Big Rapids Middle School - Educating Our Future

Both 7th and 8th grade students got to participate in dissections this week! This is always a memorable experience for students! Way to go scientists!

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!

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!

Big Rapids Middle School 2023-2024 Yearbooks are ready to be ordered! If you follow this link ( https://store.geskusphoto.com/search/yb47 ) you can submit your order and the yearbook will be deliverd to you!

Shout out to BRMS admin team for grilling out today to provide teachers and staff a tasty lunch for Teacher and staff appreciation week!

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!

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

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.

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 BRPS Bus Drivers!!!

On April 17th three of our very own BRMS staff members were nominated and recognized by the Assistant Superintendent Jodi LaFeldt for their efforts in supporting our special education students. Of our nominees,(Terry Mackall, Tracy Battle, and Karen Coxon) Karen received the MOISD's paraprofessional Make a Difference Award. What an honor for all three!

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

What an out of this world experience for these BRMS students safely viewing the Solar Eclipse!

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!

Congratulations to these two BRMS teachers who were each awarded a mini-grant from Delta Kappa Gamma, Beta Kappa Chapter! These funds will be used to support students in the classroom. Way to go, teachers! 

Congrats to all the students who participated in the all-school GeoBee! What a great display of knowledge at BRMS! 

March is reading month is off to a great start here at BRMS! Students are stocking up on books to get them through the month!

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.

We are so excited about this summer camp for students entering 3rd - 9th grade! BRHS will be collaborating with Stage-M for the Pure Imagination Theatre Camp, dates ranging from June 17-22 (See details on flyer) Registration is open until March 21 at: https://stage-m.org/?fbclid=IwAR2hJ-OfCDJTbue8mSsHnTEDJMycFnTORaPajA5BqxDQxIvZcKkzlkTHjv4_aem_AYAo8Ot9IGfPYAETPz6QoPBKp3hO5tILKJQWLno8fkjzLuzu1Q6SSlxF2C3dGcxGsGw