
Join us at Cardinal Stadium as the Cardinals & Vikings come together to honor our veterans! ❤️
🎟️ Free admission for all military/veterans
🎺 Special recognition during halftime
🏈 Kickoff at 7:00 PM
Let’s fill the stands to show our gratitude and support for those who have served our country. 🙌


🚍 BIG BUS. BIG IMPACT. ❤️
Be the first smile our students see each morning and the driver of their success at Big Rapids Public Schools!
We’re looking for caring, dependable drivers to join our amazing transportation team. This is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a lasting impact on kids every single day.
✨ What we offer:
✅ Starting wage: $25.64
✅ New driver bonus
✅ Paid training provided
✅ A supportive, team-focused environment
✅ The opportunity to change lives, one bus ride at a time
👉 Apply today: www.brps.org/jobs


Homecoming Spirit Week was full of Cardinal pride across our district! From crazy hats and neon outfits to red & blue Cardinal gear, our students and staff showed up in the best way.
We loved seeing the creativity, energy, and school spirit in every building. What a great week to be a Cardinal!
🎥 Watch the full Homecoming Spirit Week video here: https://video214.com/play/pFGh71QsgbzcoQC0a76avg/s/dark
Join us for the parade and Homecoming football game tonight, and let's cheer our Cardinals to another victory!


🎉 Homecoming Parade! 🎉
📅 Friday, Sept. 12
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Starts at BR Middle School
Bring your BR spirit and help us celebrate!


We are proud to share that Jon and Emily Coles have been selected as this year’s Homecoming Grand Marshals! Their dedication, spirit, and support for our schools and community make them the perfect representatives to lead this year’s celebration.
Join us in congratulating Jon and Emily, and be sure to give them a warm Cardinal welcome during the Homecoming parade and festivities!


Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers.

Looking for a convenient and affordable way to cheer on the Cardinals all year long?
The BRHS Athletics Family Pass is available now for the 2025–26 school year!
👉 Details & form: https://5il.co/1wrg6
If you’re interested or have questions, please reach out to the Big Rapids High School Athletic Department.
Let’s pack the stands with Cardinal pride and support our student-athletes this season! 🏀⚽🏐🏈⚾

Missed the first deadline? Good news—we’ve opened the Spirit Pack 2025 Online Store for ONE more week!
🛍️ Order here: http://teamchaser.com/
🔑 Sales Code: BRSPIRITPT2
📂 Find it under the TEAM SALES tab (upper left corner).
⚠️ Hurry—this is the FINAL order and the store will close on September 7th at 11:59 pm.
Don’t miss your chance to show your Cardinal pride!



We hope you enjoy a relaxing Labor Day weekend with family and friends. ❤️💙
📅 Reminder: There is no school on Friday, August 29 or Monday, September 1.


Please help us decide our 2027 travel destination!
https://forms.gle/T6TsU8n

Sessions run Sept. 8, 2025 – Apr. 30, 2026 for ages 4–18.
Classes available for Pre-K through High School, with options on weekdays after school.
📍 Racquet & Fitness Center
🔗 Register online: ferrisurec.clubautomation.com
📞 Call (231) 591-2212 for details

This change is expected to reduce paper use, save staff time, and make it easier for families to access community information year-round.
School-related announcements, classroom updates, and student assignments will still be sent home in student backpacks. Families should continue to check backpacks regularly for important school communications.
To share your organization's flyer, please visit https://www.brps.org/page/flyers.
To find flyers, click on the 'Virtual Backpack' button beneath the photo gallery on the BRPS homepage at www.brps.org.


📚✏️ Welcome Back, Cardinals!
We can’t wait to see our students back in the classrooms!
📅 First Day: Thursday, August 21 – 11:30 am dismissal
📅 Full Day: Friday, August 22
Let’s make it a fantastic school year!


We’re excited to welcome our Cardinal families back into our buildings!
Here’s the schedule for our upcoming Open Houses:
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟖
📓High School Swing-In – 4:00–5:30 PM
𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟗
💻Virtual School – 3:00–5:00 PM
📚Middle School – 4:00–5:30 PM
🏫Brookside Elementary – 4:30–6:00 PM
🏫Riverview Elementary – 4:30–6:00 PM
🏠Eastwood Elementary – 5:00–6:30 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!


📣 In Case You Missed It
📚 Our Back to School FAQs have everything you need to feel ready.
We can’t wait to welcome our Cardinals back soon!
🔗 https://www.brps.org/page/back-to-school-faqs
Check out all our upcoming events at www.brps.org.


Mark your calendars for Friday, September 12th — it's Homecoming in Cardinal Country! ❤️💛
📣 Parade starts at 5:30 PM
🏈 Kickoff at 7:00 PM
Want to be part of the parade fun? Register here 👉 bit.ly/brhshoco
All the details you need are at the link!
Let’s pack the streets and the stands—Go Cardinals!


We encourage you to review these 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀 and we can't wait to welcome students back soon! https://www.brps.org/page/back-to-school-faqs


📍 Grab & Go meals will ONLY be available for pickup at Big Rapids Middle School
🕚 Pickup Hours: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM


