High School Calendar
New HS Student Orientation
August 9, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
All new students are invited to attend our NewStudent Orientation in the gymnasium toreceive a student-led tour and receive a variety of information to help intheir transition to Ben Lippen.
HS Student Open Campus
August 9, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: High School
All current high school students are invited to High School Open Campus to get their schedules and meet their teachers.
Students will also be able to check-out lockers, check-out their textbooks, and receive parking decals.
Camp Ben Lippen at Carolina Point
August 15, 2022
Students will leave at the start of school on Monday and be back by the end of the school day on Thursday.
The purpose of the trip is for the high schoolers to have fun, grow closer in their relationships with each other, and ultimately grow in their relationship with the Lord.
We are excited that all high schoolers will be able to start the school year off with this retreat and gain valuable time to focus on our Lord and Savior as we begin and go through the new school year.
Camp Ben Lippen at Carolina Point
August 16, 2022
Students will leave at the start of school on Monday and be back by the end of the school day on Thursday.
The purpose of the trip is for the high schoolers to have fun, grow closer in their relationships with each other, and ultimately grow in their relationship with the Lord.
We are excited that all high schoolers will be able to start the school year off with this retreat and gain valuable time to focus on our Lord and Savior as we begin and go through the new school year.
Camp Ben Lippen at Carolina Point
August 17, 2022
Students will leave at the start of school on Monday and be back by the end of the school day on Thursday.
The purpose of the trip is for the high schoolers to have fun, grow closer in their relationships with each other, and ultimately grow in their relationship with the Lord.
We are excited that all high schoolers will be able to start the school year off with this retreat and gain valuable time to focus on our Lord and Savior as we begin and go through the new school year.
Camp Ben Lippen at Carolina Point
August 18, 2022
Students will leave at the start of school on Monday and be back by the end of the school day on Thursday.
The purpose of the trip is for the high schoolers to have fun, grow closer in their relationships with each other, and ultimately grow in their relationship with the Lord.
We are excited that all high schoolers will be able to start the school year off with this retreat and gain valuable time to focus on our Lord and Savior as we begin and go through the new school year.
HS Parent Night
August 30, 2022
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29203
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:20 p.m.
Location: Gymnasium
Parent Night begins with a brief assembly and then parents will follow their student’s academic schedule and hear from their teachers in the individual classrooms.
Acorn Coffee will be open throughout the night for parents to purchase a coffee, shake, or smoothie.
Winterim Fair
August 30, 2022
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29203
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Location: Gymnasium
The Winterim Fair allows parents to meet Winterim advisors and learn more about this year’s Winterim opportunities. The Winterim Fair is an excellent opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the overall Winterim Program or specific Winterim choices. Winterim sign-ups will take place during the week of September 6. Seniors will sign-up on Tuesday, September 6, Juniors on Wednesday, September 7, Sophomores on Thursday, September 8, and Freshmen on Friday, September 9.
Winterim placements will be announced the following week.
Winterim Sign-ups for Seniors
September 6, 2022
Winterim sign-ups open for SENIORS only. Ben Lippen’s Winterim program initiates, builds, and deepens relationships while providing a wide variety of educational enrichment and service-learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting. Students may choose from a variety of Winterim programs that include serving others, discovering a new hobby, and experiencing other cultures. Go to https://www.benlippen.com/academics/high-school/winterim-program/ tolearn more about our offered Winterims!
Winterim Sign-ups for Juniors
September 7, 2022
Winterim sign-ups open for JUNIORS only. Ben Lippen’s Winterim program initiates, builds, and deepens relationships while providing a wide variety of educational enrichment and service-learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting. Students may choose from a variety of Winterim programs that include serving others, discovering a new hobby, and experiencing other cultures. Go to https://www.benlippen.com/academics/high-school/winterim-program/ tolearn more about our offered Winterims!
Winterim Sign-ups for Sophomores
September 8, 2022
Winterim sign-ups open for SOPHOMORES only. Ben Lippen’s Winterim program initiates, builds, and deepens relationships while providing a wide variety of educational enrichment and service-learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting. Students may choose from a variety of Winterim programs that include serving others, discovering a new hobby, and experiencing other cultures. Go to https://www.benlippen.com/academics/high-school/winterim-program/ tolearn more about our offered Winterims!
Winterim Sign-ups for Freshmen
September 9, 2022
Winterim sign-ups open for Freshmen only. Ben Lippen’s Winterim program initiates, builds, and deepens relationships while providing a wide variety of educational enrichment and service-learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting. Students may choose from a variety of Winterim programs that include serving others, discovering a new hobby, and experiencing other cultures. Go to https://www.benlippen.com/academics/high-school/winterim-program/ tolearn more about our offered Winterims!
HS Picture Day - Grade 9-11
September 15, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: TBD
Picture service provided by Strawbridge Studios.
SAT Testing
October 1, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Register at www.collegeboard.org
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: High school building in assigned classrooms
Coffee Mingle for Parents - Grades 9 & 10
October 19, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Acorn Coffee / Courtyard
Come join us for coffee / fellowship and meet other parents, administration and staff.
Coffee Mingle for Parents - Grades 11 & 12
October 21, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Acorn Coffee / Courtyard
Come join us for coffee / fellowship and meet other parents, administration and staff.
Beauty and the Beast Auditions (HS)
November 2, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: High School classroom #103
The sign-up link for auditions will be posted soon.
Audition sign up will go live on Monday, October 31. If you have any further question in regards to auditions, please contact Alec Grooms at Alec.Grooms@BenLippen.com.
Beauty and the Beast Auditions (HS)
November 3, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: High School classroom #103
The sign-up link for auditions will be posted soon.
Audition sign up will go live on Monday, October 31. If you have any further question in regards to auditions, please contact Alec Grooms at Alec.Grooms@BenLippen.com.
Beauty and the Beast Auditions (HS)
November 4, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: High School classroom #103
The sign-up link for auditions will be posted soon.
Audition sign up will go live on Monday, October 31. If you have any further question in regards to auditions, please contact Alec Grooms at Alec.Grooms@BenLippen.com.
SAT Testing
November 5, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Register at www.collegeboard.org
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: High school building in assigned classrooms
SAT Testing
December 3, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Register at www.collegeboard.org
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: High school building in assigned classrooms
HS Christmas Social
December 10, 2022
340 Country Club Dr, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Time: 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.
Location: Forest Lake Country Club, 340 Country Club Drive, Columbia, SC
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Ben Lippen’s Christmas Social is one of our favorite events of the year!
This is a night to get all dressed up, enjoy delicious heavy hors-d'oeuvres, and dance, dance, dance. You'll make memories to last a lifetime, so don't miss out!
Tickets will be sold the week of November 14 - 18 for $30 and will also be available for purchase the week after Thanksgiving Break, November 28 - December 2. Outside guests are welcome to attend; their tickets are $35. Tickets are available for purchase by card, cash, or check (made out to Ben Lippen School) during lunch in the cafeteria.
HS Exams
December 14, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
English Exam: 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Math Exam: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
HS Exams
December 15, 2022
Science Exam: 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
History Exam: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
HS Exams
December 16, 2022
World Languages Exam: 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Bible Exam: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Beauty & the Beast - HS Musical
February 9, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ben Lippen Fine Arts is excited to present Beauty and the Beast, featuring students in grades9-12. Tickets can be purchased online at BenLippen.com/BeautyandtheBeast. Tickets will go on sale at the following times:
-Monday, January 30 at 9:00 a.m. (FOFA members)
-Tuesday, January 31 at 9:00 a.m. (Families of cast and crew members)
-Wednesday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m. (General Public)
Join Friends of Fine Arts at BenLippen.com/FOFA by Friday, January 27, to take advantage of this early access!
Beauty & the Beast - HS Musical
February 10, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ben Lippen Fine Arts is excited to present Beauty and the Beast, featuring students in grades9-12. Tickets can be purchased online at BenLippen.com/BeautyandtheBeast. Tickets will go on sale at the following times:
-Monday, January 30 at 9:00 a.m. (FOFA members)
-Tuesday, January 31 at 9:00 a.m. (Families of cast and crew members)
-Wednesday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m. (General Public)
Join Friends of Fine Arts at BenLippen.com/FOFA by Friday, January 27, to take advantage of this early access!
Beauty & the Beast - HS Musical
February 11, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Ben Lippen Fine Arts is excited to present Beauty and the Beast, featuring students in grades9-12. Tickets can be purchased online at BenLippen.com/BeautyandtheBeast. Tickets will go on sale at the following times:
-Monday, January 30 at 9:00 a.m. (FOFA members)
-Tuesday, January 31 at 9:00 a.m. (Families of cast and crew members)
-Wednesday, February 1 at 9:00 a.m. (General Public)
Join Friends of Fine Arts at BenLippen.com/FOFA by Friday, January 27, to take advantage of this early access!
Rising 10th and 11th Grade Parent Meeting
February 13, 2023
7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Hoke Auditorium
The Guidance Department and school administrators will be on hand to talk about the following:
- New class offerings for the 2023-241 school year
- Specifics about 10th and 11th grade class options
- Graduation plans
- Making wise choices about AP, Honors and Dual Credit classes
- Planning now for college applications
- SAT and ACT
- How to earn state scholarships
- Q & A session
Students and parents are encouraged to attend this meeting together!
High School Career Week
February 27, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Career Week for grades 9-12 will take place each day this week during the Study Hall/Lunch timeframe. Students will hear from professionals within a different career cluster each day with the opportunity to attend up to three sessions per day. Boxed lunch will be provided for students who want to attend sessions during lunchtime. We are planning for career professionals from Health Care, Engineering/Technology,Business, Law, Missions, Teaching, Public Safety and more!
High School Career Week
February 28, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Career Week for grades 9-12 will take place each day this week during the Study Hall/Lunch timeframe. Students will hear from professionals within a different career cluster each day with the opportunity to attend up to three sessions per day. Boxed lunch will be provided for students who want to attend sessions during lunchtime. We are planning for career professionals from Health Care, Engineering/Technology,Business, Law, Missions, Teaching, Public Safety and more!
High School Career Week
March 1, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Career Week for grades 9-12 will take place each day this week during the Study Hall/Lunch timeframe. Students will hear from professionals within a different career cluster each day with the opportunity to attend up to three sessions per day. Boxed lunch will be provided for students who want to attend sessions during lunchtime. We are planning for career professionals from Health Care, Engineering/Technology,Business, Law, Missions, Teaching, Public Safety and more!
High School Career Week
March 2, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Career Week for grades 9-12 will take place each day this week during the Study Hall/Lunch timeframe. Students will hear from professionals within a different career cluster each day with the opportunity to attend up to three sessions per day. Boxed lunch will be provided for students who want to attend sessions during lunchtime. We are planning for career professionals from Health Care, Engineering/Technology,Business, Law, Missions, Teaching, Public Safety and more!
High School Career Week
March 3, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Career Week for grades 9-12 will take place each day this week during the Study Hall/Lunch timeframe. Students will hear from professionals within a different career cluster each day with the opportunity to attend up to three sessions per day. Boxed lunch will be provided for students who want to attend sessions during lunchtime. We are planning for career professionals from Health Care, Engineering/Technology,Business, Law, Missions, Teaching, Public Safety and more!
SAT Testing
March 11, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Register at www.collegeboard.org
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: High school building in assigned classrooms
Mr. Falcon Event
March 17, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: SAR Performing Arts Center
Mr. Falcon is a male pageant that consists of four contestants from each 9th-12th grade. They compete to see who has the most spirit and to hoist the Mr. Falcon trophy! The tickets will be sold at the door for $5. Also, bring extra cash to put in your favorite contestant's jar because the one with the most money donated takes home the People’s Choice Trophy. The money from the People's Choice jars, along with all other proceeds from the night, go to the Prisma Health Children’s Hospital. Come out to support our contestants and most importantly, the Prisma Children's Hospital! These jars will also be out front by the front desk for the week prior to the event. Come out to support our contestants and Prisma Children's' Hospital!
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
March 28, 2023
7445 Monticello Road, Columbia
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Hoke Auditorium
Contact Amanda.Harmon@BenLippen.com for any additional questions.
Herff Jones Graduation Items Delivery
April 6, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Room 108
SAT Testing
May 6, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Register at www.collegeboard.org
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: High school building in assigned classrooms
HS Academic Awards Banquet
May 15, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: BLS Gymnasium
Description: This will be a night to celebrate the academic achievements of students in grades 9-12.
By invitation only.
Dinner will be served.
Senior Exams
May 18, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
English: 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Math: 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Location: William H Jones Center (BIT Building)
Senior Exams
May 19, 2023
Science: 8:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
World Languages: 10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Location: William H Jones Center (BIT Building)
High School Exams
May 22, 2023
English Exam: 9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Math Exam: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
High School Exams
May 23, 2023
Science Exam: 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
History Exam: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
High School Exams
May 24, 2023
World Languages Exam: 8:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Bible Exam: 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
High School Graduation Rehearsal
May 25, 2023
5250 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Speakers Practice)
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (All seniors required to attend.)
Location: Shandon Baptist Church
Candlelight Service
May 25, 2023
5250 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m. (Seniors should arrive by 6:30 p.m.)
Location: Shandon Baptist Church
Candlelight Service is a special service held the evening before commencement for seniors, their families and friends, and faculty and staff, to share memories of their time at Ben Lippen.
Please contact Gina.Dickinson@BenLippen.com with any questions.
Graduation
May 26, 2023
5250 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Seniors should arrive at the church by 8:30 a.m.)
Location: Shandon Baptist Church
This is a ticketed event. Seniors and families will receive an email for ticket requests, and they will be available for pick-up prior to graduation in the main office of Ben Lippen High School.
Please contact Gina.Dickinson@BenLippen.com with any questions.
SAT Testing
June 3, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Register at www.collegeboard.org
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: High school building in assigned classrooms
HS Music Concert and Art Show
December 7, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA