📣 Reminder: Teacher Appreciation Week Shout-Outs! 📣
We kicked off our shout-out campaign earlier this week, and we’ve already seen several wonderful messages come in — thank you! ❤️
As we continue celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, don’t forget you can still recognize any BRPS staff member who’s made a difference — teachers, support staff, office team, bus drivers, and more.
It only takes a minute to brighten someone’s day!
💬 Submit your shout-out here: https://forms.gle/sAi94p8decyaWoiS8
Let’s keep the gratitude going strong!
The 7th and 8th grade STEAM students visited Brookside Elementary to read their children’s storybooks on the creation of an environmental policy they had created to celebrate Earth Day. The collaboration between the middle and elementary school students was amazing to see, and STEAM students were able to reflect on their presentation skills and what they’d do differently next time. Thanks to all of the staff at Brookside for making this possible for our middle school STEAM students!
Today in STEAM 7th and 8th grade students visited the Big Rapids Water Treatment Plant. Students learned where the city’s water comes from, how it is treated, and even got to see the control room at the plant. Thanks to the staff at the Big Rapids Water Treatment Plant for connecting our students with our water!
During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9), we extend our gratitude to all our dedicated staff members at BRPS.
This year, we're opening up shout-out submissions to celebrate and recognize not just our teachers, but all staff members across departments such as food service, front office, maintenance, transportation, administration, and paraprofessionals.
A 'shout-out' can be submitted by adults or students, with no limit on submissions. These messages will be shared throughout the week of May 5th, and while the submission form closes on May 9th, personal notes of encouragement are always welcomed and valued.
Share your shout-outs by using this form: https://forms.gle/sAi94p8decyaWoiS8
Thank you for helping us celebrate and appreciate our Big Rapids Public Schools teachers and staff.
We R BR!
This week 6th grade salmon expert crew members were able to meet with Sarah D from the Mecosta Area Community Foundation, who made a grant dondation of over $2000 to help cover cost of the Salmon in the Classroom program at BRMS! The students did an awesome explaining all that goes into raising and releasing healthy Chinook Slamon!
Some BRMS Cardinal Pride! Two of our students Evalyn and Lilly won the BR Public Safety Art Contest. Both students were awarded a certificate of achievement and a $75 gift card.
This past week BRMS students and staff participated in a variety of activities in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day including cleaning garden beds, picking up trash, learning about invasive plants,and planting trees at our local park!
Big Rapids Middle School yearbooks are nearly complete! If you have not ordered yours already please do! Follow the link to do so and they will be shipped right to your home once they are printed!
https://store.geskusphoto.com/search/YB47
🚌 Today is Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we’re giving a big shoutout to the amazing BRPS bus drivers who safely transport our students every day!
🚦💛 Your dedication, early mornings, and friendly smiles make a big difference.
THANK YOU for all you do! 👏
Check out some of the awesome student artwork on display at BRMS!
The Big Rapids Middle School Student Council recently hosted a dazzling Red Carpet-themed dance that was a huge success! Students enjoyed a night full of fun, music, and memorable moments, all while feeling like stars. The event received amazing feedback from students and staff. A huge thank you goes out to all the volunteers who helped bring this special night to life—we couldn’t have done it without you! We’re already looking forward to more dances in the future!
🎺 Beginning Band Information Night 🎷
📍 Cardinal Hall, Big Rapids Middle School
📅 Monday, April 28
🕕 6:00 PM
Are you a 5th grade family with a future musician in the making? 🎶
Join us for Beginning Band Information Night— where you'll learn all about joining 6th Grade Band next school year!
🎵 Meet the band director
🎵 Discover what to expect in band
🎵 Get all your questions answered
🎵 Meyer Music will be on site to help with instrument info, rentals, and more!
Whether your child is already buzzing to play trumpet or curious about the clarinet, this event is the perfect first step toward a fun and rewarding musical journey. We can't wait to see you there!
At last night’s Board of Education meeting, our incredible liaison officers were recognized for their outstanding service and unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of our schools. These dedicated individuals play a vital role in building strong relationships between law enforcement and the school community, and we are grateful for everything they do to support our students, staff, and families.
In addition to being honored during the meeting, the liaison officers also led CRASE training during the board workshop. This training is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance preparedness and reinforce safety protocols across the district.
We are proud to work alongside such committed professionals who help make BRPS a safer and more supportive place to learn and grow. Thank you, Officers Torres and Losinski!
7th grade students did a circle activity in math today. Students were measuring pies to determine diameter and circumference and using the info to identify a relationship!
Pretty awesome week to wrap up March is reading month at BRMS! Activities, prizes and assemblies! Have a great spring break!
Check out this awesome upcoming BRMS event!
6th grade activity night at Ferris State was a success! Awesome to see all our students enjoying the activities! Students were able to swim, climb the rock wall, play in the open gym, enjoy table top games , and got a pizza dinner!
Check out some of the participants from Dress like a referee or coach day for March is reading month!
Check out the future of BRPS band! 5th graders are being fitted for instruments today!
