Our schools were bustling with activity today as students returned from Winter Break for the start of second semester. We sure did miss our Panthers and are so glad they're back! #lexington3istheplacetobe #beapanther #pantherstrong 💛💜🤩🐾
Happy New Year from Lexington Three! #lexington3istheplacetobe #happy2024 #beapanther #pantherstrong
🌟 Exciting News from B-L Primary School! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that BLPS's very own art teacher, Livi Crowell, has been selected as a WLTX News 19 Teacher of the Week! News 19 anchor Christy Calcagno and her camera crew surprised Ms. Crowell with this well-deserved honor on Thursday, December 14th. (We had to keep the big news a secret until now!) Ms. Crowell is in her second year of teaching in Lexington School District Three and we couldn't be more proud of her dedication and passion for shaping young minds through art. Join us in congratulating Ms. Crowell on this incredible achievement! Be sure to watch WLTX News 19 today at 5 pm to see her video!
Our students at B-L High School recently finished up these portraits of some of our staff members. They did a tremendous job! #lexington3istheplacetobe #beapanther #pantherstrong
Students at B-L Primary School had a blast today with their winter-themed STEAM Day! Creating snowmen out of yummy treats ⛄️ and making snow ❄️ were just a few of the assignments on the schedule today. Check out more pics on our Facebook page!
This past Saturday was an unforgettable day for some students in Lexington Three as they had the incredible opportunity to "Shop With A Cop" at Walmart in Batesburg-Leesville! 🎁👮♂️ Select students were given a $200 gift card to embark on a shopping spree, accompanied by our fantastic School Resource Officers, members of the B-L Police Department, dedicated individuals from the VFW, and some of our district's caring social workers. Together, they made sure every moment was filled with joy and laughter! But the giving didn't stop there! Simultaneously, the Walmart in B-L hosted "Fill the Humvee," a heartwarming event sponsored by the BLPD. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we received over $500 in donations! 🚓🎁 A huge THANK YOU to everyone involved – our law enforcement heroes, community members, and all those who contributed. Your kindness and support have made a lasting impact on the lives of these students. 🙌❤️ May the spirit of giving continue this holiday season!
First and second grade students at B-L Primary School put on a fantastic holiday show last night at the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center. There was even a guest appearance by Mrs. Clause (aka Principal Tillman), a reindeer dance performed by the teachers and Pawley the Panther showed up in a sleigh! We hope everyone who attended had a wonderful time and left with their holiday spirit a little brighter!
B-L Primary School's 4K students ⭐️wowed⭐️ onlookers yesterday with their amazing "floats" during the school's annual Box Parade. This event is always a favorite during the holiday season as students get to put their creativity on full display!
Congrats to the B-L High School Archery Team for placing third this past weekend in the Twin City Classic!
Last night, the Batesburg-Leesville High School Panther football program gathered for a heartwarming end-of-the-year banquet, honoring two extraordinary individuals for their many decades of dedicated service. 👏 A round of applause and a heartfelt congratulations to Chip Penick, a true legend in B-L athletics, for an outstanding 30 years of service! Former Panthers Varsity Football Coach Phil Strickland proudly presented the award to Chip, recognizing his outstanding commitment as the football team's equipment manager. 🎉 Coach Gary Smallen, also an icon in B-L athletics, was celebrated for an astonishing 50 years of service. The award, presented by former Coastal Carolina football coach and colleague David Bennett, showcased Coach Smallen's enduring impact and dedication. Coach Smallen serves as the football team's Offensive Coordinator and is Head Coach of the golf team. Lexington Three extends its gratitude to Chip and Coach Smallen for their unwavering support of our student athletes!
Our third graders put on a fantastic holiday show last night in the Lexington Three Fine Arts Center! The program, titled "Crazy Carols," featured songs such as "The First Snowfall," "They Test You Merry Gentlemen," and "Clean The Halls."
Enjoy more pictures on our Facebook page! Happy holidays!
Have you driven past the Lexington Three District Office at night recently? It's truly a beautiful sight to see this holiday season! Be sure to check it out! 338 West Columbia Avenue, Batesburg-Leesville
Lexington Three hosted its first ever Farm to Table event on Saturday, December 2nd at B-L Primary School. Select families were invited to attend the special farmers market where they received a $60 voucher to obtain items such as local honey, gallons of milk, sweet potatoes, pecans, peaches, grits, peas, butternut squash, tomatoes and so much more! Families also received food recipes that they could make with some of the items and could even sample the recipes! Our school nurses were also on hand with great health info as well. A special thanks to our Food Services Department for organizing the event and to the SC Department of Agriculture for providing the funding. What a great example of Panthers helping Panthers!
We are so, so grateful for the nonprofit organization SOLE Stepping and all of the volunteers who came out to B-L Elementary School on December 5th. Smiles were plentiful as each of our third, fourth and fifth grade students received a brand new pair of shoes for free as well as a handwritten note of encouragement. What a great day in Lexington Three!
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What a terrific evening at B-L Elementary School's Family Literacy Night on Thursday, November 30th! In addition to literacy activities, there was also a student art show! Check out a ton of great pictures on our Facebook page!
8th grade students in Mrs. Lindsay's science class at B-L Middle School have been working super hard the past few weeks on projects that answer the question "Can genetics save the world?" They were tasked with designing a GMO product that hasn't been invented yet that meets a global need. On Thursday, November 30th, they had to pitch their ideas to a group of pretend investors. (Similar to the tv show Shark Tank!) The end results left everyone speechless as students proposed some very creative ideas!
Dr. Timothy Hunter, author of "Getting Butter From The Duck," is at B-L Elementary School today speaking to our students about the importance of thinking outside of the box, embracing their creativity and never giving up! Such great life lessons for these third, fourth and fifth graders! 💛💜
Our schools are rocking and rolling following our week-long Thanksgiving break! Over at B-L Middle School, students are enjoying having the SC Farm Bureau Agriculture Learning Lab at their school today. The Learning Lab teaches students about important South Carolina commodities and how many of them go from the field to our plates. The lessons are aligned to state learning standards, so students are able to apply math, science, English and social studies principles to agriculture.
Students in Mrs. Shealy’s, Mrs. Norton’s, and Mrs. Smith’s classes are participating in Clemson University’s Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program. Through this six week program, students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on, interactive lessons that teach the importance of healthy habits. Students will learn to choose healthy snacks, develop healthy eating habits, increase physical activity, and practice safe food handling. These classes provide real-world examples and background knowledge for students that tie to the South Carolina State Science Standards.
