Big Ridge Elementary School

10/09/2026

🏃‍♂️ STAFF vs. 5TH GRADE! 🏃‍♀️

The competition was fierce, the laughs were loud, and the bragging rights were on the line! Our staff took on our 5th grade team for an epic kickball showdown! Who came out on top? We’ll let the players debate that one! 🏆😉

One thing’s for sure — our Big Ridge Bulldogs know how to bring the school spirit! 💙💚

Happy fall break! 🍂 Students return on Tuesday, October 20th. October 19th is a teacher professional day.

10/07/2026

Our kindergarteners had some very special visitors today! The Chattanooga Fire Department stopped by to teach our students all about fire safety and how to stay safe in an emergency. 👩‍🚒🧯

And, of course, they brought their sidekick Sparky! 🐾🔥 Sparky reminded our little learners to STOP, DROP, and ROLL and encouraged them to make safe choices and follow important fire safety rules.

We are so thankful to the CFD for taking the time to educate, encourage, and make fire safety fun! ❤️🚒

Chattanooga Fire Department

10/06/2026

🏆 Happy National Coaches Day!🏆

Today we’re celebrating our two incredible coaches who work behind the scenes every day to help our teachers and students succeed! 💙

📚 Lillian, our Instructional Coach — thank you for supporting our teachers, strengthening instruction, and always helping us grow!

⭐ Keri, our RTI Facilitator — thank you for your dedication to supporting students, problem-solving with our teams, and making sure every Bulldog gets what they need to be successful!

We are so lucky to have Lillian and Keri on our team! Thank you for coaching, encouraging, supporting, and cheering us on every day! 🐾💙💚

We appreciate you both more than you know! 🏆

10/05/2026

🧹🐾 Happy Custodian Day! 🐾🧹

October 2nd was national custodian day and we’re giving a BIG shout-out to the people who keep Big Ridge clean, safe, and running smoothly every single day!

Mr. Brian, Mr. John (pm), and Ms. Kim (pm) do so much behind the scenes—from keeping our school clean to fixing the little things, helping when we need it, and making sure our Bulldogs have a great place to learn and grow.

Help us give our custodial team a HUGE thank you! 👏🐾

10/02/2026

🍂💙 THANK YOU, PTA! 💚🍂

A huge shout-out to our amazing PTA for hosting Fall Dollar Days as another fun fundraiser for our school! 🎃🍁

We are so grateful for all of the volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it happen. Your support helps make a difference for our students and our school community! 🐾💙💚

Thank you for always showing up for our Bulldogs! AND…. THANK YOU to our parents for letting your children spend their hard-earned money on tiny toys that will absolutely, positively, without a doubt be lost somewhere in the house within the next hour!

10/02/2026

🎪 KNOW A LOCAL BUSINESS? WE’D LOVE TO CONNECT! 📚

We’re looking for local businesses and community partners to help make our Fall Carnival-themed Literacy Night in October extra special! 🎟️📖

If you own a local business, or know someone who might be interested in partnering with us, we’d love to hear from you! Tag them in the comments or send us a message.

Not sure who to tag? Help us spread the word by sharing this post! 💙💚

Thank you for helping us bring our Big Ridge community together!

09/25/2026

We’ll be taking our Dollar Cart down the BRE halls for two days — Wednesday, 9/30, and Friday, 10/2! This gives students a second chance to shop if they forget their money on the first day or spot something else they just have to have! 😉

$5 maximum per student, per day
Please no bills larger than $10

Shopping Times:
• Kindergarten–2nd Grade: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
• 3rd–5th Grade: 12:45 PM–2:00 PM

09/21/2026

🌿 We are so thankful for the Rappoport family and the love they pour into Big Ridge Elementary!

Each season, they help decorate our front porch and plant beautiful flowers and plants to keep our school looking welcoming and beautiful. 💙💚

Thank you for helping make Big Ridge a place that feels special from the moment you walk through the front doors! We appreciate you! 🐾

09/17/2026

We love when the spirit store is open 💚💙

Ready to rep Big Ridge? 💙💚

Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines at a BRE sporting event, volunteering at school, or just want to show your everyday Bulldog pride, we’ve got something for the whole family!

Our Spirit Store is open through October 8th and everything ships directly to your home!

All the classics are back, plus a few NEW designs we think you’re going to love. 🙌

https://jhacompany.com/collections/big-ridge-elementary-school

09/17/2026

Let's treat our teachers & staff with some PubSubs! 🥪

We're catering subs from Publix for our staff snack day on Tuesday, September 22nd, and we'd love your help with sides, desserts, and drinks! Store-bought and homemade items are welcome. (Please label any obvious allergens.)

No time to cook or pick up anything? We'll handle the shopping for you. Use the link below to donate to the teacher snack day fund. All funds donated here will be used for snack days and stocking the teachers lounge throughout the year, so every bit helps!

Please bring in all food items by Monday, 9/21.

Signup for bringing in items: https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/10C0C49AAAE2DA4FBCE9-65885772-staff?useFullSite=false

Donate to the cause: https://www.givebacks.com/causes/bigridge/campaigns/9a3faf12401c