Last night, 29 new members were officially inducted into the Batesburg-Leesville High School Beta Club, bringing our total membership to 71 students! The Beta Club isn’t just an honor society—it’s a commitment to leadership, character, service, and achievement. Members dedicate themselves to making a positive impact both in and out of the classroom, setting the standard for what it means to be a Panther. We are so proud of these students and can’t wait to see how they continue to serve, lead, and inspire our school and community. Congratulations to all of our new inductees!
Even though our annual Teacher of the Year banquet is over, we’re still celebrating! So sit back, relax and take a virtual field trip into the classrooms of our amazing finalists!
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Friday, September 12th was an exciting day for our B-L High School seniors! With guidance from our BLHS counseling team and support from college admissions reps from Lander University, Midlands Tech, and USC Aiken, our Panthers took their first steps in the college process by submitting applications. We’re so proud of our Class of 2026 as they begin building their futures!
The Be Pro, Be Proud truck rolled into B-L Middle School today! Students had the chance to get hands-on experience with skilled professions and explore exciting career opportunities in America’s workforce. Right now, over 23% of skilled professionals are at or near retirement age, and our nation’s workforce isn’t fully prepared to fill those vital roles. Programs like Be Pro, Be Proud are inspiring the next generation of pride, progress, and professionals to step up and build the future.
B-L High School students had the unique opportunity to step inside the ETV Pink Bus Experience on Tuesday. This interactive mobile lab helps students explore exciting career pathways in cybersecurity and other fields that keep the digital world safe.
Last night, B-L Middle School proudly hosted its Junior Beta Club Induction Ceremony, welcoming new members into this prestigious organization! With these new inductees, the BLMS Beta Club now has 115 active members.
It was no easy task today for these three outstanding individuals who served as judges in our Lexington Three Teacher of the Year process! They visited the classrooms of our four teacher finalists and conducted one-on-one interviews to help determine who will be named the 2025-2026 District Three Teacher of the Year. The big announcement will be made at a special banquet on September 16th! A huge thank you to our judges for lending their time and expertise: ⭐ Stephanie Wallace, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Edgefield County School District; ⭐ Holly Brazell, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Saluda County School District; ⭐ Toni Chewning, Director of Association Activities, Palmetto State Teachers Association.
Last night, our Panther Pals and Reading Buddies program kicked off the school year with a wonderful meeting at Angelo’s in Leesville. We are so thankful for the many caring individuals who have stepped up to mentor our students this year—and for those who are returning to continue making a difference. We are still seeking mentors who are willing to give a little bit of their time to make a big impact in the lives of our Panthers. We especially need mentors to support our youngest learners at B-L Primary School (K4–2nd grade). Mentors help nurture the social, emotional, and academic growth of students—and the positive impact they create lasts a lifetime. If you would like to become a mentor, please contact Elizabeth Phillips, Mentoring Program Coordinator, at ephillips@lex3.org. We look forward to welcoming new members to our mentoring family!
We had a very special visitor at B-L Primary School today—and she even wears a crown! 👑 Our students were thrilled to welcome Miss South Carolina’s Teen Tess Ferm to their classrooms. Tess spoke to our Panthers about the importance of being aware of food allergies and the power of kindness. We are so proud to cheer her on as she represents our state at Miss America’s Teen this September!
Give blood! Save a life! Support our B-L High School blood drive on September 9th.
Football season is here Panther fans and we’re ready to roar! Join us tonight at Strom Thurmond High School (1131 Columbia Rd, Johnston, SC 29832) as Batesburg-Leesville (away) takes on Barnwell (home) in the jamboree matchup starting at 6:00 PM. Gates open at 5:00 PM and tickets are $10.00 each (available online at https://strebels.org or at the gate). Please note: While there is no clear bag policy, all fans will go through metal detectors at their respective gates. Let’s pack the stands and show that Panther Pride loud and proud!
Tonight’s JV and Varsity football scrimmages have been moved from Panther Stadium to Ridge-Spring Monetta High School’s stadium, located at 1071 Trojan Road in Monetta, SC. Tickets will be $5 cash only at the gate and concessions will be available for purchase. Scrimmages begin at 6 pm.
Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of our B-L High School seniors this morning as they carried on a beloved Panther tradition — Senior Sunrise! The Class of 2026 gathered at The Rock in front of BLHS to share breakfast, laughs, and fellowship before “signing in” by leaving their mark on The Rock. It’s the perfect way to kick off their final year as Panthers and we know this group is ready to make it one to remember!
We extend a heartfelt thank you to the Palmetto Project for generously donating over 100 book bags filled with school supplies to B-L Middle School yesterday. We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support of our amazing community!
A HUGE thank you to Hoffman & Hoffman for their generous donation of a mini split AC unit for our Panther baseball team’s locker room! Your support helps keep our athletes comfortable and ready to perform at their best.
Our first two Meet the Teacher sessions have been amazing! 💜💛 It’s been so wonderful reconnecting with our Panther families after summer break. If you haven’t had a chance to join us yet, there’s one more opportunity tonight from 6–7 PM! Stop by your child’s school to meet their teacher and get ready for an incredible school year.
Take a few moments to meet the amazing principals of Lexington Three! Watch their YouTube videos to hear what’s ahead for the 2025–2026 school year: https://www.lex3.org/article/2323367.
🌞 We've got the BEST employees! A huge shoutout to these smiling faces who have been working hard in the summer heat to distribute free meals to families in the Batesburg-Leesville community. Just today, they handed out more than 700 meals! There’s still ONE WEEK LEFT to take part in our Summer Meal Program—don’t miss it! Get all the details here: https://www.lex3.org/article/2248901.
Our amazing Summer Meal Program team has been hard at work this June, preparing and handing out more than 30,000 meals to children in our community! 🍎🥪 Their dedication ensures that no child goes without food during the summer months — and we are so grateful for their efforts! Thank you to these incredible individuals for going above and beyond!
We hope all of our Panthers have a safe, wonderful summer break!! Stay tuned here to our website and to our social media pages about updates pertaining to the 2025-2026 school year.