is an alternative to your traditional high school. What’s different about BCS?

  • Individual students are our focus

  • Students define their own goals and create their own graduation plan

  • Students work at their own pace — choosing when and where to get work done

  • Students get one-on-one support — from teachers and counselors

  • Students can be who they are — whoever that is!

  • We have 7 locations: Fremont, Mansfield, Marion, London, Springfield, Lima and Tiffin

Buckeye Community School (BCS)

 Now enrolling high school students. Click to enroll today!

 Latest Updates

2025-2026 Produce Markets

Monthly Produce Markets are back at BCS! All markets are FREE and open to the community. All food is served on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Fremont’s are held at BCS Fremont from 12-2p. London’s are held at BCS London from 11a-1p. Mansfield’s are held at BCS Mansfield from 10a-12p. Marion’s are held at the Marion County Fairgrounds from 8-10a. Lima’s will begin is September! Location: TBA Tiffin’s will begin is September! Location: TBA

Times are subject to change, so make sure to follow us and check back for updates each month! We look forward to seeing you!

“We work diligently to assist students in overcoming any obstacles to education. We believe that by assisting students in obtaining their high school diploma and in realizing their fullest potential beyond secondary education, we will create stronger communities one student/family at a time.”
— Mary Snell, Executive Director

Our Mission: To create an educational experience through positive relationships that empowers every person the opportunity to overcome personal challenges and pursue one’s unique goals.

Our Vision: 

  • Meet the needs of the whole student

  • To have a productive, safe, orderly nurturing environment

  • Clear and focused mission-assist students to graduate and succeed

  • Quality instructional leadership and effective communication

  • High expectations for achievement and success

  • Constant monitoring and recording of student progress

  • Positive home to school and school to community relationship

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