Picture day is Tuesday, September 22.
Retakes are scheduled for October 26.
Come out, bring your energy, and help us cheer on our BRMS athletes!
Picture day is Tuesday, September 22.
Retakes are scheduled for October 26.
Our Middle School Cross Country team started the season off strong with an impressive 1st place finish at Chippewa Hills on September 8th! Congratulations to all our runners and coaches on an outstanding first meet.
A special shoutout to three of our athletes who set brand-new Middle School records at the meet:
Marin Miller – 12:32
Lucas Watson – 12:42
Sofia Westman – 13:39
Missed the action? Catch the team back on the trail next week in Reed City!
Attention 8th Grade Parents! Is your student interested in attending the 8th grade East Coast trip? We're holding an informational parent meeting to share all the details about this unforgettable end-of-year adventure!
Date-Tuesday September 9th
Time-6:30 PM
Location-Big Rapids Middle School
We will cover the trip itinerary, safety details, and total costs. We look forward to seeing you there!
Big Rapids Public Schools is excited to launch our new Athletic Department webpage, making it easier than ever to stay connected to Cardinal Athletics.
What can you find?
📅 Up-to-date and accurate schedules
📊 Competition results posted in real time
📣 Athletic announcements and updates
🏆 Information for Cardinal teams and seasons
📞 Athletic department and coaching contacts
📋 Important athletic information and resources
And getting there is still easy!
You can access the Athletics page the same way you always have — through the BRPS homepage and the BRPS app or visit bigrapidsathletics.org.
Whether you're a student-athlete, parent, grandparent or Cardinal fan, our new site is your go-to source for staying in the game.
Check it out and Go Cards!
Quick heads-up for our families: There will be no school on Friday, August 28th.
Enjoy the long weekend, Cardinals!
Mark your calendars, BRMS families! Join us on Thursday, August 20th, from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM for our Open House.
This is a great opportunity to:
🚶 Walk your schedule and find your classrooms
👋 Meet your teachers and staff
🎒 Get ready for a fantastic new school year!
We can't wait to welcome our middle school Cardinals back to the building!
🔗 Event Details & Map: https://aptg.co/J25V33
🏫 Open Houses & Back-to-School Events Are Happening This Week!
The start of a new school year is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome our Cardinals back! Join us this week to meet teachers, explore classrooms, get familiar with your school, and get ready for a great year.
📅 TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
📸 BRHS Upperclassmen Registration, School Pictures & IDs
9:00 AM–3:00 PM
For students who have attended BRHS previously (non-freshmen)
📅 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
📸 BRHS Freshman/New Student School Pictures | 3:00–6:00 PM
For the Class of 2030, transfer students, new-to-BRHS students, and foreign exchange students
👋 BRHS Swing-In Orientation | 4:00–5:30 PM
For the Class of 2030, transfer students, new-to-BRHS students, and foreign exchange students
📅 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
🏫 Eastwood Open House | 4:00–5:30 PM
📅 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
🏫 Virtual School Open House | 3:00–5:00 PM
📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
🏫 Big Rapids Middle School Open House | 4:00–5:30 PM
📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
🏫 Brookside Open House | 4:30–6:00 PM
📅 THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
🏫 Riverview Open House | 4:30–6:00 PM
📅 MONDAY, AUGUST 24
🎒 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, 11:30 AM dismissal
We’re looking forward to seeing our students and families throughout the week! Welcome back, Cardinals!
👋 Join us for "Meet the Principals" at BRMS
Calling all 5th-grade parents and families new to Big Rapids Middle School!
Stop by for a meet-and-greet with Principal Dale Rogers, and give our NEW Assistant Principal, Carter Ferguson, a warm BRMS welcome!
When: Thursday, Aug 13 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Big Rapids Middle School (Please enter at the Main Entrance)
Who: Parents of 5th Grade & New BRMS Students
We can’t wait to meet you and kick off a fantastic school year together!
Summer is flying by, and the countdown to a brand-new school year is officially on!
Visit our Back to School FAQs to find quick answers to all your top questions about transportation, schedules, and more:
🔗 https://www.brps.org/page/back-to-school-faqs
A big thank you to the current high school students who stepped up to lead the way. You did a great job guiding the incoming freshmen around the building, answering their questions, and sharing practical tips for next year.
Check out some photos from today's tours below:
