Middle School Calendar
MS Spirit (of Giving) Week
December 6, 2021
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
The Middle School “Spirit(of Giving) Week” is an annual tradition of fun Christmas activities for ourstudents in Grades 5-8. Students will enjoy special dress up days, while alsoparticipating in a service project that partners with a local ministry,mission, or outreach. For more information, or to find out how to get involved,please contact the Middle School Office.
MS Spirit (of Giving) Week
December 7, 2021
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
The Middle School “Spirit(of Giving) Week” is an annual tradition of fun Christmas activities for ourstudents in Grades 5-8. Students will enjoy special dress up days, while alsoparticipating in a service project that partners with a local ministry,mission, or outreach. For more information, or to find out how to get involved,please contact the Middle School Office.
MS Spirit (of Giving) Week
December 8, 2021
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
The Middle School “Spirit(of Giving) Week” is an annual tradition of fun Christmas activities for ourstudents in Grades 5-8. Students will enjoy special dress up days, while alsoparticipating in a service project that partners with a local ministry,mission, or outreach. For more information, or to find out how to get involved,please contact the Middle School Office.
MS Spirit (of Giving) Week
December 9, 2021
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
The Middle School “Spirit(of Giving) Week” is an annual tradition of fun Christmas activities for ourstudents in Grades 5-8. Students will enjoy special dress up days, while alsoparticipating in a service project that partners with a local ministry,mission, or outreach. For more information, or to find out how to get involved,please contact the Middle School Office.
MS Art Show and Christmas Concert
December 10, 2021
Art Show Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ben Lippen School Performing Arts Center
Students in middle school art classes will show selections of their first semester work. Community members are invited to attend.
MS Christmas Concert Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ben Lippen School Performing Arts Center
Students in the middle school band, strings, and choral programs will present Christmas concert selections. Community members are invited to attend.
Please contact Taylor.Nelson@BenLippen.com with any questions.
MS Spirit (of Giving) Week
December 10, 2021
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
The Middle School “Spirit(of Giving) Week” is an annual tradition of fun Christmas activities for ourstudents in Grades 5-8. Students will enjoy special dress up days, while alsoparticipating in a service project that partners with a local ministry,mission, or outreach. For more information, or to find out how to get involved,please contact the Middle School Office.
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!!!
Rising 9th Grade Academic Informational Meeting
February 28, 2022
7445 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Please mark your calendars for this important meeting!!
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Meet in the Seminar Room on CIU's campus (located in the William H. Jones Center, #1 on the map https://ciu.edu/maps-directions).
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
We highly encourage students and parents to attend this meeting together!
Western Night for Grades 7-8
March 26, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: BLS Gym
Description: A fun night out for 7th and 8th grade students! Wear your best Western attire and join us for line dancing, games, and food!
Junior Honor Society Induction: Grades 6-8
April 22, 2022
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
MAP Testing for Middle School
May 11, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
ERB Testing for middle school students will occur during the school day.
MAP Testing for Middle School
May 12, 2022
7401 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
ERB Testing for middle school students will occur during the school day.
MS Academic Awards Chapel
May 20, 2022
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Shortess Chapel, CIU Campus
Academic awards will be given to middle school students based on their academic achievement during the school year.
MS Spring Concert & Art Show
May 23, 2022
500 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29210, USA
Time: Art Show - 5:30 p.m.
Concert - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Performing Arts Center, SAR Campus
Students in middle school art, choir, band, and strings classes will present a spring concert and art show.
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
May 25, 2022
7435 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Shortess Chapel, CIU Campus
This year-end ceremony seeks to honor and celebrate 8th grade students as they complete their middle school experience at BLS.
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
September 8, 2022
MS Spiritual Life Challenge: Students in grades 5 and 6 will travel off-campus to Camp Bethel (Gaston, SC) for a day filled with fun group activities and opportunities to grow, learn, and be challenged in their relationship with Christ.
MS Life Challenge
September 9, 2022
MS Spiritual Life Challenge: Students in grades 7 and 8 will travel off-campus to Camp Bethel (Gaston, SC) for 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).
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).
S.L.A.M. for Grades 5-7
November 1, 2022
Students in grades 5 - 7 will experience a fun-filled week of activities and field trips centered around the theme of Service, Leadership, Adventure, and Memories.
Washington DC Trip for 8th Grade
November 1, 2022
8th grade students will travel and tour Washington D.C.
S.L.A.M. for Grades 5-7
November 2, 2022
Students in grades 5 - 7 will experience a fun-filled week of activities and field trips centered around the theme of Service, Leadership, Adventure, and Memories.
Washington DC Trip for 8th Grade
November 2, 2022
8th grade students will travel and tour Washington D.C.
S.L.A.M. for Grades 5-7
November 3, 2022
Students in grades 5 - 7 will experience a fun-filled week of activities and field trips centered around the theme of Service, Leadership, Adventure, and Memories.
Washington DC Trip for 8th Grade
November 3, 2022
8th grade students will travel and tour Washington D.C.
S.L.A.M. for Grades 5-7
November 4, 2022
Students in grades 5 - 7 will experience a fun-filled week of activities and field trips centered around the theme of Service, Leadership, Adventure, and Memories.
Washington DC Trip for 8th Grade
November 4, 2022
8th grade students will travel and tour Washington D.C.
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