Big Rapids Public Schools - Educating Our Future

This week, we get a chance to honor and recognize the hard work, dedication, loyalty, and commitment of our local police officers. Thank you for keeping us safe! **Added bonus** We also get to celebrate one of our BRPS liaison officers, Andre Torres! Happy Birthday, Officer Torres!

The President and Vice President of the Student Council brightened the day for our Middle School teachers on Friday by delivering their Teacher Appreciation Room Service orders. Great job Amarie & Adalie and thanks, again, to the Daum Insurance Agency for sponsoring!

Last week, Eastwood teachers joined the fun as students delivered their room service orders during Teacher Appreciation Week.

We are deeply touched by the outpouring of kindness and gratitude from parents, students, and staff toward our teachers and staff at BRPS! This week, we received more than 200 shout-outs, making Teacher Appreciation Week truly special and heartwarming. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who took the time to uplift a staff member and show your appreciation!

These Brookside leaders had the privilege of treating the teachers and delivering their Teacher Room Service orders. Thanks, again, to Daum Insurance Agency for sponsoring!

A big shoutout to the Daum Insurance Agency for sponsoring 'Teacher Room Service' during Teacher Appreciation Week! Today, Riverview teachers received their room service orders, and the joy on their faces says it all!

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄-𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍! To honor our outstanding educators, several local businesses are extending special discounts during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10)! Here is another generous and supportive business joining in the Sale-ebration! Pizza in Paris - Get an order of Casey Bread FREE with the purchase of a pizza. Thank you for supporting and celebrating our teachers!

During Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10), we extend our gratitude to all our dedicated staff members at BRPS. This year, we're opening up shout-out submissions to celebrate and recognize not only our teachers, but all staff members across departments such as food service, front office, maintenance, transportation, administration, and paraprofessionals. Please submit your shout-outs using this google form: https://forms.gle/uAwzkDZoFUc2yvqJ7 A 'shout-out' can be submitted by adults or students, with no limit on submissions. These messages will be shared throughout the week of May 6th, and while the submission form closes on May 10th, personal notes of encouragement are always welcomed and valued. Thank you for helping us celebrate and appreciate our Big Rapids Public Schools teachers and staff. We R BR!

𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄-𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍! To honor our outstanding educators, several local businesses are extending special discounts during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10)! 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭: Jack's Italian Bakery - 1 Free Donut on May 7th with your school ID Get Hooked @ Currie's - 1/2 off all sandwiches The Backroom @ Toppings - 15% off all drinks The Old Pioneer Store & Emporium - 10% off your entire purchase Three Girls Deli & Bakery - 10% off Deli Menu items The Milkshake Spot - 20% off Jet's Pizza - 20% off Mancino's - 10% off Panera - 15% off any order, up to $100 off School ID may be required. We are proud to be a part of such a supportive community! To join the list, please contact (231) 796-2627.

BRMS 6th graders had another successful annual release of Chinook Salmon in Ludington MI! Awesome job kids!

Join us for an exciting event as nine talented student-athletes announce their college commitments on Decision Day! Thursday, May 2 3:15pm BRHS Auditorium Revealing their choices will be: Christian Smits & Tyler Neil (Boys' Soccer) Teresa Vance & Ella Tucci (Girls' Soccer) Kaleb Dubowski (Football/Track) Jace Heck (Football) Cailin Knoop (Softball) Dawson Kilpatrick (Wrestling) Zach Steers (Golf)

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 BRPS Bus Drivers!!!

We had the opportunity to honor outstanding educators who positively influence students with disabilities, making a significant and beneficial impact on their education and achievements. Congratulations to this year's Make a Difference award nominees and winners! You make BRPS proud! Pictured are (back row from left to right) Terry Mackall, Ashley Bouman, Carrie Beeney, Shannon Kostecki, Ally Stokely, Emily Adema, Joe Bouman, (front row from left to right) Tracy Battle, Megan Gebhardt, Monica Walch, Bridget Curtice, Mary Quinlan, Karen Coxon

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟐 - 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 JV & Varsity Baseball and Softball games originally scheduled for today have been postponed until 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟑. 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔 - 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 JV & Varsity Baseball and Softball games originally scheduled for Tuesday with Shepherd have been rescheduled for 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡.

BRHS Junior Class Presents: Prom 2024 𝒢𝒶𝓇𝒹𝑒𝓃 𝑜𝒻 𝐿𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉𝓈 May 4th, 2024 8-11pm David L. Eisler Center Ferris State University *Please note: per FSU policy, shoes must be worn in venue at all times. $20/ticket Tickets will be sold April 22nd - May 3rd at A-B-C lunches. Dance guest forms for non-BRHS Junior & Seniors are available in the BRHS office and must be submitted for approval no later than Wednesday, May 1st.

As you may be aware, there will be a solar eclipse on April 8 during the afternoon hours. Check out https://www.brps.org/o/brps/page/solar-eclipse-safety for important solar eclipse safety information.

Pick up your copy of the Pioneer newspaper on Saturday, April 6th for your BRPS insert! It's packed with spring events, end-of-the-school-year reminders, and more!

EXCITING NEWS ALERT: Our Kindergarten Signing Day Gallery IS HERE! We are thrilled to announce the grand reveal of our Kindergarten Signing Day Gallery! This special collection of images captures the heartwarming moments and joyous celebrations from our recent Kindergarten Signing Day event. Download your FREE pictures at https://www.brps.org/o/ee/page/k-gallery and be prepared - these little Cardinals will melt your heart!

Congratulations to Austin Hinkley for receiving a Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (MIAAA) Scholarship Award for the 2023-2024 school year. The MIAAA believes in rewarding students who flourish in both academic and athletic excellence and commit to service in his or her local community. The selection process for this year was highly competitive and each of the selected student-athletes is very deserving of this honor. Way to go, Austin! You make Cardinal Country proud!

Watch our talented students in action! Drama and Theatrical Design students will be sharing their work. Costume Design, Program Design, Marketing plans, and Set Design presentations will begin at 6:30 pm. Performances of Monologues, Duets, and Musical performances will begin at 7 pm. This a free event. Donations are accepted.