This morning at the B-L Chamber of Commerce meeting, 49 potential Honors Graduates from the B-L High School Class of 2025 were recognized by our friends from Midlands Technical College. 🎓💜💛 (We say "potential" Honors Graduates because there are still several weeks of school left and final honors distinctions will be confirmed once all grades are officially in.) We're so proud of these students for their hard work and commitment so far — keep pushing to the finish line!
Lexington Three’s very own Corey Bedenbaugh is headed to Columbia tomorrow for a day he’ll never forget! 🎉 Corey, who currently serves as Lexington School District Three’s Teacher of the Year, was named one of the Top 5 Finalists for South Carolina Teacher of the Year back in March — and now, the highly anticipated announcement is just around the corner! On Thursday, Corey and the other finalists will be recognized at the Statehouse alongside amazing educators from across the Palmetto State before attending a luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion, where the 2025 SC Teacher of the Year will be revealed during a special ceremony. Let’s shower Corey with all the good vibes, best wishes, and Panther Pride we can!
🎉🏆 Congratulations to Batesburg-Leesville Middle School and teacher Laura Bishop on being selected as one of just 10 schools to participate in the Palmetto AI Pathways Pilot Program for the 2025-2026 school year! This exciting opportunity—powered by SC Competes, IT-oLogy, and the University of South Carolina—will allow students to dive into robotics, technology, and AI, exploring how these fields shape the future.
With hands-on lessons using IT-oLogy’s robotics curriculum and guidance from the Palmetto Automated Learner (PAL), a Boston Dynamics robotic dog, BLMS students will gain invaluable STEM experiences. Industry experts and USC representatives will also be involved, opening doors to future career pathways!
We are so proud of Mrs. Bishop and BLMS for leading the way in AI and robotics education!
An exciting Student vs. Faculty Volleyball Game was held at B-L Middle School on Friday, March 28th. Thanks to the support of our Panther community, more than 300 pounds of food were collected for the Panther Pantry and more than $700 was raised to support student activities!
On Saturday, March 29th, the B-L High School JROTC hosted a special ceremony at the B-L Armed Forces Monument to commemorate bricks that had recently been purchased in honor and memory of hometown veterans and service members. Read all about it on our Facebook page!
Congratulations to B-L Elementary School fifth grader Lillie Potts for being named South Carolina’s Fall 2024 1st place elementary winner for InvestWrite! She was recognized today by Megan Freiburger from the Stock Market Game alongside her teacher Carla Autry and her parents.
Congratulations to B-L High School senior Christopher Lopez! Christopher has been selected for the MUSC Health Midlands Youth PTC Apprenticeship Program, a paid summer opportunity for students interested in healthcare. Through this program, he will be enrolled as a CNA student with MUSC while gaining valuable clinical experience. This is an incredible step toward his future in healthcare, as he plans to continue his education at Columbia College with the goal of becoming an ER physician. Join us in celebrating Christopher’s achievement!
Our Lifelong Learning Center is hosting a career fair today until 2 pm. Drop by and see what opportunities may await you at organizations such as: SC Works, Midlands Technical College, the US Department of Labor, All South Federal Credit Union, Goodwill and the US Army! Our LLC is located at 101 West Columbia Avenue in Batesburg-Leesville. The career fair is open to LLC students as well as members of the community. Come see us!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!
