Big Rapids Middle School - Educating Our Future

Big Rapids Middle School is excited to welcome Marcy Hammond as our new STEAM teacher! Marcy grew up in Holland, MI, and graduated from Zeeland High School. She went on to earn...

Big Rapids Middle School is excited to welcome Sara Fitzpatrick to our team as a new math teacher! A 2015 graduate of Big Rapids High School, Sara is thrilled to return to her hom...

Big Rapids Middle School is excited to welcome Mr. Shawn Anderson as the new Physical Education and Health teacher! A proud Central Michigan University graduate ( Fire Up Chips!...

Big Rapids Middle School is excited to welcome Jesse Lang as our new Special Education teacher! Jesse is originally from Evart and graduated from Evart High School before heading...

Big Rapids Middle School is thrilled to welcome Anika Jurries to the team as our new Tech and Science teacher! Anika brings enthusiasm, a deep love for learning, and a strong conn...

BRPS Families, As a reminder, our Grab & Go meal program remains available to all students. You can view the current menu here : 👉 Grab & Go Menu Please note an important ch...

Big Rapids Middle School is excited to welcome Nikki Mills to the ELA team! A proud Big Rapids native and BRPS graduate, Nikki returns to the district with a passion for teaching ...

Big Rapids Public Schools is excited to welcome Mr. Dale Rogers as the new principal of Big Rapids Middle School. With more than 30 years of experience in education, Mr. Rogers br...

Big Rapids, MI – May 13, 2025 – Big Rapids Public Schools has once again earned the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation , marking the ...

BIG RAPIDS, MI — What began as a small gesture of kindness has grown into a powerful community movement, thanks to two dedicated teachers, their students, and the support of Big ...

Last week, Big Rapids Public Schools proudly celebrated five winners at the Mecosta-Osceola Intermediate School District’s fourth annual Make a Difference Awards. Four BRPS staff ...

Today was an exciting day at BRMS as our 8th-grade students participated in the 8th Grade Career Expo! Organized by BRMS counselor Katie Thomas, this event provided an incredible ...

Dear Current 8th Grade Students & Families, Big Rapids High School is excited to invite all current 8th graders and their families who plan to attend BRHS next school year to our...

Big Rapids Public Schools is proud to announce that Brookside Elementary and Riverview Elementary have been recognized as 2025 Best Elementary Schools in Michigan by U.S. News ...

Big Rapids Public Schools (BRPS) has earned recognition for its dedicated implementation of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), a framework that utilizes research-based st...

National School Bus Safety Week is October 21-25, 2024. Following school bus safety rules helps prevent accidents and keeps our students safe. Here are a few reminders for dri...

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the City of Big Rapids for organizing this year’s Rainbow Trout release and inviting our 6th-grade students from Big Rapids Middle ...

We are incredibly grateful to our school principals for their unwavering dedication and hard work. Your commitment to fostering a positive learning environment shines through ever...

The BRPS Board of Education welcomed three new staff members to the BRPS family at the most recent board meeting: Pat Craven, Special Education Director , is a 2003 graduate of ...

At each monthly Big Rapids Public Schools Board meeting, an individual or group is recognized for their exceptional achievements and dedication to our school district. For the Se...