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.
Mrs. Scarpelli brought a special pet into the classroom and started a fun extra incentive.
Golden Geese of the Week:
Mrs. Scarpelli’s special helpers who got all of the extra jobs done, including dressing our class mascot Goostavo!
Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! Each day has a fun theme—join in and dress up to celebrate with your classmates during the week of September 8-12!
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.
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.
Afternoon Recess brought plenty of fun and excitement as students enjoyed playing games, climbing, and running with friends under the sunshine.
Riverview Elementary students enjoyed lunchtime together, sharing laughs and conversations with friends as they settled into their new school routine.
🎾 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
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
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.
Saturday, September 13 from 9am-12noon. Open to ages 5-12.
Visit https://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/camps/stuntcamps for more information.
Youth Volleyball Skills Camp
Big Rapids High School volleyball players and coaches are hosting a skills camp for 3rd–6th graders this fall!
📅 Dates: September 5, September 19, October 3, October 10
🕒 Time: 3:45–4:45 PM
📍 Location: Big Rapids High School
Learn volleyball basics while being paired with a BRHS player!
➡️ For full details and registration information, visit: brps.org/page/flyers
Big Rapids High School volleyball players and coaches are hosting a skills camp for 3rd–6th graders this fall!
📅 Dates: September 5, September 19, October 3, October 10
🕒 Time: 3:45–4:45 PM
📍 Location: Big Rapids High School
Learn volleyball basics while being paired with a BRHS player!
➡️ For full details and registration information, visit: brps.org/page/flyers
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.
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.
The first few days of school at Riverview have been wonderful, filled with excitement, new friendships, and lots of learning. Students are settling into routines, exploring their classrooms, and starting the year off with positivity and enthusiasm.
📚✏️ 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!
Riverview staff enjoyed welcoming families at last night’s open house! Here's a look at the classrooms that students and parents visited.
It was wonderful to see our students’ smiling faces with their families. We’re excited for an amazing new school year ahead!
📅 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!
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!
📣 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.
🎉🏈 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!
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!
With the calendar flipping to August, we know parents start thinking about school!
We encourage you to review these 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀 and we can't wait to welcome students back soon! https://www.brps.org/page/back-to-school-faqs
We encourage you to review these 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗙𝗔𝗤𝘀 and we can't wait to welcome students back soon! https://www.brps.org/page/back-to-school-faqs
In case you missed it, starting today:
📍 Grab & Go meals will ONLY be available for pickup at Big Rapids Middle School
🕚 Pickup Hours: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Grab & Go meals will ONLY be available for pickup at Big Rapids Middle School
🕚 Pickup Hours: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🍎 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 🍎
Grab & Go -Free Daily Meal Pick-Up for Kids!
June 9 - Aug 8
Monday - Friday , closed July 3 & 4th
(Friday pick-up includes weekend meals)
Pick up at Eastwood from 11 am - 12 noon OR
BR Middle School from 12 noon - 1 pm.
ONLY parents/guardians or students may pick up meals due to new State regulations.
For all children, 18 years old and younger, from all areas and schools or persons up to age 26 who are enrolled in an educational program for the mentally or physically disabled that is recognized by a State or local public educational agency.
For more information, visit www.brps.org/FS.
Cheers, high fives, and chants of “Mrs. Scheible!” filled the halls of Riverview today as we celebrated her last day with a special clap-out! 💙❤️ A vital part of the Riverview team, she’ll be deeply missed by students, staff, and BR families. Congratulations & best of luck on your next adventure, Mrs. Scheible!
