Students and staff from B-L Middle School participated in the Unified Rally for Special Olympics at the SC Statehouse on Tuesday, March 25th, advocating for inclusion and acceptance. What a great day!
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Pic of students from inclusion rally at SC Statehouse
Pic of students from inclusion rally at SC Statehouse
History came to life today at B-L Elementary School as our third, fourth and fifth grade Gifted and Talented students showcased their incredible Wax Museum! From Albert Einstein to Cleopatra, Jackie Robinson to Amelia Earhart, these young historians researched, dressed up, and presented their famous figures to visitors. Their hard work and creativity truly made history stand still! Great job!
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Pic of student at Wax Museum
Pic of student at Wax Museum
Pic of student at Wax Museum
Due to Gov. Henry McMaster's ban on all outdoor burning, the JROTC flag retirement ceremony that was scheduled for Wednesday, March 26th at B-L High School is being postponed to a later date. Once that date is determined, we will be sure to spread the word here on our website.
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Graphic that says BLHS JROTC Flag Retirement Ceremony Postponed
Congratulations to the Batesburg-Leesville High School Wind Ensemble for receiving a Superior Rating at the SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment on Monday, March 24th. This is the first time our band has received this rating since 2022.
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Pic of plaque
Congratulations to the Batesburg-Leesville High School Winterguard on receiving fourth place in Scholastic 3A Round 1 at the Carolina Winter Ensemble Association's Colorguard Championships this past Saturday!
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Picture of Winterguard
Our B-L Primary School first graders did an AMAZING job last night with their musical performance, "Nuts"! From singing their hearts out to bringing all the cuteness dressed as adorable animals, they truly shined on stage. We’re so proud of our talented little performers and grateful to everyone who helped make this show a success. Way to go first graders!
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Pic of kids on stage
Pic of student at microphone
Pic of student at microphone
13 HOSA students from B-L High School represented their school and #lex3 at the SC HOSA Spring Leadership Conference in Myrtle Beach from March 5th through 7th. A special shoutout to senior Christopher Lopez-Gerardo who was named our HOSA chapter’s 2025 Outstanding HOSA Member!
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HOSA Students at conference in Myrtle Beach
The State Transport Police’s DRIVE 2 ZERO initiative visited B-L High School, providing students with a powerful, hands-on experience of what it's like to drive while impaired or distracted. This impactful program is part of the State Transport Police’s outreach and education efforts designed to address unsafe driving behaviors before they happen. We encourage all of our Panthers to always practice safe driving habits!
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pic of student participating in Drive2Zero event
pic of student participating in Drive2Zero event
pic of student participating in Drive2Zero event
Six students from B-L High School recently earned the South Carolina Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award that can be made by a state department of education or school district to recognize students who have attained a certain level of proficiency in both English and at least one additional world language. Currently, in addition to the state of South Carolina, 49 states and Washington D.C. have approved Seals of Biliteracy. Pictured from left to right are: Hansel Discua, Joseph Jimenez, Raul DeLuna-Villaseca, and Jacqueline Villaseca-Balderas. Not pictured: Juan Figueroa and Daniela Silva Godinez.
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Four students pictured earned Seal of Biliteracy.
It's been a fantastic week in Lexington County School District Three as we celebrated Read Across America! From guest readers to fun literacy activities and dress-up days, our students have been immersed in the joy of reading. A huge thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, and community members who helped make this week so special. Keep turning those pages, Panthers—reading is our superpower!
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BLPS Principal and students pic
Pic of BLES staff
Lexington Three is gearing up for National School Breakfast week which runs from March 3rd through 7th. Please encourage your child to take advantage of our free breakfasts every day, but especially next week as our Food Services Department has some delicious meals on the menu!
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National School Breakfast Week Graphics
National School Breakfast Week Graphics
Congratulations to the B-L Middle and High School archery teams for earning invitations to the 2025 South Carolina Archery in the Schools State Championship! Competing this week in Columbia, both teams ranked among the top 15 in the state. They delivered outstanding performances against the competition, with several athletes achieving personal bests. Well done, Panthers!
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pic of BLHS archery team
pic of BLMS archery team
Congratulations to the following B-L Middle and B-L High School students on their participation in the SCBDA Region Band Clinic this past weekend. Back row left to right: Dria Dennis-clarinet 11th grade senior band, Evan Kirkland-euphonium 10th grade clinic band, Dontarrious Dennis-trombone 9th grade clinic band, Matthew Leaphart-trumpet 8th grade junior band. Front row left to right: Corman Lake-French horn 8th grade junior band, Izzy Prouse-euphonium 8th grade junior band, Aika Moore-bass clarinet 10th grade clinic band
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Pic of students who participated in Region Band
Ready to snag a crown in this year's Miss Panther Pageant? If so, the deadline to turn in your application, photos and money is this Friday, February 21st! Applications can be obtained via email (misspantherpageant@gmail.com) or in the front office of each of our schools. 👑👑
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Miss Panther Graphic - Pageant is on March 1, 2025
Congratulations to B-L High School senior Christopher Lopez-Gerardo on signing this week to join the cheer team at Columbia College! Wishing you all the best in this exciting new chapter!
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pic of three people at a cheerleading signing
Congratulations to B-L Middle School teacher McKenna Palmer and her team for their outstanding achievements at the Lake Murray Polar Plunge this weekend! Their incredible efforts raised more than $5,000 for the Special Olympics, earning them multiple awards including Coolest School and Top Fundraising Team. They also took home honors for having the most team members sign up to take the plunge—what an amazing accomplishment! And true to her word, BLMS Principal Sharah Clark kept her promise for a good cause. This morning, she was up on the school roof, waving to parents during drop-off and spreading cheer with her bullhorn. Way to go, BLMS!
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Polar Plunge team members
BLMS principal sharah clark on the roof
Three of our district's choral teachers are spending the day in Columbia at the SC Music Educators Association conference. Pictured from left to right are BLMS teacher Megan Reagan, BLHS teacher Cheryl Felder, and BLES teacher Kristen Pugh. We love the arts in #lex3!
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Three choral educators pictured at a conference.
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. Check out our Facebook page for more details!
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Two people at the BLMS reality town event
Three students smiling at the BLMS reality town event
two people smiling at the BLMS reality town event
The Lexington Three District Office staff swapped their Panther purple for vibrant red today in honor of the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day. This annual event shines a spotlight on cardiovascular disease—the leading cause of death among women—raising awareness and encouraging heart health.
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DO staff members wearing red standing on the steps of the District Office
Attention parents/guardians of B-L High School seniors! Need help filling out the FAFSA for your student? Join us on Monday, February 10th at 6 PM in the BLHS Media Center for FAFSA Night! Representatives from Midlands Technical College and BLHS counselors will be there to assist. 📌 What to Bring: ✅ Your student’s Chromebook, ✅ 2023 tax documents, ✅ Social Security numbers. Don’t miss this opportunity to get expert help and set your student up for success!
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BLHS FAFSA Night on Monday, February 10th at 6 pm in the BLHS Media Center. Bring Tax Documents from 2023, Social security numbers and your child's chromebook.