Teacher wish list for classrooms, G period classes, Project Term.
Also, our Help Wanted list!
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Feb 4, 2-4pm IT'S TIME FOR THE HOE DOWN!!! Please join us at this fun family event this Saturday. We will dance and enjoy fabulous music from FiddleFire and some of BRPS's finest orchestra students!! What could be better on a winter afternoon? Bring your cowboy hat and come on over! We ask that all children be accompanied by an adult. Donation is $2 per person or $6 per family.
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Looking for EXTRA CASH?
The Black River Lunch Program (Aramark) is looking for a food service worker!  We are looking for a self motivated, energetic, team player, able to lift up to 30 lbs.  If interested please apply in person (between 8:00 - 11:00 preferred)  to Black River School Food Service Department, 491 Columbia Ave, Holland.  
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Feb 2, 6-8pm Reception at Holland Area Arts Council
Feb 2 -27 BRPS Middle School Art Exhibition
Stop by the 2nd floor to see the MS art exhibition. 150 East 8th Street.
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Feb 4 and 11, Student Tour Guides Needed!
Students at all grade levels are needed to act as tour guides for upcoming Black River open houses. You will be responsible for leading guests interested in BR through our school. Open house dates are Feb 4 and Feb 11, 10 am to noon. Informational materials will be provided and you will earn community service hours. There is a sign up sheet at the front office or you can contact Stephanie Elhart at stephanie@fuel-d.com.
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RAT RACE REGISTRATION

Register now and get to work on your New Year's fitness resolution! You can sign up via snail mail; forms will be available outside Mr. Donnelly's office or click here for pdf of race brochure w/entry form.
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Feb 17 6-8 pm Integrated Teaching & Learning Artwork Exhibit
At the Holland Civic Center, 9th and Pine. Come see fantastic works completed by students for Black River's ITL series. Music provided by our Advanced Orchestra.
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April 21 1-4pm Ratical Science Saturday in the Lyceum
Come have fun with some Ratical Science! Hands on experiments and demonstrations for kids of all ages. Volunteers needed: HS students: Sign up with your science teacher. You will receive volunteer hours. Adults: Contact Kris Pierce 786-4541 or piercefamily88@sbcglobal.net.
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PETER MIDDLETON - MICHIGAN CHARTER SCHOOL TEACHER OF THE YEAR!
Congratulations Mr. Middleton. At the annual Michigan Charter School Conference in Detroit on Tuesday Nov 8 Peter Middleton was chosen from among five finalists to receive this award. Black River is very proud! Click here to read GR Press article. Click here to read Sentinel article.
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BLACK RIVER RANKED #1 IN MICHIGAN - Washington Post High School Challenge Index
Congratulations Black River students, faculty and the families who support them!
State rankings here.
How it works here.
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HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT BLACK RIVER? here is a quick summary.  Also...Magazine Subscriptions continue all year long.We can continue to place magazine subscription orders even after our fall fundraiser is over.  The link to place orders on line and to see what is available is here .  Our School Code is 1114397. Be sure to log in and register your kids names when you place your orders.
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