Middle School Calendar
MS Student Open Campus
August 9, 2022
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Drop-In)
Open to allreturning 6, 7, and 8 grade students to visit theMiddle School campus and meet teachers.
This event is optional.
MS New Student Orientation - Rising Grade 5 Students and New Students Grades 6-8
August 9, 2022
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29223
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
MS New Student Orientation - Rising Grade 5 Students and New Students Grades 6-8:
The orientation will consist of a middle school campus tour and a time to meet the teachers and provide general information to the students. This event is for students only, not parents.
MS Auditions
August 11, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Choir Room (#103)
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to audition for Aladdin Jr. Students should sign up for an audition time and complete the audition form at BenLippen.com/Aladdin Jr.
Reach out to Fine Arts Director, Taylor Nelson, with any questions at Taylor.Nelson@BenLippen.com.
MS Auditions
August 12, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Choir Room (#103)
Students in grades 5-8 are invited to audition for Aladdin Jr. Students should sign up for an audition time by completing the audition form at BenLippen.com/Aladdin Jr.
Reach out to Fine Arts Director, Taylor Nelson, with any questions at Taylor.Nelson@BenLippen.com.
MS Parent Night
August 16, 2022
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC, 29223
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Drop-In)
Location: Meet in the Gymnasium
This event provides a time for parents to meet teachers and tour the Middle School campus.
MS MAP Testing
August 31, 2022
Students in grades 5-8 will participate in MAP testing sessions.
MS MAP Testing
September 1, 2022
Students in grades 5-8 will participate in MAP testing sessions.
MS Life Challenge - Grades 5-8
September 16, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
MS Spiritual Life Challenge: MS students will experience a day filled with fun group activities and opportunities to grow, learn, and be challenged in their relationship with Christ.
MS Picture Day
September 22, 2022
MS Picture Day: Students in grades 5 - 8 will have their pictures taken during the school day.
Students should wear their regular Ben Lippen campus wear polo shirt (any color).
Coffee Mingle for Parents - Grades 5 & 6
October 18, 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 7 & 8
October 20, 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.
MS Make-up Picture Day
October 25, 2022
7401 Monticello Road
Makeup pictures for students in grades 5 - 8.
Students should wear their regular Ben Lippen campus wear polo shirt (any color).
Aladdin Jr. - MS Musical
October 27, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, SAR Campus
Ben Lippen Fine Arts is excited to present Disney's Aladdin Jr, featuring students in grades 5-8. We hope to see you there!
Tickets can be purchased online here.
Aladdin Jr. - MS Musical
October 28, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, SAR Campus
Ben Lippen Fine Arts is excited to present Disney's Aladdin Jr, featuring students in grades 5-8. We hope to see you there!
Tickets can be purchased online here.
Aladdin Jr. - MS Musical
October 29, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, SAR Campus
Ben Lippen Fine Arts is excited to present Disney's Aladdin Jr, featuring students in grades 5-8. We hope to see you there!
Tickets can be purchased online here.
Washington DC Trip for 8th Grade
November 1, 2022
8th grade students will travel and tour Washington D.C.
Washington DC Trip for 8th Grade
November 2, 2022
8th grade students will travel and tour Washington D.C.
Washington DC Trip for 8th Grade
November 3, 2022
8th grade students will travel and tour Washington D.C.
Washington DC Trip for 8th Grade
November 4, 2022
8th grade students will travel and tour Washington D.C.
MS Christmas Art Show and Concert
December 6, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: Art Show begins at 6:30 p.m.; Concert begins at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, SAR Campus
The concert will feature a variety of musical ensembles from grades 5-6.
Please direct any questions regarding this performance to Fine Arts Director, Taylor Nelson, at Taylor.Nelson@BenLippen.com
Rising 9th Grade Parent Meeting
February 13, 2023
7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Hoke Auditorium
The Guidance Department and school administrators will be on hand to talk about the following:
- Nuts & bolts of high school
- Specifics about 9th grade class options
- Registration process for 9th grade classes
- Graduation plans
- Making wise choices about Honors classes
- Tips for a successful transition to high school
- Q & A session
Students and parents are encouraged to attend this meeting together!
7th and 8th Grade Social Event
March 4, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: BLS Gym
A night of fun, food, music, and games for 7th and 8th grade BLS students!
Jr. National Honor Society
March 30, 2023
7445 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Shortess Chapel
Description: Students in grades 6-8, who qualify, will be inducted into the Junior Honor Society.
Questions about qualifications should be directed to Tracy.Fernandez@BenLippen.com
MS MAP Testing
May 2, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
MAP tests are administered to students three times over the course of the school year to measure each student's individual growth in the areas of math and reading. Testing will be about an hour and a half each day, and it does not require any specific preparation.
MS MAP Testing
May 3, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
MAP tests are administered to students three times over the course of the school year to measure each student's individual growth in the areas of math and reading. Testing will be about an hour and a half each day, and it does not require any specific preparation.
8th Grade Promotion
May 24, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m.
This special ceremony for grade 8 students and their families will celebrate their promotion from middle school.
Location: Shortess Chapel
Middle School MAP Testing
August 16, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Middle School MAP Testing
August 17, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Middle School Field Day
October 11, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
MS Music Concert and Art Show
December 5, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA