Bradenton Christian School

We’re seeking an Admissions Director along with additional outstanding professionals for opportunities at BCS!
Visit our website to learn more about our open opportunitieshttps://www.bcspanthers.org/about-us/employment-opportunities

Hey BCS Community!

Don’t miss our upcoming Used T-Shirt Sale! Join us on August 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th from 9 AM to 1 PM, in the High School auditorium and again on August 12th from 3 PM to 8 PM. It’s the perfect opportunity to score some great tees while supporting our community. See you there!

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Your courage and dedication will never be forgotten. Thank you for your service.

BCS is hiring! Visit our website to learn more about our open opportunities: https://www.bcspanthers.org/about-us/employment-opportunities

🌟 Thank you, BCS families, for an amazing school year! Your support and dedication have made it truly special. 🙏 We pray that you have a restful and rejuvenating summer. We can’t wait to see you again for another wonderful year ahead! 🌞✨ Hello Summer!!!

Congratulations Class of 2024! 
Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 24, 2024 at 7:00pm at Bayside Community Church East Bradenton Campus.
We pray for many blessings on your future endeavors. Never stop growing in who God called you to be, serving in His kingdom and being a blessing to those you cross paths with. Congratulations and enjoy the celebration of this grand milestone.

Our BCS Community is bidding farewell to some of our cherished teachers and administrators who are retiring or moving on to new adventures. Your dedication and passion have profoundly impacted countless lives, and your presence will be deeply missed. As you set out on this new chapter, we wish you joy, health, and fulfillment in all your future endeavors. Thank you for your invaluable contributions to our community.

🎶 last night we had an unforgettable evening at the Strings Spring Concert featuring four incredible groups: Prelude, Divertimento, Symphonic, and Philharmonic! This concert marks Miss Shell’s final performance after 10 years of dedication and passion. Let’s celebrate her legacy and enjoy the beautiful music together!

Congratulations to the BCS bands on a fantastic concert! 5th grade band (Directed by Mrs . Kelly Tobin) , Cadet Band, MS Advanced Band, and Wind and Jazz Band (directed by Mrs. Tara Burke) all deserve a round of applause for their the efforts and excellence all year! Tonight was a beautiful night filled with the fruit of all of that hard work. It was a great way to celebrate our gifts and glorify God with them. We look forward to the Strings concert on Thursday- the very last concert of the year! See you there!

BCS community, let’s vote for one of our Softball Athletes Brenna Funderburke. https://highschool.athlonsports.com/florida/2024/04/30/vote-who-is-the-south-suncoast-softball-player-of-the-week-4-30-2024

BCS Family, let’s Congratulate these boys for their outstanding achievement.

Tonight the BCS Choirs performed  with Joy and excellence at their Spring Concert. The Madrigal Singers, the Cadet Choir, the Kingsmen, the Belles and the mixed choirs, all did an amazing job.  But the special moment was when we honored our seniors with their pink cords, some flowers and a song dedicated to them. A great night was had by all!

Our BCS students embarked on a transformative journey this past weekend at Camp Sparta. Three days filled with growth, and fellowship centered around the powerful theme of “Enough” from 2 Corinthians 12:9. Just as Paul found solace in God’s grace, our students were reminded that in every aspect of life, His grace is truly enough.

BCS 8th graders went on our 2nd annual school trip to Washington D.C. from April 8-11th. Enjoying the perfect spring weather, they walked over 30 miles in these 4 days, experiencing many new historical places and monuments. Hunter McBee and Avery Gibson presented a school wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Arlington Cemetary. Students watched the eclipse through protective glasses at the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial. They viewed the Declaration of Independence in the National Archives, saw the White House, and toured the capital building and library of Congress. They visited George Washington’s Mt. Vernon, several Smithsonian Museums as well as the Army Museum, Spy Museum, and Bible Museum. Most evenings included beautiful walking tours of monuments, praying for our country, and sharing devotions as well as game time to build friendships and classmate bonding.

Huge congratulations to all the stellar students recognized in this year’s Golden Herald Awards! Special shout out to Joela Hammond for clinching the win in the Foreign Language category! Also, big applause for Micky Boonyasiriwat grabbing an Honorable Mention in Mathematics!

Step Up is Now Open for Renewals & New Applications

Renewals and new applications are underway for the 2024/2025 school year!
You can renew by logging on to your EMA account or apply for a new scholarship by visiting www.stepupforstudents.org.
BCS Families please look for an email from Karen Speciale for important information and instructions.
Scholarships must be renewed to receive funding for next school year.

Today is the day!!! APRIL 9-10, NOON to NOON, is the Community Foundation Giving Challenge where every individual gift from $25-$100 is TRIPLED - first matched by the local PATTERSON FOUNDATION and then matched again by our BCS TRIPLE MATCH FUND. Now is a great time to join in! BCS is presenting opportunities for this event. Please go to our website and click our Giving Challenge link-https://www.givingchallenge.org/organizations/bradenton-christian-school Thank you in advance for your support.

Tonight was the BCS Tri-M Music Honor society Induction! 20 students were accepted into our society this year. Each one of these members exemplifies excellence in music, using music in service to others in our community and our school. Congrats students! We enjoyed a few performances by some student leaders, pinned the new inductees and honored the continuing members. A beautiful night!

At the SSES, the Boys Weightlifting District event unfolded brilliantly. All 12 Panther boys showcased outstanding performances, securing Second place in both Tradition and Olympic categories as a team. Below are the individual results from the district competition: 1A-R4_D13

*Josh Ditzel (119) #1 Traditional, #4 Olympic
Carter Wright (129) #3 Traditional, #2 Olympic
Andrew Delgato (139) #3 Traditional, #3 Olympic
** Anthony Nguyen (154) #1 Tradition, #1 Olympic
Ryder Phillips (154) #9 Traditional, #7 Olympic
Cooper Stark (169) #6 Traditional, #4 Olympic
Jordan Pasco (169) #3 Traditional, #3 Olympic
Eva Velazquez (183) #7 Traditional, #6 Olympic
Jackson McBride (183) #6 Traditional, #4 Olympic
Micah Campbell (199) #2 Traditional, #2 Olympic
Jesus Lopez (199) #5 Traditional, #3 Olympic
Fischer Schmidt (219) #2 Traditional, #2 Olympic
* Top Lifter/Traditional and Olympic

Now, we eagerly await the announcement to discover which athletes have qualified for the Regional meet.

Photo courtesy of Kelli N Jesse Lopez Thank you Kelli!

Just a Reminder: Come out and meet MR. Ruta, our new High school principal tomorrow 8:30 to 9:30 in High school Lobby. Hope to see you then.

Wow! Last night’s opening of Anastasia at BCS was absolutely fantastic! Our drama students and crew delivered an unforgettable performance. If you haven’t already, grab your tickets for this captivating show on the Bradenton Christian website. Don’t miss out on a great night of entertainment while supporting our talented drama students! 🎭

Congratulations to the Middle School Advanced Band and the High School Wind Ensemble for a wonderful showing at District 11 Concert Band MPA this past Wednesday!
We are incredibly proud of each one of you! Our Middle School Band earned a combination of Good and Excellent ratings, and our High School Wind Ensemble earned a combination of Excellent and Superior! This evening was truly an accomplishment that deserves to be applauded! Great Job Musicians!

Our kindergartners had a blast today with their Cubby Buddies! The seniors joined in for a Dr. Seuss-themed event, filled with games, storytime, and tasty snacks. A heartwarming day of fun and friendship for our little ones!

🎓 Exciting News from BCS! Teagan Stermer dives into the next chapter, signing with Ohio Northern University’s Swim team. 🏊‍♂️ Natalie Griffith scores big with a commitment to LEE University’s Girls Lacrosse. 🥍 Touchdown for Josh Langborgh as he signs with Southeastern University for football. 🏈 BCS is immensely proud of your dedication and hard work. Congratulations to these talented seniors on their college sports journey. Go Panthers!

Tonight the BCS mixed choir performed and were adjudicated at the District 11 MPA’s. They received multiple superiors in performance and in sight reading. The comments from the adjudicators were filled with positive assessments and constructive criticism. We had a SUPERIOR night! Well done, choir!

Congratulations to our BCS TSA team. Impressive participation in 8 out of 40 events, and securing a semifinalist position in only the second tournament is a remarkable achievement for the BCS TSA tech club. The Panthers are certainly making a strong impact – well done!

🎭 Exciting News from BCS Drama! 🎟️ Get ready for an enchanting journey as our talented students present “Anastasia”! Join us from March 14-16 for an unforgettable performance. Secure your tickets now by visiting the BCS website. Don’t miss the magic on stage!

BCS is hiring! We’re seeking strong Christ-centered professionals for the following positions:

•Accounts Payable Clerk (Part-Time)
•Director of Human Resources
•Elementary School Administrative Assistant
•Head Football Coach
:Superintendent

Visit our website at https://www.bcspanthers.org/about-us/employment-opportunities to learn more about our current opportunities!

Congratulations to our dedicated BCS student, Lauren Jolly, for her outstanding performance at the Florida State Girls weightlifting Qualifier on Saturday, February 17th, for the FHSAA girls state weightlifting meet. Lauren showcased her strength and determination, securing a well-deserved 4th place in the Olympic event and an impressive 6th place in the traditional event. Her hard work and resilience throughout the season truly paid off. We commend Lauren for her achievements and for giving glory to God. Well done, Lauren – the entire BCS community is proud of you! Go Panthers! 🏋️‍♀️