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.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible community partners for investing in our students and their learning experiences! On March 3rd, the Rotary Club generously donated $3,080, sponsoring 20 students for upcoming field trips. Thanks to their kindness, ten 3rd graders will visit Bee City and ten 5th graders will explore Charleston’s Capers Island. On March 10th, the Leesville Merchants Association donated $900 to support upcoming field trips at BLPS and BLES. Because of their generosity, 1st grade students will have the opportunity to visit Saluda Shoals and 4th graders will have the opportunity to visit the State Museum. We are so grateful for the support of the Batesburg-Leesville community!
Wow. Just wow. “Phantom of the Opera” at the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center this weekend was nothing short of phenomenal. The acting, the vocals, the set … every single moment was breathtaking. A huge congratulations to the Panther Players for delivering such an amazing production. The talent we have in Lexington Three is truly something special!
South Carolina Teacher of the Year Corey Bedenbaugh made his way back to his roots (and old classroom) at B-L Middle School today to present a SC Department of Education Palmetto Pioneer Feature on Francis Marion. A former B-L Middle School Teacher of the Year, Corey went on to become the Lexington County School District Three Teacher of the Year...an honor that ultimately led to him being named as the 2026 South Carolina Teacher of the Year. We are grateful for Mr. Bedenbaugh's visit back home today and thank him for spending time with our students!
Last night, our first graders took the stage at the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center for their adorable music program, “E-I-E-I Oops!” Over the past few weeks, students have been hard at work preparing for the performance .... including mooing, baa’ing, quacking, and oinking their way through songs and dances that brought plenty of smiles and giggles along the way. Their enthusiasm and energy shined on stage last night as they shared their hard work with family and friends. Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented first graders and helped make the night so special. We are so proud of these young performers!
Thirty sixth-grade students from Batesburg-Leesville Middle School participated in the SCMEA Midlands 6th Grade Choral Clinic on Thursday, March 12th at Gilbert High School. Under the direction of clinician Dr. Augusto Gil, with accompanist Tammy Lorick, these talented students joined more than 250 singers from across the Midlands to rehearse and perform three musical selections. We are proud of these students for representing B-L Middle School and sharing their voices in this outstanding musical experience. Great job!
🚨 Tornado Drill on Wednesday 🌪️
On Wednesday, March 11th, Lexington Three schools will join schools across the Palmetto State in participating in a statewide tornado drill. The drill is part of South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week. This is a great opportunity for our students and staff to practice our severe weather and tornado safety procedures so we are prepared in the event of an emergency. Don’t be alarmed! This is only a drill designed to help keep our school community safe and ready. Safety first, Panthers!
On Wednesday, March 11th, Lexington Three schools will join schools across the Palmetto State in participating in a statewide tornado drill. The drill is part of South Carolina Severe Weather and Flood Safety Week. This is a great opportunity for our students and staff to practice our severe weather and tornado safety procedures so we are prepared in the event of an emergency. Don’t be alarmed! This is only a drill designed to help keep our school community safe and ready. Safety first, Panthers!
Do you have your tickets yet?! If not, make plans now to join us for a night at the opera as the B-L High School Panther Players present "The Phantom of the Opera" THIS WEEKEND! Purchase tickets ahead of time at http://our.show/thephantom.
Lexington County School District Three Superintendent Dr. Ashley Atkinson spent time at Batesburg-Leesville Primary School today sharing the joy of reading with students as part of the school’s Read Across America Week celebrations! Dr. Atkinson joined classrooms to read with students and highlight the importance of building a lifelong love of books. His visit was just one of many special moments this week as community members stepped in to support B-L Primary’s Real Men Read series. Thank you to Dr. Atkinson and all of our incredible community volunteers for helping inspire the next generation of readers!
B-L Middle School hosted an inspiring educational walkthrough this morning as part of their African American History Month celebrations. Students brought history to life by researching influential African American figures and sharing what they had learned with their peers through interactive displays and presentations. The projects highlighted the hard work and creativity of our Student Council members, Panther Ambassadors, and students from Mrs. Minchew’s 8th grade social studies class.
B-L Primary School was full of excitement today as students took part in our annual Book Parade! As part of our Read Across America Week celebrations, students dressed as characters from their favorite books and paraded outside around the school. Parents and family members gathered to cheer them on as our young readers proudly showcased their costumes and their love of reading. From classic storybook favorites to creative new characters, it was a wonderful way to celebrate books, imagination, and the joy of learning. Thank you to our families and teachers for helping make this special tradition such a fun and memorable event for our students!
We’re excited to celebrate National School Breakfast Week in Lexington County School District Three! Our schools are serving up special breakfast menus all week long and we can’t wait for our students to join the fun.
The Freedom 250 Truck has arrived at B-L High School and (of course) we gave it a true Panther welcome! The exhibit is open to the public today and tomorrow from 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience history on wheels right here in B-L!
Members of the B-L High School JROTC spent a fun-filled morning dancing, socializing, and building connections with seniors from the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission's seven senior centers today. Thanks JROTC cadets for giving back to our community!
We were so excited to welcome our friends from Latta Elementary School in Dillon School District Three to BLPS today! They observed our teachers and students working in their flex groups and had a great day as honorary Panther Cubs!
Today, students from the Batesburg-Leesville High School FFA proudly represented our school and community at FFA Legislative Day at the South Carolina Statehouse. Our students had the incredible opportunity to meet with Rep. Cal Forrest, Rep. Paula Calhoon, Sen. Shane Massey, and Sen. Carlisle Kennedy to discuss important agriculture issues impacting South Carolina. They also expressed their appreciation for the continued support of Agricultural Education and FFA programs across our state.
Last Thursday, February 19th, our second grade students from Batesburg-Leesville Primary School took the stage at the Fine Arts Center for their music program performance of “More Children of the World.” They did a fantastic job! From their bright smiles to their beautiful voices, our students truly shined and made us all so proud. A huge thank you to Ms. Reese for her hard work and dedication in preparing our students, and to all of our teachers and administrators who helped make such an awesome show.
