
Financial Aid Night @ BRHS: Thursday, January 9th from 5:30 - 7:00 PM in the Big Rapids High School Media Center


📣 Join Us to Honor Dave Seigert!
We’re excited to recognize Dave Seigert for an incredible 50 years of service to BRPS as a teacher, coach, and mentor. 🎉
📅 When: Wednesday, 12/18/24, between the 7th & 8th-grade basketball games vs. Grant (around 5 PM)
📍 Where: Big Rapids Middle School
Let’s pack the gym and show him how much his dedication has meant to our schools and community. ❤️💙


Here are next week’s spirit days:
Monday: Winter Wonderland White Out
Tuesday: Teacher-Student Swap Day
Wednesday: Polar Express Pajama Party *this year, our Senior Student Council members have graciously offered to donate the money (and time and planning) to provide cookies for all students (as we have done in the past) at lunch this day!
Thursday: Christmas Vacation (think tropical!)
Friday: Christmas Chaos *bust out your holiday sweaters, your holiday socks, your headbands with antlers, portable strings of lights






Here is the Athletic Training Schedule for December 9th - December 15th!


There is no school for Big Rapids Public Schools on Thursday, December 5th, 2024 due to inclement weather.


Upcoming High School Concerts!


BRHS Art Club Stone Soup Fundraiser will be held on Friday, December 13 from 5;00 - 7:30 PM


Here is the Athletic Training Schedule for December 2nd - December 8th!


The pucks drops at 7pm tonight.
Students get in free with a non-perishable food donation for the Amvets.
Come support our Cardinal hockey team!


Join us for the 20th Annual 131 Cup!
Big Rapids Varsity Hockey v. Cadillac
Wednesday, November 27 at 7pm


Here is the Athletic Training Schedule for November 25th - December 1st!


🍂🦃 **Happy Thanksgiving week, Big Rapids !** 🦃🍂
As we head into the holiday, we want to wish our students, families, and staff a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, joy, and togetherness. Just a reminder that there will be **no school from November 27–29**. Enjoy your time with loved ones, and we’ll see you back on Monday, December 2! 🦃🍁


Today’s the day! 📣 Be sure to grab a copy of The Pioneer to check out the full list of BRHS winter events. This insert has everything you need to stay up-to-date this season, from sports and band performances to important school calendar dates! 🗓️


Don’t miss out! 📣 Pick up a copy of this Saturday’s Pioneer (November 23) for a complete list of BRHS winter events. From sports and band performances to key dates on the school calendar – this insert has everything you need to stay in the loop! 🗓️


🎉🏆 Big News for BRPS! 🏆🎉
We are thrilled to announce that Brookside Elementary and Riverview Elementary have been named 2025 Best Elementary Schools in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report! This incredible honor reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families to academic excellence and lifelong success.
👏 Congratulations to the amazing staff and leadership at both schools! 👏
Read more about this wonderful recognition at: https://bigrapidsmi.sites.thrillshare.com/article/1878022


***Winter Sports Parent Meeting***
November 21 at 5:30 pm in the High School Auditorium.
Individual team/program meetings immediately after.


Here is the Athletic Training Schedule for November 18th - November 24th!


Join us at the Veterans Day Parade in downtown Big Rapids on Monday, November 11th at 11am!
We will never forget that freedom is not free. Thank you to all who have served!


Best of luck to the talented students in our Theatrical Arts Department this weekend as they present their final two shows of Little Women!
Break a leg, everyone – we know you’ll put on an incredible show! 🎭🌟
Tickets are available online at: https://brhsdrama.ludus.com/index.php






Congratulations to Marshall MacGregor, Winner of the 7th Grade BR Logo Competition!
Big Rapids Public Schools is proud to announce that Marshall MacGregor has won the 7th grade technology class competition! The challenge tasked students with creating a unique logo representing BR, and Marshall's design (pictured below) stood out among the entries.
His teacher, Ms. Lukas, praised his work, saying, "Congrats, Marshall! Winning the 7th grade BR logo competition is an awesome achievement—your creativity really shines!" Marshall's design showcases both his skill and his pride for our school, and it embodies the spirit of Big Rapids.
We are thrilled to see such talent emerging in our classrooms and look forward to more innovative designs from our students. Way to go, Marshall!
