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.
A little CSI came to BLHS this morning! Members of the Lexington Three Board of Trustees gathered at Batesburg-Leesville High School as juniors Hayven Able and Apryl Garvin, alongside their teacher Kalyn Estep, presented about the school’s Forensic Science class. They shared their favorite lessons and hands-on activities and answered questions from Board members about what it’s like to learn through real-world crime-scene science. Now in its second year, this course continues to be a huge hit with students and today’s presentation showed exactly why. We’re proud of these Panthers for showcasing the exciting learning happening at BLHS!
Welcome back, Panthers! Lexington Three was humming with excitement today as our students returned to school. The halls were alive, classrooms were abuzz, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see our Panthers ready to learn, grow, and thrive during second semester!
Lexington Three fine arts students helped spread holiday cheer on Sunday, December 14th by participating in the Christmas in Batesburg event! Our talented students shared their musical gifts with the community through festive performances that added to the joyful spirit of the day. We are proud of our students for representing Lexington Three so well!
Students in Lexington Three’s Panther Pals and Reading Buddies Mentoring Program had the opportunity to take part in the 23rd annual Santa’s Closet event at St. John’s Methodist Church in Batesburg on Sunday, December 14th. With the help of their mentors, mentees shopped—free of charge—in rooms filled with table upon table of thoughtful gift options for parents, siblings, and other family members. After carefully selecting their presents, students dropped them off to be wrapped by the wonderful team at St. John’s, then enjoyed fellowship, games, and delicious food provided by church members. We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community partners and volunteers who make opportunities like this possible for our students.
Last week at B-L Primary School, Media Specialist Amy Bedenbaugh led a meaningful and heartfelt activity with our 1st- and 2nd-grade students. After reading The Cardinal’s Gift—a story about finding hope and healing after the loss of a loved one—Mrs. Bedenbaugh invited students to write the name of someone special they’ve lost on a card and place it on our remembrance tree. Students also had the option to create a card to take home. This simple gesture has provided comfort and connection for many of our young learners. We are proud of our students for expressing their feelings in such thoughtful ways and we are grateful to Mrs. Bedenbaugh for creating this space for healing and reflection.
Our 5K traditional classes visited Generations of Batesburg-Leesville today to spread holiday cheer! Students performed a variety of festive songs and gave the residents handmade cards. What a joyous morning!
Last night, our B-L Middle School Chorus filled the Fine Arts Center with holiday cheer! Students delivered a terrific performance, spreading festive joy to all who attended. We’re so proud of their hard work and talent. Way to shine, Panthers!
On Thursday, December 11th, the talented cast of The Little Mermaid, Jr. took a special trip to the Koger Center in Columbia to enjoy a festive performance of “Rudolph.” What a wonderful way to celebrate the season and be inspired by the arts!
We had such a wonderful time at yesterday’s Candlelight Lunch at B-L Elementary School! Seeing so many of our Panther families join their students made the day truly special. Thank you for taking the time to share this memorable moment with us — your support means the world to our school community!
At the Tuesday, December 9th Board of Trustees meeting, our talented FFA students from B-L High School surprised each member of the Lexington Three Board of Trustees with a beautiful, custom-made Christmas wreath. Their craftsmanship, generosity, and holiday spirit truly brightened the room! We are so grateful for their thoughtfulness and for the way they continue to represent Panther Pride in all that they do.
On Saturday, December 6th, fifteen Lexington County School District Three students were given the opportunity to participate in “Shop With a Cop,” an event hosted by the Batesburg-Leesville Police Department. Students were paired with an officer or school staff member who served as their mentor while they shopped for Christmas gifts at Walmart. What a great day! Thanks to everyone who helped to make this event possible!
Planning to take a Christmas lights drive this weekend? Be sure to add the Lexington Three District Office (located at 338 West Columbia Avenue in Batesburg-Leesville) to your route! Our beautiful, historic building is glowing with white luminarias, candlelit windows, and trees sparkling with lights. It’s a magical stop you won’t want to miss!
Today, the Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District planted a beautiful Nuttall oak tree on the campus of B-L Middle School in honor of our very own Corey Bedenbaugh, who is proudly serving as the South Carolina Teacher of the Year. This tree will stand as a lasting reminder of Mr. Bedenbaugh’s remarkable tenure and his incredible impact on education—not only here in Batesburg-Leesville, but across our entire state. Just like this oak tree, his influence will continue to grow for years to come. A heartfelt thank you to the Lexington Soil and Water Conservation District for their continued support of our teachers and for helping us celebrate such an extraordinary educator.
The B-L High School Chorus helped spread holiday cheer this morning as they visited the Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting at Shealy's BBQ.
Their festive performance filled the room with joy and set the perfect tone for the season. We’re so proud of these talented students for sharing their voices and helping our community get into the holiday spirit.
Their festive performance filled the room with joy and set the perfect tone for the season. We’re so proud of these talented students for sharing their voices and helping our community get into the holiday spirit.
Students across Lexington Three had a blast on Thursday, November 20th as they participated in our Child Nutrition Department’s Big Thursday event! Decked out in their favorite team gear, students enjoyed showing off their school spirit while digging into a delicious lunch.
Today was an exciting day at B-L Elementary School as students took part in the annual Turkey Trot as part of our PBIS rewards for positive behavior! Students had a blast playing basketball, football, soccer, and so much more. One of the day’s highlights? Getting festive face paint courtesy of our awesome B-L Middle School students who volunteered as part of their Day of Service. (Don't worry moms - those are face paint pens being used...not markers!) We’re proud of our Panthers for their great behavior!
Thanksgiving spirit was shining BRIGHT across Lexington 3 on Friday, November 21st as BLMS students helped pass out all the fixings for Thanksgiving meals! ✨🦃💛
Thanks to donations received through the BLMS & BLHS food drive and the support of our generous sponsors, more than 100 Panther families will have everything they need for a wonderful Thanksgiving. While this list doesn’t capture all of of our incredible community partners, we’d like to say thank you to Christ Community Church, Batesburg-Leesville Presbyterian Church, Mt. Horeb Church, Samaria Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Batesburg, and Steadman Baptist Church for their generosity and support. We couldn’t do this without our incredible community!
Thanks to donations received through the BLMS & BLHS food drive and the support of our generous sponsors, more than 100 Panther families will have everything they need for a wonderful Thanksgiving. While this list doesn’t capture all of of our incredible community partners, we’d like to say thank you to Christ Community Church, Batesburg-Leesville Presbyterian Church, Mt. Horeb Church, Samaria Baptist Church, First Baptist Church of Batesburg, and Steadman Baptist Church for their generosity and support. We couldn’t do this without our incredible community!
