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Become A Bulldog

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Our Story

“Education is not the filling of a pail but the lighting of a fire.” – William Butler Yeates

It all started with a few parents, a two-room office building, and seven students. Our founder, Kelly Oliver, a teacher herself, felt that there was a special, individualized way to educate children. She wanted to connect children to the world around them in a deeper, more meaningful way and with great purpose. With her passion for education, Kelly’s instinct was reinforced with the creation of Benedict Day School as she saw children blossom into their potential and discover true love and passion for learning.

In 2008, Benedict Day School was established with an educational foundation built on conceptual units to allow for a dynamic learning experience. When other schools taught about Egypt from textbooks and movies, Benedict Day School mummified chickens. Less than fifteen years later, BDS has more than 200 students and is growing each year.

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Benedict Day School is a Christian, student-centered program that will provide a dynamic learning environment to stimulate creative thinking, academic excellence, and infuse a lifelong desire to learn.

How We Learn

Our ultimate purpose is to provide an atmosphere that fosters success at the highest level for students who are driven to learn. The environment at BDS not only facilitates intellectual growth, it also inspires our students to be lifelong learners with a passion for knowledge. 

Hands-On
Approach

Family
Oriented

Individualized
Learning

Collaborative Environment

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Our Community

16
Avg. Classroom Size
247
Total Enrollment
152
BDS Graduates
100
Engaged Learners

What’s Happening at Benedict Day School

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April 2026

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • TRACK: PCS Meet
  • BAP: Lunch with Dads
  • GOLF: Practice 6th-8th Grade
  • TENNIS: Practice
2
  • BAP Easter Egg Hunt
3
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5
6
  • No School: Easter Monday
7
  • BAP Teacher Appreciation
  • GOLF: Practice 6th-8th Grade
  • TRACK & FIELD: Practice
8
  • Kindergarten Day
  • GOLF: Practice 6th-8th Grade
  • TENNIS: Practice
9
  • Track Individual Pictures
  • Volleyball Interest Meeting
  • ARCHERY: Practice
  • GOLF: 3rd-5th Individual Pictures
  • GOLF: Practice 3rd-5th Grade
  • TRACK & FIELD: Practice
10
  • BAP: Fitness Run
  • 12:30 Dismissal: Fitness Run
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13
  • TENNIS: Match vs WCCA & HCA
14
  • **I Love BDS: Free Dress for the Class Everleigh Rayburn**
  • Golf Team (all grades) 9-Hole Scramble
  • TRACK & FIELD: Practice
15
  • TENNIS: Practice
16
  • ARCHERY: Practice
  • TRACK & FIELD: Practice
17
  • BDS SPIRIT WEAR
  • USM Dance Performance
18
  • Helping Hands
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21
  • TENNIS: South State Tournament
  • TRACK & FIELD: Practice
22
  • District Track Meet Field Events
  • TENNIS: Practice
23
  • Middle School Dance
  • Middle School Dismissal
  • ARCHERY: Practice
24
  • **Helping Hands: I Love BDS Ice Cream Fridae Eden Pace**
  • BDS SPIRIT WEAR
  • BDS Rocks Talent Show
  • Hallway Take-Down Unit 8
  • Decorate for Unit 9
25
  • Decorate for Unit 9
  • District Track Running Event
26
  • Decorate for Unit 9
27
  • Decorate for Unit 9
  • **Helping Hands: I Love BDS Free Dress for Class Eden Pace**
28
  • BAP: Art Show
29
  • TENNIS: State Tournament
30
  • ARCHERY: Practice

BDS In Action

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