday Concert at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium!
✨ 3rd Grade performs at 5:30 PM
✨ 4th Grade performs at 6:15 PM
We can’t wait to see our Cardinals shine on stage and share some holiday cheer! ❤️
Tonight is the 3rd & 4th Grade Holiday Concert at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium!
✨ 3rd Grade performs at 5:30 PM
✨ 4th Grade performs at 6:15 PM
We can’t wait to see our Cardinals shine on stage and share some holiday cheer! ❤️
These 3 fantastic first grade readers are Brookside’s newest members of the 200 step club!
🎄 Brookside Families – A Quick Reminder! 🎄
Our 3rd and 4th Grade Holiday Concert is coming up on Monday, December 8th at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium!
🎶 3rd Grade performs at 5:30 PM
🎶 4th Grade performs at 6:15 PM
We can’t wait to see all the festive outfits, holiday spirit, and smiling faces from our elementary stars. 🌟
See you there!
Our 3rd and 4th Grade Holiday Concert is coming up on Monday, December 8th at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium!
🎶 3rd Grade performs at 5:30 PM
🎶 4th Grade performs at 6:15 PM
We can’t wait to see all the festive outfits, holiday spirit, and smiling faces from our elementary stars. 🌟
See you there!
Happy Thanksgiving Day from Big Rapids Public Schools!
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our incredible Cardinal community — our students, families, staff, and supporters who make our district such a special place to learn and grow.
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our incredible Cardinal community — our students, families, staff, and supporters who make our district such a special place to learn and grow.
Team Hall-Smith painted turkey's to get into the Thanksgiving spirit!
We celebrated our newest readers who earned 200 steps to make it to our Olympic Rings!
The Brookside Community Well Wishers out and about spreading Thanksgiving Joy. ❤️
Today Mr. Ranjel, with help from our lucky spinner and a few of his friends, followed through with the Shaving of the Head while the kids cheered them on!!
Alaina Hamel (4th grade) is the third reader to join our “Read for the Gold” board with 200 steps! We also had over 40 other students earn their first 100 steps today! Keep reading Brookside!
Buster the Bus visited the first graders at Brookside today to talk about bus safety.
BR Families -
There will be no school Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28.
❄️ When Weather Changes Our Plans...
Big Rapids Public Schools uses several ways to communicate school closings, delays, or early releases so families stay informed quickly and accurately.
✅ Text, email, and phone alerts (based on your Skyward contact info)
✅ Posts to our website, app, and social media
✅ Updates shared with local radio and TV stations
Be sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward Family Access so you don’t miss important updates.
📲 Learn more and see the full breakdown in the flyer found here: https://5il.co/3s8ec
Big Rapids Public Schools uses several ways to communicate school closings, delays, or early releases so families stay informed quickly and accurately.
✅ Text, email, and phone alerts (based on your Skyward contact info)
✅ Posts to our website, app, and social media
✅ Updates shared with local radio and TV stations
Be sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward Family Access so you don’t miss important updates.
📲 Learn more and see the full breakdown in the flyer found here: https://5il.co/3s8ec
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!
Happy Veteran’s Day from Mrs. Smiths class family!
