Student Life
At The Bear Creek School, Middle School student life is built on four foundational pillars: Faith, Virtue, Culture, and Leadership. These pillars define who we are and guide everything we do.
Faith
Middle Schoolers lead worship at Chapel
We invite every student to live out their beliefs in thought and action. Each week, grades 5 through 8 gather for Chapel to worship, learn, and reflect on a four-year journey through scripture’s grand narrative. Outside of Chapel, students put compassion into action through community service projects such as school-wide drives and hands-on classroom outreach.
Virtue
Middle Schoolers researched non-profit organizations during Hope Week.
Our Rooted character program helps students grow in wisdom, compassion, and courage through engaging lessons and guided conversation. Faculty mentors offer personal support and encouragement, through thoughtful, facilitated conversations as each student navigates middle school life. We celebrate their progress in small and large group settings, reinforcing habits that shape Christ-centered character.
Culture
A vibrant peer culture is essential to student flourishing. We kick off the year with Icebreaker.
Middle School Icebreaker
This is filled with activities designed to spark new friendships and set a positive tone. Traditions such as Fall Carnival, Family Game Night, and Field Day bring everyone together beyond the classroom. Students can also join after-school sports and academic teams in subjects like chess, robotics, and drama, or explore a range of clubs where they connect over shared interests, learn new skills, serve others, and dive deeper into their passions.
Grades 5 and 6 Family Game Night
Leadership
Every student here is a leader in development. Fifth-grade students mentor first-grade students through the Reading Buddies program, and eighth-grade students facilitate Lower School Field Day.
Grade 8 students lead Lower School Field Day
Leadership also shows up when students help lead worship in Chapel, launch a food drive, or simply reach out to someone in need in the classroom and on the playground. These opportunities foster confidence, initiative, and a spirit of service.
Together, these pillars create a student life experience that equips young people to belong, believe, and lead, learning here and ready to make a difference anywhere.