Riverview Elementary - Educating Our Future

❄️ 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.

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🎄 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. ⛄️

The elementary halls came alive with festive door décor, each classroom showing off its own burst of holiday spirit. Bright colors, twinkling accents, and creative designs welcomed students as they walked through the building.

Riverview’s holiday shop buzzed with excitement as students browsed for gifts, dressed in holiday cheer. Smiling faces and colorful outfits filled the halls, making the school feel merry and bright. Students brought the spirit of the season to life while selecting thoughtful presents for loved ones. It was a joyful celebration of giving, kindness, and festive fun all wrapped into one special week.

Riverview was filled with holiday cheer as students started their special shopping days with Big Rapids High School helpers, FSU Phi Sigma Sigma volunteers, and dedicated PTO members. Thanks to their guidance, every child is getting the chance to pick out thoughtful gifts for loved ones while learning the joy of giving. The teamwork among our high school students, college volunteers, and PTO truly are making this holiday shopping experience warm, festive, and memorable for all.

Riverview Families Winter has officially arrived and it is that time to send in proper snow gear for your children. If possible please write their name in their clothing. Winter coat Snow pants Snow boots Hat/ear muffs Gloves/mittens Thank you

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.

Riverview Elementary continued its heartfelt tradition of hanging Thanksgiving door tags on the homes in our neighborhood. Students loved spreading kindness as they delivered cheerful messages wishing our neighbors a warm and happy Thanksgiving. This simple act of gratitude reminded everyone how special our community truly is. Riverview is proud to share thankfulness beyond our school walls and brighten the holiday season for those around us.

Ms. Stickler's classroom celebrated Thanksgiving, Charlie Brown–style, bringing the classic story to life with simple, heartfelt traditions. Students enjoyed popcorn, toast, and jelly beans while laughing about the iconic Peanuts feast. Decorations inspired by Charlie Brown and his friends added a fun, nostalgic touch. It was a sweet reminder that Thanksgiving is less about the meal and more about sharing time, gratitude, and friendship.

First graders had a blast decorating their turkeys with creative items they found at home, all in an effort to cleverly disguise them. Each turkey took on a whole new identity—from superheroes to rock stars—making sure no one would ever want to eat them! The laughter and imagination filling the classroom made the activity a fun and memorable Thanksgiving tradition.

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The halls of Riverview have been filled with festive decorations for everyone to enjoy. As we head into the holiday break, we wish all of our Riverview families a warm and blessed Thanksgiving celebration. May your homes be filled with joy, togetherness, and plenty of reasons to be thankful.

Ms.Oman's class having fun during indoor recess! Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate for the students to enjoy the fresh air so we have fun inside.

Riverview hosted an exciting STEM and Book Fair Night that brought families together for hands-on learning and literacy fun. Students explored creative STEM stations, solved challenges, and shared their discoveries with enthusiasm. Families also browsed the book fair, finding new stories to enjoy at home. The evening was filled with energy, curiosity, and community spirit. Thank you everyone for an exciting night.

❄️ 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.

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Lunch Menu Change Wednesday 11/19/2025 Cheesy Pull Apart bread or Chicken Tenders