Black River public schools
ratraiser 2025
We hope you come out and support Black River Public Schools on Saturday, Sept 20, 2025 from 11am – 3pm!
All Donations Due Monday, September 15 by 3pm
for incentives
About Black River Public Schools
Black River Public School is a not-for-profit, state-funded school chartered by Grand Valley State University in Holland, Michigan.
Serving students in grades K-12, it accommodates individual learning styles with its college preparatory liberal arts middle and high school, Montessori-based elementary school, and integrated curriculum. Black River is a place for any student, regardless of their school district, to experience the joys of learning in a smaller class-size environment that fosters participation, responsiveness, and experiential learning.
Ranked highly by US News and Niche, Black River serves nearly 1,000 students and over 640 families.
Raise Money
Rather than selling, selling, selling, and only receiving a portion of the money, the RatRaiser is designed to maximize the support of our community. With the support of our generous sponsors, 100% of student-raised funds go directly toward supporting the school.
Event activities
Come for the fun carnival games, and stay for the dunk tank, inflatables, community tables, ‘build-a-bear,’ yard games, and pizza!
Also, stop by the Community Action House Table and bring non-perishable food for the food drive, and the Girl Scouts table and bring Hygiene Products and Cleaning Supplies for their donation kits! (Donations earn 5 indoor prize tickets)!
Prizes, prizes, prizes
From the door prizes to the indoor games, get ready to have a blast! Hop inside and play carnival games with your GREEN wristband to win awesome prizes!
Not only will you have lots of fun, but you’ll also earn rewards and help us reach our school goals. Don’t forget to check out the auction to try to win some un-buyable experiences!
Activities for everyone
Whether you’re a 1st-grade student, high school junior, or an adult, we have activities for everyone!
Community Tables, all new experience auction, carnival games, inflatables, a dunk tank, a ‘build-a-bear’ experience (for pre-raisers only), and more!
What does the money go to?
We know. People are more likely to donate when they know where the money is going. Check out the critical social-emotional activities that the money funds below!
Click the images to see the full reports!
End of Year River Rat Report 2024-25
River Rat Report Fall 2025
fINDING my Child’s
ONLINE DONATION PORTAL
Step 1: Navigate to https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ratraiser25
Step 2: Search for your child by LAST NAME and FIRST Initial name and click to go to their personal portal
Step 3: Double check your child’s HOMEROOM or CAP teacher
Step 4: SHARE via social media, email, or in person! Cash and checks can still be collected and returned using the envelope provided and will be collected and updated intermittently.
2025 Sponsors
The RatRaiser is made possible thanks to the generous support of our community and sponsors. Interested in getting involved? Reach out to blackriverparentorg@brpsk12.org to discuss a sponsorship today.
Lead Partner
Supporters
advocates
Contributors
Individual STUDENT FUNDRAISING REWARDS
Students have the opportunity to raise funds and achieve a variety of incentives. From individual prizes to class goals, there’s exciting opportunities for everyone!
Please note: All cash, check, and online donations are due
Friday, September 12 to qualify for incentives!
Elementary School Fundraising Incentives
The following prizes are for all elementary students schoolwide (or all in a particular class) to enjoy, regardless of whether or not they fundraised individually. We all win together!
MSHS fundraising incentives
The following incentives are for all students to enjoy, regardless whether or not they fundraised individually. We all win together!
The Experience auction returns!
Have you ever sat in the end-of-day driveline and thought, “gosh, I wish I could just pay a million bucks to get outta here?!”
We have great news! This year, you can!
BRPO has been hard at work securing experiences (both for in-school and out) that are the stuff of dreams (that you can’t usually purchase.)
Want a premium parking spot? To be first in the lunch line? Driveline? Lunch with the Mayor? Find out what goes on behind-the-scenes at Big Red?
We’ve got all that and more!
( Auction Runs: Weds. September 13 through Sunday, September 21 @ 3pm )
event schedule
10:30a
11a
11:30
2:30p
2:30
3:00pm
3:00 – 3:30
General Volunteer Arrival
Registration Table Opens
Indoor Carnival Games Open; Dunk Tank Opens
Indoor Carnival Games Close
Free Entry to Inflatables – No Wristband Needed
Event Ending Time
General Volunteer Cleanup
10:30 – General Volunteer Arrival
11:00 – Registration Table Opens
11:30 – Indoor Carnival Games Open; Dunk Tank Opens
2:30p – Indoor Carnival Games Close
2:30 – Free Entry to Inflatables – No Wristband Needed
3:00 – Event End Time
3:00 – 3:30 – General Volunteer Cleanup