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Important School Update

In response to significant shared interest over the years paired with prior school community survey input and the Lord’s perfect timing, we are excited to move forward with a school name change that will occur in the near future. This process has involved an informed team effort in numerous phases that will proceed over the coming months into the summer with final implementation leading up to the 25-26 school year as Belleville Christian School.

BMS was founded as Kishacoquillas Valley Christian Day School by area church ministers and leaders who sought to provide an environment where the children of their homes and congregations were not only educated, but enriched in a Christ-centered environment and taught and guided by Christian teachers. The vision that these ministers and leaders had in 1945 still stands today as our Christian teachers strive to develop the hearts and minds of students in the name of Christ.

For the past 80 years, we have been partnering with families and churches of our students to provide a Christ-centered education and Biblical worldview that inspires students to develop minds, build faith, and be disciples.

Intentional efforts to deepen our spiritual focus and Biblical worldview practices that make us different have been at the forefront of our efforts the last six years. An emphasis on God’s truth, service, and discipleship continue to provide a core framework for our school community and our unchanging mission and vision. The interest is for our name to speak more clearly to who we are, why we are here, and what we offer to students and families. Our vision is to empower students to cultivate academic excellence and a passion for Christ.

BMS values the extraordinary role that churches and church leaders play in the lives of our students as we walk in meaningful partnership together. We are deeply grateful for the home churches of our families and appreciate the many congregations represented by our growing student body!

We have an incredible, expanding community and look forward to engaging even more families in new ways as we continue to honor what God began with 28 students and one teacher. The board, administration, faculty, and staff is excited to continue growing as Belleville Christian School, a strong academic culture grounded in personal growth, scripture and discipleship.

Over the coming months, we plan to update and refresh key branding elements such as signage, our website, promotional materials, and all related legal and academic platforms. The Belleville Thunder name and logo will remain intact, along with our unwavering mission, vision, and admissions process.

Belleville Christian will continue to be a school that provides students with a unique and relevant education firmly rooted in Biblical truth. Our shared interest and dream for BCS moving forward is reflected in the words of Irene Peachey, a high school student in 1947, “Our united prayer is that God may enable us to exalt His name through this school.”

- BMS Administration & Board, April 2025

School Profile

History. Local ministers, who wanted to provide a Christian education for children in their churches, founded Belleville Mennonite School in 1945. The next several decades brought many changes at BMS, including enrollment increases and new building constructions.  The student body has continued to grow as children from various churches and denominations enroll.  Currently, more than 250 students, representing over 150 families from nearly 40 local congregations enjoy the unique, private school education that BMS offers.  Learn more about how we can partner with your family!

Faculty. Belleville Mennonite School's roster of qualified faculty take personal interest in each child's learning achievement and are eager to partner with parents. Educated at a variety of respected universities, teachers provide quality education through classes that develop students' intellectual, academic and spiritual growth.

Technology. students and teachers are provided with iPads and Chromebooks to use at school as a way to provide preferred engagement in collaborative, creative learning to prepare them for their lives in the 21st century.  BMS is committed to providing the very best computing and teaching devices that suit the needs of our students.  Learn more

Learning Environment. With a curriculum that generates intellectual development and academic preparation, classes and teachers at BMS provide a quality education in a safe, Christian environment. A low student to teacher ratio allows each student to receive the individual attention that leads to academic success. Standardized test score results reveal that BMS students performed above the national average.

Student Leadership and Honors Programs. A student council provides opportunity for middle school students to lead in creative ways. At the high school level, a student senate, comprised of two representatives from each high school class, initiates service and school spirit activities. Belleville Mennonite School's National Honor Society provides additional educational and service opportunities.

Extracurricular Activities. Belleville Mennonite School hosts a variety of extracurricular activities in which students choose to participate. High school students participate in PIAA District 6 boys and girls soccer and basketball competition. All teams are members of ACAA (Alleghany Christian Athletic Association). Students participate in the fine arts by joining choirs, worship team, and theater productions. Additionally, an elementary Christmas musical and middle school and high school choir concerts take place each year. 

The Belleville Mennonite School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Belleville Mennonite School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its admission policies, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.