Last night at the Board of Education meeting, we were proud to recognize our secretaries and clerical paraprofessionals for their outstanding service to our district. They were presented with Certificates of Recognition honoring their commitment to excellence and the countless ways they help our schools run smoothly, each and every day.
Their dedication, professionalism, and behind-the-scenes support play an essential role in the success of our students, staff, and schools. We are incredibly grateful for all they do.
Join us in showing them some appreciation!
For more, visit: https://www.mhsaa.com/topics/students/2026-scholar-athlete-award-recipients-announced-class-b
There is no school on Friday, February 13, and Monday, February 16, for Big Rapids Public Schools.
Our Middle School Girls basketball game v. Central Montcalm scheduled for tonight has been CANCELLED.
Big Rapids Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 23, due to the extreme temperatures.
The girls’ basketball games scheduled for tonight have also been canceled.
-Middle School Basketball at Reed City has been cancelled.
-JV/V Girls Basketball vs. Mount Pleasant at home is still scheduled.
-Hockey at Traverse City St. Francis has been cancelled.
-Boys Basketball at Manistee has been cancelled.
We will share updates if additional changes occur.
Today, Friday, January 16, our 8th–12th grade students had the opportunity to attend the Big Rapids High School hockey game against Grand Rapids Catholic Central — and it was incredible to see our students show up and support our programs.
While the Cardinals didn’t come away with the win on the scoreboard, the Cardinal Spirit in the stands was victorious. Seeing students cheer on their peers and represent BR with pride is what school community is all about.
A huge thank you to the staff who made this experience possible — from scheduling and transportation to event coordination and entertainment. Your behind-the-scenes work created a memorable day for our students.
Cardinal Pride always wins!
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19th
The BRHS Junior Student Council is collecting new or gently used shoes to help raise money for Prom!
This Friday (Jan. 16th), bring a pair of shoes to any home BRHS basketball game and receive a FREE popcorn from the concession stand as a thank-you for your donation.
Can’t make it to the game? No problem!
Shoes will be accepted through the end of February.
Clean out your closet, support our students, and help make Prom a night to remember! 💃🕺
We’d love for our community to join us in thanking the Big Rapids Board of Education! 💙❤️
Last night, we had the opportunity to shower our Board with a few small gifts, and we hope they truly felt the appreciation behind them. Their time, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and community make a lasting impact every day.
Please help us celebrate and thank our Board for all they do for BRPS!
Phone service has been restored at all our buildings.
We thank you for your patience.
Important Notice for BRPS Families
Big Rapids Public Schools is currently experiencing a service issue that is impacting incoming phone calls.
If you need to contact a school, please reach out by email using the contacts below:
Eastwood Elementary: bkosmalski@brps.org
Riverview Elementary: kklarecki@brps.org
Brookside Elementary: mwall@brps.org
Big Rapids Middle School: tblanzy@brps.org
Big Rapids High School: sveltkamp@brps.org
BRPS Virtual School: ksmith@brps.org
We appreciate your patience and understanding, and will provide an update as soon as phone service is restored.
Big Rapids Public Schools is on a 3-Hour delay today, Thursday, January 8th, due to fog and secondary road conditions.
