Get Involved
Serve, Pray & Participate
At Bradenton Christian School, we believe that God calls us to serve together as one body — each with unique gifts to bless our community. We warmly invite you to volunteer or participate in the life of our school through events, prayer, and fellowship.
Whether it’s helping on Grandparents’ Day, joining Moms in Prayer, being part of All Pro Dad’s, or supporting a fundraiser, your involvement makes a lasting impact.
When you give your time, you’re helping prepare the hearts and minds of God’s children — and growing in faith alongside them.
Explore the opportunities below and discover how you can partner with us in this Kingdom work.
Events
Auction
HARVEST BLESSINGS - BCS FAMILY AUCTION – Denim, Pearls & Purpose
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
Join us for our 42nd Annual BCS Auction – one of the most anticipated nights of the year! Enjoy an afternoon/evening of fellowship, delicious food, exciting auction items, and plenty of fun as we celebrate God's faithfulness and support the mission of Christian education at BCS together! Whether you attend, volunteer, donate, or sponsor, you will help make a lasting impact on the lives of our students while creating memories with the BCS community. Bring your friends and family and join us for a night of fun, generosity, and celebration! To volunteer, donate, sponsor, or join the planning team, contact BCSauction@bcspanthers.org or please call 941-792-5454 option 7.
Golf Tournament
Bradenton Christian School is excited to announce the annual Bouwer Cup on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
The Bouwer Cup is a treasured tradition built on fellowship, friendly competition, generosity, and community spirit. More than just a day on the course, this event brings people together in support of the exceptional Christ-centered education provided at BCS.
Guests will enjoy a memorable day of golf, connection, and camaraderie while helping invest in the lives of students and the future of Christian education. Whether you are returning to the tournament or joining us for the first time, we look forward to spending another incredible day on the greens with you!
For more information contact BobbiJo Norris at bnorris@bcspanthers.org.
Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a special day to celebrate gratitude through generosity. Join the BCS community on Tuesday, December 1, as we come together to support Christ-centered education and invest in the hearts and minds of God's children. Whether you give, volunteer, or help with our matching fund, every act of generosity makes a difference. Be part of this inspiring day of giving and help impact the next generation for Christ!
If you are interested in helping as a Matching Fund Donor for Giving Tuesday, please contact Heidi Sikkema at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org or 941-792-5454 x 160.
To donate click HERE or mail a check to: Bradenton Christian School, Attention: Heidi Sikkema, 3304 43rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34209.
Gala
Bradenton Christian School joyfully invites you to our Annual BCS Gala on Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, fellowship, and purpose as we gather to support the mission of BCS and celebrate the incredible ways God continues to work through our school community. Guests will enjoy an inspiring night filled with meaningful stories, special moments, and a shared vision for the future of Christian education at BCS.
Together, we will honor the legacy of God’s faithfulness, celebrate the lives being impacted today, and invest in the generations to come. We look forward to celebrating with you!
If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact Heidi Sikkema at (941) 792-5454 ext. 160 or email at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org.
Community Foundation Giving Challenge
Every other year, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, strengthened by The Patterson Foundation, hosts The Giving Challenge to support and enhance local nonprofits to make our community better. BCS participates in the Giving Challenge, which will be held April 15-16 2026. At BCS, we also have matching funds where your gift will be matched 1:1, so your donation will go twice as far! Gifts given during the Giving Challenge, whether given online through our website or provided by check, will be doubled.
If you are interested in helping as a Matching Fund Donor for The Giving Challenge, please contact Heidi Sikkema at hsikkema@bcspanthers.org or 941-792-5454 x 160.
Be The One to Support Bradenton Christian School
Volunteer at BCS
Serve with Purpose
At Bradenton Christian School, every volunteer helps strengthen our community. Whether you're serving at an event, supporting a classroom, or helping behind the scenes, your time and talents help us advance Christ-centered education and create a place where students grow academically, spiritually, and socially.
Fundraising & Events
Bouwer Cup Golf Tournament- Volunteer opportunities include golfer registration, course games, hospitality, giveaways, event setup, and more.
Auction- Whether you enjoy decorating, connecting with local businesses for auction donations, or helping behind the scenes, there's a role for you! Volunteer Here
Gala- There are many ways to get involved, from decorating and event setup to greeting guests, assisting with registration, serving and more.
Giving Tuesday- Whether you're assembling giveaways, cutting flyers, or sharing the excitement in carline, there's a place for everyone to serve on Giving Tuesday!
Fine Arts
Facilities/Maintenance
Are you a handy person, or have a green thumb? You might enjoy helping to keep the Bradenton Christian School campus looking its best.
- Building and grounds, and landscaping care
- Other Projects
Please contact Rodney Fuller if you desire to serve with our facilities team.
Lower School
Lunch Bunch-Assist during lunch by helping supervise students, providing support, and assisting with clean-up.
Recess Rockstars-Help supervise recess and create a safe, fun, and positive environment for our students.
Copy & Cut Crew-Support our teachers by preparing classroom materials, making copies, cutting, organizing, and assembling projects.
Campus Creators-Help make our campus beautiful throughout the year by decorating for special events and creating welcoming spaces.
- Back-to-School Beautification
- Veterans Day Tribute
- Christmas Campus Magic
- Grandparents Day
- Bulletin Board Builders
Sweet Spot Squad-Help make our monthly Carousel Ice Cream Days a success by supervising playground areas and keeping spaces clean and ready for fun.
- First Wednesday of each month
- 2:50–3:15 PM
Gratitude Gurus-Help encourage and celebrate our amazing teachers and staff by organizing thoughtful surprises and appreciation events throughout the year.
- Monthly Birthday Breakfast Brigade (August–May)
- Teacher Treat Days
- Staff Encouragement Events
- Teacher Appreciation Week (May)
To volunteer please click HERE, if you have questions please contact Kirsti Brown at kbrown@bcspanthers.org.
Campus Cafe
We are looking for volunteers who would like to help serve lunch. Sign up for one day a week or as many as you want. The hours are 11:00am-1:00pm and can be flexible. Come fellowship with other ladies and gentlemen, serve and maybe get a hug or two from your students. Please contact Angela Hamilton at ahamilton@bcspanthers.org or 792-5454 ext. 141 for more information.
Moms in Prayer
Come pray with us! We invite you to get connected with other BCS moms and pray for our school community. We meet every Friday at 8:10am in the Chick-fil-A Skybox in the Pentecost Athletic Center (PAC). For more information, please contact Sara Cordell at Sarazcordell@gmail.com.
You can also join our BCS Moms in Prayer Facebook Page!
All Pro Dads
Welcome to Our All Pro Dad Chapter!
We are a pack of dads dedicated to strengthening our relationships with our kids and we would love for you to join us.
Follow the link below to RSVP for our Monthly Meetings and bring your kids. Coffee, light refreshments, and fellowship begin at 7am on the first Thursday of every month in the Elementary Auditorium. Meetings will begin around 7:15 and will wrap up in time to get your kids to class.
BCS Society & Committees
About the School Society
Parents play a crucial role in the leadership of the school. We are encouraged by the desire from so many of you to be more involved and connected and are excited to work together to strengthen the partnership between the school, parents, and churches. The Bradenton Christian School Society Inc was created to establish and maintain a school that would prepare the hearts and minds of God's children for service in His world.
A. The foundational principals of the Bradenton Christian School Society Inc as contained in the Holy Bible as interpreted by the following Reformed Standards: The Heidelberg Catechism, The Belgic Confession, The Canons of Dort, The Westminster Confession, and Westminster Larger and Shorter Catechisms.
B. The Corporation is governed by the following Guiding Principles:
1. All things have been created so that the Triune God may be glorified in and through them.
2. God, by His wise covenant arrangement, has appointed the parents to be responsible for the training of the child such that God and His glory become the central focus and highest purpose throughout every aspect of life.
3. Training of the child shall be continued under the parents’ responsible supervision in a school that carries out the God-honoring, God-centered program begun in the home.
4. The privilege to assist in providing this training extends to those who have no direct parent obligation.
Board Members
- Hillary Koester- President
- Jan Braam - Vice President
- Paul Fiekema - Treasurer
- Andrea Milgate - Secretary
- Sandy Bouwer
- Adam Buskirk
- James Dykstra
- Sarah Vanderbent
- Jimmy Price
Have a question, concern, or maybe just an idea that you want to share with the Board or a committee? We would love to hear from you! Use the links below to contact the BCS Board and Committees.
For help with an educational, curriculum, admissions, financial, athletic, classroom, discipline, or other daily operational issue- Please use the School Directory to contact the appropriate staff member. If you feel as though your concerns have not been addressed and/or warrant additional investigation, then please contact the board and include all pertinent correspondence.
For Complaints Concerning Personnel
Complaints from students, parents, or members of the family association regarding an individual employee should be discussed first with that teacher or staff member, then with the principal or supervisor of the employee concerned. If the complaint cannot be satisfactorily resolved by such a conference, then the matter should be taken to the superintendent and, if necessary, the school board. This is the Biblical principle given in Matthew 18 and, if followed, will ensure a good relationship and prevent someone from being criticized unjustly.
Contact the Board- This link will go to ALL board members.
Use the below links to contact a committee directly: