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.
Our Love and Leadership Conference on Friday, February 13th was an incredible success! ❤️ We are so fortunate to have such talented staff members in Lexington Three and this year we chose to celebrate that by hosting our own in-house conference to showcase the knowledge, passion, and expertise that lives right here within our district. Visit our Facebook page for more pictures!
8th grade students at B-L Middle School learned what it meant to have a career, salary, spouse (or lack thereof), children and the financial obligations of a 30-year-old adult today as part of the school's "Reality Town" curriculum. Read more on our Facebook pages!
Some of our District Office staff is proudly wearing red this Friday, February 6th in honor of National Wear Red Day and to support heart health awareness. Heart disease affects so many folks and today is a great reminder to take care of our hearts and encourage others to do the same. Thanks to our team for showing up in red and helping spread this important message!
Students from Batesburg-Leesville Middle and High Schools traveled to the newly-opened Dunkin’ Donuts this morning to help accept a special donation benefiting the Special Olympics. We are so grateful to Dunkin’ for their generosity and support of our students and athletes. Opportunities like this show the power of community partnerships and the impact of giving back.
Happy 100th Day of School! Today, Lexington School District Three celebrated 100 days of learning, growth, and success! At Batesburg-Leesville Primary School, students marked the milestone by dressing up as 100-year-olds and taking part in a variety of creative, hands-on activities centered around the number 100. From counting and building to reading and problem-solving, it's been a day full of smiles, laughter, and learning.
We’re excited to welcome the South Carolina Department of Education to Batesburg-Leesville Primary School today! They’re here to see our flexible grouping work in action and we couldn’t be more proud to show off our amazing students and the great things happening in our classrooms. Their success is our greatest story to tell!
During last night’s monthly meeting, members of the Lexington County School District Three Board of Trustees signed the South Carolina School Boards Association’s Ethical Principles poster in honor of School Board Recognition Month.
