BR Families -
There will be no school Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28.
❄️ When Weather Changes Our Plans...
Big Rapids Public Schools uses several ways to communicate school closings, delays, or early releases so families stay informed quickly and accurately.
✅ Text, email, and phone alerts (based on your Skyward contact info)
✅ Posts to our website, app, and social media
✅ Updates shared with local radio and TV stations
Be sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward Family Access so you don’t miss important updates.
📲 Learn more and see the full breakdown in the flyer found here: https://5il.co/3s8ec
Big Rapids Public Schools uses several ways to communicate school closings, delays, or early releases so families stay informed quickly and accurately.
✅ Text, email, and phone alerts (based on your Skyward contact info)
✅ Posts to our website, app, and social media
✅ Updates shared with local radio and TV stations
Be sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward Family Access so you don’t miss important updates.
📲 Learn more and see the full breakdown in the flyer found here: https://5il.co/3s8ec
Earlier this school year, our BRMS 6th grade class partnered with The Wildlife Center at Legends Ranch to hold a random lottery giving one first-time hunter the chance to experience a white-tailed deer doe hunt. 🦌
Last week, BRMS student Emersyn and her family had an incredible experience — and even harvested two mature does! 👏
Huge congratulations to Emersyn, and a big thank-you to The Wildlife Center at Legends Ranch for their amazing partnership and continued support of our students and school! 💚
Last week, BRMS student Emersyn and her family had an incredible experience — and even harvested two mature does! 👏
Huge congratulations to Emersyn, and a big thank-you to The Wildlife Center at Legends Ranch for their amazing partnership and continued support of our students and school! 💚
This month, our Board of Education recognized our Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) and Booster Clubs that support our schools. In attendance were representatives from the Brookside PTO, Eastwood PTO, Riverview PTO, Middle School PTO, Sports Boosters, and Band Boosters. These individuals dedicate countless hours to supporting our students. In particular, their fundraising efforts have created SO MANY meaningful opportunities for Big Rapids students, and their commitment makes a lasting difference in our schools and community!
Please help us thank our PTOs and Booster groups!
Please help us thank our PTOs and Booster groups!
🎨 Creative Cardinals in Action!
It’s that exciting time again—our 7th Grade BR Logo Competition winner has been announced! Congratulations to Jaycee Bell, whose creative design stood out among many fantastic entries from Ms. Lukas’s class.
Jaycee’s determination, creativity, and attention to detail truly shine through in her winning logo. Way to go, Jayce! 👏
This week a group of 6th grade fish tank experts made their way to Cadillac for the annual acquisition of Chinook Salmon eggs! These fish will be raised in the tank until May when they are realized back into the Great Lakes water basin!
Big Rapids Middle School students lined the streets of downtown Big Rapids today to honor our veterans during the annual Veterans Day Parade. ❤️💙
With flags waving and cheers of appreciation, students showed their gratitude to those who have served our country. We were especially proud to see several BRMS students walking in the parade to recognize their own family members who have served.
Thank you to all veterans for your courage, sacrifice, and service.
With flags waving and cheers of appreciation, students showed their gratitude to those who have served our country. We were especially proud to see several BRMS students walking in the parade to recognize their own family members who have served.
Thank you to all veterans for your courage, sacrifice, and service.
Thank you, Veterans!
Today, we honor and thank all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your sacrifice and service are deeply appreciated — today and every day. ❤️💙
Today, we honor and thank all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your sacrifice and service are deeply appreciated — today and every day. ❤️💙
**Reminder**
There will be no school on Friday, November 14.
There will be no school on Friday, November 14.
One Book, One Community - Come together to discuss 'The Anxious Generation', by Jonathan Hait.
Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers
Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers
The Virtual Backpack just added the November Food Bank information for Mecosta County! Check it out at www.brps.org/flyers and help if you can!
🍂 Fall Community Night at BRMS! 🍂
Join us on Wednesday, November 12 from 5–7 PM at Big Rapids Middle School for an evening of fun, games, and giving back! 💛
Hosted by the BRMS Student Council, this free community event features:
🎨 Crafts & concessions
🃏 Board and card games
🏀 Open gym
🎬 A showing of Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
We’ll also be collecting canned green beans and donations toward turkeys to help local families in need. Plus, 50% of event proceeds will go to the Rotary Club to purchase turkeys for community families.
Come enjoy the fun and help make a difference this season! 🍁
Join us on Wednesday, November 12 from 5–7 PM at Big Rapids Middle School for an evening of fun, games, and giving back! 💛
Hosted by the BRMS Student Council, this free community event features:
🎨 Crafts & concessions
🃏 Board and card games
🏀 Open gym
🎬 A showing of Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
We’ll also be collecting canned green beans and donations toward turkeys to help local families in need. Plus, 50% of event proceeds will go to the Rotary Club to purchase turkeys for community families.
Come enjoy the fun and help make a difference this season! 🍁
Happy Halloween BRMS! Students today have a great time celebrating by dressing up and enjoying PBIS rewards!
Join Wheatscount for Stuntology with Sam Bartlett!
Learn more by visiting out Virtual Backpack at www.brps.org/flyers.
Learn more by visiting out Virtual Backpack at www.brps.org/flyers.
This Friday is Halloween at BRMS! We're really excited to see all the awesome student costumes. Reminder though, there are some expectations.
Halloween guidelines: students can wear school appropriate costumes on Friday. No masks/face paint/blood/weapon like accessories. Must follow dress code guidelines. Come to school in costume and wear it all day.
Halloween guidelines: students can wear school appropriate costumes on Friday. No masks/face paint/blood/weapon like accessories. Must follow dress code guidelines. Come to school in costume and wear it all day.
If you're interested in Cub Scouts, please visit our Virtual Backpack at www.brps.org/flyers to learn more!
🚌Oh, The Places Our Buses Go — Safely!
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible team that keeps our Cardinals safe every single day!
Each day, BRPS buses carry 1,372 students across 1,023 miles — and by week’s end, that’s 5,115 miles and more than 6,800 safe rides completed! 🚦 That would be like driving to Florida every day or driving from New York City to Las Vegas, Nevada AND BACK each week!
From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, our drivers and transportation staff make safety their top priority — and we’re so thankful for the care, smiles, and dedication they show on every route. ❤️
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible team that keeps our Cardinals safe every single day!
Each day, BRPS buses carry 1,372 students across 1,023 miles — and by week’s end, that’s 5,115 miles and more than 6,800 safe rides completed! 🚦 That would be like driving to Florida every day or driving from New York City to Las Vegas, Nevada AND BACK each week!
From early mornings to afternoon drop-offs, our drivers and transportation staff make safety their top priority — and we’re so thankful for the care, smiles, and dedication they show on every route. ❤️
5th & 6th Grade Activity Night! 🎉
Friday, October 24, from 3:30–5:30 PM at Big Rapids Middle School is Activity Night for our 5th and 6th graders!
🎯 Games • 🎶 Music • 🍕 Snacks • 🏀 Open Gym • 🎲 Activities for Everyone
💲 $5 Entry Fee
🍿 All concession items are $2 each
Pencil it in and plan on a fun night!
Friday, October 24, from 3:30–5:30 PM at Big Rapids Middle School is Activity Night for our 5th and 6th graders!
🎯 Games • 🎶 Music • 🍕 Snacks • 🏀 Open Gym • 🎲 Activities for Everyone
💲 $5 Entry Fee
🍿 All concession items are $2 each
Pencil it in and plan on a fun night!
