Lower School Calendar
Lower School Fall Family Fun Night
November 12, 2021
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Football Field
Lower School students and families are invited to enjoy an eveningof games, food, hayrides, and a movie on the Jumbotron!
Lower School Admissions Assessments
December 4, 2021
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: St Andrews Road Campus; Ben Lippen School
Prospective BLS students will undergo admissions testing. Please contact Lil Mason at Lil.Mason@BenLippen.com to register.
LS Christmas Program for Grades 1-4
December 14, 2021
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center; St Andrews Road Campus; Ben Lippen School
Lower School Christmas performance for students in grades 1-4; students will perform various Christmas selections.
LS Christmas Program for Grades Pre-K3 to Kindergarten
December 16, 2021
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center; St Andrews Road Campus; Ben Lippen School
Students in Pre-K3 through Kindergarten will perform various Christmas selections.
Lower School MAP Testing
January 24, 2022
LowerSchool students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacherwill send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
January 25, 2022
LowerSchool students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacherwill send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
January 26, 2022
LowerSchool students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacherwill send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
January 27, 2022
LowerSchool students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacherwill send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
January 28, 2022
LowerSchool students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacherwill send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School Musical Auditions - MR Campus
February 15, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Art & Music Classroom
Students in grades 3-4 are invited to audition for Disney's The Lion King Kids ! Read audition information and sign up for an audition time at BenLippen.com/LionKing.
Lower School Musical Auditions - SAR Campus
February 16, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Art Classroom
Students in grades 3-4 are invited to audition for Disney's The Lion King Kids ! Read audition information and sign up for an audition time at BenLippen.com/LionKing.
Father/Daughter Dance - Grades Pre-K3 thru 5
February 26, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: High School Gymnasium
This evening is for girls in grades Pre-K3 thru 5 to share with theirs dads or the special man in their life! There will be lots of dancing, photo booth opportunities, desserts and fun!!!
Grandparents' Day
March 11, 2022
Time:
Monticello Road Campus: Pre-K3 - 1st Grade at 8:45 a.m.; 2nd-4th Grade at 9:00 a.m.
St. Andrews Road Campus: 8:45 a.m.
Northeast Campus: 8:45 a.m.
Location:
Monticello Road Campus: 7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC
St. Andrews Road Campus: 500 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC
Northeast Campus: 3513 Hard Scrabble Road, Columbia, SC
Students will entertain grandparents with a performanceof selections of songs and verses. Grandparents are also invited to visit theclassrooms and see all of the wonderful things the students are learning.
Northeast Campus Admissions Open House
March 18, 2022
3513 HardScrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
ERB Testing for Lower School
April 25, 2022
ERB testing will occur on all lower school campuses during the school day.
ERB Testing for Lower School
April 26, 2022
ERB testing will occur on all lower school campuses during the school day.
ERB Testing for Lower School
April 27, 2022
ERB testing will occur on all lower school campuses during the school day.
ERB Testing for Lower School
April 28, 2022
ERB testing will occur on all lower school campuses during the school day.
The Lion King Kids - LS Musical
May 5, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center
Students in grades 3-4 present Disney's The Lion King Kids ! Tickets must be purchased in advance at BenLippen.com/LionKing.
Reach out with questions to theater teacher, Mr. Brandon Yoder, at Brandon.Yoder@BenLippen.com.
The Lion King Kids - LS Musical
May 6, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center
Students in grades 3-4 present Disney's The Lion King Kids ! Tickets must be purchased in advance at BenLippen.com/LionKing.
Reach out with questions to theater teacher, Mr. Brandon Yoder, at Brandon.Yoder@BenLippen.com.
The Lion King Kids - LS Musical
May 7, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center
Students in grades 3-4 present Disney's The Lion King Kids ! Tickets must be purchased in advance at BenLippen.com/LionKing.
Reach out with questions to theater teacher, Mr. Brandon Yoder, at Brandon.Yoder@BenLippen.com.
1st - 4th Field Day
May 9, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: BLS Football Field
Pre-K3 - Kindergarten students will participate in an action-packed day filled with physical activities designed by our P.E. teacher, Coach Hamner.
Lower School MAP Testing
May 9, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
May 10, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
May 11, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School Spring Fling
May 12, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
All lower school families are invited to join us for the Spring Fling on the Monticello Road football field from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The event will include musical performances by our 1st - 4th graders, a gallery of artwork from all lower school students, games, food trucks, and more!
Lower School MAP Testing
May 12, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
May 13, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing this week. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Pre-K3 - Kindergarten Grade Field Day
May 16, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: BLS Football Field
1st - 4th grade students will participate in an action-packed day filled with physical activities designed by our P.E. teacher, Coach Hamner.
4th Grade Promotion
May 24, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Join us as we celebrate our 4th graders' final chapter of Lower School. There will be a "cookies and punch" reception in the courtyard immediately following the ceremony.
Lower School Open Campuses
August 9, 2022
Lower School Locations and Times
Northeast: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Monticello Road: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
St. Andrews Road: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
All lower school students are invited to join us for a drop-in meet-and-greet before the school year officially begins. Students come to campus to meet their teacher, see their classroom, and drop off school supplies. Times are staggered for families who have students at multiple campuses.
We can't wait to see you!
Lower School Parent Night
August 22, 2022
Lower School Locations and Times:
Monticello Road., St. Andrew's Road., and Northeast: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Parents have an opportunity to take a peek inside their child's classroom and hear directly from their teacher. Parents with more than one child will have the opportunity to visit multiple classrooms and campuses.
Please note this event is designed for Parents Only.
Lower School MAP Testing
August 29, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
August 30, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
August 31, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
September 1, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School MAP Testing
September 2, 2022
Lower school students will have two days of MAP testing thisweek. Your child's teacher will send home details regarding specific dates.
Lower School Pictures
September 6, 2022
Pictures will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. Individual campuses will be identified soon.
Lower School Pictures
September 7, 2022
Pictures will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. Individual campuses will be identified soon.
Lower School Pictures
September 8, 2022
Pictures will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. Individual campuses will be identified soon.