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.
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.
