There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19th

Looking for great deals on kids’ clothing, toys, and more? Join us for the Family to Family Sale, a community event where families can shop, save, and support our schools.
Check out all the details at www.brps.org/flyers
Ferris State University is offering FREE dental cleanings, X-rays, and sealants for kids through their Dental Clinic — and the flyer is now available in our Virtual Backpack! www.brps.or/flyers
The BRHS Junior Student Council is collecting new or gently used shoes to help raise money for Prom!
This Friday (Jan. 16th), bring a pair of shoes to any home BRHS basketball game and receive a FREE popcorn from the concession stand as a thank-you for your donation.
Can’t make it to the game? No problem!
Shoes will be accepted through the end of February.
Clean out your closet, support our students, and help make Prom a night to remember! 💃🕺

We’d love for our community to join us in thanking the Big Rapids Board of Education! 💙❤️
Last night, we had the opportunity to shower our Board with a few small gifts, and we hope they truly felt the appreciation behind them. Their time, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, and community make a lasting impact every day.
Please help us celebrate and thank our Board for all they do for BRPS!

Phone service has been restored at all our buildings.
We thank you for your patience.

Important Notice for BRPS Families
Big Rapids Public Schools is currently experiencing a service issue that is impacting incoming phone calls.
If you need to contact a school, please reach out by email using the contacts below:
Eastwood Elementary: bkosmalski@brps.org
Riverview Elementary: kklarecki@brps.org
Brookside Elementary: mwall@brps.org
Big Rapids Middle School: tblanzy@brps.org
Big Rapids High School: sveltkamp@brps.org
BRPS Virtual School: ksmith@brps.org
We appreciate your patience and understanding, and will provide an update as soon as phone service is restored.

The City of Big Rapids Daddy - Daughter Dance is upon us!
Check out more information at https://www.brps.org/flyers.
Big Rapids Public Schools is on a 3-Hour delay today, Thursday, January 8th, due to fog and secondary road conditions.

Big Rapids Public Schools is closed today, Wednesday, January 7th, due to poor weather conditions.

Big Rapids Public Schools is closed today, Tuesday, January 6, due to poor weather conditions.

We can't wait to see our Cardinals back in the classroom on Monday, January 5th!

where we’ll explore how even the smallest acts can help make the world more peaceful and kind.
Learn more at https://www.brps.org/flyers
Just a reminder that Holiday Break runs from December 22 through January 2. School resumes on January 5.
We hope all our BR families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful break, filled with time to relax and create lasting memories. See you in the new year!

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday break.

Alex was our final recipient, taking home 12 homemade cookies—and they didn’t even make it past lunch break! 😄
No worries though… he shared the Virtchmas love! 🍪❤️


Nothing but love at the Virtch! Izzy was surrounded by 11 Hershey Kisses and all the sweet Virtchmas vibes.


She’s going to be busy over break! 🧩
Aaliyah is the Day 10 winner and took home the 10-hundred (that’s 1,000 for all you non-mathers 😉) piece puzzle.
Happy puzzling and enjoy the Virtchmas fun! 🎉


❤️ A Random Act of Cardinal Kindness 💙
Today, our administration team took time to surprise local businesses with a random act of Cardinal kindness, thanking them for the support they provide our schools throughout the year. They signed thank-you cards and delivered “We Are BR” stickers as a reminder that our schools and community are strongest when we work together.
A special thank you to Cranker’s for hosting breakfast for our administration team this morning—we appreciate your hospitality and continued support!
We are grateful for the partnerships, generosity, and care that make a difference for our students and staff. Together, we are BR.










