Riverview Elementary - Educating Our Future

Join us for a gentle, joy-filled morning at Wheatscouts with Four Suns Farm Lavender,
where we’ll explore how even the smallest acts can help make the world more peaceful and kind.
Learn more at https://www.brps.org/flyers

Classrooms were buzzing with joy as children participated in fun traditions and embraced the magic of the holidays. Happy Holidays from the Riverview Staff to our Riverview Families and Friends!

🎄 Holiday Break Reminder for BR Families 🎄

Just a reminder that Holiday Break runs from December 22 through January 2. School resumes on January 5.

We hope all our BR families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful break, filled with time to relax and create lasting memories. See you in the new year!

Big Rapids Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, December 19, 2025.

We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe, restful, and enjoyable holiday break.

Check out some more pics from the Riverview Holiday concerts - taken by a former Riverview student, Morgan Horvath!

https://morganmariephotography2023.pixieset.com/rvchristmasconcert/

The Riverview 3rd & 4th Grade Holiday Concerts were full of festive fun and adorable moments! 📸💛

Check out the photo links to relive the music, smiles, and holiday cheer—these performances were truly a holiday cuteness overload! 🎄🎤🎅

Riverview 3rd Grade Holiday Concert: https://adobe.ly/4afqpon

Riverview 4th Grade Holiday Concert: https://adobe.ly/4p8NJIk

Riverview students were treated to a special holiday performance as a harmonica group filled the school with cheerful Christmas songs. The familiar melodies brought smiles, toe-tapping, and festive spirit to students and staff alike. To make the day even more magical, Santa Claus made a surprise visit, spreading joy, waving to students, and adding an extra touch of holiday cheer to this memorable celebration. 🎄🎅

The 3rd and 4th graders brought holiday cheer to the stage with a wonderful concert performance filled with festive music and joyful voices. Their hard work and dedication truly shined as they confidently sang and performed for family and friends. The concert showcased their teamwork, talent, and holiday spirit, making it a memorable experience for everyone in attendance. 🎶✨

Grandma Judy surprised Ms. Oman’s class with a special visit to help students create their very own table wreaths. The students were thrilled to learn wreath-making and enjoyed the hands-on holiday activity. Her kindness and creativity brought extra joy and festive spirit to the classroom, making it a memorable surprise for everyone. 🌿🎄

Red the elf has been busy running around the school, cleverly hiding from the students and keeping everyone on their toes. Each day, students excitedly searched hallways and classrooms, hoping to spot where Red might be hiding next. His playful antics added extra excitement, laughter, and holiday magic to the school days. 🎄✨

🎄 Reminder, Riverview families! 🎶
The 3rd & 4th Grade Holiday Concert is coming up on Monday, December 15 at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium!

✨ 3rd Grade performs at 5:30 PM
✨ 4th Grade performs at 6:15 PM

We’re looking forward to a wonderful evening of music from our talented Cardinals! ❤️

Show your spirit during our holiday spirit week!
Monday, Dec. 15 - Baby It's Cold Outside - Sweater and Winter Hat
Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Wear Red
Wednesday, Dec. 17 - Holiday Celebration - Wear a Holiday Shirt
Thursday, Dec. 18 - Happy Holidays - Wear Holiday Bling or Accessories
Friday, Dec. 19 - Holiday Fun - Wear Red, Green, and/or White

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

🎄 Riverview Families – A Quick Reminder! 🎄

Our 3rd and 4th Grade Holiday Concert is coming up on Monday, December 15th at the Big Rapids High School Auditorium!

🎶 3rd Grade performs at 5:30 PM
🎶 4th Grade performs at 6:15 PM

We’re excited to see all the festive outfits, holiday spirit, and smiling faces from our elementary stars. 🌟
See you there!

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!

With confidence and excitement, the top Moveathon earner took on the role of principal for 1/2 day, helping lead the school with a big smile.

These ladies had fun building a little snowbuddy at recess earlier this week. ⛄️