We are so proud of our Lexington County School District Three Teacher of the Year Nicole Yaworski for being recognized on Sunday at the Columbia Fireflies Teacher Appreciation Night! She was honored with their Neon Apple Award and even got to throw out the first pitch!
Immediately following the Panther Prowl this morning, our seniors took another exciting step toward their futures during College & Career Signing Day! If you missed it, you can click here to watch the ceremony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytOFPDgg5Xc.
Today’s Panther Prowl was one for the memory books! Our senior students spent the morning walking through each of our Lexington Three schools one last time, soaking in memories and celebrating the journey that brought them here. Visit our Facebook pages for more pics!
Congratulations to Taylor Ann Bowdler, Madelyn Grace Cabrera, and Tanijha Morris from B-L Middle School who have earned the prestigious designation of South Carolina Junior Scholar! These individuals were recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting on May 12th. The South Carolina Junior Scholars Program was developed by the South Carolina Department of Education to recognize eighth grade students with exceptional academic talent and achievement. Students earn this honor by achieving outstanding scores on the PSAT/NMSQT.
Our Board of Trustees took a moment during tonight’s regularly-scheduled monthly meeting to pose for a photo with signs from the South Carolina School Boards Association congratulating the Class of 2026 in Batesburg-Leesville and across the Palmetto State.
What a fantastic day celebrating an amazing school year at the Mentoring Program’s skating party at Celebrations in Leesville! Mentors and mentees, along with their family and friends, came together for an afternoon full of fun, laughter and great memories. It was the perfect way to recognize the hard work, growth and connections made throughout the year.
To make the day even more special, students also received free books to take home and enjoy! Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration such a success. What a wonderful way to wrap up a great year!
To make the day even more special, students also received free books to take home and enjoy! Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration such a success. What a wonderful way to wrap up a great year!
Congratulations to our Panther Golf Team on being named the AA State Runner-Up this afternoon! What a great season! Thanks to all of the community members who came out to support our boys!
Last night’s B-L Middle School chorus performance was outstanding! Our students truly shined as they performed beautiful selections including Firefly, Clap Your Hands and Sing, and Riversong. The crowd especially loved their tribute to the 20th anniversary of High School Musical!
What an amazing evening showcasing the incredible talent of our B-L Elementary students at Wednesday night’s Talent Show! Congratulations to our overall winner, Alexavier Johnson (5th grade). Be sure to check out our Facebook page to see all of this year’s talented winners!
This morning, 42 potential honors graduates from the Batesburg-Leesville High School Class of 2026 were recognized by Midlands Technical College and the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce at the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting held at Shealy’s BBQ. We are incredibly proud of these outstanding students and all they have accomplished during their time at BLHS. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly set them apart. As graduation approaches, we celebrate their achievements and look forward to all of the amazing things they will accomplish in the future!
🎉 Surprise! A big congratulations goes out to Courtney Ingle, a sixth grade ELA teacher at Batesburg-Leesville Middle School, who was recently named the WLTX Teacher of the Week! Be sure to catch Courtney's segment today on Friends at Five on WLTX News 19!
Yesterday, we had the pleasure of celebrating our incredible Administrative Professionals across the district with a special breakfast in their honor. We are so grateful for all that they do each and every day. Thank you for being such an essential part of our district!
On March 31, 2026, Gov. Henry McMaster officially proclaimed April as the Month of the Military Child—also known as “Purple Up! For Military Kids”—in South Carolina, honoring the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of students whose parents serve and protect our country. Today at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School, our military-connected students were recognized during the school news show and proudly posed with the American flag in celebration of their unique role and contributions. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our Panther families with loved ones serving in the military. Thank you for your sacrifice and service.
This morning at Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School, Ms. Autry’s fifth grade class brought history to life with an incredible Wax Museum! Each presentation showcased not only their research, but also their creativity and confidence. See more pics on our Facebook page! We’re excited to keep the momentum going with more Wax Museum presentations from our students! Mrs. McCleskey’s fourth grade class will present tomorrow and Mrs. Green’s third grade class will take the stage .... errrr cafeteria 😁 .... on April 24th.
Today, our youngest Panthers had an absolute blast at the annual Color Hunt at Leesville College Park! From soaking up the sunshine to showing off their creativity with sidewalk chalk, the day was filled with smiles and laughter.
It’s been an exciting day at Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School as we hosted our annual Spelling Bee! After each homeroom crowned its own spelling champion, these outstanding students advanced to today’s school-wide competition. They did an incredible job showcasing their hard work and academic excellence. Congratulations to our top spellers: • Cooper Dean – BLES Winner (Cooper is in the 5th grade); • Parker Milewski – First Runner-Up (Parker is in the 3rd grade); • Levi Riendeau – Second Runner-Up (Levi is in the 4th grade)
A Treasure Hunt + Sweet Treats = A Perfect Saturday! Join the BLMS Chorus Yard Sale & Bake Sale this Saturday, March 28th from 8:00 AM until 12:00 PM at the Batesburg-Leesville Middle School bus loop!
What an incredible weekend for the Junior Panther Players! Our talented students from B-L Elementary and Middle Schools truly amazed audiences with their production of "The Little Mermaid, Jr." From the first note to the final bow, these students SHINED BRIGHT! Visit our Facebook pages for more great pictures!
Today was an exciting day of innovation and exploration at B-L Middle School! We were proud to welcome Palmetto AI Pathways to our campus as B-L Middle was selected as one of only 10 schools in South Carolina to take part in this incredible program. Our students had the opportunity to dive into hands-on robotics and technology experiences, including interacting with the SC Competes robotic dog, PAL (Palmetto Automated Learner). Through engaging lessons powered by IT-oLogy curriculum, students explored coding, robotics, and the growing world of artificial intelligence. We are so grateful to be part of this forward-thinking initiative and can’t wait to see how our students continue to innovate and lead the way!
Do YOU have tickets for The Little Mermaid, Jr? If not, get them today! You don't want to miss out a fin-tastic show as presented by our very own BLES students! Get tickets here: https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/batesburg-leesville-high-school/695e6a444cbeb4156cde592e.
