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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, and seven students. Our founder, Kelly Oliver, a teacher, believed in a unique, personalized way to educate children. She aimed to connect children more meaningfully with the world. Her passion led to the creation of Benedict Day School, where children blossomed and discovered a love for learning. Founded in 2008, the school used conceptual units for dynamic learning. Unlike other schools that taught Egypt through textbooks, Benedict Day School mummified chickens. Now, with over 200 students, our school continues to grow.
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.
Benedict Day School is a Christian, student-centered program that provides a learning environment to stimulate creative thinking, academic excellence, and a lifelong desire to learn.
Benedict Day School is a Christian, student-centered program that provides a dynamic learning environment to stimulate creative thinking, academic excellence, and 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.
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What’s Happening at Benedict Day School
- April 15, 2026
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Red vs Blue Tennis Match
April 15, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Canebrake Country Club, 1 Cane Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402, USA
- April 16, 2026
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- April 17, 2026
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USM Dixie Darling Performance
April 17, 2026 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
BDS Soccer FieldThe USM Dixie Darlings along with their coach are coming to BDS to show our students what a day in the life of a college dance team member is like! They will perform as well as answer questions regarding their role in the sports entertainment sector.
- April 18, 2026
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Helping Hands
April 18, 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come One, Come ALL to the Helping Hands Event at BDS
In keeping with our spirit of Helping Hands, each teacher will create a tent with food, games, prizes, and even animals! All proceeds will go to the teachers in charge of the tents! Like in the past, we will also have the school store with specific classroom requests for each teacher. Helping Hands is such a great way to show your support for your children’s teachers and our school.
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- April 20, 2026
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Sign up Genius Volunteer Opportunities Drop!
April 20, 2026
Please look for the Sign Up Genius link to drop this date from our BAP with all volunteer opportunities as well as hallway sign ups!
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- April 21, 2026
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TENNIS: South State Tournament
April 21, 2026
Briarfield Academy, 301 Par Rd 3346, Lake Providence, LA 71254, USA
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- April 22, 2026
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- April 23, 2026
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Middle School Dismissal
April 23, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Students in 6th-8th grade will have a half-day as they prepare for the night's event!
- April 24, 2026
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BDS Rocks Talent Show
April 24, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our music teacher, Rebecca Key, will host a school-wide talent show.
- April 25, 2026
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- April 26, 2026
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- April 27, 2026
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- April 28, 2026
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- April 29, 2026
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- April 30, 2026
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A Taste of France
April 30, 2026 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Mrs. Jennifer's French Classroom, Room 9Mrs. Jennifer Weir is leading a trip to France and London in July 2027. The trip is open to students and families. If you missed the interest meeting earlier this year, please come by for updates and taste delicious samples of regional French cuisine. This is a great opportunity for BDS families to learn about this exciting voyage!
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- May 1, 2026
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- May 4, 2026
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PreACT 8/9 for 7th and 8th Grade
May 4, 2026 2:15 pm - 6:15 pm
7th and 8th grade students
- May 5, 2026
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- May 6, 2026
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BAP: Lunch with Dads
May 6, 2026 5:15 pm - 6:10 pm
We welcome our dads to visit with the students each nine weeks. Dads are welcome to order and extra meal through Campus Cuisine. Just come in and find a seat, and your child will find you. Lunch starts at 12:15. Anticipating Dads playing with the students at recess, students may wear PE clothing on these days.
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8th Grade Farewell Dinner and Speeches
May 6, 2026 11:30 pm - May 7, 2026 2:00 am
Host is TBD.
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- May 7, 2026
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Spring Sports School Recognition Ceremony
May 7, 2026 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm
Join us for a school wide recognition ceremony of our soccer, tennis, track, golf, dance, pep squad, and archery teams and players
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8th Grade Farewell Dinner and Speeches
May 6, 2026 11:30 pm - May 7, 2026 2:00 am
Host is TBD.
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- May 8, 2026
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BAP: Field Day
May 8, 2026
It is a wonderful annual event that requires much enthusiasm! Parents and teachers work together to create an outdoor water-day for our students to end the year with a bang. This event requires many willing participants.
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- May 13, 2026
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BDS Board of Trustees Meeting
May 13, 2026 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Jay Antinnes
Anna Laura Brett, Secretary
David Oliver, Treasurer
Kelly Oliver, Board Chair
Laura Parish
Ben Pierce
Ron Savell
Ben Snow
Joseph Thrash
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