So far we have raised $5,135!!
We have 75/182 students registered. Please continue to register your students. It takes less than 5 minutes to do so and it is completely free!
We also have 13/50 states have donated. It is so fun to see what family members we have living all over the United States. We try to get a donation from all 50 states. Do you know someone from a state we do not have a donation from yet? Even a dollar counts!
The students have already earned:
an extra popcorn day- $1,000 raised
an extra recess- $3,000 raised
bring your stuffy to school day- $5,000 raised
Thank you for your continued support! Eastwood families and community we are on a roll to have a successful Move-A-Thon and being able to support our students and staff throughout the school year in so many ways! We are so thankful for all of you!
Eastwood families, join us for an evening celebrating the joy of reading!
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.
🍽️ Dinner served from 5:00–5:30 p.m.
Enjoy make-it-and-take-it activities, games, crafts and more — all designed to make reading fun for the whole family!
Come open your minds and imaginations to the joy of reading! ❤️📖
Here is a list of our spirit days at Eastwood:
9/21 Monday - Comfy Day
9/22 Tuesday - Future Job Day
9/23 Wednesday - Fantasy Character Day
9/24 Thursday - Vacation Day
9/25 Friday - Cardinal Crazy Day
Let's show our Cardinal pride!! We are BR!
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
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!
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.
