Welcome

If you were to drive by Bradenton Christian School, you would see a well-established campus with many fine attributes. While walking through the hallways, you would enjoy observing the student creations displayed outside of every lower school classroom. Inside the upper school you would see posters which proclaim spiritual themes like "ignite", and "More of Christ; Less of Me" from our chapel messages. The McClure Center of Fine Arts and Media Technology is a gallery of framed artwork by students and alumni. It is also home to 88.3 FM, the Panther Radio Station, as well as many large trophies collected at recent music festivals. Athletic banners proudly hang from the gym rafters, reminding us of the hard road traveled to achieve those exciting championship moments.

Although these elements are part of what makes a school great, it is beyond what you see - the everyday journey - that makes BCS unique. The unseen stories beyond "the things" are what set this God-glorifying school apart. It is the heart, the commitment and the dedication of our teacher; the desire of our students to learn, excel and take hold of God's plan for their lives; the faculty, mentors, coaches, volunteers and parents that truly define the essence of BCS.

As you browse through the Website, you will catch a glimpse of all that lies beyond what you see at BCS. Even better, I invite you to visit our campus to experience firsthand how student's lives are being transformed. BCS is having a positive lifelong impact on our young people as they are being prepared for service in God's Kingdom. We are thankful to our Lord and Savior for the rich blessings He pours out into the lives of our students, faculty, parents and volunteers.

Dan van der Kooy, Superintendent