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Big Rapids Public Schools โ€” District Profile & Schools

BIG RAPIDS, Michigan ยท Mecosta County

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Key Dates โ€” Big Rapids Public Schools School Calendar

The first day of school in Big Rapids Public Schools is Mon, Aug 24, 2026, and the last day of school is Tue, May 18, 2027, according to the district's published calendar.

First day of school
Mon, Aug 24, 2026
Last day of school
Tue, May 18, 2027
No School K-12
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 to Mon, Sep 7, 2026
No School K-12
Fri, Oct 9, 2026
No School K-12, Staff Professional Development
Mon, Oct 12, 2026
No School K-12
Wed, Nov 25, 2026 to Fri, Nov 27, 2026
6th Grade and MS Jazz Band Holiday Concert
Tue, Dec 15, 2026
7th Grade and HS Concert Band Holiday Concert
Wed, Dec 16, 2026
8th Grade Band and HS Wind Symphony Holiday Concert
Thu, Dec 17, 2026
No School K-12
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 to Fri, Jan 1, 2027
No School K-12, Staff Professional Development
Mon, Jan 18, 2027
No School K-12
Fri, Feb 12, 2027
2,383
Students
6
Schools
3 elem ยท 1 mid ยท 1 high
20.2:1
Student-Teacher
118 teachers
-1 - 12
Grades

Quick Facts

397
Avg. School Size
275
Total Staff

Big Rapids Public Schools Calendar

514 events

Source

Mon, Jul 13

Event

BRPS Board Meeting

For more information, visit the Board of Education page on the BRPS website.

Mon, Jul 13

Event

BRPS Board Meeting

For more information, visit the Board of Education page on the BRPS website.

Thu, Jul 16

Event

GRAB & GO - Summer Food Service Program

Grab & Go Informational FlyerJune 18 - August 6*Every Thursday10 am - 1 pm *(Closed July 9th)Pick Up at Big Rapids Middle School500 N. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307Pick Up Located Behind the BuildingCall (231) 796-7653 with questionsParents or students may pick up meals.Must present authorized Summer Meal Program Parent/Guardian Form.MORE INFORMATION can be found on our website

Thu, Jul 16

Event

GRAB & GO - Summer Food Service Program

Grab & Go Informational FlyerJune 18 - August 6*Every Thursday10 am - 1 pm *(Closed July 9th)Pick Up at Big Rapids Middle School500 N. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307Pick Up Located Behind the BuildingCall (231) 796-7653 with questionsParents or students may pick up meals.Must present authorized Summer Meal Program Parent/Guardian Form.MORE INFORMATION can be found on our website

Thu, Jul 23

Event

GRAB & GO - Summer Food Service Program

Grab & Go Informational FlyerJune 18 - August 6*Every Thursday10 am - 1 pm *(Closed July 9th)Pick Up at Big Rapids Middle School500 N. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307Pick Up Located Behind the BuildingCall (231) 796-7653 with questionsParents or students may pick up meals.Must present authorized Summer Meal Program Parent/Guardian Form.MORE INFORMATION can be found on our website

Thu, Jul 23

Event

GRAB & GO - Summer Food Service Program

Grab & Go Informational FlyerJune 18 - August 6*Every Thursday10 am - 1 pm *(Closed July 9th)Pick Up at Big Rapids Middle School500 N. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307Pick Up Located Behind the BuildingCall (231) 796-7653 with questionsParents or students may pick up meals.Must present authorized Summer Meal Program Parent/Guardian Form.MORE INFORMATION can be found on our website

Jul 27 - 30

Event

Pre-Camp Band Practice

Woodwind will come in Monday and Wednesday and Brass will come in Tuesday and Thursday.  All practices for woodwinds and brass will be from 6:00-8:30pm and will include both a music portion as well as a marching fundamentals portion.  Plan on arriving by 5:45, especially newer students and those that need printed music.Colorguard will meet from 9-noon each day of Pre-Camp (M-Th) and Percussion from 1-4pm.  We will still have our New Marcher Day on Friday from 9:00-3:00pm.  Th

Jul 27 - 30

Event

Pre-Camp Band Practice

Woodwind will come in Monday and Wednesday and Brass will come in Tuesday and Thursday.  All practices for woodwinds and brass will be from 6:00-8:30pm and will include both a music portion as well as a marching fundamentals portion.  Plan on arriving by 5:45, especially newer students and those that need printed music.Colorguard will meet from 9-noon each day of Pre-Camp (M-Th) and Percussion from 1-4pm.  We will still have our New Marcher Day on Friday from 9:00-3:00pm.  Th

Thu, Jul 30

Event

GRAB & GO - Summer Food Service Program

Grab & Go Informational FlyerJune 18 - August 6*Every Thursday10 am - 1 pm *(Closed July 9th)Pick Up at Big Rapids Middle School500 N. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307Pick Up Located Behind the BuildingCall (231) 796-7653 with questionsParents or students may pick up meals.Must present authorized Summer Meal Program Parent/Guardian Form.MORE INFORMATION can be found on our website

Thu, Jul 30

Event

GRAB & GO - Summer Food Service Program

Grab & Go Informational FlyerJune 18 - August 6*Every Thursday10 am - 1 pm *(Closed July 9th)Pick Up at Big Rapids Middle School500 N. Warren, Big Rapids, MI 49307Pick Up Located Behind the BuildingCall (231) 796-7653 with questionsParents or students may pick up meals.Must present authorized Summer Meal Program Parent/Guardian Form.MORE INFORMATION can be found on our website

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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Rapids Public Schools

The first day of school in Big Rapids Public Schools is Mon, Aug 24, 2026, according to the district's published calendar.