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Nutritious Foods Available for Financially-qualifying Households Posted On: Thursday, June 1, 2023

OCCAA, with the help of local food pantries, will be distributing the following nutritious foods to financially-qualifying households in Ottawa County: rolled oats, cream of mushroom soup, cherry apple juice, long grain rice, canned carrots, elbow macaroni, canned apricots, applesauce, canned green beans and canned salmon.

Foods are available at the following times and locations:

Enrollment Application Information for the 2023-2024 School Year Posted On: Wednesday, February 22, 2023

2023-2024 ENROLLMENT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The Open Enrollment period for the 2023-24 school year lottery has ended. Families can still apply for enrollment at Black River Public School, and will be placed on the waitlist for grades that are full. At this time, we have openings in some high school grades. We encourage you to still apply! Please contact Kelli Heneghan, Enrollment Coordinator, at heneghank@brpsk12.org with questions. Go Rats!

Amazing Guest Teachers Needed! Posted On: Saturday, July 25, 2020

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School News Updates at a Glance - Download our Stay Connected Mobile App Posted On: Monday, July 2, 2018

Stay up-to-date on BRPS current events and news by adding the Stay Connected App to your phone! Features include:

Headline News and Information
Calendar of Events
School and Staff Directory
School Notifications for Closings and Delays
Push Notifications for Important Updates

Please click on the preferred link below to download the website application:
Click Here for Apple SchoolPointe Stay Connected App
Click Here for Android SchoolPointe Stay Connected App

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Parents & Students: Meet your Infinite Campus Apps Posted On: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Infinite Campus has released two new and improved mobile apps: Campus Student (for students) and Campus Parent (for parents). Download your free app for real-time access to grades, assignments, schedules, announcements and more.

School Code: 231963
District ID: PWHTPS

meet your new infinite campus apps

Download on the App Store

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Events & Calendar

Jun 26 Board Meeting

Begins @ 5:30 PM
Aug 17 Elementary Family Popsicles in the Park - BRPO Event @Prospect Park, Holland

5:30 PM — 7:00 PM
Aug 23 First Day of School - Grades K-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Aug 30 K-12 Meet the Teacher Night! @Black River Public School - Campus Event

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Sep 01 No School - Grades K-12 - Labor Day Vacation @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Sep 22 Teacher In-service - Half Day - Grades K-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Sep 30 Black River Parent Organization - RatRaiser @Black River Public School - Lyceum Building
Oct 01 BRPS Open Enrollment Begins
Oct 04 Student Count Day - Grades K-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Oct 05 Student Count Day - Grades 6-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Oct 13 No School - Grades K-12 - Midterm Grading Day @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Oct 26 Half Day - Grades K-12 (Conferences) @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Oct 26 Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences @Black River Public School - Campus Event

1:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Oct 27 No School for Grades K-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Oct 27 Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences @Black River Public School - Campus Event

8:00 AM — 3:00 PM
Nov 03 Teacher In-service - Half Day - Grades K-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Nov 21 Teacher In-service - Half Day - Grades K-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Nov 22 No School for Grades K-12 - Thanksgiving Vacation @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Dec 20 Half Day - Grades K-12 - Final Exams Grades 6-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Dec 21 Half Day - Grades K-12 - Final Exams Grades 6-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Dec 22 Half Day - Grades K-12 - Final Exams Grades 6-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Dec 23 No School for Grades K-12 - Winter Break @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Jan 08 Classes Resume for Grades K-12
Jan 26 Teacher In-service - Half Day - Grades K-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event
Feb 12 No School for Grades K-12 @Black River Public School - Campus Event

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ABSENCE HOTLINE	CLOSINGS & DELAYS
Please call in! 355-0055 MS/HS = x228 Elementary = x328	If school is to be closed or delayed, Black River Public School will make the announcement via web, voicemail and media outlets (WHTC 1450 AM, WOOD TV8) prior to 6:30 a.m.

NON DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Black River Public School admits students of any race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, athletic programs and other school-administered programs.