Bearcats Beyond The Bell

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We are so excited to be able to support your student with access to enrichment learning, connect them with mentors and much more. Bearcats Beyond the Bell Programs include robotics club, newspaper club, cooking club, summer programs and educational field trips.

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Bearcats Beyond The Bell

The Before and After school program activities at BCPS help students build community, work on homework, access enrichment learning, connect with mentors, and much more. Bearcats Beyond the Bell Programs include robotics club, Podcast club, cooking club, Bearcat Blast and educational field trips. BCPS Bearcats Beyond The Bell Program is funded by the Michigan Department of Education/MiLEAP 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant,32n OST Grant and WK. Kellogg Foundation grant funds at no cost to families. The 2025-2026 local evaluation report is available. If interested, please contact Project Director Mariah Bell.

Our Vision & Mission

Our vision is 100% success for EVERY Bearcat. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment for all through positive relationships, academic practice, and engaging experiences.

Program Leadership

Mariah Bell

Director of Extended Learning Programs, District

(269) 245-6129 Email Bearcats Beyond The Bell

Tierra Stevens

Assistant Director of Extended Learning Programs, District

(269) 965-3883 Email

Lika Faust

Extended Learning Coordinator, LaMora Park

(269) 209-7073 Email

Jasmine Parson

Extended Learning Coordinator, Springfield Middle School

(269) 601-4687 Email

Barbara Miller

Extended Learning Coordinator, BC STEM Innovation Center

(269) 578-3066 Email

Frederick Daniel

Extended Learning Coordinator, Battle Creek Central High School

(269) 209-9916 Email

Marleigh Edgell

Extended Learning Coordinator, Valley View

(269) 245-9072 Email

Nasha Taylor

Extended Learning Coordinator, Verona

(269) 209-8047 Email

Richard Mason

Extended Learning Coordinator, Northwestern Academy (6-8)

(269) 578-6895 Email

Diontey Davenport

Extended Learning Coordinator, Ann J. Kellogg

(269) 209-6975 Email

Tammy Westbrook

Extended Learning Coordinator, Northwestern Academy (k-2)

269 601 4942

Julius Johnson

Extended Learning Coordinator, Post-Franklin Elementary

269 578 6220

Bearcats Beyond The Bell