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!
Our Teachers of the Year were recognized on Friday night during pre-game festivities at the Panther football game versus Strom Thurmond! Superintendent Dr. Ashley Atkinson presented each honoree with a beautiful bouquet of flowers in celebration of their excellence in education.
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.
