NEW CANCELLATION -
The girls’ basketball games scheduled for tonight have also been canceled.
The girls’ basketball games scheduled for tonight have also been canceled.
📚 Parent-Teacher Conference Reminder
A quick reminder for families of Middle School and High School students that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held:
🗓 Wednesday, January 21
🏫 Middle School: 4:00–7:00 PM
🎓 High School: 4:00–6:00 PM
❄️ Weather Contingency:
If school is canceled due to a snow day on January 21, conferences will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28.
We look forward to connecting with families and supporting our students’ success!
A quick reminder for families of Middle School and High School students that Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held:
🗓 Wednesday, January 21
🏫 Middle School: 4:00–7:00 PM
🎓 High School: 4:00–6:00 PM
❄️ Weather Contingency:
If school is canceled due to a snow day on January 21, conferences will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 28.
We look forward to connecting with families and supporting our students’ success!
Athletics Update
-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.
-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.
Here is the Athletic Training Schedule for January 19th - 25th!
🏒 Cardinal Spirit on Full Display! 🏒
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!
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!
Congratulations to Today's (January 16, 2026) BRHS Calendar Raffle winner, Shane Dressander!
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
*Reminder*
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19th
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19th
BRHS offers senior students the opportunity to take part in Work-Based Learning.
It's been a valuable experience for Madison, who is participating through Corewell Health. "WBL has been an amazing opportunity for me to grow my knowledge about my after high school plans. I've gained valuable connections, work experience, and skills to help me in my future. This program has provided insight and experiences I would have never gotten or achieved without it."
It's been a valuable experience for Madison, who is participating through Corewell Health. "WBL has been an amazing opportunity for me to grow my knowledge about my after high school plans. I've gained valuable connections, work experience, and skills to help me in my future. This program has provided insight and experiences I would have never gotten or achieved without it."
Congratulations to Today's (January 15, 2026) BRHS Calendar Raffle winner, David Selzer!
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
The BRHS chess team took home a victory in its first match of the season defeating the Grant Tigers 16-9 Tuesday evening.
Congratulations to Today's (January 14, 2026) BRHS Calendar Raffle winner, Mike Simon!
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
👟🍿 Step Up for Prom! 🍿👟
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! 💃🕺
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! 💃🕺
Congratulations to Today's (January 13, 2026) BRHS Calendar Raffle winner, Carol Beard!
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
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!
Here is the Athletic Training Schedule for January 12 - 18th.
Congratulations to Today's (January 12, 2026) BRHS Calendar Raffle winner, Sam Lipscomb!
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
Senior pictures are due by this Friday, January 16th. Pictures should be vertical orientation, in jpeg format. Please see the newsletter from Ms. Jefts (sent at the beginning of the month) for details on where to submit the pictures. If you need help with getting pictures please let Ms. Jefts know.
Congratulations to Today's (January 9, 2026) BRHS Calendar Raffle winner, Jason VanBrocklin!
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
See all our winners at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_gIIopZJgwWBs4R_JAvbWmrgEUUDmYXyJ7CgOtHvdtg/edit?usp=sharing
If you're interested in a chance to win, please call our High School office at (231) 796-7651.
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.
