An official Core Knowledge school accredited by SACS/CASI
975 Mission Springs | San Antonio, Texas 78258 | 210.402.6905
Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it. — Proverbs 22:6
Latest news
Sharon Newman named head of school
Buckner Fanning Christian School is proud to announce the appointment of its new Head of School, Sharon Newman.
Sharon opened North East ISD's Hardy Oak Elementary School in 2000, and served 10 years as the school's Principal. Under her guidance, Hardy Oak received numerous awards and was named the number one school in the Greater San Antonio area.
She recently served as an advisor to the BFCS board and was extended the opportunity to lead the school and help achieve the goals that
serve as the building blocks for our long-range plans for growth.
The full announcement
A teacher's thoughts on Sharon
Thank you
As we welcome Sharon Newman, we also thank outgoing Head of School John Purcell for his five years of service to BFCS. We wish John and his family all of God's blessings as he continues on his educational journey.
Test scores are back
Standardized test scores for the 2011-12 school year have been returned and Buckner Fanning Christian School students tested well above their grade levels compared to national averages.
Thank you to the teachers, students and parents for all you do to help the school excel academically. Review the grade equivalent scores
Grant writer needed
Buckner Fanning Christian School is in need of the services of a grant writer. If you are interested, please contact Marty Soles.
Annual survey
Thank you to all the parents who participated in the survey conducted this school year.
The administration has read all the responses and considered the best way to address the concerns. Some changes are already in the works. Read the school response
Enrollment underway
Students who have not enrolled for 2012-13 will need to apply for admission, including returning students.
The proposed 2012-13 calendar has been released. Review the calendar
Interested in the Middle School?
Check out why you should be a part of our Middle School
View Middle School slide shows
Shooting for Success summer camps
Coach DJ (David Jones) is offering summer basketball camps in the Fellowship gym the weeks of June 11-15, 18-22 and 25-29; July 9-13, 16-20, 23-27; July 30-Aug. 3; and Aug. 6-10, 13-17 and 20-24.
Camps run 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and the fee is $175 for BFCS students, $225 for others. Early registration and other discounts are available. More information
Summer program at BFCS
Registration continues through May for our exciting "Summer at the Springs," which offers half- or full-day courses during three one-week sessions: June 11-15, June 18-22 and June 25-29.
All courses except for Adventure Camp will be held on the Buckner Fanning Christian School campus.
Summer sessions are open to BFCS and non-BFCS children, so invite your friends and family to participate.
Sessions run 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m., with lunch and recess noon-1 p.m. for full-day participants. Extended hours are available with David "DJ" Jones and Shooting for Success. Sessions list and registration form
Note: Registration for Session 111 - Hands on Science has closed.
Summer reading
As we close in on summer, you may be looking for some reading material for your child. One series to consider is the "My Friendly Giant" series by Lauri Rubinstein.
Not only does the series provide inspirational messages for children, Rubinstein is the aunt of two of our students -- Bradley and Anthony Rodriguez. And the boys' grandfather, Kurt Nestman, is one of the illustrators. More information
Annual fund
Thank you for the successful kick-off to our first ever Annual Campaign. The Annual Fund is a great way to accept tax-deductible contributions from donors, alumni, and families of BFCS. We will keep you posted on the Fund and how it greatly helps the students here.
If you have not had the chance to give, there is still time to do so. Print out the form
BFCS is officially accredited
Buckner Fanning Christian School is now officially and fully accredited at the highest level with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. The recommendation for accreditation cited BFCS as highly functional or operational on all seven standards. Read the accreditation report
Founded in 1895, SACS/CASI accredits over 13,000 schools and school systems throughout the United States and overseas.
Bible study
2011-12 School-wide Bible verse: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." — Galatians 5:22-23
- Fruit of the Spirit No. 1: Self-Control
- Fruit of the Spirit No. 2: Kindness
- Fruit of the Spirit No. 3: Goodness/Generosity
- Fruit of the Spirit No. 4: Joy
- Fruit of the Spirit No. 5: Faithfulness
- Fruit of the Spirit No. 6: Love
- Fruit of the Spirit No. 7: Gentleness
- Fruit of the Spirit No. 8: Patience
- Fruit of the Spirit No. 9: Peace
BFCS is fully accredited at the highest level with SACS/CASI*
See the accreditation report from the Quality Assurance Review Team
*Southern Association of Colleges and Schools/Council on Accreditation and School Improvement
BFCS over the years
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| Buckner Fanning with students in 2004. | Buckner Fanning with the same students in 2009. |