Virtchmas 2025 is officially in the books! 🎄
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! 🍪❤️
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! 🍪❤️
❤️ 12 Days of Virtchmas – Day 11 ❤️
Nothing but love at the Virtch! Izzy was surrounded by 11 Hershey Kisses and all the sweet Virtchmas vibes.
Nothing but love at the Virtch! Izzy was surrounded by 11 Hershey Kisses and all the sweet Virtchmas vibes.
🎄 12 Days of Virtchmas – Day 10 🎄
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! 🎉
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.
🎄 12 Days of Virtchmas – Day 9 🎄
Virtchmas is winding down this week, and Day 9 brought 9 chocolate Santas to Ally! These were very cold Santas after being left in Mrs. B’s car, but they still made for a sweet surprise. ❄️🎅🍫
Stay tuned as we wrap up the final days of Virtchmas fun!
Virtchmas is winding down this week, and Day 9 brought 9 chocolate Santas to Ally! These were very cold Santas after being left in Mrs. B’s car, but they still made for a sweet surprise. ❄️🎅🍫
Stay tuned as we wrap up the final days of Virtchmas fun!
🎄 12 Days of Virtchmas – Day 8 🎄
Friday’s prize was Krispy Reindeer, and John was the lucky winner! He generously shared the treats with his friends—and after just 5 minutes, all that remained were two antlerless reindeer. 🦌😂
Virtchmas fun at its finest! 🍩🎉
Friday’s prize was Krispy Reindeer, and John was the lucky winner! He generously shared the treats with his friends—and after just 5 minutes, all that remained were two antlerless reindeer. 🦌😂
Virtchmas fun at its finest! 🍩🎉
❄️ 12 Days of Virtchmas – Days 6 & 7! ❄️
Yesterday’s snow day meant we couldn’t reveal Day 6’s winner… so today we doubled up on the Virtchmas fun!
🎉 Day 6 Winner: Maya — taking home 6 cups of cocoa!
🛋️ Day 7 Winner: Joziah — cozying up with a 7-foot blanket!
Congratulations to both of our winners! ☕🧣✨
Yesterday’s snow day meant we couldn’t reveal Day 6’s winner… so today we doubled up on the Virtchmas fun!
🎉 Day 6 Winner: Maya — taking home 6 cups of cocoa!
🛋️ Day 7 Winner: Joziah — cozying up with a 7-foot blanket!
Congratulations to both of our winners! ☕🧣✨
Round up the family and check out this free event with the Blue Water Ramblers - find the details at www.brps.org/flyers
Big Rapids Public Schools is closed on Wednesday, December 10th, due to poor weather conditions.
❄️ Winter Weather Reminder ❄️
We’re sharing our School Closing Procedures to help families stay prepared this season.
When inclement weather or emergencies impact school operations, Big Rapids Public Schools shares updates through multiple communication channels so families and staff receive information quickly and accurately.
Check out the flyer for full details!
https://aptg.co/krfScB
We’re sharing our School Closing Procedures to help families stay prepared this season.
When inclement weather or emergencies impact school operations, Big Rapids Public Schools shares updates through multiple communication channels so families and staff receive information quickly and accurately.
Check out the flyer for full details!
https://aptg.co/krfScB
🎄 12 Days of Virtchmas – Day 5! 🎄
No golden rings, but Day 5 brought a bonanza of Bath & Body Works goodies! 💫
Ryleigh will be smelling sweet with this gift! 🎁✨
Stay tuned—more Virtchmas fun coming your way!
No golden rings, but Day 5 brought a bonanza of Bath & Body Works goodies! 💫
Ryleigh will be smelling sweet with this gift! 🎁✨
Stay tuned—more Virtchmas fun coming your way!
Last night’s Board of Education meeting was filled with celebration and recognition! 🎉
First, congratulations to Riverview Elementary for being honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Elementary Schools for 2026. This achievement reflects the incredible dedication of Riverview’s staff, students, and families. Way to go, Riverview! ❤️📚
We also celebrated our outstanding BRPS Facilities Department, led by Director Brian Akey, for earning the Michigan Safety Awareness and Facilities Excellence (MSAFE) Award from SET SEG. This award recognizes Michigan public schools that demonstrate exceptional safety, risk management, and facilities practices—and our team continues to set the standard. Their hard work keeps our students and staff safe every single day. 🛠️🏆
Thank you to everyone who helps make BRPS a place where excellence and safety thrive. We are BR!
First, congratulations to Riverview Elementary for being honored by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Elementary Schools for 2026. This achievement reflects the incredible dedication of Riverview’s staff, students, and families. Way to go, Riverview! ❤️📚
We also celebrated our outstanding BRPS Facilities Department, led by Director Brian Akey, for earning the Michigan Safety Awareness and Facilities Excellence (MSAFE) Award from SET SEG. This award recognizes Michigan public schools that demonstrate exceptional safety, risk management, and facilities practices—and our team continues to set the standard. Their hard work keeps our students and staff safe every single day. 🛠️🏆
Thank you to everyone who helps make BRPS a place where excellence and safety thrive. We are BR!
🎁 Another big week of Virtchmas at BRVS!
Today’s winner is Azalea, who went home with dinner handled — a 4-topping pizza! 🍕✨
Stay tuned… more Virtchmas cheer is on the way! 🎄
Today’s winner is Azalea, who went home with dinner handled — a 4-topping pizza! 🍕✨
Stay tuned… more Virtchmas cheer is on the way! 🎄
🎁 Day Three of the 12 Days of Virtchmas! 🎄
The first week of Virtchmas is officially a gift wrap!
Congrats to Dutch, our winner of today’s prize — a cozy 3-wick candle! 🕯️✨
Stay tuned… next week’s prizes are ready to sleigh! 🎅
The first week of Virtchmas is officially a gift wrap!
Congrats to Dutch, our winner of today’s prize — a cozy 3-wick candle! 🕯️✨
Stay tuned… next week’s prizes are ready to sleigh! 🎅
🎄 Day 2 of the 12 Days of Virtchmas! 🎄
We’re keepin’ it groovy today… Congratulations to Joe, the winner of TWO groovy gift cards! 🕺🎁
We’re keepin’ it groovy today… Congratulations to Joe, the winner of TWO groovy gift cards! 🕺🎁
🎄 The 12 Days of Virtchmas have begun! 🎁
We’re kicking things off with our Day 1 winner: Brody!
He took home the giant chocolate chip cookie — the perfect prize to start the season of surprises! 🍪✨
Enjoy every bite, Brody… and remember to celebrate responsibly! 😄
Stay tuned for more daily winners as we continue spreading Virtchmas cheer! 🎅🏼
We’re kicking things off with our Day 1 winner: Brody!
He took home the giant chocolate chip cookie — the perfect prize to start the season of surprises! 🍪✨
Enjoy every bite, Brody… and remember to celebrate responsibly! 😄
Stay tuned for more daily winners as we continue spreading Virtchmas cheer! 🎅🏼
Happy Thanksgiving Day from Big Rapids Public Schools!
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our incredible Cardinal community — our students, families, staff, and supporters who make our district such a special place to learn and grow.
This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for our incredible Cardinal community — our students, families, staff, and supporters who make our district such a special place to learn and grow.
BR Families -
There will be no school Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28.
❄️ When Weather Changes Our Plans...
Big Rapids Public Schools uses several ways to communicate school closings, delays, or early releases so families stay informed quickly and accurately.
✅ Text, email, and phone alerts (based on your Skyward contact info)
✅ Posts to our website, app, and social media
✅ Updates shared with local radio and TV stations
Be sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward Family Access so you don’t miss important updates.
📲 Learn more and see the full breakdown in the flyer found here: https://5il.co/3s8ec
Big Rapids Public Schools uses several ways to communicate school closings, delays, or early releases so families stay informed quickly and accurately.
✅ Text, email, and phone alerts (based on your Skyward contact info)
✅ Posts to our website, app, and social media
✅ Updates shared with local radio and TV stations
Be sure your contact information is up to date in Skyward Family Access so you don’t miss important updates.
📲 Learn more and see the full breakdown in the flyer found here: https://5il.co/3s8ec
