A Big Thank you to the Big Rapids Wesco for the 2023-2024 Pepsi Wesco Challenge! For every fountain pop sold at the Big Rapids Wesco, Big Rapids High School earns one cent. On January 18, Big Rapids Wesco manager, Courtney Depew, presented Big Rapids High School principal, Ron Pincumbe, with a check for $304.53. The funds raised will be used to support programs at our school. Thank you Wesco!
✨NEW SPIRIT DAY CONTEST✨ How well do you dress to fit the spirit day themes? Are you one of the best in the whole school?! Let’s find out! For EACH spirit day, we will be accepting photos from individuals (or duos, groups, etc.) who believe they have done the BEST at showing their spirit! The •TOP THREE• of each day will win a free Snowcoming dance ticket OR a $10 gift card to a place of their choice. To enter the contest, simply DM this account with a photo, or send to Miss Britt via e-mail (kbritton@brps.org).
You don't want to miss our BRHS Theatrical Arts Department, back in action on February 9th & 10th at the BRHS Auditorium.
Tickets are $5, sold at the door or here:
https://brhsdrama.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200447985
Congratulations to this year’s BRHS Snowcoming representatives!
•S N O W C O M I N G D A N C E• This year’s BRHS Snowcoming Dance will take place on Saturday, January 27th from 8-11pm in the Rotunda. Tickets are $10 each, and will be sold during ALL lunches the week of [Jan. 22nd-26th], as well as at the door the night of the dance. Any non- BRHS guests MUST be approved ahead of time via a Dance Guest Form, which are available in the main office, and must be returned no later than Wednesday, Jan. 24th.
* Reminder BRPS Families *
There will be no school on Monday, January 15th.
Snowcoming Week is Monday, Jan. 22nd thru Friday, Jan. 26th, with the Snowcoming dance on Saturday, Jan. 27th from 8-11pm.
Monday: Comfy Day
Tuesday: Rhyme Without Reason
Wednesday: Barbie & Ken Day
Thursday: Country vs. Country Club
Friday: Cardinal Crazies / BR Spirit / Navy Out or BR Hearts Larry T-Shirts
There will be no school for Big Rapids Public Schools on Friday, January 12th due to inclement weather. Be safe!
Due to inclement weather, there will be no school on Wednesday, 1/10/2024.
No School - January 15, 2024
The deadline to join the Speech & Drama Team is Wednesday, January 10th.
Please contact Mrs. Lipscomb if you are interested.
Our first event will be at BRHS on Thursday, January 18th.
Our National Honor Society is hosting a Blood Drive on February 1st!
Did you know that 1 in 7 people in the hospital need blood? Did you know that donating blood can save 3 lives?
If you'd like to donate blood, the National Honor Society will host a blood drive on Thursday, February 1st. Sign up to donate using the QR code on the flyers around the school or use this link: https://donate.michigan.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/153682
Donors need to be at least 16 years old - with 16-year-olds needing a sign permission slip, which you can pick up from Ms. Cousineau or the office.
Happy New Year, BRPS Families!
We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Wednesday, January 3rd!
Wishing you a joyous holiday season!
More Selfie with Elfie Pictures!
Happy Holidays from BRHS! Students and Staff started the day with a Pancake Breakfast!
Embracing the festive spirit at BRPS!
As part of our Polar Express pajama day, BRHS Student Council was able to provide all students with free cookies during lunch today. 🍪
Thank you to our BRHS staff for their donations in helping to purchase the cookies, as well as local businesses such as The Pie Whole, Three Girls Bakery, BRVS employee Amy Bordano, and Valisa VanderHill for providing these delicious treats!
Selfie with an Elfie Pictures!
Congratulations to the 2023 First Trimester Commendable Cardinals! The Commendable Cardinals are nominated by Big Rapids High School staff members for students who gave great effort to achieve success throughout the trimester.
Special Thanks to Car Center for donating gift cards and providing breakfast to our student nominees. John Schreiber from Car Center presented students Monday, December 11, 2023 with their awards!
Pictured below are the Commendable Cardinals:
(from left to right) Davin Frost, Assistant Principal Jim Grugett, Anderson Beeney, Collin Simons, Logan Johnson, Landon Covey, Lilly Ryan, Neveah Adams, Mynah Kreft, Evelyn Reges, Marian Acosta, Ty Gielczyk, Edward Welch, and Car Center Representative John Schreiber.
Not present: Lily Garchow, June King, Kerstyn Wentworth, and Aaron Ostroske
