Some of our GT students from B-L Elementary and B-L Middle Schools enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. this week! 🇺🇸 They left Batesburg-Leesville early on Wednesday morning and have spent the past few days exploring numerous memorials, participating in an illuminated tour of the city, witnessing the Changing of the Guard at Arlington National Cemetery, and even visiting the U.S. Capitol. Now, they’re packing up and getting ready to head back home after an unforgettable adventure! What a jam-packed few days full of learning, discovery, and lasting memories. We love providing opportunities that broaden our students’ horizons and help them experience the world beyond the classroom.
We're sending out a BIG congratulations to our Female Strength and Conditioning Team for making school history! 🏆💪 Coach Prince, Coach West, Keira Frye, and Jayda Hinson represented Batesburg-Leesville High School at the South Carolina High School Strength Coaches Association State Strength Meet this past weekend and came home as Co-AA State Champions alongside Chesnee! A special shoutout to Keira Frye who placed 4th in the state across all classifications in her weight class. Way to show that Panther Power!
Our Panther Pals and Reading Buddies had an absolute blast at their skating party on Tuesday, November 11th! ⛸️🍕 Students enjoyed zipping around the rink, sharing laughs, and enjoying delicious pizza with their mentors. What a fun way to celebrate friendship and connection!
There were so many smiles at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School’s Fall Carnival on Friday, November 7th! Students had a blast playing games, enjoying fruit snacks, and showing off fun face and arm designs — all thanks to our amazing BLPS PTO volunteers who made the day extra special!
Batesburg-Leesville High School’s JROTC hosted a very meaningful Veterans Day program on Tuesday, November 11th, honoring those who have bravely served our country. Chaplain (COL) Michael D. Charles delivered an inspiring message, local veterans were recognized for their service, and the BLHS Chorus gave a beautiful performance of the National Anthem. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special event a heartfelt tribute to our heroes.
On Saturday, November 1st, the Batesburg-Leesville High School Panther Band took the field at the SCBDA 1A State Championships held at North Central High School — and made us Panther Proud! The band was named 1A Lower State Champions for the 7th year in a row! They also earned an impressive 4th Place in the State, missing the bronze medal by just 0.20 points — their highest state finals placement since 2022!
If you missed this weekend’s production of Bright Star by The Panther Players at the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center, you really missed out! 🌟 It was a tremendous show filled with incredible talent. We are SO PROUD of our students for their outstanding performances both on stage and behind the scenes!
On Wednesday, November 5th, B-L Middle School hosted a Veterans Day program to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. The event brought together local veterans, community members, and our school family to honor and show gratitude to those who have sacrificed so much.
It’s Red Ribbon Week in Lexington School District Three! Students across our schools have had an absolute blast dressing up and showing their commitment to being drug-free for life!
Today, B-L Middle School teachers Adena McCullough and Laura Bishop attended the MCEC Bright Ideas luncheon where they were recognized for their outstanding creativity and dedication to student learning. The dynamic duo earned a $1,000 Bright Ideas grant for their proposed project, “Turning Stories into Structures with 3-D Printing.” This innovative program will combine English Language Arts (ELA) and STEM—inviting students to bring their stories to life through 3-D printing. It’s a hands-on approach that will blend imagination and technology, helping students build both narratives and structures. Congratulations Ms. McCullough and Ms. Bishop on this well-deserved recognition! We’re so proud of the engaging learning experiences you continue to create for our students.
The B-L High School JROTC held a dignified flag retirement ceremony this morning on the front lawn of the school. This solemn ceremony, conducted in accordance with Resolution No. 440, adopted by the 19th National Convention of The American Legion in New York in September 1937, provides the proper procedure for the disposal of unserviceable American flags. During the event, JROTC cadets respectfully retired the worn American flag by following the official flag code—carefully lowering, folding, and placing it in a barrel for burning. A new American flag was then raised in its place, symbolizing honor and renewal. A sincere thank you to everyone who came out to support our JROTC and take part in this meaningful tradition!
SC Teacher of the Year Corey Bedenbaugh made his way back to B-L High School again today to visit one of our agriculture classes in celebration of South Carolina Farm to School Month! While on campus, Mr. Bedenbaugh took a moment to check out our brand new John Deere tractor, which was recently purchased through special grant funding.
We loved having Mr. Bedenbaugh back in Panther Country (pun intended 😀)!
We loved having Mr. Bedenbaugh back in Panther Country (pun intended 😀)!
Students at B-L Middle School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month in a big way today with a colorful carnival parade through the school! The event featured elaborate hand-made costumes, vibrant flags, and lively music, all created and shared by our talented students. See more pics on our Facebook pages!
Today we celebrated our incredible Lexington Three principals in honor of National Principals Month by surprising them with their very own cakes from Nothing Bundt Cakes! 🍰
Our principals do such a sweet job of leading our schools and ensuring student success each and every day. We couldn’t think of a better way to thank them than with a delicious treat of their own to enjoy!
Our principals do such a sweet job of leading our schools and ensuring student success each and every day. We couldn’t think of a better way to thank them than with a delicious treat of their own to enjoy!
This morning at 10:16 a.m., our Lexington Three schools joined in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill. The Great ShakeOut is a nationwide event where students and staff practice what to do during an earthquake — “Drop, Cover, and Hold On.” This drill is just one of the many ways we work to keep our Panther students safe!
It’s been a spirited week at B-L High School as our Panthers celebrate Homecoming with some seriously fun dress-up days! From cozy Moomoo Monday, to creative Anything but a Bookbag Tuesday, to wild Wacky Wiggin' Wednesday, our students have shown off their Panther Pride in the most entertaining ways!
Congratulations to Lexington Three Board of Trustees member Craig Caughman on reaching Level 4 of the SC School Boards Association's Boardmanship Institute. The Boardmanship Institute was established in 1982 to offer a year-round training curriculum focused on leadership skills for board members on state and national educational issues. There are six total levels. Mr. Caughman was recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, October 14th. Congratulations!
Our B-L High School JROTC cadets took a special trip over to B-L Primary School today to read to our youngest Panthers! It was such a sweet sight to see these student leaders sharing their time, kindness, and love of learning with our little ones. A huge thank you to our JROTC program for their service — not just to our country, but to our entire district community. We’re so proud of you!
A few of our Lexington Three Board of Trustees members spent the morning at B-L Elementary School today and what a treat it was! They got to see our amazing students and staff in action — from the strategic moves of the Chess Club to the creative ways teachers are meshing science and art in the classroom. It was a great day to see Panther learning at its best!
It’s Fire Prevention Week and our smallest Panthers learned some big lessons yesterday during a special Fire Safety Presentation at B-L Primary School! A huge thank you to members of the Batesburg-Leesville Fire Department for visiting our students, showing off their big red firetrucks, and teaching everyone about fire safety. The firefighters reminded our Panthers not to be afraid if a firefighter ever needs to come into their home — they’re there to help!
