Today was a day to remember as our Varsity Panther baseball team took a victory lap through all four Lexington Three schools during a special Championship Prowl! Riding in style on our new activity bus, the team visited B-L Primary, Elementary, Middle, and High Schools, proudly showing off their SCHSL State Championship trophy and hardware. Younger Panthers lined the halls, cheered them on, and even scored a few autographs from Coach Rob Bouknight himself! The celebration wrapped up at B-L High School where the trophy found its permanent home in the lobby of the new gym—a symbol of hard work, heart, and Panther pride.
Attention Panther baseball fans! Here’s the link to our YouTube channel where we are streaming the state championship game in Columbia against the Philip Simmons High School Iron Horses. Check it out! https://youtube.com/live/xRVxQHn4xKU?feature=share
Game 2 of the State Championship Series for Varsity Baseball has been postponed due to weather and will now be played on Wednesday, May 28th at 6 PM in Panther Stadium. Let’s pack the stands and show our Panthers the support they deserve as they battle the Philip Simmons High School Iron Horses for the title! Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online by clicking here: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/sc/batesburg/organization/17625/batesburg-leesville-high-school/tickets?fbclid=IwY2xjawKiwZZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRVnNxVHNuaGF5TXRtV2piAR6o5Ko7n3KJFdaQbwfHs2F9N0H5KW7jAMfKpL0wNJWEezNDl3vUokWG5AvewQ_aem_wciopCWHLkmoQYbeteHrkg.
NOTE: Tickets purchased for tonight’s game will be honored on Wednesday.
Exciting day for B-L High School baseball! Coach Rob Bouknight, along with seniors Carter Bouknight and Braydon Hallman, proudly represented the Panthers at today’s SC High School League press conference to kick off the State Championship Series. What an honor to stand alongside top programs from across South Carolina as we gear up for the big stage! Let’s go, Panthers! 💜💛
The B-L High School Panther baseball team is headed to Berkeley County TOMORROW for Game 1 of the State Championship Series! The Panthers will face off against the Philip Simmons High School Iron Horses at 4 PM on Saturday, May 24th. The team bus rolls out from the B-L High School student parking lot on Summerland Avenue at 10 AM. Before hitting the interstate, they’ll travel through town — and we need YOU to help give them a hometown send-off to remember! So - Let's line the streets! The bus will go down Summerland Avenue, turn left onto Highway #1 at Walgreens, then make a right onto Pond Branch Road to Interstate 20. Let’s show up and cheer LOUD as our Panthers head to battle! Please remember that the bus will only stop at required traffic signals, such as stoplights. For everyone’s safety, we ask that you cheer them on a safe distance away from the roadway.
Last night, we proudly honored the B-L High School Class of 2025 during Senior Awards Night in the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center. Our 132 graduates were celebrated for their hard work and achievements, receiving scholarships, departmental awards, and recognition for participation in programs like Dual Enrollment with Midlands Technical College, AVID, JROTC, and more. Together, this remarkable group has earned nearly $1.7 million in scholarships! Check out our socials for more details and pics!
We were honored to welcome Representative Cal Forrest to B-L Middle School today as he presented Mr. Corey Bedenbaugh, our very own South Carolina Teacher of the Year, with a Resolution from the SC House of Representatives in recognition of his outstanding achievement. Mr. Bedenbaugh’s passion for education and dedication to his students continue to inspire us all. Thank you, Representative Forrest, for helping us celebrate Corey's incredible honor!
Today was an unforgettable day for our B-L community! Our amazing B-L High School Class of 2025 graduates proudly wore their caps and gowns as they took a special walk down memory lane—visiting each of our schools to greet our younger Panthers and reconnect with former teachers who helped shape their journey. After The Prowl, the celebration continued in the new BLHS gym for College & Career Signing Day! Our seniors signed flags, pennants, and banners representing the colleges, universities, and employers they’ll be joining soon. We couldn’t be more proud of these young men and women and all they’ve accomplished. The future is bright and it’s a GREAT day to be a Panther!
The Lexington County School District Three Board of Trustees proudly posed with congratulatory signs from the South Carolina School Boards Association last night before their monthly meeting to celebrate the Class of 2025! We’re sending a big Panther salute to our Batesburg-Leesville High School graduates—and to all graduates across South Carolina. Your hard work, perseverance, and achievements have led you to this exciting milestone. The future is yours—go out and make it bright! Pictured from left to right are: Stacey Derrick, Dr. Gariane Gunter, Frances Bouknight, Cheryl Burgess, Cynthia Etheredge, Craig Caughman and Sonya Cary.
Congratulations to Raimee Davis and Christian Johnson who earned Superior Ratings this past weekend at the SCMEA Solo and Ensemble event at White Knoll High School!
Today was all about peace, love, and iReady success at B-L Primary School! School administrators threw a far-out school-wide assembly to celebrate our amazing student achievements — and they did it in true 70s style! 71% of our students at BLPS are at or above grade level in reading — can you dig it?! We also saw incredible gains in math! To celebrate, our staff busted out some funky moves in a surprise teacher flash mob and students were recognized for their top scores and biggest growth! Visit Facebook for more pics and details!
On Wednesday, May 7th, the B-L High School JROTC held a flag burning ceremony to properly retire 175 worn American flags. The ceremony took place in front of B-L High School and was a meaningful display of respect and tradition.
🍎👩🍳 It's School Lunch Hero Day and we're celebrating our incredible Lexington Three cafeteria teams! You’re the heart of every school day — serving up more than just meals. With every tray, you deliver kindness, energy, and care that fuel our students’ success. From early mornings to the busy lunch rush, your dedication keeps our kids nourished, focused, and ready to learn. We see you. We appreciate you. And today, we THANK YOU!
Congratulations to B-L High School seniors Hansel Discua and John Sawyer who are officially heading to Erskine College on football scholarships! These young athletes signed their letters of intent yesterday afternoon surrounded by friends and family. We wish them the best!
We’re still riding the wave of excitement as we continue to celebrate Mr. Corey Bedenbaugh, the newly-named 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year! On Monday, B-L Middle School—Mr. Bedenbaugh’s home school—hosted a school-wide assembly in his honor. Principal Sharah Clark and Superintendent Dr. Ashley Atkinson shared powerful words of pride and admiration and students had the special opportunity to hear directly from Mr. Bedenbaugh himself. To top it all off, every student and staff member enjoyed a celebratory cupcake in recognition of Mr. Bedenbaugh's incredible achievement! We are so proud of Mr. Bedenbaugh and the light he shines on Lexington Three, our students, and public education across the state!
Lexington Three’s district-wide musical Shrek was nothing short of PHENOMENAL! ✨🎭
Held at the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center on April 24th, 25th, and 27th, this magical production brought together incredible student talent from all four of our schools — and WOW, did they shine! Visit our Facebook page for more pictures!
This morning at the B-L Chamber of Commerce meeting, 49 potential Honors Graduates from the B-L High School Class of 2025 were recognized by our friends from Midlands Technical College. 🎓💜💛 (We say "potential" Honors Graduates because there are still several weeks of school left and final honors distinctions will be confirmed once all grades are officially in.) We're so proud of these students for their hard work and commitment so far — keep pushing to the finish line!
Lexington Three’s very own Corey Bedenbaugh is headed to Columbia tomorrow for a day he’ll never forget! 🎉 Corey, who currently serves as Lexington School District Three’s Teacher of the Year, was named one of the Top 5 Finalists for South Carolina Teacher of the Year back in March — and now, the highly anticipated announcement is just around the corner! On Thursday, Corey and the other finalists will be recognized at the Statehouse alongside amazing educators from across the Palmetto State before attending a luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion, where the 2025 SC Teacher of the Year will be revealed during a special ceremony. Let’s shower Corey with all the good vibes, best wishes, and Panther Pride we can!
🎉🏆 Congratulations to Batesburg-Leesville Middle School and teacher Laura Bishop on being selected as one of just 10 schools to participate in the Palmetto AI Pathways Pilot Program for the 2025-2026 school year! This exciting opportunity—powered by SC Competes, IT-oLogy, and the University of South Carolina—will allow students to dive into robotics, technology, and AI, exploring how these fields shape the future.
With hands-on lessons using IT-oLogy’s robotics curriculum and guidance from the Palmetto Automated Learner (PAL), a Boston Dynamics robotic dog, BLMS students will gain invaluable STEM experiences. Industry experts and USC representatives will also be involved, opening doors to future career pathways!
We are so proud of Mrs. Bishop and BLMS for leading the way in AI and robotics education!
An exciting Student vs. Faculty Volleyball Game was held at B-L Middle School on Friday, March 28th. Thanks to the support of our Panther community, more than 300 pounds of food were collected for the Panther Pantry and more than $700 was raised to support student activities!
