Calendar
High School Bonfire: 9-12 Grades
October 25, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: Immediately after the football game until 11:00 p.m.
Location: The Boarding House Lake
The BLS Boarding Program is hosting a bonfire for students in grades 9-12. Come join the fun immediately following the home varsity football game. Food and drinks will be provided.
Boosterthon Kick-Off
October 29, 2019
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, SAR campus
Boosterthon is a nine day program that kicks off with a pep rally. Families will gather pledges for every lap your student runs at the Glow Run on Thursday, November 7. With our big goal of raising $20,000 to upgrade technology across both lower school campuses, we asked the Fun Run experts at Boosterthon to power our Glow Run and make it easier, more profitable, and more fun.
Dedication of the Arts and Science Center
October 30, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m.
Location: New Arts and Science Center
Questions? Please contact Courtney Neil at Courtney.Neil@BenLippen.com or at (803) 807-4147.
Lower School Falcon Fall Family Festival
November 1, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
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!
8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.
November 5, 2019
Our 8th grade students will travel to Washington, DC to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of our national history and landmarks.
8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.
November 6, 2019
Our 8th grade students will travel to Washington, DC to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of our national history and landmarks.
8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.
November 7, 2019
Our 8th grade students will travel to Washington, DC to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of our national history and landmarks.
Boosterthon Fun Run
November 7, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 9:15 a.m. (PK - 2nd grade) and 10:15 a.m. (Grades 3-5)
Location: BLS Upper School Gymnasium
Students from both lower school campuses will come together at the BLS gym for the Boosterthon Glow Run. After gathering pledges all week, they can finally run the race!!
8th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.
November 8, 2019
Our 8th grade students will travel to Washington, DC to gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of our national history and landmarks.
Veterans Day Chapel for Grade 6-12
November 11, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 9:10 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Shortess Chapel, CIU
Guest Speaker: Jim Lechner
A special chapel service to honor our Veterans!!
Headmaster Coffee
November 14, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Conference Room in the Main HS Lobby
Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.
Korean BBQ Day - Sign Up to Eat!
November 18, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 Sign up at Mrs. Lambert's desk in the main lobby of the Arts and Science Center by Friday, November 15.
Thanksgiving Lunch for MR Lower School
November 22, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Location: MPR
Time – 11:00 a.m. PreK-4 in their classroom
11:30 a.m. 1st lunch - 2nd thru 5th grade(A-J) in the MPR
12:00 p.m. Kindergarten & 1st Grade in their classroom
12:30- p.m. 2nd Lunch - 2nd thru 5th grade (K-Z) in the MPR
Thanksgiving Lunch for SAR Lower School
November 22, 2019
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Location: SAR Cafeteria
Time: 1st Lunch: 11:15 a.m. for families with last names A-L
2nd Lunch: 12:15 p.m. for families with last names M-Z
Boarding Houses Close
November 22, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Boarding Houses Open
December 1, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Guitar Recital and Art Show
December 3, 2019
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
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!
Lower School Christmas Concert
December 10, 2019
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Headmaster Coffee
December 12, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Conference Room in the Main HS Lobby
Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.
High School Christmas Social
December 14, 2019
901 Brookwood Dr, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
$22.00 tickets will be sold in advance on November 18 - November 22 and December 2 - December 4.
The HS Christmas Social is a semi-formal dance for all high school students who wish to attend.
Hors d'oeuvres and dessert will be served.
High School Exams
December 18, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. English
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Science
High School Exams
December 19, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Math
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. History
High School Exams
December 20, 2019
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. World Languages
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Bible
1/2 Day for All School - 11:45 a.m. Dismissal for Lower School and 12:00 p.m. Dismissal for Upper School
December 20, 2019
Boarding Houses Open
January 5, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Headmaster Coffee
January 9, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Conference Room in the Main HS Lobby
Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.
Open House - All School
February 6, 2020
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.
Upper School Entrance Testing
February 8, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
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.
Headmaster Coffee
February 13, 2020
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: SAR Conference Room by Main Office
Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.
1/2 Day for All School - 11:45 a.m. Dismissal for Lower School and 12:00 p.m. Dismissal for Upper School
March 6, 2020
ERB Testing - Grades 9-10
March 10, 2020
Testing conducted during the school day for grades 9-10.
ERB Testing - Grades 9-10
March 11, 2020
Testing conducted during the school day for grades 9-10.
ERB Testing - Grades 9-10
March 12, 2020
Testing conducted during the school day for grades 9-10.
Headmaster Coffee
March 12, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Conference Room in the Main HS Lobby
Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.
ACT Test Day - JUNIORS Only
March 24, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
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
SAT Test Day - JUNIORS Only
March 25, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
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
BLS Blood Drive
March 31, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
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.
Headmaster Coffee
April 9, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Conference Room in the Main HS Lobby
Come meet with the BLS Headmaster and bring your questions.
Boarding Houses Close
April 9, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Boarding Houses Open
April 19, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Guitar Recital & Art Show
April 30, 2020
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!
1/2 Day for All School - 11:45 a.m. Dismissal for Lower School and 12:00 p.m. Dismissal for Upper School
May 20, 2020
Boarding Houses Close for Underclassmen
May 21, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Boarding Houses Close for Seniors
May 23, 2020
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 12:00 p.m.