📣 East Coast Parent Meeting Update
The East Coast Parent trip meeting planned for tonight has been rescheduled to December 15th — same time, same place!
Thanks for adjusting with us. We’ll see you then! ✈️📘
Due to the weather, Central Montcalm games have been canceled for this evening.
Additionally, ONLY varsity teams will hold practice tonight.
There will be NO subvarsity or middle school practices.
Thank you for your understanding, and please help us spread the word!
We’re sharing our School Closing Procedures to help families stay prepared this season.
When inclement weather or emergencies impact school operations, Big Rapids Public Schools shares updates through multiple communication channels so families and staff receive information quickly and accurately.
Check out the flyer for full details!
https://aptg.co/krfScB
First, congratulations to Riverview Elementary for being honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Elementary Schools for 2026. This achievement reflects the incredible dedication of Riverview’s staff, students, and families. Way to go, Riverview! ❤️📚
We also celebrated our outstanding BRPS Facilities Department, led by Director Brian Akey, for earning the Michigan Safety Awareness and Facilities Excellence (MSAFE) Award from SET SEG. This award recognizes Michigan public schools that demonstrate exceptional safety, risk management, and facilities practices—and our team continues to set the standard. Their hard work keeps our students and staff safe every single day. 🛠️🏆
Thank you to everyone who helps make BRPS a place where excellence and safety thrive. We are BR!
🌍✈️ Class of 2027-2030 - Ready to explore the world? Check out our new travel-abroad opportunities — see all the details on our Virtual Backpack page! 👉 www.brps.org/flyers
Or check out this video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-qsj97R10VtQ4x-YiBFSOUhc1UUEAl_W/view?usp=sharing
Don’t miss out — your next adventure could start today!
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our incredible Cardinal community — our students, families, staff, and supporters who make our district such a special place to learn and grow.
📣 Don’t miss it!
The Winter Events Insert in The Pioneer hits stands Saturday, November 22!
It’s jam-packed with everything you need to know this season — BRHS winter sports schedules, band, choir, and theatre events, plus handy QR codes that keep you connected! 🎭🏒🎶
Can’t grab a copy on Saturday? No worries! Pick one up next week at the BRPS Central Office or Big Rapids High School Office.
Thanks to the generosity of our families, we raised $270 for the Rotary Club and collected 150 canned green beans!
Thank you to all who attended, donated, and organized this event!
BR Families -
There will be no school Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28.
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
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! 💚
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! 👏
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.
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. ❤️💙
