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The BCS Mission & Spiritual Emphasis

Bradenton Christian School's mission is to provide an excellent, Christ-centered education based on God's word, and to prepare the hearts and minds of God's covenantal children, in partnership with the home and church, for service in God's world. 

BCS Core Values

Comprehensive Excellence-Biblical Worldview-Covenantal Community

Universal Accessibility-Diligent Stewardship

 

BCS At a Glance

What does it mean to be a Panther?

BCS History

BCS was founded in 1960 by the Christian Reformed Church. We are the largest private, covenantal Christian school in Manatee County. We are located in Bradenton, Florida. 

 

Accreditation

  • Christian Schools of Florida (CSF)
  • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA CESS)
  • National Council of Private School Accreditation (NCPSA)
  • Florida Association of Academic Non-Public Schools

Student Enrollment

BCS has 855 enrolled students. We offer Preschool for three and four year olds, located at West Bradenton Baptist Church. Our main campus offers Kindergarten through 12th grade.

Average Class Sizes

  • Preschool Class Size- 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio
  • Elementary-High School class size- 14:1 for personalized attention

 

Advanced Classes Offered

Honors and AP English

Honors and AP Mathematics

AP History

Honors and AP Science

Honors and AP World Language

Athletics

  • Fall- Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Golf, Swim, Cheer
  • Winter- Soccer, Basketball, Wrestling, Competitive Cheer, Weight Lifting
  • Spring- Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Track, Lacrosse, Beach Volleyball

Music and Arts Programs

  • Intro to Art 
  • Painting & Drawing 
  • Ceramics I, II
  • Art 2D-3D
  • Drumline
  • Men's & Women's Choir
  • Band, Strings and Jazz Band

Clubs

  • Student Council
  • Tri-M Honor Society
  • National Honor Society
  • Hispanic Honor Society
  • Art Honor Society
  • National Beta Club, Key Club
  • Drama Club
  • Worship Team
  • Lego Robotics Team
  • Technology Student Association

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News & Events

Winter Wonderland

❄️☃️ Frozen Fun & Faith-Filled Friendships! ☃️❄️

Today’s Frozen Cubby Buddy Event was one for the books at Bradenton Christian School! From sweet donuts and ice skating to an epic snowball fight, our campus was filled with laughter and joy. 💙

Watching our seniors pour love and kindness into our kindergarteners was truly special—so many giggles shared and memories made. What a beautiful picture of community, leadership, and Christ-like love in action!

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” – Psalm 118:24 ✨

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Hands on Learning!

🦑 Hands-on learning in action! 🧪✨

Our high school students at Bradenton Christian School had an exciting opportunity to dissect squid in science class—turning curiosity into discovery! Under the guidance of Ms. Davis, learning comes alive as students explore God’s incredible design through hands-on experiences.

Ms. Davis has a gift for making science fun, meaningful, and engaging, while continually encouraging students to grow, ask questions, and enjoy the learning process. Moments like these remind us that studying creation is another way to marvel at the creativity of our Creator. 🙌

📖 “Great are the works of the Lord; they are studied by all who delight in them.” — Psalm 111:2

We love seeing our students learn, laugh, and grow in wisdom—mind, heart, and faith! 💙✝️

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Field Day 2025

The air was cool with a soft breeze, and not a cloud in the sky. You could hear the faint chants of the elementary students from a distance as they approached the field dressed in unified theme. This could mean only one thing: Field Day!

For best dressed in grades K-2, Mrs. Hullinger’s class took home the trophy with their take on Snow White and the mine train, narrowly beating out the “Bright Strites.” For grades 3-5, 4th grade stormed the gym floor chanting “USA, USA, USA!” as they took home the prize for their patriotic red, white, and blue theme.

For the finale, everyone performed a praise and worship dance to the song “Praise” by Elevation Worship and Brandon Lake. Students, volunteers, and teachers all danced and praised God during the song, making it the highlight of the day. Field Day 2025 was undeniably one of the best in school history. We can’t wait till next year!

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BCS Auction and Festival- Celebrate 65 years of blessings!

🎉 It’s Almost Time for the BCS Auction & Festival! 🎉

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family for a day full of fun, fellowship, and fantastic finds! 🏫💙

🗓 Date: November 8, 2025

📍 Location: Bradenton Christian School

✨ Schedule of Events is listed below!

🌟 Don’t miss out on Early Bird Deals — save now and skip the lines!

👉 https://bcspanthers.maestroweb.com/

This is one of the most anticipated BCS traditions of the year — a time for our community to come together, celebrate, and make memories that last. 💫

Tag your friends, share the excitement, and we’ll see you there! 🙌

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Middle School Life Skills

This week, our Middle School Life Skills students took a major step toward becoming lifesavers.

They learned the fundamentals of CPR and first aid, building essential emergency response skills. Today, we were honored to welcome guest instructor Ernie Withers from the Defibrillate Manatee Foundation, who led students through hands-on, real-life scenarios. His engaging instruction helped students gain confidence and practical experience that could one day save a life.

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Cubby Buddy Fun

Cubby Buddy Fun!

Yesterday we enjoyed our 2nd Cubby Buddy event of the year—and what a joyful time it was! This beloved BCS tradition continues to shine as our Seniors pour into their Kindergarten cubbies, sharing laughter, games, and God’s love in such a special way.

Even when the rain changed our plans, it couldn’t dampen our spirits! We simply moved the fun indoors and watched smiles, giggles, and sweet connections fill the room. Moments like these remind us that God’s presence and joy can be found wherever we gather in His name.

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