It’s here! 📅
The highly anticipated 2026–27 BRPS Academic Calendar has been released!
Start planning for the upcoming school year — from the first day to breaks and everything in between.
Check it out here: https://aptg.co/RB4Mmh
You can also find it in the BRPS App under Documents or by clicking the “26–27 School Calendar” icon on the BRPS homepage.
The highly anticipated 2026–27 BRPS Academic Calendar has been released!
Start planning for the upcoming school year — from the first day to breaks and everything in between.
Check it out here: https://aptg.co/RB4Mmh
You can also find it in the BRPS App under Documents or by clicking the “26–27 School Calendar” icon on the BRPS homepage.
Reminder BR Families-
There will be no school on Friday or Monday, April 17th & 20th.
There will be no school on Friday or Monday, April 17th & 20th.
Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy Tie Dye & Drumming - for more info, visit www.brps.org/flyers!
Spring Break Reminder!
Big Rapids Public Schools will be on Spring Break March 30 – April 3.
We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break! School will resume on Monday, April 6.
Enjoy the time off and we’ll see everyone back refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong!
Big Rapids Public Schools will be on Spring Break March 30 – April 3.
We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing break! School will resume on Monday, April 6.
Enjoy the time off and we’ll see everyone back refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong!
Big Rapids Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, March 17, due to poor road conditions.
Big Rapids Public Schools will be closed today, Monday, March 16th, due to poor road conditions.
**UPDATE**
Big Rapids Public Schools will be CLOSED today, Friday, March 13th due to poor weather conditions.
Big Rapids Public Schools will be CLOSED today, Friday, March 13th due to poor weather conditions.
Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor fun at the Inaugural Play Day!
Visit www.brps.org/flyers for more information.
Visit www.brps.org/flyers for more information.
Get your Spring Events Schedule!
Just pick up a Pioneer newspaper on Saturday, March 14.
Just pick up a Pioneer newspaper on Saturday, March 14.
🎳 What a Fun Day for BRVS! 🎳
Students from Big Rapids Virtual School (BRVS) had a great time on their recent field trip to the bowling alley! It was a day full of strikes, spares, laughter, and plenty of friendly competition.
Opportunities like this give students a chance to connect, build relationships, and enjoy time together outside of their regular learning environment. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible!
Students from Big Rapids Virtual School (BRVS) had a great time on their recent field trip to the bowling alley! It was a day full of strikes, spares, laughter, and plenty of friendly competition.
Opportunities like this give students a chance to connect, build relationships, and enjoy time together outside of their regular learning environment. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible!
🎉 Kindergarten Signing Day – March 12! 🎉
We’re just two weeks away from Kindergarten Signing Day, and we can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten, this is such a special milestone — and we’d love for your family to be part of it.
Bring your future Kindergartener to join in the excitement, meet our team, and officially sign up for an amazing start to their educational journey. It’s a fun, memorable event you won’t want to miss! ✏️📚
Learn more at www.brps.org/ksigning.
We’re just two weeks away from Kindergarten Signing Day, and we can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten, this is such a special milestone — and we’d love for your family to be part of it.
Bring your future Kindergartener to join in the excitement, meet our team, and officially sign up for an amazing start to their educational journey. It’s a fun, memorable event you won’t want to miss! ✏️📚
Learn more at www.brps.org/ksigning.
🎉 Kindergarten Signing Day – March 12! 🎉
We’re just two weeks away from Kindergarten Signing Day, and we can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten, this is such a special milestone — and we’d love for your family to be part of it.
Bring your future Kindergartener to join in the excitement, meet our team, and officially sign up for an amazing start to their educational journey. It’s a fun, memorable event you won’t want to miss! ✏️📚
https://youtu.be/xU6PAbxRgWE?si=Qo2jEYoC7UNLu492
Learn more at brps.org/ksigning
We’re just two weeks away from Kindergarten Signing Day, and we can’t wait to welcome our newest learners! If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten, this is such a special milestone — and we’d love for your family to be part of it.
Bring your future Kindergartener to join in the excitement, meet our team, and officially sign up for an amazing start to their educational journey. It’s a fun, memorable event you won’t want to miss! ✏️📚
https://youtu.be/xU6PAbxRgWE?si=Qo2jEYoC7UNLu492
Learn more at brps.org/ksigning
📅 Event: Financial Aid & FAFSA Night at Big Rapids High School
🗓 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Big Rapids High School
Join us for an informative Financial Aid Night presented by Ferris State University! Get help with creating your FAFSA ID, filing the FAFSA, exploring financial aid opportunities (like scholarships and grants), and next‑step college enrollment support. Bring your laptop/tablet and necessary documents to get the most out of the event.
👉 Download the full flyer here:
📥 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_UBM3K9HxjLG9kze5ps9v-vNkheoFDLn/view?usp=sharing
🗓 Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Big Rapids High School
Join us for an informative Financial Aid Night presented by Ferris State University! Get help with creating your FAFSA ID, filing the FAFSA, exploring financial aid opportunities (like scholarships and grants), and next‑step college enrollment support. Bring your laptop/tablet and necessary documents to get the most out of the event.
👉 Download the full flyer here:
📥 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_UBM3K9HxjLG9kze5ps9v-vNkheoFDLn/view?usp=sharing
🎳 BRVS Bowling Field Trip!
Big Rapids Virtual School students are headed to the lanes!
📅 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 2:15pm
We’re looking forward to an afternoon of fun, friends, and friendly competition! 🎉 Who’s ready to roll?
Big Rapids Virtual School students are headed to the lanes!
📅 Wednesday, March 4, 2026
⏰ 11:00am – 2:15pm
We’re looking forward to an afternoon of fun, friends, and friendly competition! 🎉 Who’s ready to roll?
🥣🗺️✨ Join the Quest for Breakfast at Big Rapids Public Schools! ✨🗺️🥣
March 2nd - 6th is National School Breakfast Week, and we’re inviting all students to fuel up and join the Quest for Breakfast!
The breakfast menu is packed with delicious choices to power your day:
🥐 Blueberry Cinnamon Twists
🍓 Strawberry Banana Smoothies
🥯 Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffins
🍳 Stuffed Breakfast Hash Browns
🍊 Fresh fruit, juice & milk daily
⭐ Plus — try some of our NEW breakfast items!
Every great adventure starts with the right fuel. Start your day strong and take on the quest!
As always, breakfast and lunch menus can be found on your BRPS app or on our website at www.brps.org/menus.
March 2nd - 6th is National School Breakfast Week, and we’re inviting all students to fuel up and join the Quest for Breakfast!
The breakfast menu is packed with delicious choices to power your day:
🥐 Blueberry Cinnamon Twists
🍓 Strawberry Banana Smoothies
🥯 Jimmy Dean Sausage, Egg & Cheese Muffins
🍳 Stuffed Breakfast Hash Browns
🍊 Fresh fruit, juice & milk daily
⭐ Plus — try some of our NEW breakfast items!
Every great adventure starts with the right fuel. Start your day strong and take on the quest!
As always, breakfast and lunch menus can be found on your BRPS app or on our website at www.brps.org/menus.
Good morning—Big Rapids Public Schools will have a 3-hour delay today, Thursday, February 19th, due to fog and poor visibility.
