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.
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! 💜💛
