Calendar

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Middle School classrooms

This is an opportunity for parents to hear from school administrators, visit their child's classrooms, and to meet their teachers.

Time: 8:10 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Location: On upper school campus

Camp Ben Lippen is a day outside of the classroom to kick-off the school's theme with chapels games, competitions, fun and food.

Family group t-shirts are provided and will be given out in the morning to all high school students.

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Hathaway-Weeber Football Stadium

This event is for all new families to BLS. Come join in the pregame festivities inside the main gate under the tents. Admission to the game is FREE and dinner is provided. Please RSVP at www.benlippen.com.

Time: 6:00 p.m. on each campus
SAR Campus - 500 St Andrews Road, Columbia, SC 29210

MR Campus - 7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203

5:00- 5:45 p.m. Winterim Fair in the Gym

6:00 – 8:15 p.m. Parent Night – GYM (walk a day in your student’s shoes – learn about their classes and meet with their teachers)

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Drop-In)

Location: New Welcome Center Lobby

Come and learn about all the options for your student's class ring. All parents who attend will receive a discount for their student's ring.

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Drop-In)

Location: New Welcome Center Lobby

Come and learn about all the options available for ordering graduation invitations, cap and gown, and other items for your graduate.

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Falcon's Nest Lobby

Juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to place their class ring orders.

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Falcon's Nest Lobby

Seniors will be able to order graduation materials.

Location: Look Up Lodge

Description: The entire Senior class heads off campus for two days of spiritual challenge, discipleship, and class bonding.

Time: 11:00 a.m.

The SENIOR link will be open for parents to sign-up their SENIOR students. Directions for sign-up will be sent to parent emails the evening before the sign-up day.

Time: 11:00 a.m.

The JUNIOR link will be open today for parents to sign-up their JUNIOR students. Directions for sign-up will be sent to parent emails the evening before the sign-up day.

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Falcon's Nest Lobby

LAST CHANCE for Juniors and Seniors to order class rings!!

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location: Falcon's Nest Lobby

LAST CHANCE to order graduation materials for seniors!!

Time: 11:00 a.m.

The SOPHOMORE link will be open today for parents to sign-up their SOPHOMORE students. Directions for sign-up will be sent to parent emails the evening before the sign-up day.

Time: 11:00 a.m.

The FRESHMEN link will be open today for parents to sign-up their FRESHMEN students. Directions for sign-up will be sent to parent emails the evening before the sign-up day.

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: MPR on Lower School campus

Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.

Students in grades 6-8 will spend the day enjoying games, activities, praise and worship, and special speakers as they are challenged spiritually to follow Christ in 2019-2020.

Seniors are assigned a time slot to get their formal senior portraits taken here at school. Detailed information will be sent to all seniors and their parents.

Time: 9:00-10:15 in the SAR Courtyard

The Kindergarten Cowboys and Cowgirls will have their annual Rodeo at the SAR Ranch. We’ll hoop and holler as we experience a little of what we’ve learned as we ride our Cowboy Unit off into the sunset!

Join us for SYATP to pray for our school, community, elected officials and world missions,etc. Upper School will meet at 7:30 a.m. in front of the flagpole in Hathaway-Weeber Stadium.

Our lower school classes will meet at the flagpole at their respective campuses shortly after school begins at 8:20 a.m.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Homecoming Carnival & Alumni Tailgate - Join current families at Ben Lippen's student-sponsored 80's CARNIVAL!  There will be food trucks, games, prizes, and treats.  Then head over to the Baseball Pavilion to reconnect with former classmates, faculty, and staff at the Alumni Tailgate.

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Ben Lippen vs. Laurence-Manning - Don't miss the pregame traditions, including singing the Alma Mater.  This year we are honoring the Class of 1969 as they celebrate their 50th reunion.  Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m., but plan to stay for the post game fireworks.

Events are free for registered alumni, alumni families, and former faculty, staff, and board members.

REGISTER NOW AT BenLippen.com/Alumni/Events

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.  School Tours - Classes are invited to reconvene at our new Arts and Science Center for light refreshments with the Headmaster.

Saturday afternoon and evening are reserved for individual class reunions.  Please contact your class coordinator to inquire about plans.

REUNIONS:
This year we are celebrating the classes with years that end in 4's and 9's.  Please encourage your classmates to attend!  If you are willing to assist in planning or communication, email Courtney.Neil@BenLippen.com.  Do not forget that if your class is having a reunion, at a different time and location, we still want to help where we can.

Events are free for registered alumni, alumni families, and former faculty, staff, and board members.


REGISTER NOW AT BenLippen.com/Alumni/Events

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Juniors and seniors can take the ACT at BLS during the school day. Registration information will go out by email or contact Amanda Harmon with questions.

Cost: $45.50

Time: 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.

Location: Courtyard at SAR and MPR at Monticello Road

Fathers are invited to join their children for a "sweet" time at our "Donuts with Dads" event.

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Location: BL Upper School campus

Touch-A-Truck will be tons of fun and a unique opportunity for your children to meet the people who build, move, protect, and serve our city. Children of all ages can climb, sit, and play on a variety of trucks! From big rigs to tractors to fire trucks, there will be plenty of vehicles to explore. The free event features large trucks and heavy equipment from all over the City of Columbia.

Also, come enjoy several of Columbia's best food vendors.

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: Conference Room on SAR campus

Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: BLS Dining Room

This is an informational meeting for parents of 8th graders regarding the class trip to Washington, DC on November 5-8, 2019.

College Funding Coach Parent Workshop
October 15
Time:  6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location:  Shortess Chapel (CIU)

Join Michael Russell with The College Funding Coach
(for parents with students K-12)

ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) has partnered with The College Funding Coach to offer workshops to parents on funding their child’s college education. For many families, the high cost of higher education is a daunting proposition. Parents lie awake at night trying to figure out how to afford to send their children to college and still have enough of their hard earned money to be able to retire one day. Some families have children attending college next year and some have years to plan, but the fears of tackling these monumental and rising costs are the same. We are here to help families figure out HOW to pay for it! Since 2002, our workshop has educated parents throughout the nation regarding saving and paying for college. We help implement strategies that have saved families thousands of dollars per year in tuition and fees. Our unique program serves as a complement to the valuable work the counselors and teachers of the elementary, middle and high schools do in preparing children to enter college.

Time:  8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Students in grades 8, 10, and 11 will take the PSAT.  Students in grade 9 will take the practice ACT.  

Plan to arrive by 7:30 a.m. to prepare and be ready to begin testing at 8:00 a.m.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Seniors are given the opportunity to take the full-length official SAT test during the regular school day at Ben Lippen. Registration information will go out by email or contact Amanda Harmon with questions.

Cost is $49.50

This SAT testing day is optional. (Underclassmen will have the same opportunity in the spring.)

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: St Andrews Road Campus - Registration is in the main office

For all prospective families interested in PreK - 5th grade. You will have the opportunity to meet administrators, faculty and current parents. Tours will begin at 9:00 a.m.
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Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Monticello Road Campus - Registration is in the main office of the high school

For all prospective families interested in PreK - 12th grade. You will have the opportunity to meet administrators, faculty and current parents. Tours will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Monticello Road Athletic Fields

Lower School students and families are invited to join us for a night of games, crafts, hayrides and tons of family fun! There will be food trucks available to purchase dinner followed by s'mores around the campfire. The evening will conclude with a movie on the Jumbotron!

Our 8th grade students will travel to Washington, DC to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of our national history and landmarks.

Our 8th grade students will travel to Washington, DC to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of our national history and landmarks.

Our 8th grade students will travel to Washington, DC to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of our national history and landmarks.

Our 8th grade students will travel to Washington, DC to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of our national history and landmarks.

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: MPR on Lower School campus

Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.

Time: Art Display is 6:30 p.m. and Recital is 7:00 p.m.

Location: Performing Arts Center - SAR Campus

The Guitar Recital and Art Show is an event intended to display the various talents and levels of our guitar and art students. Art will be displayed in the lobby and includes painting, sculpture, pottery, and drawing. Guitar students will perform. Performances include guitar ensembles, soloists, and a bluegrass band.

This event is free of charge and the whole school is encouraged to come out and support BLS's aspiring young musicians and artists. We hope to see you there!

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: MPR on Lower School campus

Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.

The HS Christmas Social is a semi-formal dance for all high school students who wish to attend.

$20.00 tickets will be sold in advance.

Hors d'oeuvres and dessert will be served.

More information to come.

English and Science

Math and History

World Languages and Bible

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: MPR on Lower School campus

Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: St Andrews Road Campus - Registration is in the main office

For all prospective families interested in PreK - 5th grade. You will have the opportunity to meet administrators, faculty and current parents. Tours will begin at 9:00 a.m.
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Time: 6:00 p.m.

Location: Monticello Road Campus - Registration is in the main office of the high school

For all prospective families interested in PreK - 12th grade. You will have the opportunity to meet administrators, faculty and current parents. Tours will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Location: Upper School lobby

Entrance testing for all incoming students for the 2020-21 school year.

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: Conference Room on SAR Campus

Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.

Testing conducted during the school day for grades 9-10.

Testing conducted during the school day for grades 9-10.

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: MPR on Lower School campus

Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.

Testing conducted during the school day for grades 9-10.

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Juniors can take the ACT at BLS during the school day. Registration information will go out by email or contact Amanda Harmon with questions.

Cost: $45.50

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Juniors can take the SAT at BLS during the school day. Registration information will go out by email or contact Amanda Harmon with questions.

Cost: $49.50

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Purpose: School-wide partnership with the American Red Cross to encourage students, parents, and faculty to donate the gift of life.

Time: 8:30 a.m.

Location: MPR on Lower School campus

Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.

Time: Art Display is 6:30 p.m. and Recital is 7:00 p.m.

Location: Performing Arts Center - SAR Campus

The Guitar Recital and Art Show is an event intended to display the various talents and levels of our guitar and art students. Art will be displayed in the lobby and includes painting, sculpture, pottery, and drawing. Guitar students will perform. Performances include guitar ensembles, soloists, and a bluegrass band.

This event is free of charge and the whole school is encouraged to come out and support BLS's aspiring young musicians and artists. We hope to see you there!