Big Rapids Public Schools - Educating Our Future

There's something about a Friday night football game in the fall. The smells of autumn, the crisp air, and the camaraderie amongst the fans as they cheer on their team. The fall...

It was recently announced that Big Rapids High School was awarded with a U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools in the Nation! BRHS continues to earn this prestigious award...

What a great first day at Big Rapids Public Schools! Check out the BRMS first day school-wide pledge on this video !

The Riverview Elementary Buddy Bench has been installed on the playground. Take a minute to read about it’s purpose. This meaningful gift is in honor of Lynn Goldthwait who ...

***BRHS Fall Sports Parent Meeting*** Aug 10 at 5:30 pm in the High School Auditorium with individual program meetings immediately after.

With SO much back-to-school information coming out, we wanted to give you a head start on finding school supply lists, events, school news, and more on our new BRPS website AND ou...

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Big Rapids Public Schools! It's everything Big Rapids Public Schools, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access documents,...

BRPS will soon be launching a fresh new look to our website! Get your sneak peek here! Be on the lookout for information about the **NEW BRPS App**. This will be an excellen...

Students and parents: You MUST register on Final Forms prior to tryouts. You will need to upload your current physical and complete some online forms. See the following informa...

The Big Rapids Board of Education welcomed several new teachers and staff position changes at the July 10th Board Meeting. The room bubbled over with excitement and energy as the...

In every endeavor in life, we have a chance to make a difference. This past weekend, at the National Clay Target League Championships in Mason, MI, the BRHS Trap Team and coach B...

We are less than a month away from fall sports tryouts! Don't miss out on your opportunity to stay in shape with our FREE weightlifting/agility training at BRHS! Workouts will ...

At this month's Board Meeting, we celebrated our special education staff. Representing our special education staff at the meeting were Jason Gielczyk , Monika Repke , Mickey Payt...

Congratulations to BRHS Senior, Isaac Hughes, for earning "Top Dog" status in the Ferris State College of Engineering Machinist Competition! Isaac earned Top Dog in the category ...

Big Rapids Middle School is proud to share that our Middle School Band director, Albie Todd, has been named Teacher of the Year for MSBOA District 1! This honor puts his na...

We are so excited to wrap up this school year and we are already looking forward to the 2023-24 year as well! Here are some important links for BR families that are looking ahead...

On Monday, May 8th, Big Rapids High School Social Studies teacher, Kristy Britton, was presented with an award as the Mecosta County Teacher of the Year by Tom Kunse - State Repre...

Alek Lipar set a goal last fall to be invited into the Michigan School Vocal Music Association All-State Honors Choir and last weekend, he did just that! The process is a rigor...

Improving Children's Reading and Writing - Strategies for Parents The following ideas are intended to help increase your child’s understanding of reading and writing skills and...

Ten Study Tips for Middle School Students 10. Select a consistent place to study. 9. Don’t wait until the last minute. 8. Buy an agenda book and use it 7. Dedicate a space ...