Big Rapids Public Schools

09/01/2026

BRHS Class of 1976 Gift Connects Generations of Cardinals

A generous gift from the Big Rapids High School Class of 1976 will provide students and school organ...

08/27/2026

📅 NO SCHOOL REMINDER

Quick heads-up for our families: There will be no school on Friday, August 28th.
Enjoy the long weekend, Cardinals!

08/24/2026

❤️💙 Welcome Back, Cardinals! 💙❤️

Today’s the day! Welcome to the first day of the 2026–27 school year! We’re so excited to have our students and staff back in Cardinal Country. Here’s to a year filled with learning, growth, new experiences, and plenty of Cardinal Pride!

⏰ Reminder: Today is an 11:30 AM dismissal.

Let’s make it a great first day, Cardinals! We’re so glad you’re here!

08/21/2026

🚨 BRPS Families & Fans!
Be sure to grab a copy of The Pioneer newspaper on Saturday, August 22nd for the official BRHS Fall Events Insert! 🗞️

It features complete schedules for all upcoming athletic games, band performances, theatre shows, choir events, and more. Don't miss it!

08/21/2026

New Teacher Spotlight: Meet Emily Ensing

A love of learning, creativity, and the outdoors brings experienced educator Emily Ensing to River...

08/21/2026

We’re proud to share that Big Rapids High School has once again been recognized among Michigan’s best high schools in the 2026–27 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings!

#1 High School in the Big Rapids Area
#204 in Michigan
#5,614 Nationally

The rankings evaluate nearly 18,000 public high schools nationwide, considering factors such as college readiness, state assessment performance, graduation rates, curriculum breadth, and student outcomes.

This recognition reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, families, and community. From AP courses and dual enrollment to career and technical education, athletics, fine arts, clubs, and countless other opportunities, BRHS students have many pathways to prepare for life after graduation.

As Superintendent Tim Haist shared, “We’re proud of the work happening at Big Rapids High School and grateful to our families and community for their continued support.”

❤️💙 Congratulations, Cardinals! Cardinal Pride runs deep!

👉 Read the full story and learn more about the U.S. News ranking on the BRPS website found here.

08/20/2026

“Cardinal Crazies” packages are here for the 2026-27 school year!
Our Online Apparel Store for Big Rapids – Spirit Pack 2026 can be found by going to: http://teamchaser.com/

- Click the TEAM SALES tab in the upper left-hand corner
- Put in the sales code: BRSPIRIT2026
- Click on the picture and the order form will come up on the right side of the screen

PLEASE NOTE: Anyone can purchase the “Cardinal Crazies” gear! However, high school students ONLY will also receive a key tag that will get them into all home events FREE of charge (excluding MHSAA events).

NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES so please make sure you carefully select the appropriate sizes.

Our store will expire SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd at 11:59 pm. NO late orders will be accepted.

Packages will be delivered to BRHS approximately 2 weeks after our store closes. They will be distributed by school staff.

08/19/2026

New Teacher Spotlight: Meet Mackenzie Fields

A love of books, creativity, and helping students succeed brings Mackenzie Fields to Big Rapids Mi...

08/19/2026

Riverview Welcome's New Secretary, Becca Nichols

Riverview Elementary is welcoming Becca Nichols as its new secretary, and she brings with her mor...

08/18/2026

Meet Riverview Elementary's New Third-Grade Teacher, Ms. Lutz

Big Rapids Public Schools is excited to welcome Mara Lutz , better known to her students as Ms. L...