Black River Public Schools
RatRaiser 2026
Didn’t pre-fundraise?
We hope you will still join us @ the event!
Saturday, Oct. 3 from 12 – 3pm
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 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! (Donations earn 5 indoor prize tickets)!
Prizes, prizes, prizes
From the door prizes to the indoor games, get ready to have a blast!
Complete your Kindness Passport to earn admission to the carnival, and enjoy games, prizes, and special activities.
Raise $150 to earn the Stuff-a-Bear experience, while helping unlock schoolwide rewards and other fun incentives along the way!
Activities for everyone
Whether you’re a 1st-grade student, high school junior, or an adult, we have activities for everyone!
Live mural painting, community tables, carnival games, inflatables, karaoke, a ‘build-a-bear’ experience (for pre-raisers only), the Experience Auction, community service projects, and so much 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 2025-26 – Page 1
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fINDING my Child’s
ONLINE DONATION PORTAL
Step 1: Navigate to https://app.99pledges.com/fund/ratraiser26
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.
2026 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.
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Supporters
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Individual Participation Rewards and Incentives
Students have the opportunity to raise funds and achieve a variety of incentives. From individual prizes to class and schoolwide goals, there are exciting opportunities for everyone!
Please note: All cash, check, and online donations are due
Friday, October 2 to qualify for incentives!
Schoolwide 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: Saturday, Oct 3 through Monday, Oct. 5 @ 3pm )
Questions? Email: BRPO@brpsk12.org and check out the Auction flyer