January marks School Board Appreciation Month in South Carolina and Lexington Three is joining school districts across the state in celebrating its valued Board of Trustees members. Throughout the month of January, we will be highlighting each of our seven Board members here on social media (in alphabetical order). Today we recognize Mr. Ty Bouknight! Mr. Bouknight is the newest member of the Lexington County School District Three Board of Trustees, having been elected in 2021. He says he ran for a seat on the Board in order to be an advocate for the students in the Panther Nation and to help provide them with the best opportunities for success–not just during their time here, but following graduation as well. Mr. Bouknight, who is a Batesburg-Leesville High School alumni himself, is married to Ashley R. Bouknight. Ashley serves as the Lead Interventionist at Batesburg-Leesville Elementary School. Together they have four children–Cade (age 18), Riley (age 16), Chandler (age 14) and Knox (age 12). Cade is a freshman at the University of South Carolina Aiken and Riley, Chandler and Knox are all students in Batesburg-Leesville schools. The Bouknight family has one pet, a Boykin Spaniel named Drake. Mr. Bouknight works as an insurance agent at Batesburg Insurance Agency and is an active member of Leesville United Methodist Church. He is also part of the local F3 (Fitness, Fellowship, Faith) chapter, a member of Ponderosa Golf Course, and serves as a baseball coach for B-L Youth Sports. In his spare time, he enjoys attending his children’s many sporting events, spending time with his family, playing golf, hunting and fishing. Celebrating our great school district and the many wonderful things that happen here on a daily basis is among the things that Mr. Bouknight enjoys most as a school board member. However, he also loves the caring, dedicated nature of the faculty, staff, and administration as well as the “hometown feel” that Lexington Three has always exuded. Thank you for your service to the Panther Nation, Mr. Bouknight! We salute you!
January marks School Board Appreciation Month in South Carolina and Lexington Three is joining school districts across the state in celebrating its valued Board of Trustees members. Throughout the month of January, we will be highlighting each of our seven Board members here on social media (in alphabetical order). First up is Mrs. Frances Bouknight. Mrs. Bouknight has served on the Lexington Three Board of Trustees since 2018, but her work in the Panther Nation began long before that. In fact, she retired from Lexington Three after working for 42 years in a variety of roles including serving as a math teacher, District Basic Skills coordinator, Director of Instruction, Director of Accountability and Assessments, adult education teacher and Director of Adult Ed. Currently, she works part-time at Carolinian Consultancy and Gifts Unique. She also does the accounting and bookkeeping for Bouknight Pumps.
Mrs. Bouknight is married to David W. Bouknight, Jr. The couple has been married for 49 years and together they have three children–David W. Bouknight III (Dave), Pamela Bouknight Lowrance and the late Walter E. Bouknight. Currently, Dave is the Major/Assistant Chief of Police in Batesburg-Leesville. His wife, Lisa, teaches in neighboring Ridge-Spring Monetta. The couple has two sons–Willard (age 19) and Carter (age 16). Pam is a travel nurse who is currently employed in New Jersey. She has two children–Morgan (age 19) and Charles (age 16). Of course, we can’t leave out Mrs. Bouknight’s furry canine family members including Bella who is an Eskimo Spitz, Hazel who is a mixed breed and Dakota who is a yellow lab. In her spare time, Mrs. Bouknight enjoys cooking, sewing, walking and being an active member of Faith Lutheran Church where she serves in several church leadership roles including Congregation Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Team. She is also a member of the Information Committee of the SC Poultry Festival. When it comes to her favorite thing about Lexington Three, Mrs. Bouknight says numerous things come to mind but the unwavering commitment to Panther students by teachers, staff, businesses and the community as a whole stands out the most. Thank you, Mrs. Bouknight, for your service to Lexington Three! 🎉🎉🎊🎊
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! 💛💜
