Did you know that eating breakfast can help students improve their focus, memory, energy, and readiness to learn?
At Big Rapids Public Schools, FREE breakfast is available to every student, every school day!
That's one less meal to prepare, one less expense for your family, and a great way to help your Cardinal start the day strong!
🍎 Encourage your child to stop by the school cafeteria for breakfast each morning. At Eastwood, breakfast is served right in the classroom!
Less morning stress. More breakfast success.
Your impact is invaluable!
Starting October 2, 2026, all work permits for minors will be obtained online through Michigan's Youth Employment Permit Portal (YEPP).
Learn more about the new process at brps.org/workpermit.
-Free Kids Week at the FSU Dental Hygiene Clinic on Oct. 13th &15th
-Ferris Athletic Day on Oct. 10th
- Wheatscouts Fall Family Fun on Oct. 10th
Quick heads-up for our families: There will be no school on Friday, August 28th.
Enjoy the long weekend, Cardinals!
🏫 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!
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
We are incredibly proud to share the link to our Virtual School graduation commencement photo album! 📸💻
Both BRVS and BRPS want to extend a massive congratulations to the Class of 2026. Every single one of these students has shown perseverance, grit, and determination to reach this milestone. Navigating your education with focus and drive is no small feat, and seeing you all come through to achieve this amazing accomplishment is inspiring.
Click the link below to relive the moments, the smiles, and the well-deserved celebration.
🔗https://photos.app.goo.gl/YLnDhxveHvncthVy5
Classes will resume as normal on Tuesday, May 26th.
As we enjoy the long weekend with our families, the Big Rapids Public Schools community pauses to remember, honor, and express our deepest gratitude for the brave individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
Have a safe and meaningful holiday weekend, Cardinals!
Catch the Class of 2026 in action! 🎓✨
Can’t make it to the ceremonies in person? We’ve got you covered. Tune in to our live streams to celebrate our graduates from anywhere:
BRHS Swing Out 📅 Wednesday, May 20 @ 2:00 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V84PhypVMlQ
BRHS Graduation Commencement 📅 Thursday, May 21 @ 7:00 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myg5mP20mGU
BRVS Graduation Commencement 📅 Friday, May 22 @ 7:00 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZE8Hnlo4fg
The heartfelt and kind words shared by parents, students, coworkers, and even students recognizing their parent staff members truly made this week special. Your messages highlighted the care, dedication, encouragement, and impact our staff bring to Big Rapids Public Schools each and every day.
Taking the time to spread kindness and recognize the goodness in others is such a powerful gesture, and it truly leaves a lasting impact. Thank you to everyone who took a moment to lift someone up this week — your words mattered more than you know.
We are so proud of our BRPS staff and so thankful for a community that values and appreciates them so deeply.
