There will be No School for students on Friday, October 9, 2006 and Monday, October 12, 2026. Enjoy your long weekend!
Your impact is invaluable!
Here are some Upcoming Big Rapids High School Marching Band Performances:
October 14, 2026: Marching Band Festival - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM in Cardinal Stadium
October 15, 2026: Marching Band Concert - 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM in BRHS Auditorium
October 17, 2026: Marching Band Glow Show - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Reed City High School
10/5 2pm-7:30p
10/6 2pm-6pm
10/7 2pm-7:30p
10/8 2pm-9pm
10/9 2pm-3:30 (Then traveling with Varsity Football )
10/10: CLOSED
10/11: CLOSED
📍 Where to find them:
The pallets are located at the back of Lot B (student parking lot), opposite the Food Court entrance at the High School.
They are available first come, first served while supplies last.
⚠️ Please do NOT drive on the grass when picking up pallets. There may be nails or other debris in the grass that could damage tires.
Feel free to stop by and take what you can use!
Starting October 2, 2026, all work permits for minors will be obtained online through Michigan's Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP).
Learn more about the new process at brps.org/workpermit.
9/28: 2p-6pm
9/29: 2p-7:30p
9/30: 2p-7:30p
10/1: 2p-5:30p
10/2: 2p-9p
10/3: CLOSED
10/4: CLOSED
Here are some selfies & your flag finders from Monday thru Wednesday! Keep bringing that Cardinal spirit the rest of the week!! ♥️💙”
9/21: 2pm-6pm
9/22: 2pm-8:30pm
9/23: 2pm-8:30pm
9/24: 2pm-8:30pm
9/25: 2pm-8:30pm
9/26: CLOSED
9/27: CLOSED
The Big Rapids High School marching band is pushing to raise $10,000 in its annual cookie dough fundraiser, with Band Director Brian Balch promising to shave his head if students reach the goal. The fundraiser typically aims to raise $7,000, but Balch increased the target this year to provide an added incentive for the students.
Proceeds from the annual cookie dough fundraiser support the marching band’s expenses, including band camp, instruments and instrument repairs.
Check out the 9 & 10 News Article and Video: https://www.9and10news.com/2026/09/17/students-aim-for-10000-fundraiser-goal-to-earn-chance-to-shave-band-director/
-Free Kids Week at the FSU Dental Hygiene Clinic on Oct. 13th &15th
-Ferris Athletic Day on Oct. 10th
- Wheatscouts Fall Family Fun on Oct. 10th
Homecoming Information:
The Powder Puff Game will be held Wednesday, September 23 at 8:00 PM in the Stadium.
The SADD Homecoming Week bonfire will directly follow the Powder Puff game at approximately 8:30 PM.
The Parade will take place Friday, September 25 at 5:30 PM in downtown Big Rapids.
The Crowning of the Homecoming King & Queen will take place during the Varsity Football game on Friday, September 25.
The Homecoming Dance will take place Saturday, September 26 in the Rotunda from 8:00 - 11:00 PM.
Homecoming tickets will be on sale next week, Monday - Thursday during all lunches. Tickets are $10 each, and also may be bought at the door. If you want to bring a guest from outside BRHS, the guest form must be returned to the main office by Wednesday, Sep 23rd.
Spirit Days:
Monday: Comfy Day
Tuesday: Y2K/2000's Tuesday
Wednesday: Fantasy Character
Thursday: Rhyme Without Reason Day
Friday: Cardinal Crazy / BR Spirit Day
🎉 Be Part of the 2026 Homecoming Parade! ❤️💙
It’s time to show your Cardinal Pride and help us celebrate Homecoming in Big Rapids! 🎉
We’re inviting clubs, teams, organizations, businesses, families, and community groups to join us in the Homecoming Parade!
📅 Friday, September 25
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Downtown Big Rapids
➡️ The parade will begin behind Big Rapids Middle School and travel south on Michigan Avenue, ending at the Big Rapids Community Library.
Whether you’re planning a float, decorating a vehicle, walking with a group, or bringing another creative idea to life, we’d love to have you be part of the celebration!
🎈 Ready to join the parade? Register here: bit.ly/brhshoco
Let’s fill the streets with Cardinal Pride! ❤️💙
Freshmen: Emily Guest & Lucas Hickman
Sophomores: Madison Chapman & Mason Covey
Juniors: Mary Saladin & James Fransted
Seniors Girls: Mikaela Barron, Penelope Bowman, Nalaya Fricke, Abigail Lundwell, Finley Robinson, & Kylie Stern
Senior Boys: John Alban, Anderson Beeney, Max Bollman, Zach Repke, Owen Strickler, & Jude Trouba
The crowning of the royalty will take place on Friday, September 25, 2026 during the Halftime Show of the Varsity Football Game against Chippewa Hills.
The Homecoming Parade will start downtown on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The Homecoming Dance will take place at Big Rapids High School on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 8:00 PM - 11:000 PM.
Students who are currently in grades 8-11 are welcome on the trip of a lifetime to Switzerland, Italy, France, and Spain. Parents/guardians are welcome to join too! If you would like to learn more information about this exciting opportunity, please plan to attend the informational meeting being held at 7pm on Sept. 29 in room 115 at Big Rapids High School.
Register for the meeting here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/7nv63td
If you have questions, please contact the group leader, Dean Buist, at brtravelabroad@gmail.com
Check out the Flyer at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g-kpErQQi3fTwshaEGHwkdnLF9JH5kRD/view?usp=sharing
Check out the Informational Video at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dc52V_YacNgRWK3nNUSJBlFUD-dVjago/view?usp=sharing
BR Travel Abroad is a community organization not associated with Big Rapids Public Schools.
9-14: 2pm-6pm
9-15: 2pm-6pm
9-16: 2pm-8pm
9-17: 2pm-8pm
9-18: 2pm - 4:30pm Traveling with Varsity football
9-19: 8am-3pm
9-20: CLOSED
Also, Seniors now is the time to be submitting your college applications.
Scheduled College visits to BRHS
GVSU- TOMORROW!
CORNERSTONE - Tuesday, SEPT 22
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIV -Tuesday, OCT 6
MID MICH COLLEGE - Monday, OCT 19
BAKER COLLEGE - Tuesday, OCT 27
CMU - Thursday, NOV 5
