The Michigan High School Coaches Association (MHSCA), the professional organization representing school coaches and athletic directors across the state, is proud to announce that Mr. Cole Haist of Big Rapids High School has been selected as one of eight statewide recipients of the prestigious MHSCA Rich Tompkins Multi-Sport Athlete Award.
Mr. Haist will be formally recognized during the Big Rapids Senior Honors Award Ceremony later this spring. His selection highlights his outstanding contributions to athletics, academics, and the community throughout his high school career.
For more on this achievement, visit https://bigrapidsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/bra/article/2852726
Today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, we celebrate the incredible individuals who safely transport our students each and every day.
Our bus drivers are often the first and last friendly face our students see—greeting them with a smile in the morning and ensuring they return home safely in the afternoon. Their dedication, patience, and commitment to safety do not go unnoticed.
Thank you for all you do to keep our students safe and supported. We appreciate you today and every day!
📅 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 3:15 PM
📍 BRHS Auditorium
Come support and recognize these outstanding students as they take the next step in their athletic and academic journeys. We’re proud of their hard work, dedication, and achievements!
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!
** The Training Room will be CLOSED over Spring Break!
Big Rapids Public Schools will be CLOSED today, Friday, March 13th due to poor weather conditions.
Due to a power outage at Gaylord Public Schools, tonight’s Regional Final girls basketball game between Big Rapids and Petoskey has been moved to Traverse City Central High School.
Game Time: 7:00 PM
Tickets: All pre-purchased tickets will still be valid.
Additional tickets can be purchased at gofan.co.
Let’s go Cardinals! ❤️🏀
The Regional Final Girls Basketball game will be rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, March 12, at 7pm in Gaylord.
Please follow our Athletics page for any updates.
Go Cards!
Just pick up a Pioneer newspaper on Saturday, March 14.
We are incredibly proud of our two Big Rapids female wrestlers who have earned their way to the Individual State Finals! Aaliyah Langell and Darriana Thomas are trailblazers as the first girls in Big Rapids history to qualify for the MHSAA Individual Wrestling State Finals.
They will compete March 6–7 at Ford Field in Detroit, representing our school and community on the biggest stage in Michigan high school wrestling.
Their hard work, determination, and grit have led them to this moment, and we can’t wait to cheer them on as they continue to make history.
Get to know the girls in this video: https://youtu.be/p96j8MQuwi4
Let’s show them some Cardinal Pride as they take on the state’s best! ❤️
