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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
111
BDS Graduates
100
Engaged Learners

What’s Happening at Benedict Day School

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February 2025
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
1
  • Decorate for Unit 6
2
  • Decorate for Unit 6
3
  • Decorate for Unit 6
  • Tennis Practice
4
  • BAP: Teacher Appreciation Event
5
  • BAP: Lunch with Dads
6
  • Tennis Practice
  • Archery Practice
7
  • 8th Grade Lock In
  • BDS SPIRIT WEAR
8
  • 8th Grade Lock In
9
10
  • Tennis Practice
  • Track & Field Practice
11
12
13
  • Tennis Practice
  • Archery Practice
  • Track & Field Practice
14
  • Free Dress in Pink or Red
  • Valentine's Day Class Party
  • BDS Tennis vs Sumrall @ Sumrall Courts
15
16
17
  • No School: President's Day
18
  • Track & Field Practice
  • Tennis Match vs Oak Grove
19
20
  • French Club Field Trip
  • Tennis Match @ Laurel Christian
  • Archery Practice
  • Track & Field Practice
21
  • **Ice Cream Fridae- Murphy Lauten**
  • BDS SPIRIT WEAR
22
23
  • Annual Fund Event- Hosted by JB and Stacy Pace
24
  • Tennis Practice
  • Track & Field Practice
25
  • Individual Golf Pictures @ Canebrake
  • Golf Practice 6th-8th Grade Only
  • Tennis Match vs Laurel Christian @ Canebrake
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27
  • Tennis Practice
  • Archery Practice
  • Golf Practice 6th-8th Grade Only
  • Track & Field Practice
28

BDS In Action

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