Black River public schools

ratraiser 2023

Thanks for coming out and supporting Black River Public Schools!

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 the best in the area (49423/4 zip codes), top 5% of all high schools nationwide by US News, and #23 Best School District in Michigan out of 562 by Niche, Black River serves nearly 1,000 students and over 640 families.

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Teacher Info Sheet

Green Student Info Sheet & Tracker

Donation Envelope Sheet

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 ticket booth, inflatables, music, dunk tank, face painting, yard games, and pizza, this year’s RatRaiser will great fun!

Also, stop by the Community Action House Table and bring non-perishable food for their food drive! (Each individual can earn 1 Premium Activity Ticket simply by donating food)!

Prizes, prizes, prizes

Get ready to have a blast by playing exciting games and winning awesome prizes! Not only will you have lots of fun, but you’ll also earn rewards and help us reach our school goals. Make sure to enter our raffle too, because you could win big! Remember, even a small contribution from everyone can make a big difference for our school!

Activities for everyone

Student groups will be leading activities from the traditional carnival games (in the Lyceum) to Face Painting, dunk tank, inflatables and bounce houses, ticket cube machine, concessions 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!

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fINDING my Child’s

ONLINE DONATION PORTAL

Step 1: Navigate to 99pledges.com/fund/ratraiser

Step 2: Search for your child’s name and click to go to their personal portal

Step 3: Double check your child’s CAP teacher

Step 4: SHARE via social media, email, or in person! Cash and checks can still be collected and return using the envelope provided and will be collected and updated intermittently.

Find My Portal

2023 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

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!

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how does the raffle work this year?

EARN

Earn 1 ticket to the raffle simply by attending!

WIN

Win tickets in Ticket Cube Machine (time in machine must be earned. Please see Prize info above)

BUY

Purchase tickets on the day of the event

live drawings (must be present at event to win*)

The RatRaiser Committee is hard at work securing awesome prizes! We are continuously updating, so check back for updates on prizes. Have an awesome item (or basket) that you’d like to donate? Email blackriverparentorg@brpsk12.org. We’re still accepting new items and updating the website weekly.

*Raffle tickets may only be picked up from registration envelopes, purchased, or won in ticket cube AND submitted on the day of the event. Each ticket must be filled out with name and phone number. Tickets without a legible name and phone number will be redrawn.

Raffle Donation List

Action Wake Park
- Wake Park Starter Package (3 visits to Cable Park) ($260)
- Wake Park Starter Package (3 visits to Aqua Park) ($260)
AirZoo – 4 Tickets for Admission ($72)
BAM –
Airway Fun Center – 5 Activity Passes ($90)
Apothecary Gift Shop – $20 Gift Certificate
Bowerman’s Blueberries – (2) $25 Gift Certificate
BR Swag Bag
BarkBox – Carnival Barkers Box June 2023 ($32)
Bittersweet Ski Resort – 4 Lift Passes
Craig’s Crusiers – 4 attraction passes ($32)
Cherry Republic – Gift Box ($60)
Chicago Adventure Package
- Field Museum – (4) General Admission Passes ($120)
- Museum of Illusions (Chicago) – $100 Gift Certificate
- Navy Pier – 4 Tickets to Ride Centennial Wheel ($72)
- WNDR Musuem – 4 Admission Tickets WNDR Chicago and a private, 4-minute Kusama Infinity Mirror Room ($200)
Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad – (4) Village and Railroad Passes ($80)
Detroit Lions –
Detroit Tigers – Tarik Skubal Autographed Baseball ($100)
Devries Photography – $100 Gift Certificate
Diamond Caverns, KY – Admission for 2
Drury Hotels – 1 Night Stay Any Drury Brand Hotel ($150)
Dutch Village – Family Fun Pass
Ethos Day Spa – $145 Gift Certificate & Signature Spray Set
FellinLove Farm – 5 Passes for Admission ($25)
Fredrick Meijer Garden Family Pack ($70)
Fuzion Martial Arts – 1 Month of Karate Class
Garsnett Beacon Candle Co. – Pour Your Own Classic Candle Experience for 2 ($55)
Globe Design and Vision – Sunglasses ($150)
Goldiloxx Salon
- (2) $50 Gift Cards
- Maria Nila Gift Set ($60)
GourmetGiftBaskets.com – $20 Gift Certificate
Grand Rapids Public Museum – 2 General Admission Tickets ($24)
Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra – 2 Tickets for Admission ($158)
Grand Rapids Great Escape Room – 2 Tickets ($70)
Grand Valley State University – 2 GVSU Cloth Charter School Swag Bags (Sweatshirt, Tshirt, Mug, Waterbottle, Pennant, Towel) – ($200)
Holland Community Theatre – 2 Passes for Admission
Holland Symphony Orchestra – 2 Tickets to Holiday Concert ($56)
Holland Visitors Bureau – Discover Holland Yeti, Canvas Tote Bag, Discover Holland Sunglasses
Hope College – Kid’s Science Camp
Let’s Roam Packages
- (2) Family Scavenger Hunt 10-Pack ($140)
- (2) Date Night Scavenger Hunt 2-Pack ($100)
- (1) Virtual or In-Person Team Building Event (up to 10 people) ($525)
Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo – 4 Admissions ($107)
Michigan Awesome – $25 Gift Card
MVP – 3-Month Family Membership
Ohio
- Great Lakes Science Center (Cleveland) – 4 Tickets for Admission ($79.80)
Peachwave –
Rebounderz – 4 Basic Plus Jump Pass ($100)
RollXscape
- 4 Admissions Certificates
- 1 Pizza + 4 Soda
Sassy Olive – Custom BR Headband
Salubrity Vida Day Spa
- Signature Facial Gift Certificate
- Relax and Be Well Package
Tennessee Getaway Package
- Adventure Science Center, Nashville – 4 Passes for Admission ($88)
- Alcatraz East Crime Museum, Pigeon Forge – 2 Admission Tickets ($58)
- Frist Art Museum, Nashville – 2 Admissions ($30)
- Nighttime Sightseeing Tour, Nashville –
- The Parthenon, Nashville – 10 Passes ($100)
- Ripley’s Aquarium in the Smokies, Gatlinburg – 2 Tickets ($80)

The Knot Spot – $25 Gift Certificate

Traverse City

Seaside Sailing Excursions – Certificate for up to 6 people to enjoy a 2 hour daytime sailing excursion ($498)

Underground Donut Tour, Nashville – 4 Tickets ($220)
Urban Air – Basic Birthday Party Package ($249)
Velo City Cycles – Cannondale Youth Helmet ($90)

…More Coming Soon!

Special Elementary Student Incentives

*Each Elementary student will receive ONE additional green raffle ticket for an opportunity to win special Elementary prizes. These will be drawn separately from the main raffle.