Clubs & Activities

Advisor: Alex Miranda 
amiranda@bcspanthers.org

Purpose: collecting and repainting old furniture in a creative, artsy way to donate to the BCS auction, as well as to sell to the public to raise money for charities and the art club

Meetings: More information coming soon. 

Advisor: Leah Kliewer
lkliewer@bcspanthers.org

Mission Statement: Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. 

Each year our BCS Key Club partners with Samaritan's Purse through Operation Christmas Child, collecting and packing over 200 shoeboxes each year for children around the world. We have also maintained strong support for The Leukemia Society and the American Heart Association through strong fundraising efforts to further research and support for those fighting leukemia, other cancers, and heart disease. Additionally, we participate monthly in community Coastal Cleanup days and other service projects to be a light in our community and the hands and feet of Jesus. Our club's theme verse is I John 3:18:  "Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth."

Advisor: Janell Perkins
jperkins@bcspanthers.org

The National Beta Club recognizes outstanding achievement, promotes character and social responsibility, encourages service involvement to school and community, fosters leadership skills, grants scholarships, and provides settings for your student to develop interpersonal relationship skills. 

The BCS chapter of the National Beta Club is an honor association requiring a 3.3 GPA or above and recognizes worthy character and a commendable attitude.  

In the past, the BCS Beta Club has completed numerous service projects to help support local and national charities and causes. Each spring we support the local Muscular Dystrophy Association, with an on-campus fundraiser.

Advisors: Debbie Romaniello and Cindy Ellis
dromaniello@bcspanthers.org / cellis@bcspanthers.org

Builders Club is an extra-curricular service club sponsored by Kiwanis.  It is open to all middle school students.  We do monthly service projects in the middle school building.  It is a great way for students to earn their required service hours with their friends while being a light in our community.  For more information, you may contact middle school teachers Debbie Romaniello and Cindy Ellis.

Advisor:  Ellie Baas
ebaas@bcspanthers.org 

The drama program provides an opportunity for all high school students to have their time on stage and learn how theater works. We have an average of 50+ students working on everything from acting, stage crew, set design, technology, hair/make-up/costume design, choreography, food service, and event planning. It’s a great way for students of all ages and skill levels to bond together in a team environment. Parents are also welcome to volunteer and participate in putting together the production.

Advisor: Juan Arango
jarango@bcspanthers.org

Purpose: An academic and service club for high school students

Meetings: once a month

Requirements: 10^th grade or older and must have taken a minimum of 3 years of high school Spanish with a B+ average or higher

Advisor:  Vincent Corvino
vcorvino@bcspanthers.org

BCS is blessed to have a senior high chapter of the National Honor Society. The purpose of our honor society is to advance Christian scholarship, challenge Christian leadership, honor Christian character, and stimulate Christian service. Members must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA (on an unweighted 4.0 scale) to be inducted into and remain a member of the society. Membership in the Honor Society is a privilege which students may forfeit because of scholarship, deportment, or any other standards used for their selection, as deemed by the administration. An induction ceremony is held for NHS members. The NHS induction ceremony is held in the fall of each school year. Student honor society leaders take an active role in the ceremony itself. Society members select service projects, such as peer tutoring to fulfill their service requirement. At the graduation ceremony, senior high honor society members are provided with a special honor stole to wear to honor their achievement We believe the National Honor Society makes a positive difference in the lives of individuals and in the spirit of the community and BCS.

Advisor:  Jennell Vanzant
jvanzant@bcspanthers.org

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is an organization of 7th and 8th grade students nationwide that are recognized for the qualities of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.  A member of the Bradenton Christian School Chapter must have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA to be a member of this organization.  When a student is invited to be a member, they must complete an application and receive final approval from the NJHS advisor.  

Advisor:  Tara Burke 
tburke@bcspanthers.org 

BCS is an official Tri-M Music Honor Society - Chapter 8738

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. Tri-M is the only music honor society for junior/middle school and high school students in the country.

TSA (Technology Student Association) is a national organization devoted exclusively to the needs of students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).  It offers rewarding experiences through competition in such fields as communication, agriculture, biotechnology, web design, and leadership. With such diverse events, any student can explore different fields and find something they are passionate about. TSA also allows students to get a taste of real-life experiences, such as impromptu problem solving, developing a resume, and working as a team to achieve a common goal. These are the kinds of skills that students will use constantly throughout their lives.

Finally,  TSA allows students to discover their STEM potential by offering a vast number of opportunities that help students determine their careers.

Membership is open to high school students at this time.

Sponsor:  Karen Lord  klord@bcspanthers.org