Middle School Calendar
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 Spring Concert & MS Art Show
April 5, 2023
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: Art Show - 6:30 p.m.
Concert - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, SAR Campus
The concert will feature a variety of musical ensembles for grades 5-8.
Please direct any questions regarding this performance to Fine Arts Director, Taylor Nelson, at Taylor.Nelson@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
MS New Student Orientation - Rising Grade 5 Students and New Students Grades 6-8
August 8, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
The orientation will consist of a middle school campus tour, a time to meet the teachers, and finally, to provide general information to the students. This event is for students only, not parents.
MS Open Campus
August 8, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Drop-In)
Open to all returning 6, 7, and 8 grade students who want to visit the Middle School campus, see classrooms and meet teachers before the first day of school.
This event is for students only and is optional.
Middle School Parent Night
August 15, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Gymnasium
Parent night begins with a brief assembly in the gymnasium, followed by time for parents to drop-in to the middle school classrooms.
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 Life Challenge
September 22, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: School Day Hours
Location: BLS/CIU Campuses
MS students will experience a day filled with fun group activities and opportunities to grow in their relationship with Christ.
Some of the planned activities include:
- Kickball and games on the athletic field
- Inflatable water slides on the practice field
- Prayer walk and dessert near The Force and/or pond areas
- Scavenger Hunt near The Force and/or pond areas
Coffee Mingle - 5th & 6th Grade Parents
September 26, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Parents, please join us for a time of fellowship at Acorn Coffee, in the Athletic courtyard, on the Monticello campus. Hosted by the Admissions and Development Departments.
Coffee Mingle: 7th & 8th Grade Parents
September 27, 2023
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Parents, please join us for a time of fellowship at Acorn Coffee, in the Athletic courtyard, on the Monticello campus. Hosted by the Admissions and Development Departments.
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