We had a great visit from the BRHS homecoming court today! It was also class color day!
about 2 months ago, Eastwood Elementary
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Our first CARDS drawing winners from last Friday! Jharrel Eli (not pictured) Stephen Elias Jace (not pictured) Carter Glenn Rhett Hazel Way to go! We had so many CARDS tickets in our box! Can't wait to see who the winners are this week!
about 2 months ago, Eastwood Elementary
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🎉 Homecoming Parade! 🎉
📅 Friday, Sept. 12
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Starts at BR Middle School

Bring your BR spirit and help us celebrate!

about 2 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
Homecoming Parade 2025
Hat day!
about 2 months ago, Eastwood Elementary
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More hat day fun!
about 2 months ago, Eastwood Elementary
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Yeehaw! Students enjoyed dressing up today as cowboys and cowgirls!
about 2 months ago, Eastwood Elementary
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Ferris State University Dental Clinic provides free kids cleanings, x-rays, and sealants.

Learn more at www.brps.org/flyers.
2 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
Ferris State University Dental Clinic
Good Luck to our very own BRHS Senior Libbie Tacia as she competes for Miss America's Teen this week!! Eastwood Elementary Students and Staff are so proud of you!!
2 months ago, Eastwood Elementary
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🎟️ Family Passes for BR Athletics 🎟️

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! 🏀⚽🏐🏈⚾
2 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
Family Athletic Pass

Thank you to the wonderful gentleman who donated these items from his shop. Unfortunately, we didn't catch his name, but we are so fortunate to have so many wonderful businesses in our BR community that look out for our teachers and students! Thank you!

2 months ago, Eastwood Elementary
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📣 BR Cardinals Spirit Wear – Final Chance! 📣

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!
2 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
SPIRIT PACK - CARDINAL CRAZIES
To learn more about Champion Force Cheerleading, for boys and girls aged 4-18, please visit our Virtual Backpack at https://www.brps.org/page/flyers.
2 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
BR Champion Force Cheerleading
BR Families!
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.
2 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
Labor Day - No school 8/29, 9/1
🎾 Junior Tennis Programs at Ferris State University 🎾
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
2 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
Junior Tennis Programs
Ferris State University Cheer & Stunt presents Little Dawg Night!
Saturday, September 13 from 9am-12noon. Open to ages 5-12.

Visit https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/camps/stuntcamps for more information.
2 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
Little Dawg Night - Cheer & Stunt
Big Rapids Public Schools is adopting a more efficient and environmentally responsible approach to sharing information from outside organizations. Instead of sending printed flyers home with students, BRPS will now post approved materials from approved community partners on our new Virtual Backpack webpage.

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.
2 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
BRPS Virtual Backpack

📚✏️ 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!

3 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
Welcome Back 2025-26
📅 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐑𝐏𝐒📅

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!
3 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
Open House Schedules

📣 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.

3 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
Back to School FAQs
🎉🏈 Save the Date: Big Rapids Homecoming! 🏈🎉

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!
3 months ago, Big Rapids Public Schools
2025 Hoco Parade