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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.

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

Our Community

16
Avg. Classroom Size
247
Total Enrollment
111
BDS Graduates
100
Engaged Learners

What’s Happening at Benedict Day School

April 2025

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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  • BAP: Teacher Appreciation Event
  • Golf Practice 6th-8th Grade Only
  • BDS Archery Scrimmage @ Sumrall
2
  • Tennis Match vs HCA & WCCA & Tallulah
  • BAP: Lunch with Dads
  • Golf Practice 6th-8th Grade Only
3
  • TENNIS: Individual Pictures
  • Tennis Practice
  • Archery Practice
  • Track & Field Practice
4
  • BAP: Fitness Run
  • Half- Day: Fitness Run
  • Hallway Take-Down Unit 7
  • Decorate for Unit 8
5
  • Decorate for Unit 8
6
  • Decorate for Unit 8
7
  • Decorate for Unit 8
  • Tennis Practice
  • Track & Field Practice
8
  • Kindergarten Day
  • Golf Practice All Grades
9
  • PCS Invitational IV
  • 2nd grade Field Trip to Olde Tyme Market
10
  • Art Club Field Trip
  • Tennis Practice
  • Archery Practice
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14
  • **I Love BDS Free Class Dress Pass- Cooper Kerley**
  • Tennis Practice
15
  • TRACK: JV District Meet
  • Golf Practice All Grades
16
  • BDS Board of Trustees Meeting
  • BDS Middle School Dance Team Informational Meeting
  • Golf Practice All Grades
17
  • BAP: Easter Egg Hunt
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21
  • No School: Easter Monday
  • BDS Middle School Dance Team Tryouts
22
  • BAP: Art Show
  • Golf Practice All Grades
23
  • Fourth Grade Audubon Zoo Field Trip
24
  • Dismissal for Middle School
25
  • BAP: Middle School Dance
  • **Helping Hands I love BDS- Free Dress for the Class Eden Pace**
  • BDS SPIRIT WEAR
  • BDS Rocks Talent Show
26
  • Helping Hands
27
28
  • BDS Whole School Photo
29
  • BDS Golf Scramble
30
  • **Helping Hands: I love BDS Free Dress for Class Rosemary West**
  • MAIS State Tennis Tournament

BDS In Action