Thanks to all of the team members listed below for their love of BR and their collaborative leadership. 

We are truly excited for our students to return to campus after this first marking period concludes.  We know that this time of remote learning has been difficult on families and that everyone's situation is different.  We are so grateful for your patience, understanding and support during this time.  Our community truly is the best.

As we go forward, do not forget the resources that are available to your family and your students.  Our teachers are always the first place to go to help your children in their classes, but resources are also available for mental health and wellness.  Both a directory for our staff and also the wellness resources are easy to find on our website: blackriverpublicschool.org .

Next week, parents will receive more information for our return to in-person teaching and learning.  Along with this, parents will again be surveyed regarding their choice to return to campus or have their child continue learning remotely.  Our plan includes options for both and it will be important for you to read the information to understand what is best for your family and your learner.

Again, thank you for being such a great part of our community.

Shannon Brunink, Head of School

Operation Rat Return Team Members:

Mental Health and Physical Wellness Team:
Tricia Schrotenboer – Chair
Maria Carrizales-Alonzo
Jacklyn Cascini
John Donnelly
Krista Ekdahl
Rachel Goudie
Lauren Green
Kelli Heneghan
Jim Levering
Rebecca Mousseau
John Newman
Kim Richardson
Karen Scranton

Instruction and Remote Learning Team:
Angela Aumaugher – Chair
Kendra Kern-VanDam – Elementary Co-Chair
Jamie Fredenburg – Elementary Co-Chair
Carrie Ames
Missy Bayn
Tammy Clark
Tim Ewald
Caleb Fisher
Ericka Foreman
Sarah Gaffney
Kelli Heneghan
Kim Mitchell
Beth Kiurski
Christin Lankheet
Sara Leonard
Jim Levering
Suellen Martinez
Peter Middleton
Fran Olsen
Necia Ornee
Jessica Reinartz
Ann Stimer
Brent Rowe
Todd Schwartz
Ann Stimer
Liz Tracy

Facilities and Social Distancing Team:
John Donnelly – Co-Chair
Nicole Klunder – Co-Chair
Jim Levering – Co-Chair
Rachel Andrews
Missy Bayn
Anna Beird
Robin Bentley
Krista Ekdahl
Caleb Fisher
Whitney Gasper
Kelli Heneghan
Gina Johnson
Alaina Kramer
Sara Leonard
Michelle Letherby
Mike Camarota
Courtney Phillips
Helen Shibley
Marguerite Stephens
Tom Pietri
Julie Wight

Communication and Coordination Team:
Karen Rowe
Kelli Heneghan
Becky Bierma
Ruth Crouch
Kerrie Esmeier
Christina Phillips